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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
2
Church notices list readings and times for various congregations in Queanbeyan and surrounding parishes. Names of rectors and local ministers appear, along with seating and service times for Methodist and other church groups.
A 1907 Banquet in the Protestant Hall Queanbeyan honors Col. A Ryrie MLA for re election to the NSW Parliament. Speakers praised his character and service, with Mrs Ryrie’s absence noted. Attendees included local dignitaries and supporters from the Liberal League.
A feature banquet in Queanbeyan praised Hon. A Ryrie and his son for public service. attendees included leading locals and the Returning Officer. Speeches lauded press, the election, and community esteem. musical interludes and fine catering capped the evening.
A letter urged the P P Board to back a substantial bounty on crows to protect sheep during lambing season, arguing crows cause eye and udder injuries and lamb losses. The page also notes Inspector Anderson visiting Queanbeyan over railway delays and contains an advertisement asserting the authenticity of BANDER SONS Eucalypt Extract against imitations in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
The council praised a nine member quorum and debated stray cattle on Isabella street damaging school gardens. The mayor urged strict removal of stock, proposing a temporary herdsman at five shillings weekly. Finance reported balances and payments while tenders for valuing property were considered.
A Tuesday meeting at Harrisons Hotel of Queanbeyan Telephone Exchange subscribers voted to protest the exchange closing hours from 1 pm to 2 pm and 6 pm to 7 pm. They petition the Postmaster General for extended hours and an all night service, with committees formed and a secretary treasurer appointed.
The document lists an annual OVER meeting at the fire station with a 2 30 p m program and a Thursday committees meeting, a reorganization meeting for the local cricket club at Mandelson's Hotel, and a note that Lord Roberts in Lausanne studies the Swiss military system. It also reports on workers in Lodz and a murder linked to wage disputes, church federation talks in Adelaide, and various political and labor items across Australia and Canada.
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