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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 25, 1908

Page

2

Debated Federalism and Labor in Deakin Era Crisis

A long critical commentary argues Labor’s failed bargain with Deakin’s government, the New Protection and union label issues, and rising federal expenditure. It warns voters to curb spending, preserve state identity, and resist federation’s centralizing push, noting NSW concerns and political maneuvering around constitutional reform. Col. Ryrie to officially open an event on September 9 with 1100 entries received by press time.

Labor Party Deakin High Court Oider Fisher Nieakin Australia Fromm Ir William Lyne Labor Mr. Deakin Sydney New South Wales Wales Waler Sithonpr Col. Ryrie M.L.A Goth

States and the Commonwealth debate Federation status

Resolutions by Mr. Wade in the Legislative Assembly spark discussion on whether States retain their pre Federation status or subside under the Commonwealth until they become nominal entities as the debate frames the constitutional question.

Wade Legislative Assembly Commonwealth

The Sixteenth Annual P and A Show Preparations

The sixteenth annual show under the P. and A. Association is set for next week with many entries expected in all prize classes. Officials push plans for smooth operation, seating around the parade ring expanded, poultry pens sheltered, and hunts’ hurrier rearranged. Beneficial rainfall boosts public enthusiasm and attendance. S Mandelson of the Commercial Hotel runs a publican’s booth. Railway Commissioners approve cheap excursion tickets from Goulbura and Cooma for travelers.

P. and A S. Mandelson Goulbura Cooma

Sudden Death in Spiney of Mr W Brows

Aged grazier Mr W Brown of Captain's Flat near Queanbeyan died suddenly in Sydney after collapsing at the Cooperate Wool and Produce Company office. He leaves a widow, three sons, two daughters, and was a Freemason survivor with a large local family network. Funeral in Queanbeyan followed a service at Christ Church with Masonic rites.

William Brown Ballanafad Queanbeyan Sydney Cooperate Wool and Produce Company Spring Street W. Brown Captain's Flaschi Fiasch,sen Hrigitt Brown Christ Church White G. A. Reeve Masonic Lodge Mr. Brown Congwarra John James Hugh Mudgriddge Richardson Swan McCawley Googongs Antill James Brown Ballonored

Municipal Council Meeting Notes and Accounts

The fortnightly council meeting last night faced absence of the Mayor and Alderman Ole. Alderman Moore was voted to the chair. The Finance Committee reported an accredit balance of £249 17s 8d and recommended payment of accounts totaling £43 or so. The Works Committee inspected the Oaks Subdivision road and creek, noted issues with Mr Atkinson, and proposed repairs at a cost of 44.

Tus Ole Moore Fane Ald Harrison Campbell Oaks Atkinson

Council notes and rate appeals in older town minutes

Minutes record mixed items from health department praise to rate disputes. Debts, refunds, and permissions dominate, including reductions on rates, construction approvals, scaffolding permit, sign-board permit, and tenders for a shed and dam work. No action on a long-untouched well sinking.

Donald Ald. Harrison al. Gibbs Statencas Wea Statencas Wea P T Remy Department of Pallic Health Ite Council John McAlister HT. Korff Alister Korff G. Reeve FP. Plummer A. Melu H. Lazarus Monaro Street O' Rourke Bros Molonglo Works Committee Richard Blundell Oaks Peynission Knox Iis Sydney Ald Knox O'Rourke Bros Mightsoil Kaye & Bourbridge

Presentation to Bir William Rutledge First Shire President

A Wednesday function at Yarrowlumla Shire Council Chambers presented Bir William Forster Rutledge with a formal address of appreciation from councillors and officers. Dr James McCerinly noted Rutledge's retirement and lauded his leadership, knowledge of the Local Government Act, and courteous service. The address, read by the shire clerk, highlighted Rutledge’s role as first president and his long association with pastures protection and rabbit acts, wishing him and his family health and happiness.

Yarrowlumla Shire W. Forster Rutledge Rutledge James McCdinly Yarrowlumnla William Forster Rutldym Hey Gilodph Lear Yarrowlumla Counhail Cletpelos Sande Jina McCarthy Everard Cract Palcoun Eyd, Kelly J. Keaffy Saad Eure Senegal Rowledge Variowlomla Shire Keeffe Ruwledge Mr Rutledge Faleguer Kelly Tf Asker Mtan Gordon Mer.Rutledge Ratledge Shire C. U. Hanlon Mr. Rutledge

Address of thanks to Mr Rutledge marks shire presidency

The council and officers laud Mr Rutledge for his tact and leadership during his term. Speakers including Dr Keeffe Dr Crace and Dr Kelly praise his balance, order and loyalty, expressing gratitude for the address and hoping his era inspires his successors and his family.

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