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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
2
Local Land Board sessions held October 29 and 16 considered cases from applicants such as J. E. Monk, F. A. Monk, J. K. Monk, and C. M. Pike with decisions including disallowances, survey-directed outcomes, postponements, and certificates to issue. Notable actions include refusals, confirmations, and appraisals for various land dealings in Cooma district and related notices.
Church of England and Presbyterian schedules listed for Queanbeyan and surrounding areas with service times at multiple venues including Yarralumb, Queanbeyan, and Weetongere. Mission Band activity noted with clerical names G A Hever and U A Reave. Article ends with a short adage about overwork and a signature Ubemit.
The passage notes that Mr Reid's motion was not discussed on its merits and that the budget policy faced opposition over unification. It critiques Sir William Lyne's stance toward the States and describes a "gag" in the House, with 27 members silent to avoid exposing differences. The piece forecasts elector impact and a public education campaign before a decisive Federation versus unification verdict.
Properties in the Vase district near the proposed capital site, including the historic Jeir Estate, attract rising values and interest as housing for the wealthy. Tenders close November 20 for whole or subdivided sale amid proximity to Harren Jack works and river frontage on two miles of Murrenabbbee River.
Reported Wednesday a wagon drawn by four horses transporting a band to a picnic near Lonyon tipped when driver Chas Lawless slipped from the box. He escaped with a severe shake and bruises as the rig halted and horses bolted uphill. No serious injuries reported. Meanwhile Mr E Lane rode to town with news and fresh horses were secured.
The Jerra bombera estate comprising 16 farm blocks totaling about 2452 acres was auctioned at the Temperance Hall Queanbeyan. Agents New Zealand Land Mercantile Agency Co Sydney and W Moriarty & Co oversaw bidding. Six of ten blocks sold with prices around £40 per acre. remaining blocks offered for sale. Government Savings Bank attended to loan applications.
A gala picnic at Lanyon hosted by A. J. Cunningham drew over 150 guests including many children. Games and events such as a potato race won by Joe Walker and pillow boxing amused attendees under fine weather. Brigadier General Gordon supervised, and refreshments of bananas, oranges, and apples were provided.
The Yarroulonla Shire Council held its monthly meeting with full attendance. The engineer's report was adopted approving road works from Naas to Gudgenby at £12 and other projects including widening a footbridge on Goulburn to Cooma, partial fencing and telegraph pole permits, and tender actions for contracts 7y/68 and 26/08. The council also approved rates adjustments and directed inquiries on compensation for road work, rabbit-proof fencing, and a grant request of £6e for Williamsdale road.
President McCarthy moved and Dr Crace seconded the motion carried to increase the auditor's fee for the half year ending December. The Finance Committee's vouchers were authorized for payment. On motion by Drs Falconer and Crace, the engineer was instructed to determine the mileage and fencing required for all roads in the shire.
Crowds followed Carcoar and Blayney police as they brought John Bennett Fitzgerald to the focal hospital after capturing a wild hermit near Brown's Creek. The 25 year bush life, massive hair, and eccentric beliefs were noted as he recovers from influenza and neglect awaiting a bath.
A confirmation service was held at the new Sutton church by Bishop Barlow with fifteen candidates. A large congregation attended and the event was well observed amid a period of widespread illness. Rabbits are scarce locally and grass is fair though drought relief is needed. Shearers are returning to the district with some planning to work in neighboring sheds and others heading to Monaro. Mr M Leach of Suttes applied for a gold mining lease about 24 miles from here toward Queanbeyan.
A local range prize shoot was held Wednesday afternoon with winners J. O Rourke and Jesse Woodger. Scores listed show mixed figures for each shooter including J. O Rourke 42 28 6 9 and Woodger 29 98 8 65 amid a row of numeric results and names.
His Excellency asks me to convey thanks for the kind reception and entertainment provided to him and Miss Rawson in Queanbeyan. Gratitude is expressed for the arrangements and the warm hospitality shown during their visit.
A reception welcomed Jack Johnson back to Sydney with speeches by Mr. H. W. O'Sullivan and Colonel Ryrie praising boxing as a pure sport. Johnson spoke of fair play and shared sentiments about Peter Jackson and Tommy Burns, while O'Sullivan noted centuries of scrutiny and Jamaica style bravado in boxing.
Mr Ti Macfarlane senior lands official was thrown from a sulky at Peel River Estate and found two miles away with a broken arm. Ogle was also thrown and severely injured, crawling eight miles to Goonoo Goonoo. Also notes Bungonia resident Miss Margaret O Neill 72 died recently and lived in Bungonia house all life. President Roosevelts note to Japan amid fleet visit. Australian referendum proposed to empower wage and labor control via excise. Nat Gould novel The Hoy in Green priced 6d at Fallick Sona.
Schedule fragment lists mail departures and arrivals across multiple Australian localities including Queanbeyan Tharwa Urayarra and Mount Dowain. Timings vary by weekday and holiday patterns with notes on leave days and special routes such as Cotter Junction Urayarra and Quideberg connections.
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