Starr Bowkett Society Ballot Won by Mrs W A A Thomas
The ballot drawn for the Starr Bowkett Society last night was won by Mrs. W A A Thomas of Bentinck Street.
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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1909
Page
2
The ballot drawn for the Starr Bowkett Society last night was won by Mrs. W A A Thomas of Bentinck Street.
Horse owners are reminded that entries for the Lithgow meeting next Saturday close today with Secretary J. Ashley. Details of the meeting appear in our business columns.
The police yesterday dropped the charge of stealing a cap against Frank Smith and Edward Ursaweed McGrath alias Mooney.
The charge against Stuckey for serving William Beard with liquor on a Sunday was followed by Beard facing a separate Police Court charge for falsely posing as a traveler to obtain drink on a Sunday. The Police Magistrate fined 245 with court costs.
Mr Fred Wood was taken seriously ill in the Argus Office on Tuesday morning. He did not regain consciousness until yesterday and showed a marked improvement this morning recognizing his family. He suffers partial paralysis but hope remains for a further recovery.
Gibb and Beeman Pl return vials to Bathurst and Sydney based consulting opticians will visit Ballurat to discuss eye defects and proper glasses. The well known sight testing experts offer consultation for all eye troubles in May.
At a police court Martin Quirk was fined for drunkenness indecent language and damage to a constable uniform after an arrest at the railway station where he went to see his daughter off to Sydney. Subd Inspector Anderson noted the charge of resisting would be withdrawn. The court fined him totals of 2s 6d and 1s for language and destroying the uniform. Chamberlain's Pal Balm praised as a remedy in a local testimonial.
Constable Young at Perthville Police Court charged Thomas Rourke under the Police Offences Act. He was fined 5s with 1s costs.
Shire Inspector Musgrove brought action against William Davis for seven stray cattle on the Perthville road. One animal fined 19s 6d, court costs and witness expenses noted.
The quarterly Licensing Court met yesterday. Licensing Inspector Anderson submitted a satisfactory report. The Board of Health noted several sanitary matters, which the Inspector said had been addressed prior to the report reaching Bathurst.
A large audience at the School of Arts last evening praised West's new picture program. The show featured varied subjects with dramatic scenic and fantastic elements and a strong comic component. Tonight a second entertainment will present an entirely new program with clear, flicker-free lighting.
Mr John Miller M L A reports awaiting Principal Engineer L A B Wade to inspect the Macquarie irrigation valley. Wade recently returned from England to take charge and will announce visit dates to White Rock, with details to the Irrigation and Closer Settlement League. Local notices include a medical ad for Chamberlain's Tablets.
The Church of England held its annual vestry in the schoolroom on Thursday. The rector praised parish moral and spiritual conditions, noted Rev. R. Eyton’s death, thanked church officials, and highlighted the balance sheet as proof that clergy focus on spiritual duties while officials handle finances. New officers were elected including churchwardens H George E Fletcher A Humphries and parochial councillors Appleby Appleby Howell Patrick Meneary Sam brook Hickgon Richardson Weatherly. The balance sheet was presented by Captain Pletcher with emphasis on Church Lads Brigade training by Mr. Fletcher. Sir Francis Suttor and R W Peacock were elected as lay parish representatives.
Health note advises Dr Srel don's Digestive Tabs for indigestion and dyspepsia. Available at Mozister Broa Georgestrost Bathurst Mor gan Burraga.
Sydney Friday quotations show Deken Wil South at 853.62 with a con 80 Gd copper market on a limited mouth basis and caller's option.
A fragment from Castlemaine Victoria records guidance for parents on treating children with coughs and cold symptoms. The notes emphasize prompt home remedies and consistent monitoring for effective relief in young patients.
A garbled item from a historical page invites readers to write H. A. Hermolingst in Sydney for a Self-Might Measure. The fragmentary text references a paper, a hook, eye ache, and dimness, but offers no clear event or date.
Town Hall meeting in Bathurst erupted over a alleged slur against Mayor and loyalty. D Hogarth faced rebukes as supporters and opponents clashed while debate centered on a fund and supposed disloyalty amid public notices and local figures.
A new railway milestone marked by Minister Workson Tharaduy opens the ALudwee-Gwluony line. Officials and local residents attend the ceremony as transportation progress advances in the region.
Thomas Flaskett engine driver and Jonny Plaskett were involved when Flaskett was attacked near the Railway Goods Shed. Morris Thomas Christopher Morris faced trial charged with malicious wounding after a confrontation with bricks and blows. The case, heard by the Police Magistrate, was adjourned for the July Quarter Sessions.
Reginald Ball faced a Police Court charge for drunk and disorderly behavior near George Street. Witnesses described Ball's conduct, including contact with Constable Brassington, interactions with Cameron, and threats to report. Ball claimed sobriety after visiting McCartney's Oyster shop and other venues.
The testimony recounted a defendant denying drunkenness and contesting a summons. Witnesses including Samuel Camerup and Henry McGowan supported sobriety, while Constable Brassington faced questions over statements. The Police Magistrate dismissed the information after proceedings.
Indignation against the Industrial Disputes Act prompted a united action motion at the Trades Union Congress. Newcastle delegates supported a resolution urging protest against maladministration of the act.
In Sydney Judge Backhouse heard a case of interest to shearers. John Laurence Cane of Erabalong claimed damages from Young and Co Limited for breach of a shearing contract dated August 1907. Cane said 29000 sheep were to be shorn, but 32000 were completed. Robert Bruce Reton also pursued £9. Defence cited bad weather and union oversight. Judgment reserved.
The item lists multiple church services across Holy Trinity Methodist and Congregational venues with times and ministers such as Rev A Clerk Rev D Gillen and Rev B J Moule. It also notes a promotional claim for Abeldon's New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption with prices and local suppliers.
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