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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
2
A mixed church schedule lists services for Church of England Presbyterians and Roman Catholic churches in Queanbeyan and surrounding areas. Entries note times for sermons, confirmatory rites, examinations of children, cemetery events, and an Archbishop arrival, with local ministerial names and venues.
In a Wednesday afternoon Park game the Good Templars defeated the Golden Les by six points. Sam McIntosh and Harry Smith scored for the Templars while Sid Hinckaman found the net for the Jes. J. C. Hincksman refereed.
Joseph Sell and John O Rourke pleaded guilty to stealing two rabbit traps valued at 2d each found on riverbanks near Primrose Valley. Witnesses linked them to the traps, owner Robert Thompson testified the traps were branded with three notches and his own pin. Bench fined 5s each or 24 hours. Case previously pending out of court for breach of peace noted as struck out.
In a small debts court session defendant did not appear in two cases. Barone proved a £290 3d balance against R Harkins and a verdict for the amount with costs was entered. Allan O Neill faced a £4 horse value claim with a verdict for the amount and costs. The plaintiff sought the horse’s return but the bench ruled it beyond their power, permitting recovery by execution.
A Sydney conference urged the Lands Minister to accept an offer from One Pasteur Vaccine Company for Mr. Sorby to test a new virus aimed at rabbit destruction. The government considered having a scientist conduct the experiments at private expense, with a company representative noting Sorby welcomes full inquiry. The new vaccine is reportedly available at Mim Fallick's.
A well attended Protestant Hall event led by Mr John Gale featured a historical review of the Methodist Church in Queanbeyan and speeches by Rev J Fussell and Rev W Stewart. The program included music recitals and a display on aborigines and Chinese in Port Darwin, with proceeds totaling about £15 15s from the evening.
A wedding held at the B C Church, Jerangle, united Patrick J. Gleeson of Queanbeyan with Miss Mary Agnes Scott, daughter of Henry Scott of Whinstone Valley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. P Kerwick. Attendants included bridesmaid Nellie Corey and best man George Scott. The couple left for their home in Queanbeyan aboard the evening train after a reception and breakfast with about sixty guests.
Gur Geetiguameste Ma Lunore injured in a fortnight old cart accident is improving under Dr Wilson care. Mr Fletcher relieves P M at Small Debts Court. Kathleen Donnelly wins guessing prize at Commercial Hotel event. Farmers fear crop failure as dry weather persists with grass at standstill. Sept 93.
In a sparse local report shortages of fresh news are noted as rabbits flood the area with large catches by Richard Southwell and others. Foxes rise with warm weather. lamb losses feared. Weather brings light showers and recent snow. crops progress slowly. Municipal and State matters dominate the Parliament pages with talks on government bills and no confidence motions.
The report lists bombardment of Port Arthur by Japanese forces led by General Kuropatkin with heavy artillery. It mentions weather, wool sales in London, parliamentary debates, and various local incidents including a lightning strike in Geelong, a fatality in Sydney, and railway and education news.
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