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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1903
Page
2
A compact list of church notices shows ministers and congregational leaders including Mr C Southwell and Mr Suhel, with references to Presbyterian and other fellowships. The document mentions times and locations for services and the names of several church officers and supervisors.
Meteorological and local society notes from a colonial Australian issue. Weather observations include a cold spell and chances of rain with thunder showers. The text also covers political debate on dairy regulation and public works, plus community notices of incidents and local happenings in Tamworth and district.
The article records heated discussion over grazing and pasture protection laws, critiquing government actions and labor policy while noting impacts on farmers and regional politics. It mentions incomes, payments, and local committee movements, with references to Rabbits Board, inspections, and budget items.
The report covers a tax related rifle shooting event that began Saturday with Health Board inquiries into alleged prejudice linked to orange and other treatments used with Paris products. Dr Bow and Mr Johnson discuss a royal inquiry and state officials agree the meningitis death linked to a previous case has no revocable foundation. The Premier notes private farm release details will not be made public.
The notice restricts sale and storage of gunpowder fireworks and ammunition. It requires licenses for any sale or possessiion beyond small quantities and sets limits on quantities kept. Applications for licensing must be sent to the Separate Explosives Department.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Spring Range gold field near the Murrumbidgee River with claims and leases tied to miners and labor groups. Mentions Brune, Bonaka, and Pony Parish districts, plus political party lines and potential operations at the valley head.
Auction sales list acres and prices for local properties from Wadaldall to Water Bolo with values per acre and sellers. A social gathering at the Teaperyace Hall raised funds for the School of Ara A, followed by dance and music planned by Mrs Pollack. Ice showers and frost report for the weekend end.
A Sydney paper reports on the release of George Vigar after controversy over the jury verdict in his case. The Attorney General and judges faced questions about conduct and the role of the jury. The piece also notes public complaints about rabbit trapper treatment and related local inquiries, including names and places in Australia.
A stream of items reports weather and sea conditions, political moves, and criminal cases. Police raid a Bagineievat up school. 44 men arrested but a larger force involved. Mrs Crowley arrives in Aucklow in good health. A federal elections plan forms in Mycamber with parties uniting. Mont Kembla inquiry voices punitive actions for safety faults. Drowning of a Sydney tramway worker's friend noted. Turbulent international events include Balkan and Near East tensions, with Balkan battles, Turkish drives, and calls for intervention.
A chaotic scene at a sheepdog competition saw the sheep difficult to drive as three dogs struggled. meanwhile a lengthy legislative council session focused on tax and mortgage provisions. Debate spanned water rights, land tax, and revenue measures with amendments proposed and votes anticipated.
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