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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
2
Annie Lyles of Tenlin Lower Green near Walwyn England writes that after months of painful head abscesses and failed medical and cosmetic remedies, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills relieved symptoms within twelve days and completely cured the condition over about a year.
A reader from Lewes Sussex reports a facial skin improvement after using Cuticura products for one month. The testimony claims prior treatments failed and credits Cuticura with a clear complexion and relief from blemishes.
A Wheathurst Argus excerpt from August 6 1909 condemns non white groups in Australia. It contrasts white supremacy with references to aliens including Dago and Chow traders, accusing them of quietly eroding national life while detailing various shopfronts run by these groups. The piece frames immigration as a hidden threat to society.
A heated speech condemns colored and alien residents as threats, praising white supremacy. The text laments rising nonwhite populations, noting Bathurst as uniquely dangerous in the state and urging decisive action by workers and press to curb alien influence.
Local and General note Master Alan Roy Greening won the best essay on A Dewspiper and how it should be conducted at Bathurst District School. Second place went to Master Thomas V Patterson and third to Master Leslie Moreer. Gruening is urged to choose his book for next year. The Argue advocates designing and enacting a petition to involve all school children in the competition.
The Argus reports a stance defending local solidarity against hostile remarks toward immigrant groups. Speakers emphasize mutual aid among Britigers and Colonials, noting that benefits flow through fellow residents and suggesting limited gains from external tradespeople.
The Bourse Gazette of St Peters burg notes that although no treaty word was spoken in toast speeches by King Edward and the Czar, the understanding among Russia Britain and France appears to have taken hold during the Czar's visit to England.
The Orsova, the inaugural vessel of the Orient mail service, has reached Australian shores. Officials say the new fleet will put Commonwealth mail service among the best in the world as ships begin operating.
City Coroner Stephen Murphy held an inquest in Bydney into the death of William O'Reilly who died at St Vincent's Hospital on July 21 from a fracture believed to be caused by a bicycle accident. The verdict ruled the fatal injuries were accidental from a fall.
Weather in Bathurst yesterday remained cold with light snowfall. Thermometer showed a max of 29 degrees and a min of 5, with showers forecast in the extreme north east and unsettled conditions across the west as northerly winds shift.
Tonight at the School of Arts the Cracoigne season opens with magic acts and a renowned medium. Gascoigne performs escape tricks and chain routines while Madame displays spirit communication. Prices are 1s 6d and 1s.
The Minister for Public Instruction answered Tuiner’s questions on Sobraon enrolment and lads sent. Enrolment figures cover 1900-04 to 1908-09 with counts 578 478 570 669 404 and 480. Transfers show yearly staff and cadets: 100, 171, 197, 148, 120, and 85.
The report details a Wednesday afternoon billiards duel between young George Gray and Lindrum. Gray assembled a 327 break with 315 from the red wall, praised for judgment and pace, and added two 120 breaks, though unfinished.
A garbled passage questions sweating and a migrant issue, suggesting urgent remedy if sweat exists. It mentions Lis Vaigerdus occupation and calls for immediate action and welcome of a local-born migrant.
At the annual Bathurst Horticultural Society meeting the President Very Rev Dean Marriott referenced the death of the late Are HP Craig causing a moment. The motion to record deepest sympathy with Mrs Craig and family in their bereavement passed silently.
Enthusiastic audience at the School of Arts applauded Wes i Pictures with improving weekly offerings. The program included Ropemaking Mahomedays at Home and Frozen Niagara along with comic pieces. The star attraction Wil fur Wright's necropline traveling over Rome drew strong laughs. next show moves to the Masonic Hall.
A collection of English watercolors is on view at Low and Co in a gallery show. Notable works include Kilburne’s dressmaker scene and pieces by Lexden Foevell, Follen Bishop, Stacey, and Marehall with Venetian views, Westminster Abbey studies, and Italian lake drawings. Sale by auction Monday at 2:30 p.m. with catalogs available.
The actress Ada Ward reportedly offered to return to the theatre for 2100 pounds weekly after talks with Walter Bentley. A Sydney interview referenced McBeth and Lady McBeth, while Adelaide correspondence noted Ports mouth as a probable appearance location.
Fragmentary notice claims Chamberlains Tabieta provides prompt relief for all symptoms by soothing the stomach and relieving pain and distress. Sold by Le Bugley and Co.
The Bathurst Horticultural Society met in the Mayor's Room at Town Hall with a fair turnout. The annual report praised garden shows, entries, and prizes, noted 164 members and £17 1s balance, and lauded joint secretaries Misses Slack and Jones while electing new officers for the year.
A fragmented note discusses guest concerns and a highlighted term Wasds Foppermist Gure. Readable elements reference dissatisfaction and unclear labelings within a historical tourism context. Further clarity is not provided in the surviving text.
A correspondence page discusses warnings about ore samples from Mt Werong later shown in Invercargill and Bathurst Hospital funding proposals. Debate over No License laws in New Zealand includes views on hotel regulation and liquor trade consequences, with opinions from H C Slade and others noting assay unreliability and legislative effects.
A letter criticizes the South Coast Railway as a money loser and questions the North Coast plan. The writer cites local geography, Ipswich? Gloucester Estate stakeholders, and Byron Bay firms, arguing coastal lines failed and government interests influenced railway projects.
Wellington letters accuse the Sydney Morning Herald of misrepresenting liquor use in New Zealand. The writer cites Customs returns showing increased consumption, noting Invercargill drank 2000 gallons more beer in the referenced month than July of the previous year.
A reader defends hypnotism against skeptic criticism, arguing scientific reluctance to accept new claims signals caution rather than weakness. The writer censures anonymous rebuttals while asserting confidence in his cited sources from Daily Telegraph.
A Bathurst correspondent defends hypnotism as a medical aid while acknowledging dangers from imagination and quackery. He cites authorities in Germany and Europe, notes converging medical opinions, and recounts a local Brisbane anecdote of a child’s relief after a hypnotic suggestion.
The Country report notes a farewell on Wednesday evening for Mr. O F Baxter who served six months as Home Missionary for the Methodist Church. He received a silver Waltham watch and a gold mounted item as keepsakes from Hill End Tumbaroora congregations.
The letter from Mrs. Charlie Bissell of Vale Anakie praises Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for coughs colds and influenza. She reports relief from symptoms and claims it acts as a medicine for various ailments and chest troubles.
A brief note reports chest complaints and medical concerns in Vor Goronia. The item mentions Woole and Popormics in relation to health issues, with unclear medical details and no firm diagnoses provided.
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