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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
The piece laments that Australians have never openly debated defence reorganization or expanded Commonwealth powers. It argues the people gave Parliament plenary authority, yet show apathy and lack of mandate. It warns against complacency and calls for citizen interest to shape constitutional reform.
A Queanbeyan Volunteer Fire Brigade social followed a torchlight procession led by the Brigade Hand and Nova Engine. Superintendent McPherson presided as toasts honored the King, retiring officers, and long-serving Fireman Dinshea. The Band and Bowed-Waster joined in speeches, songs, and phonograph selections before light refreshments ended the evening.
In Queanbean police court Bertrand Bondell pleaded guilty to killing a grey kangaroo during the close season claiming danger to children and horses. He paid a fine and court costs after avoiding a jail term. John Fitzgibbon also pleaded guilty to failing to send children to school enough days, with fines and costs paid.
Plaintiff seeks £10 for damage from timber cutting by defendant's servants on his Royalla paddock. Witnesses include Archibald McDonald and Frederick Hayes describing eight trees cut, barrow usage, and timber guards. Richard Hayes and Samuel Taylor corroborate timber activity. defense argues non-suit. Court idly notes no fault by defendant in later collision claim toward Alan O Neill.
At Queanbeyan on 28 July a collision occurred between O Neill s bus and Meredith s coach near Crawford Street as both headed for the railway station. The court heard testimonies from drivers and witnesses detailing damage, fault, and a verdict of two pounds with court costs.
A firm market with varied wool lots observed in New York trading. Buyers sought quality fibers amid price effects from recent trends and noted a mix of old material, greasy wool, and merino clips. Several buyers and brokers are listed as having secured or judged portions, with attention turning to weekly offerings beginning October 71st.
The piece contains scattered records of court actions, fines, parish notices, and a boxing match lead. Names like Campbell and Burns appear amid disjointed sentences, with references to W. H. Woolinsead, A. M. Donald, and Tommy Burns. The text combines legal proceedings and sports plans with unclear dates and places.
The death occurred on Wednesday at age 60 for J. Sheedy due to pneumonia following illness. Mr and Mrs D. P. Sheedy of Maps City mourn his passing. Funeral arrangements and floral tributes noted. funeral details to be announced.
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