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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
2
A forceful Bathurst letter argues the city stagnates from factionalism and lack of cohesion. It calls on citizens to rally behind leaders, renew communal spirit, and avert cultural decline before Bathurst marks its centenary.
Local notes report Mossia Beeby and Carr M's.P. addressing a Perthville electors meeting on Saturday night. Pearse Clerk granted a week of absence with Patterson Engineer covering office hours each morning during the absence. A Turon Shire clerk authorized to reimburse a drover named Croaker for expenses from burning a horse carcass. Labor League announces Bathurst for recessional speech delivery by Me Gowen Holman. Bathurst band victory celebrated with congratulations to conductor Mr Lewins and the band president.
Frantic with fear many develop lung trouble. Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption claims to cure them. Priced 1/6 and 3//. Sold at Moeckler Bros George-st Bathurst and B Morgan Burraga.
Sydney report on the Royal Agricultural Society banquet where Governor-General Lord Dudley spoke against political allusions at public functions. He urged loyalty between the Commonwealth ministry and his advisers, cautioning hosts to avoid politics to preserve goodwill and proper conduct.
The Bathurst Hospital athletic meeting takes place on Easter Monday with a £20 prize fund. Principal events include the Opening Handicap 100 yards and the Sheffield Handicap 125 yards with listed handicaps for runners such as J T Hanrahan, Joseph Hope, Lance Guaning, Denolu Arrow, Joseph McGrath, W Newland, Albert Pye, Thomas Malcolm and H J Martin.
A reader from Turon protests Argus coverage of a council session. He says the engineer spoke to sway councillors and that a vote reversal occurred after the President allowed the engineer to speak. He denies objecting to questioning but condemns the interference.
A fragment urges treating colds seriously to avoid chronic catarrh and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by T Edgley and Co. It also notes Judge Rogers comment on Bryant trial related to a naval disaster, questioning why only the accused faced trial.
A lively audience heard Mr Deakin criticise Mr Fisher's defence plan and taxation ideas. He argued Parliament should meet after Easter, attacked revenue shortfalls, and urged imperial defense with a strong Navy to keep Britain as Australia’s shield.
Readings from Sydney on Wednesday show prices for Mount Sayid and Broken Hill Junction equities with Quotations in pence and pounds. Listings include Broken Hill South paid and Broken Hill Proprietary with varied daily figures.
Adeline Leonard a widow of Summer Hill and racehorse owner faced a grievous bodily harm charge at Criminal Court. The case involves alleged mistreatment of May Leonard a five year old who was not her own child. The defence urged accidental injury and the jury adjourned without a verdict.
A medicinal notice touts Dr Sheldon’s new discovery for coughs colds and consumption claiming a scientific lung remedy endorsed by prominent Australian professionals. It declares a reliable preparation priced at VE and 2 and available at Mockler Bros Georgeshest Bathurat Morgan Burrags.
Turon Shire Council held its April meeting in Keleo with Presiding Councillor H G Suttar and members H J Wark W F Hodge J O Sullivan J Crossley and Ke McKenzie. Topics covered include Bridle Track repairs and road works to enable mining operations at Macquarie Gold Company, Hill End Library trustee resignation, stray stock nuisance at Duramana, road condition near Bathurst Gowan and associated funding, telephone post line from Rankin Bridge, weeds eradication plans, trucking yards flooding at Tarand, timber freight charges and tender processes for various works with the engineer and Works Committee directing further action.
The Napoleon Reef once again draws attention as a small local syndicate continues development work after acquiring the mine. Depths reached exceed 240 feet with the reef widening from two inches to about three feet and assays showing gold content. The group plans larger-scale operations and treatment solutions, while calling for a School of Mines and Public Assay Office to support skilled personnel and efficient ore processing.
The text discusses a dispute over funding and support for mineral processing experiments at a technical college. It notes promises not carried out and questions the adequacy of facilities at the Experimental Farm. The passage mentions qualified designers and experts ready to assist in treating refractory minerals and to provide manpower when required.
Toren Bhira Council discussed the dam at Monkey Hill and whether the reserve should be revoked The clerk said he wrote to Mr Miller about Lands Department communication and whether testing for resuming the reserve including the dam was possible The engineer noted mining circulars and no objection to revocation were found and the council planned follow up with Mr Miller.
Commodity prices and market notes list numerous items from Sussex Street including wheat and straw prices, Tasmanian and Victorian produce, and several livestock lots. The auction summary details trucks of poultry, prime hay, potatoes, and beef, with multiple private sales and consignments to various buyers and firms.
Fragmented notice lists Dr 5 don’s Digestive Tablets available at Nookli Broc George-strest Bathurat Beon Burraga. Enigmatic spelling and place names appear. likely an ad or notice for sale of tablets with unclear origin.
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