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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1907
Page
2
Sunday listings show multiple church names and ministers across England dated 1967 with references to various congregations and officials. Names such as Athar Grimnee and Wattie Mark appear amid scattered abbreviations and uncertain locations, implying a compiled service bulletin or directory.
Local newspaper update from Turseay reports community notes and brief notices. Names, dates, and regional events appear in compact items typical of early 20th century journalism.
An Australian wheat future hinges on drought resistant varieties and advanced farming. The piece lauds experimental farms planned by the Premier at Forbes Parkes and Condobolin, arguing for research to enable wheat to flourish in arid districts despite limited rainfall. It notes past efforts, a late botanist’s work, and the need for government stations to drive breakthroughs.
The piece argues for a dedicated agriculture chair at the State University to study drought resistant grain and climate. It urges offering a substantial sum to Dr. Danysz or other experts to lead experiments, emphasizing practical reclamation of lands and long term benefit to farmers and the state. It laments the lack of agricultural scholarship and calls for honor to be given to those who advance farming science.
A misinformed election handout asserts every person pays NSW taxes. authors argue state taxation is only 16 per head and that the balance lies with Federal taxes. The critique blames workers' votes by J C Watson and allies, noting further taxes were added with federal party support.
In a metropolitan arena commentary, the race heats as polling nears. The tariff controversy shifts focus to accountability for living costs and the Carruthers government, with Labour facing weak rebuttals and charges of scandal amid a choice between honest governance and socialist-backed caucus.
Liberal candidate Colonel Ryrite faces Labour’s G D Clark and independent K F Lockwood as voters in Queanbeyan head to polls. The contest hinges on party alignment over liquor and tariff policy with Ryrite praised for constituency care while Clark emphasizes temperance and opposition to liquor and gaming acts. Voting history is noted across 47 polling centres with past margins and by election results shaping the current race.
The Sunday Times urges aggressive defence rallies to unite the public as a first national requirement, while Labour lists fifteen seats it aims to win including King and Goulburn. Reform Party forecasts a working majority though fears of a third party persist. Tariff talk cools, Parliament to address living costs, with figures predicting modest price rises and debates over its political impact.
The report outlines Ryrie and Hungerford votes across several centers including Sydney areas with mixed support. It notes Ryrie’s solid backing from Alliance and temperance groups, Clark’s weak backing, and Labour’s insufficient lift for Hungerford. Liberals attract broad support, while strategic campaigning by Clark and Oakes factions shapes the eventual Queanbeyan seat outlook.
Last Saturday the sixth Calonel Ryrie medal match was fired at 300 yards with seven shots each. Five shooters competed. E F Mayo new member won first prize, BR Gibbs took second. Scores list several participants including E Mayo and A Warwick, Beatty, Moore, Worrety, and others. A club meeting of the Queanbeyan Ride Club decided to shoot at 900 and 1000 yards next Wednesday afternoon and to offer extra remuneration due to large attendance. Committees invited Bungendore and Turago Rifle Clubs to shoot matches soon.
Austin Chapman receives a letter from the Secretary to the Post Office Department acknowledging a Sutton Progress Association plea for telephonic communication. The note says the matter is being inquired into and further advice will follow. Colonel Ryne M.L.A. and Mr T A Lake are mentioned in the correspondence.
Tom Premier addressed a Saturday Sans Souci meeting and won a vote of confidence. He pledged a September election majority would trigger a people's referendum on three questions: federal capital, federal and state finances, and a liberal federal constitution. He warned revolution if current conditions persist.
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