Bathurst Burraga Rail Route Clash Becomes Parliamentary Test
Revival of Bathurst to Burraga railway talk gains urgency as Minister of Works C A Lee plans a Burraga visit next week to gather route details and country prospects. Oberon pushes a Bathurst to Oberon to Burraga line arguing time savings and impartial review. A show debate at Oberon and Rockley League statistics back closer settlement and local market access. The outcome hinges on a strong deputation to Public Works Committee in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Burraga
Rockley
Ministry [of Works
Oberon
Lee
Burrage
Sydney
John Parry
John Miller
Duraga
Tarawa
Bathirst
Rockley League
Tarana
Beckley
Reckley
Lie
Public Works Committee
Weather outlook for coastal region with south winds
The forecast calls for fine conditions presently with winds veering to the south along the coast. Expect some rain and nighttime frosts as the mood changes.
Alloway Bank Stud may train Collarit next season
The local notes suggest Collarit, a late Me W P Crick horse, could be stabled at Alloway Bank in the coming season. The Labour Congress in Sydney condemned current fundraising methods for the Dreadnoughy Fund. Reverend Ty Be Roseby of Orange will preach at the Congregational Church Sunday with Rev L A W Purnell also scheduled to preach there.
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Alloway Vank Stud
Collarit
Me W. P. Crick
St Alloway
Bank Next Seasion
Labour Congress
Dreadnoughy
Sydney
Dreadnoughe Fund
Ty Be Roseby
Orange
L.A. W. Purnell
Municipal Matters Urges Prompt Council Dues and Garbage Plan
Special notice from the Municipal Council warns readers who have not paid their dates to settle promptly to avoid trouble. It also highlights the importance of introducing the new garbage system and urges attention to this matter without delay.
Dathurst Turkish Club Show Profit Report
At a committee meeting the balance sheet of the recent show was presented. Receipts totalled £556 9s 6d with expenditures of £24 32s 45 1d, leaving a profit of £161 6s 8d.
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Dathurst
Turk Club
Prieling
Gibb and Beeman LTD Visit Bathurst for May Eye May Consult
Gibb and Beeman Consulting Opticians of 8 Howler Street Sydney announce a return visit to Bathurst in May. The firm, renowned as eight testling experts, travels frequently to assist in defects of vision requiring correctly adapted glasses. Sufferers from any eye doubles are urged to consult this well known and reliable firm.
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Gibb and Beeman Ltd
Bathurst
Gibb and Beeman
Howler-street
Sydney
Mousré
Bathurst Band Championship Victory to be Honored This Week
Mayor calls citizens meeting to celebrate Bathurst District band winning the Championship of Australia. A concert at the School of Arts Hall will feature the band playing selections and vocal numbers as the championship cup is presented. Admission is free.
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Bathurst
School of Arts
Bathurst Horticultural Society Awards Kept for 1908 9
Medals for highest points in the Bathurst Society two shows went to Col Lasseller class A with 54 points and Mrs L Jones class B with 7 points. A visitor from Wellington donated funds to the Society after the show.
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Col. Lasseller
L. Jones
Bathurst
Wellington
Tailoring dept presents gifts to departing staff and teachers
On Thursday night Messrs E Webb and Co tailors gave Mrs T W Wilkins a purse inscribed for her departure to Sydney. Mr Hilton Rivett formerly at Narra Been Public School North Sydney and now at South Bathurst Public School received gold sleeve links from the principal staff and children in appreciation of his service.
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Messrs. .E. Webb and Co
T. W. Wilkins
Sydney
Hilton
Rivett
Narrabeen
North Sydney
South Bathurst
Figeon Shooting At Bathast Gun Club Event
The Bathast Gun Club sets a midweek trap shoot with a new ladies trophy. All shooters must be club members and nominated by a lady sponsor. The donor hopes the winner presents the trophy to the nominator, with the club president presenting on the grounds after victory.
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Bathast
Hag
Gilmour Declines Re election After Bathurst Club Meet
After the Bathurst Football Club annual meeting President Mr. Robert L. Gilmour stated at Genod Hotel that as terms of public office end he would not seek re election. The community regrets the loss of such an energetic citizen from the City Council A H and P Association and other bodies.
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Bathurst
Robert L. Gilmour
Genod Hotel
Gilmour
A.H. and P. Association
Prize winners informed prizes available at Show office
Prize winners at the late Show are informed prizes will be available at the Show office from Monday next at 2 300 clock. On Wednesday May 5th a cycling meeting will be held on the Sports Ground. The highlight event is the race between Ford and Gornall with more attractions announced.
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Challsage
Ford
Gornall
American Evangelists Visit to Victoria and Bathurst Meetings Planned
American evangelists Dr Chapman Mr Alexander and party will tour New South Wales after visiting Victoria and South Australia. A series of meetings is set for Bathurst August 15 and 16. A ministers and Protestant Churches meeting appointed officers including President Rev Boot and Adjutant Martin. First united prayer meeting to be held at the Methodist Church William Street on Monday evening.
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Victoria
South Australia
Chapman
Alexander
New South, Wales
Bathurst
Boot
Meeks
H. D. Archer
Martin
A. Glar
Dr Sheldons New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
Don threatened illness warns of colds turning into consumption and death. One dose of Dr Sheldon s New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption is stated to prevent a full cold when taken early. Available at Mockler Gross George street Hathurst E Morgan Borragu for 1/1 node.
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Dr. Sheldon
Sheldon
Mockler Gros
Votes for Parks Grants in Bathurst District Public Recreation Reserves
Mr John Miller M L A receives notice from the Department of Lands detailing 100 allocated from this year’s vote for public parks and recreation reserves in his district. Allocations include Bathurst Machattie Park Turon Park Sofala Turondale Sunny Corner Wattle Flat with specific amounts and conditions for pending voucher issuance and prior advances.
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M.L.A
Department of Lands
Paris and Recreation
Bathurst Athletic Sports Ground
Bathurst
Turondale
Machattie Park
Dark Corner
Annual meeting notes show UK football club officers elected
At the annual meeting, President Robert L. Gilmour presided while Secretary Lewis read the report. The year closed with a credit balance of £6 148 1d. Officers elected include Vice-Presidents G D Arcy H E Britten WH Cane, Secretary S Lewis, Treasurer A Read, Selector H Read. Committee members are Collier Clayton Lawford with delegates Lewis Lawford to WRIU.
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Lewis
Steel
Robert Lgilmour
G D'Arcy
H E Britten
WH Cane
S Lewis
A Read
H Read
Collier
Clayton and
Lawford
WRIU
Kelso Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Kelso Football Club held its annual meeting on Thursday evening electing H Sullivan as president and a full slate of vice presidents including Bond Brownlow Humphrey Middenway Rivett Patterson Lee Ranken Godfrey Mortimer. C Thompson Hayes Thompson Hayward Godfrey Rivett Bradley Dawson E Thompson and D Ingersole formed the committee with D Rivett as secretary and Nu Ingersole as treasurer. D Rivett and McGarry named delegates to the Union.
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Kelso Football Club
11. Sullivan
Messrs
2 Bond
A. Brownlow
H. Humphrey
Middenway
Q. Rivett
A. Patterson
W. Lee
B. Ranken
J. Godfrey
E. Mortimer
C. Thompson
Hayes
A. ‘Thompson
P. Hayward
L. Godfrey
G. Godfrey
C. Rivett
J. Bradley
F. Dawson
A. E. Thompson
D.ingersole
Duncan Rivett
Nu Ingersole
D. Rivett
McGarry
Ministerial Visit in Oberon for Banquet and Council Meeting
The Secretary of the Oberon Railway League reports the Minister will arrive from Burraga on Friday evening. A banquet that night will be arranged with an illuminated address to be presented by the Shire Council. Saturday morning plans include a reception at the Council Chambers. The Works Department will supply two hundred flags on Tuesday. Weather warns of frost and a poor winter outlook.
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Oberon
Oberon Railway League
M. Looby
Tha
Works Department
Shire Council
Digestive Tabs Advertised in Bathurst
Brought to hay image promotes Dr Shel don's Digestive Tablets priced at 2/6 per month. Available through Mockler Bros at George Street Bathurst and H Morgan in Buronga.
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Hay
Sheldon
Mockler Bros
George-Street
Bathurst H. Morgan
Burroga
Barrier Appeal Clarifies Court Jurisdiction Over Mining Dispute
The court resolves whether a cross state mining dispute exists and limits an arbitration award. It rules the president overstepped by addressing contract terms not submitted, preserves core wage questions, and directs partial severance of the award while affirming the dispute extends beyond a single state.
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Co Fe
Sydney
Britny
Urokeo Hillvsald
Himelf
Justice O'Connor
Broken Hill
Port Pirie
Thal
Amragier
Ben
Arbitration Court
Port’ Pirie
Rales
Port Pirié
Anl
Whch
Systen
Premier Wade Reacts To High Court Ruling On Federal Jurisdiction
The Premier Mr C G Wade expressed gratification upon learning the High Court upheld the Federal Arbitration Court's jurisdiction. He said the dispute was a Federal matter and noted surprise at the breadth of the victory by the defendants while noting he would reserve full opinion pending the court's judgment.
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Sydney
C. G. Wade
High Court
Dreadnought Fund Subscriptions Acknowledged
The Mayor acknowledges additions to the Dreadnought Fund with subscriptions totaling £92. Paid into the fund are amounts from the Araonnit redelvoir and other donors as recorded by Alderman FB. cea.
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FB. Cea
Dradnought
New Discovery for Coughs and Consumption Advertised
Frantic with far reaching lung trouble many seek relief. Dr Sheldon offers a new remedy for coughs colds and consumption priced at 1 shilling 6 pence for sale by Mockler Bros George street Bathurst and D Morgan Burraga.
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Sheldon
Mockler Hros
George-street
Bathurst
D. Morgan
Burraga
Sydney Friday market report shows mixed fare across staples
A garbled Sydney market listing details prices for grains meats and eggs. It cites wheat flour seeds butter cheese eggs lard and bacon with varied regional marks such as Victorian Tasmanian Northern Rivers and Western brands.
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Obation Cape
Ls Ld
Sydney product sales at Central Railway Yards auction
Forty three trucks of produce offered today with thirty nine sold by auction. Prices ranged from prime chalk at 4s or 6d through to good and medium grades. Lucerne hay and threshings listed with varying bids, Swede turnips and pumpkins priced per dozen, potatoes quoted per peck to per dozen.
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Sydney
Central
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted by Parent
A parent endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and adults alike noting it helps in colds and coughs. The ad mentions L. Edgley and Co as the seller.
Youth case in court over alleged urging of suicide
A sensational case in the New South Wales country press notes Attwell, 18, charged with advising and aiding Bongdaley, 17, to kill herself. Evidence shows the girl used strychnine and fought, dying after a struggle. Attwell reportedly took poison the same night but recovered. The trial continues.
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Babar
Triday
Attwell
Bongdaley
Foughe
Oo Howr
Remarkable Likeness at Police Court in Narrabri
In Tamworth gaol four months imprisonment was imposed on Patrick Murphy after he pleaded guilty to a serious character charge at the Police Court in Narrabri. An extraordinary development followed as two men appeared before the court who looked almost identical and wore white boots. Both were identified by two women as the person guilty on April 16. Murphy was convicted by fingerprint evidence, the other man discharged.
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Narrabri
Patrick Murphy
Tamworth
Murphy
Albury Trial Continues With Police Evidence
The Albury trial on Friday featured continued testimony as Tom Mann’s charges arising from the Broken Hair affair were pursued. The day focused on taking police evidence and detailing the case against Mann.
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Albury
Tom Mann
Postmaster Convicted in Misuse of Public Funds
Sydney Friday report says postmaster John Single was convicted and today faced sentencing for allegedly misusing public money totaling £759 while holding the office in Mitta Gong. Prosecutors alleged the funds were improperly applied during his tenure as postmaster.
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Sydney
John Single
Miuneys
Mittagong
Supposed Lunatic Terrorises Lane Cove Residents
A man described as of fine stature is said to have frightened residents in the Lane Cove District by calling at several houses and making threats. Witnesses describe the individual as a suspected lunatic who has terrorised multiple people.
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Sydney
Lane Cove
Ministers organize to boost votes in Victorian seats
The report notes federal ministers busy in Victorian electorates aiming to strengthen their majorities at the next election. It mentions L J Astley completing a Bourke to Sydney ride in 9 hours 53 minutes at an average 15 mph. The Times cites a rejected land tax proposal and a new plague case in Surrey Hills.
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L. J. Astley
Bourke
Sydney
Turbulence Near Constantinople Spurs Military Moves
Reports from Constantinople describe reinforcements and artillery arriving daily as the Adana fanaticism grows. The police seized the Hilal journal over an article contesting the Sultan’s title, while Young Turks press for reforms and constitutionalists push for Mahmud Shevket Pasha's cabinet and police model reforms in Istanbul.
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Lordan
Constanttinopte
Constantinople
Hilal
Italy
Maver Bey
Turkey
London
Mahmud Shevket Pasha
Massacres in Syria Stir Public Outcry
London reports say between 15000 and 19000 Armenians have been massacred in Syria, chiefly around Adana, as authorities are ordered to suppress disturbances and punish ringleaders. Tarsus shows improvement while violence persists against women and children.
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London
Syria
Adana
Tarsus
Ready for War Statement to Be Considered
A Commons report notes that Admiral Lord Beresford’s statement on readiness for war in home waters will be taken up by the Committee of Imperial Defence. The press largely welcomes the announcement of inquiry into the matter.
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Byresford
London
Asquith
Elise Oof Commons
Lord Ehiarles Beresford
Committee of Imperial Defence
King Edward Welcomes Roosevelt Arriving in East Africa
London reports King Edward telegraphed a welcome to ex President Roosevelt on his arrival in British East Africa, wishing him a pleasant time and success. The Chicago wheat deal debate centers on Missouri's ability to deliver the winter crop before July with bulls and bears arguing different timelines.
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London
King Edward
Roosevelt
Gettish East Africa
Chicago
Missouri
Pauen
Ogden
Armistice Violation Report From Persian Front
Britain and Russia protest breach as Royalist commander Shujai Dowlely seizes a key nationalist position southwest of We town during the armistice. Teheran legations in London denounce the action.
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Britain
Russia
Pritesim
London
Shujai Dowlely
Thbriz
Persia
We Town
Teheran
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