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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
2
The piece criticizes the act placing mining wardens and police magistrates under one role, arguing it impractical. It urges separating mining from police duties, proposing dedicated wardens and magistrates per district to boost efficiency and support the mining industry.
A reflection on the rapid growth of statutory text in Australia noting how the Pastures Protection Act and Lands Department rules create tangled regulations. It argues mining law should be treated with care, as the Mining Act of 1906 codifies extensive, technical provisions requiring specialized interpretation.
At Barrack Flat range on Saturday the focal rifle club members faced poor conditions at 500 and 600 yards. A. Warwick and T. But won prizes as shooters posted scores despite unfavourable weather.
The Tat Empire prize meeting at Randwick opened with events for previous non-winners. Trooper Hawking won The Baroone 500, J Butt of Queanbeyan took 16/ and 39 of a possible 50. Corporal Shearin won The Douglas Aggregate with 70, J Butt also placed ? The Randwick 300 yards event saw Constable D Scott top with 34 of 35. Corporal Duncan scored 74, fuelling a count-out, Feilen of Cooma won £1 with 71. Cortese 100 yards went to J D Buckett of Pambula, Feilen 49. The following claimed 10 pounds: E Krenahaw, J Kelly. Fairfax 100 yards won by H Mascord of South Sydney with 48.
Anson street Orange saw a deadly gunfight Friday evening when two men, Scanlon and Smith, argued after Scanlon drew a revolver and shot Smith in the groin. Smith died 45 minutes later at the hospital. Scanlon fled after a drink at a hotel and was pursued by bystanders. Leetourt surrendered to police and appeared at Orange Police Court, remanded for eight days.
Nor then district colliery proprietors agree to meet the Colliery Employees Federation committee to discuss a demanded 44 per ton advance on coal prices. Conference to be held in Newcastle this month. leaders may cancel or postpone the planned Saturday aggregation.
The Otune member of the Federal Parliament, along with Mr. Watson and others, plans retirement from Parliament. Citing ministerial responsibility and heavy parliamentary duties caused by tariff, he announces not seeking re election. He delays action to support colleagues.
Nuwa reported the death of Manilla aged 43 of Mrs. Geo Bingley eldest daughter of Mrs John Melnnatsad of Howe. Eliza Read widow of Hugh Read died in Sutton aged 76 after a long illness and a diarrhoea attack. Funeral arrives Canberra Cemetery at 1 PM tomorrow.
In Bungendore two horses hitched to a Waggonette bolted from the runway station on Monday afternoon. They caused a wild chase for some distance, trampling several objects before being halted near a resident’s property. No damage or injuries reported. Operations for local freezing works will commence soon. Mr White seeks tenders for 200 tons of charcoal and for sinking a well on the premises.
Acting on AG guidance the Postmaster General gazetted two Donkirin ke ers running large businesses in Sydney and Melbourne. Eleven telegrams will be accepted for them but none delivered. Telegraph office gambling rings have led to disconnections, a policy to be continued.
Myerina of the New South Wales Country Press Association led a busy conference. On Friday the deputation met the Deputy Postmaster General to air grievances about press telegrams and received a favorable reply. They toured printing works and lever Brothers Sunlight Soap at Balmain, viewing boxmaking, cardboard production, and the soap and oilcake plants under Messrs Campbell and Wainwright.
The Half-holiday Cricket Club names married and single men to play tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock in the park. Married players include Willis Lewis Gossard Green Molloy Arliffe McCarran Knox Wesiver Woodger Hayes Hull Sigle and Hull. Single players list Dunshea Gregory Kaye Freebody Evans Land Willis Canile Mcintosh Dudley Smith Knox.
James Spaulling was fined for giving a false name to a constable during a breach of municipal ordinance. He loitered on the not path and, when asked to move, gave the name John Nelson and a false address. He received a fine plus four days imprisonment and costs. The case marked a debut of the act.
A state well known figure linked to a large freezing operation applied to the Railway Commissioners for sheep trucks. He claimed his flock faced starvation and lacked water. A postcard reply showed a painted water wheel. he called the response rubbing it in. No trucks were available despite the department’s note about unpainted water.
An 1880s court notice asserts the genuine Sander & Sons Eucalypti Extract is superior and fraud hasn't limited its sale. Authorities urge the public to avoid imitations and protect buyers by ensuring only the genuine preparation is purchased.
The city reported ground creep and tremors during early Friday hours. Cracks widened in walls, plaster fell, and some buildings sustained damage. No injuries. residents fear ongoing subsidence while engineers inspect and consider compensation for damaged properties.
A decision by Judge Rogers in the case of Eosis and wife versus the Municipality of Redfern raises questions about council responsibility under the Local Government Act. The Redfern Council, at a Thursday meeting, passed a motion urging all New South Wales municipalities to seek clear legislative limits on liability for defective roads and footpaths to avoid unexpected legal exposure.
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