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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
2
A 1907 letter details a severe eczema case spreading from hands to face, described as incurable by several doctors. The writer credits a three month course of Cuticura remedies, including soap and ointment, with his wife’s complete cure and urges others to try the Cuticura medicines.
Arthur Honry eldest son of the Jute Hon. John Bligh Sutter died at Dracedall on April 10. The obituary notes the family lineage and location, with tribute to the deceased.
A Bathurst notice urges immediate public recognition after Sam Lewins and his band won the Australian Championship in Sydney. The letter notes the £80 prize and silver cup, calls for a public meeting after Easter to thank the Sydney representative and plan a ceremony when the cup arrives in Bathurst. It appeals to prominent citizens to act without delay.
In the under 18 final at the Sydney Eisteddfod Miss Gladys Hart won third place. Tonight the William-street Sunday School holds its annual meeting with readings by Revs B J Mosk and F Wilhen, choruses and duets by scholars, and awards.
At the Police Court on Saturday Martin Quirk faced the charge of drunkenness on Railway premises using indecent language insulting the police and damaging a constable’s uniform. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to Friday next.
The Bathurst Argus reports financial results from summer concerts in Machattie Park. Revenue rose for the Municipal Council and Band, with admission fees paid mostly by non ratepayers. The Band raised funds for the Malian Lanhquake Fund and donated £25 to Bathurst Hospital, while gatekeepers ensured savings for the Band.
Thomas Christopher Morria appeared before the Magistrate on a charge of malicious wounding. Granted remand until Friday next. bail refused on grounds the wound inflicted at Pinehat was dangerous. In other news the death of 18 year old Edward McSpedden was announced. he died after illness and will be interred in Bathurst Presbyterian Cemetery. Local gun clubs announce Bathurst beam competition teams with six shooters listed from the club and allied teams.
Robert Willan Miller and William Brown Ware faced charges of drunkenness with fines imposed and an option of imprisonment for 1055, with hours of imprisonment stated as the alternative in each case.
Mr. Carr spoke in Perth defending Federal Labour policy with emphasis on unification and Britain’s security. He argued for funds and borrowing power for defense and public works, including the Northern Territory, a transcontinental railway, and post office extensions, urging the Commonwealth to assume debt and railway control to enable progress.
Sydney racing notes show Trafalgar beating Ungarie by a head in the Sydney Cup with Artillerie, Pendil, and Trafalgar in pursuit. Prizes include Trafalgar’s victory in the Doncaster-style events and multiple stakes results at Randwick with a strong attendance and clear track conditions.
In Bathurst a rifle competition drew Bathurst, Millthorpe, Parramatta and other clubs. Hargreaves led with 1057, Bathurst 94 percent, Campbell and McGrath high scorers. Parramatta's G April top scored. event featured awards, speeches, and a later banquet at Masonic Hall with presentations to A Byatt.
Don’t wait for tomorrow to curb a cold for small colds may grow into serious sickness. A dose of Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption will break up a cold if started early. Safe and never failing. Price 1/6 and 2d. Obtainable at Mackler Bros George Street Ballarat B Morgan Murragi.
A garbled and partial excerpt suggests a dubious cold remedy claim from an old advertisement. The text references recurrent colds, chronic issues, and a treatment labeled Chamber-Tain Coaph Remedy with dubious endorsements.
The Bathurst bowlers traveled to Wollongong and beat Wollongong by four points with scores Bathurst 70 Wollongong 66. They then hosted Woonona on Saturday, winning by eight points.
The marathon began at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Higukani undergoing medical checks before the start. Bimne of South Sydney won easily with A Wood second and Sime and Wood close behind until Kensington on the return leg where Wood collapsed and was carried off. Flo received a great ovation at the finish. Bamford finished fourth in a time around 3 hours 10 minutes.
Sydney on Monday night reports Peter Smart of Turramurra was killed instantly when he slipped between a moving train and the platform at Pyimba. He was stepping aboard as the train glided away.
local farmer Mr Webb and helper Hickey trapped foxes near Hathrop and YF paddocks. On Saturday a fox was found in a cattle shed tied to a rabbit trap. Webb dispatched the animal. News showed the fox’s value at ten shillings and sixpence, with the incident tied to the district fox activity.
Fragmentary text references enemies of elvitisation and digestive tubules in a dental or medical digest. Mentions Ino Fession and Dyspepsia with DPfon's Digestive Tubules and a trade name Mus Bros. George-strest Bathurst ean.
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