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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
3
A Cowra girl died under suspicious circumstances prompting police to arrest a woman. An inquest in Sydney was adjourned to a later date. Contents of the stomach and organs were sent to government analysts for examination.
In Albury on Monday the trial of Tom Mann and 11 co-defendants from Broken Hill drew considerable interest. Garry Holland is expected to conduct the defence. 20 witnesses have arrived for Mann. A social demonstration occurred yesterday at the Albury Spore Ground as Mann spoke with moderation, likening his position to that of Premier Wade in a measured address.
Sydney reports the Labour Congress expresses full confidence in Albury residents handling the Broken Hill Unionists trial. The conference notes the venue change but states no action will be taken, and warns fellow unionists they will endure the outcome.
Sydney reports a series of court actions with Alfred Jobin Bush named as master butcher defendant and several delegates appointed to Sydney Chamber of Commerce for the Empire Congress. A separate incident notes Sydney Jones fatally injured after colliding with a tree near Narrabri. he dies from injuries. Customs closes opium seizure on the Ger mat mail steamer Pring Waldemar arriving from Hong Kong, with further consignments found aboard Whidemap hidden in a pantry.
In January a convict named Tanet Dullis was killed in Tunis, and Brisbane contemplates the case as Aboriginal suspect is reported. Authorities report the convict as the primary suspect in the murder.
A disjointed sale record lists mares Palotta Magna Volette and others bought by A. Carey and J. Hurley. Stallions include Holboolk and Five Grown. Racehorses cited are Lady Hayden B Danger Arikl Simmonds Advintis Lord Fitaroy Trajectory and others with buyers like W. Bolger P Connolly A Wood. Also references a tonic digestives ad line and scattered place names and prices.
London dispatch reports 17 dead and 51 wounded from stray bullets on Tuesday and Wednesday in Constantinople amid upheaval. General Izzet Fuad Pasha was murdered, Enver Makki blamed Liberal Union. Additions detail Albanian forces abandoning local troops, mutinies on the Constantinople Adrianople Bellova railway, and soldiers marching on the War Office before returning to Parliament Square.
London reports detail anti Armenian trials at Adana with wounded British Vice Consul Major M Doughty Wylie and rumors of massacres including two American missionaries. Nations deploy warships to Turkish waters as Ottoman Bulgaria issues and foreign intervention fears rise.
The late Primate arrived in Sydney in 1890 and devoted himself to diocesan work. He conducted confirmations annually in every parish, delivered two addresses at rites, and kept in touch with confirmees through their clergy. He advanced foreign missions, helped found the Mission Home Fund and the Church School for Girls, and increased clergy and parishes. A linguist with a vast memory, he studied the Bible daily in multiple languages and favored low ceremonial style. He valued church union, supported ecumenical effort, and urged cautious, patient dialogue at the Provincial Synod in 1907. His social life included simple gatherings, a love of music, and a liberal stance toward other denominations. His funeral was planned for Wednesday after a lying-in state. the Chamber of Commerce expressed sympathy.
The Lithgow Jockey Club announced weights for the upcoming freevace meeting next Saturday. Opening Handicap at 6 furlongs features High Lady Detonate Rolled Oats Sir Bedivere Masoura The Imp Kan ara Ingratt Bristol Bill The Scud Pedro Bungacoa Locket. The 8 furlong Stakes lists The Seva Corrada Grand Lady Mari el Thislock Fortunate Melrose Queen T Helen Tronmas ter Babs Zulilka Town Pinter High Lady Highland Reel Sir Bedivere Masoura The Snp The Scud Pedro The Walter and others. Seven furlongs includes Rolled Oats Sir Bedevira Magoura Oste Musket Kola Bristol Bill Ingratt The ScuMa Dangaroo Grenadier Cor rode Locket Queen Helen.
A public health warning against inferior eucalyptus extract products. The notice claims dangers from counterfeit medicines and cites expert tests at Storma Court of Justice. It urges use of the genuine Sander and Sons’ product and warns buyers to beware of deception.
A chronic cough remedy advertisement claims a long lingering cold often becomes chronic and urges removal of such illnesses. It promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as highly recommended by GL Edgioy and Co.
Forty-six trucks of produce were offered by auction at Central Railway Yards. Nine cumbers failed to fool purchasers. chaff was in strong demand and salesmen saw a 5s per ton rise on Saturday rates. Prime cuts brought 3 3s to 4s 6d. weather unsettled, prices reduced by up to 5 per ton. Sheep and cattle values firm. lambs and other stock quoted with varied results. corporation sale yards reported mixed livestock prices and yardings.
A tender of £6221 was accepted for erecting new premises for the Skate Clothing Factory in Sydney. The notice promotes rheumatism relief with Dr Shieldon’s Magnetic Liniment, offered by Moeller Bros Bathurst George Street and HE Morgan Burraga, detailing nightly pain relief claims.
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