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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
3
The breach of promise case by Gertrude Ivy Wyson of Baza against John Blacker was concluded today. A verdict for the defendant was entered. the judge remarked the couple seemed to drift from a paradise.
Mrs William Frown, wife of a railway worker, was struck by runaway horses while driving a cart at Singleton. She suffered a fractured skull and died hours later. Police report an attempted safe robbery at Lambton, with four men involved. Walter Conder received damages for factory machine injuries. A postal commission witness denied earlier sleet evidence.
In Parliament K Foster urged Canada to contribute to a regular navy while Laurier favored imperial seas protection via a local navy. A government backed plan for a swift imperial naval service was proposed, with support noted from Balfour and McKenna. Contemporaneous editorials discuss imperial defense and European tensions.
Captain Kraushubher aboard the German maintenmer near Sydney denies reports of heavy German activity. He states the fleet moves toward England are cordial and rebuts claims of 14 dreadnoughts by end of 1911, noting Reichsings estimates only provide for 12.
A damaged clipping warns against use of a so called volatile extract from Sander and Sons claiming injury risks and legal action. Testimony notes irritation from application and a court scrutiny of the product marketed as genuine. An ad segment promotes Dr Sheldon’s magnetic remedy and lists suppliers in Bathurst and Georges River areas.
A large crowd, about two thousand inside and more outside, attended What Women Suffer at the Royal Hotel Paddock last night, with Miss Madge Hope delivering a standout performance. The Royal Biograph showed a Biograph program at the Army Barracks offering half price tonight.
In Bathurst Magistrates Court J I McIntosh represented Chum Gin a Chinaman appealing a recently imposed fine for selling Chinese brandy. The prosecution argued prior evidence showed sale under the Liquor Act. The defense contends there is no evidence that liquor was sold as defined by law.
Commercial exchange in Sussex shows varied quotes for wheat barley and potatoes with Australian and Tasmanian origins. The report notes a market weakening and a anticipated tomorrow reduction for ewe prices along with pricing for bacon eggs lard and honey across multiple regions and brands.
Thicken tracks of produce were offered at the Central Railway yard today with nine sales recorded. Prices ranged from 3s 0d to 4s 4d for various lots with prime hay commanding high bids. light consignments and pressed timbers also sold amidst brisk but limited interest.
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