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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
2
In the Observer’s September 1 1911 issue a forecast discusses efforts to organize women’s work and political involvement in New South Wales. The article notes men’s and women’s roles, urging broader support and outlining aims for suffrage and social reform within the next two months.
The Philharmonic Society celebrates the marriage of Leoni Gitta and acknowledges her to be a rising talent in the chorus. Members praise her performance and the society vows continued support as she begins a new chapter in her life. The society also announces officers for the coming year with Jhovan Philharmonic Society electing officers and planning a welcome rehearsal.
Fragmentary text lists Campbell Chemis Quounbeyan and mentions provision of a cure. The readable portion lacks a cohesive event, date, or clear outcome.
The initial gathering at the School of Art yesterday afternoon saw limited attendance led by Korff as chair. Resignations, budget motions, and steward selections were debated with several apologies for absence and many names listed for committee roles and duties.
A Friday night ball in Gundaroo celebrated by Bow employees under the “Bow of Dowylie” with about nine hundred attendees. Mr. Rendell and Mrs. Osborne were singled out for their help in organizing the event, while dancing continued with enthusiasm and plans for a return compliment were pledged.
Burglary damaged the Cork Street home of Mr William McEnroe during a ball. A tin trunk containing about £600 in notes gold silver and cheques was stolen but later recovered in a park. Only £5 in silver missing leaving most of the money untouched. Police traced the trunk and the thief’s likely movements remain unclear.
The report notes the Lithgow strike entering its second week with wage levels around yearly LOOM and recruitment from Sydney. It cites Australia’s champion shearer who sheared 27,034 sheep in a year and an average rate of 10 to 12 sheep per day for a typical worker.
The Yarrecianla Shire Council held its monthly meeting with all competitors present. The Finance Committee proposed vouchers totaling £857 17/6 for payment, and a special grant of £100 for urgent road repairs was discussed. Various engineer reports and council actions on roads, public works, and administrative duties were considered.
Publications received note The Lone Hand for September appears in a new rower de siege a graceful representation of time and commemoration of Wattle Day National Monthly may approve to a new monthly policy If so the magazine's look will be materially enhanced The Spring section favors lighter tone The frontispiece a grotesquely humorous picture The Solve True story recounts a late night office sticking incident at Bathurst by the Boo Mall Jane of bashrongere The Good Australians honored this month are John Lomgwlalf Une ae ist aml Thomas Peters
An OCR fragment describes Campbell's Little Liver pills claiming to aid dizziness liver issues and constipation. It mentions taking small doses and implies better results with larger doses, listing Campbell, Chomiat, Quoadbeyan as names.
The Secretary for Home Affairs reports temporary appointment of Dr H Lo Richardson as Police Surgeon without remuneration and informs on extra allowances to censol Foctors in the Queenbeyan district. It notes recreation reserve considerations, carriage rates for materials from Queanbeyan to the Federal Capital, and updates on Gininderry Pasture closing plans and Quanbeyan drainage training clances registrations.
An 18 year old, Kenneth Stewart of South Melbourne, died after a mishap while playing a smooth organ. He apparently swallowed a small plate that lodged down his throat, requiring surgery to remove the obstruction. He died three days later at the arcade.
An explosion at a gas works near Orange caused a large fire and smoke. Superintendent James Ambrose died in the blast and employee Richard Itzeeruld was found wounded. two men Fitz Gerald and Jackson were repairing a meter when it exploded. A teenage victim was hospitalized with injuries.
A Wednesday fair attendance at Goulburn salons saw small sheep yarding with a fair share of trophies and a steady market for fat sheep and fat lambs. Cattle yarding remained light with cows and yearlings in supply. prices edged up on late rates. Bulls and store cattle quoted with varied demand and steady to improved values across categories.
The article notes a rifle competition held Wednesday afternoon at 700 yards for the Warren medal. O Murty Tidy Hap claimed the cash prize with a score around four dollars. Murty led a field including H C Taylor and Bl W Greenwood in a local shoot at Falls Creek.
The Australian wool trade shows easing demand but steady prices as Melbourne sales report improved buyer interest and a healthy opening. Sydney opens with substantial catalogs and about 86 000 bales expected over two weeks, Adelaide to follow with 400 bales, with catalogues to buyers and weekly sales planned.
Dr Peacock of East Melbourne is arrested in connection with the death of Mary Margaret Davies, a 26 year old South Melbourne woman. Police found jewellery and a fur necklet among the evidence. The doctor denies the charge as detectives describe suspicions of an illegal operation and disposal of the body.
An advertisement touts Sander's Eucalyptus Extract products for colds throat lungs and pains. It claims superiority over other eucalyptus preparations, warns against ethereal ingredients, and advises topical use for wounds burns and irritation. The text also notes house fire damage at the Dylemate School of Art and mentions emigrant shipments from London to New South Wales in September 1404.
OCR reads as a jumble of notices and remarks. It mentions public sale of Mr A Benssey's home contents in Acton on a Saturday, fines for Alderman Fletefier, and a legislative uproar with Speaker Peery and Walker leaving the chamber. Wheat field estimates in New South Wales are cited, along with various medicinal ads and community events in a wartime or colonial era voice.
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