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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1903
Page
2
Church notices list multiple services across Queanbeyan and surrounding towns with ministers Rev W M Wren Rev I A Sauerman and Rev W Stewart, including PresbyterIan and Methodist gatherings with times in the afternoon and evening. Also mentions Queanbeyan Fellowship Association and a meteorological station note.
The article argues droughts and uneven rainfall bias development toward hard to reach districts where roads are poor. It notes transport, markets, and dairy growth hinge on rail and road construction, warning bad roads raise costs, hinder education, and slow social and industrial progress. It mentions local events, school moves, and a call for stricter stock stealing laws.
The text argues Australian government policy has misused population gains by prioritizing railways over roads and encouraging settlements into drought-prone back blocks. It contends rich farmland yields greater prosperity, urges land legislation to promote immigration to productive districts, and criticizes financial adversity caused by climate and policy for farmers.
A detailed account of the wedding between Miss Harriet Southwell and Mr. George Veness at Wattle Park. The ceremony featured vows by Rev. William Stewart, with elaborate attire, bouquets, and gifts listed. Guests celebrated at a reception at Fair View and prepared for a honeymoon to Katoomba, followed by Sydney residency.
A MST successful evening at the Temperance Hall in Bungendore raised funds for the Town Band. Miss J Pollock directed pupils in dances and songs with local amateurs assisting. The audience praised the musical program, while a rowdy youth caused minor disruption. The bandmaster earned high praise for the program. three principal performers were absent. The event concluded with thanks to Miss Pollock and calls for future entertainments. Death and weather notes follow.
The correspondent notes a warm spring like Saturday the 12th with heavy rain on Monday and intermittent showers through Thursday and Friday. Grass and vegetation show scant growth while mining in Spring Range benefits from rainfall. Observations include a reported 3.4 million pounds annual loss from betting and related abuses in metropolitan areas.
The king accepts resignations of Joseph Chamberlain Chancellor O T Ritchie and Lord George Hamilton. Chamberlain writes Sept 9 detailing fiscal reform debates and urging imperial unity. Newspapers note London and provincial reactions with speculation on policy shifts and imperial relations.
In Melbourne Supreme Court P Ogier former police magistrate sues Norton MLL A for libel seeking £0000. Hearing proceeds amid interruptions by Norton. judge Hodges warns and orders removal if silence breaks. Jury to consider £5000 damages. later Woolloomoolley illicit still raid nets four men £100 fines each.
A newspaper summary reveals extraordinary concerns over day labour stonework at Prince Alfred Hospital. Investigators found cost per foot far higher under day labour than contract norms, with half the total Stonework cost (£4500 of £8000) built by day labour. Trades Hall sourced workers, while officials faced political pressure and questioned oversight, sparking debate on labor systems and quality.
At the Central Police Court on Saturdays John Chessbrough Henry James Marshall and Maggie Maud Chessbrough were charged with conspiring to procure a marriage for Georges Henry Webb with Maggie Chessbrough on September 17 and 18 1903. Abigail prosecuted, Leven and Currall acted for the defense. Accused remanded with bail set at £200.
Ma William Stewart of The Laurel Cooma reports a dog stealing lambs. He saw a dog carry a lamb hide it in a log and cover it with debris. He later found ten lambs alive hidden in logs stumps and timber with tooth marks. Seven lambs were found alive. five died. It is believed the dog hid them for future meals. One half eaten carcass was found. Some lambs were carried a quarter mile by the dog.
In Waymouth Street Adelaide Charles Pittman a hawker aged about 40 was shot dead by Samuel Moulson a shoeblack aged about 50 after a confrontation at Moulson's tin shanty. A woman Tineh Holloway was involved and Moulson surrendered to police.
A mixed Australian regional notice sheet reports Queanbeyan Branch of the W C T U celebrating a frat anniversary, weather briefings, and show schedules. It notes Lord Salisbury’s estate valuation, Derby bid refusals, a fatal accident near Cobar, and nearby show dates including Cooma on March 23 and 24.
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