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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
2
Fragmented OCR list of church names, ministers, times, and places cross borders include Queanbeyan Bungendore Weetangaia and several garbled entries such as Christ Church Rugtanil Proabpterian and Mey J C Witaon. Readers should confirm exact locations and service times from archived notices.
A letter condemns a powerful metropolitan daily for false immigration reporting and urges support for a newly formed Australian Immigration League. It defends current laws, arguing they protect wages and prevent undercutting by foreign workers, while criticizing sensationalism and misrepresentation that harms the Commonwealth. The piece cites the Six Matters Case and notes former slander campaigns by Jellicoe, urging rational policy over alarmism.
A discussion criticizes certain sections for praising "disinterested and praise worthy citizens" while alleging others rely on rough methods. The text notes some attackers use a crooked tactic, throwing a slick line at opponents regardless of truth.
The report notes a Saturday event at the local rifle club with a score of 47 and a brief prize mention. Toohey, Gibbs, Beatty and other participants appear in a muddled recount of wins and stakes including £1 and £9 prizes tied to various matches.
A Friday evening farewell event in Queen Street Hall marked by music and speeches as long-time residents prepare to depart for Sydney. Mayor Husterfond praised the guests, presenting Miss Lewmond with a sapphire and pearl wedding gift and Miss Mary Tasmon with a gold dress ornament, while Mr Feapar spoke warmly on behalf of the recipients.
A luncheon at the Southern Diatriota Cricket store featured Mr 8 of Mara presenting a token silver sticked hair branches and a light origin token for his afirta in getting the team. Bare replied he had only done what should have been done long ago and an opportunity to country cricketers entvnly the recipe is controlling bition to vieit Sidiney.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a letter reveal and postal details, mentioning a 214 October edition and Telegrams. It references pacific orders, cost per card, and procedures for mailing poet cards in the Commonwealth and New Zealand, with unclear names and addresses.
The report details wool weights from multiple rams and ewes averaging 15 to 27 pounds, noting 11 months growth and various Hall bred lines. It covers a Williamsdale Public School social with rural attendees, a charity stall, and races and prizes awarded to children and families.
A lengthy account details the harrowing chase and capture of two right whales off Booth Head, with crew from the Serpent forced to battle deep water dangers for hours. The larger whale, a prized specimen, weighed heavy with blubber and whalebone, and the crew worked to secure the carcasses for towing to Kish River.
A miscellany of notes from diverse locales recounts events and accidents. Mentions span England and colonies with references to Trafalgar Day, local balls, and public notices. crimes, drownings, deaths, and rail disruptions are noted amid generic wry commentary on daily life and governance.
In a friendly suit regarding the will of George Campbell of Duntroon near Queenstown, hearings in April and May aimed to settle rights to the real and personal estate valued around £110,000. Campbell’s heirs and Colonel Campbell contested land allocation and entailed assets, with amendments and questions referred to the Master in Equity for inquiry.
A notice promotes Dr Shaldon's Dhgeshre Tabulow Toop as a remedy for tuligestion and digestional issues. It asserts cures and relief from symptoms, naming W H Crowe of Bungendore and other individuals in a medical product claim.
A record of a Southern and South Quarter District lodge tour led by Grand Master F. W. Lawein and P.G. J. Bull. It notes 1905 MU 2.0.0.F. membership at 24,807, capital £570,000, average member value 16s 4d, and total disbursements. Also lists charity, loans, mortgages, and plans for entertainment, shelter, and a team candidacy next year.
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