Local Correspondent Flags Punctuality Flaws in Turon Shire Meetings
A correspondent critiquing the Advocate accuses it of unfairly faulting Turon Shire council for delays and lenient attendance. He notes some members travel up to 80 miles to attend and remain punctual, while accusing the paper of lacking public spirit in district affairs. The letter highlights frustration over perceived bias and calls for fair local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ule Lurun Silre
Advocate
Turon
Qur
Saya
Union meeting at Beavis Bros rooms highlights
A meeting of the Slop Assistants Union was held in Beavis Bros rooms. President Mr P J Falvey occupied the chair. Many members were enrolled, the union now reports about 0 official members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slop Assistants
Beavis Bros
P. J. Falvey
Sheehall
Urano District Pastures Board Names New Bathurst Stock Inspector
At a meeting of the Urano District Pastures Protection Board Stock Inspector Charles R. Breit announced he accepted the Bathurst district appointment and will begin duties September 1. The Urine Board granted Mr Brett three weeks leave of absence.
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Stour Lys Peulor
Urano District Pastures , Protection Board
Charles R. Breit
Bathurst
Brett
Death of Mrs Warwick Wife of James Warwick Bathurst
The death announced of Mrs Warwick wife of James Warwick of Peel Street Bathurst follows a long illness. The deceased lady aged given years had endured a delicate state of health for some time despite medical care and family attention. She leaves a widower and a family of four daughters and two sons.
Bathurst Hairdressers Take Holiday Visit to Orange
Local Bathurst hairdressing salons close for a full day as the team travels to Orange for a holiday. The public is urged to remain patient and expects the visiting staff to return ready to serve.
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Jlauudressems
Dathfurst
Tonsariul Drustes
Orange
Kelly
J. C. Darep
Clays Vaudeville Opens Bathurst Season With Strong Attendance
Harry Clay and company opened the Bathurst vaudeville season at the School of Art Hall last evening drawing a large crowd. Acts included Alles Glge Pennington and The Smith Sisters with lively singing and dancing, Lily Vorkler Nellie Morrison and Wally Ward all praised for vocal and stage work. The show featured Mr All Rackley Warwick Lumley Ted Tully and others with comedy interludes. A second performance was announced for tonight with additional novelty songs. Public notices advertiseClamberains Pain Balm for ailments.
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Smith Bisters
Aubkdy
All
Rackley
Warwick Lumley
Ted ‘Tully
WI Gibert
Ben Delavale
Victor Myera
Death of Orange Resident Os wild Fitzgerald at 60
The death notice reports the passing of Os wild Fitzgerald, a long time Orange District resident, aged 60. He died after heart disease, admitted to Orange Liochtel on Saturday evening and passing at 6 o clock the next morning.
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Deatil
Oswild Fitzgerald
Orange Diariot
Orange Liochtel
Fran Meart
Velvet voices shaping future of Australian rhythm
A garbled note quotes Misa Ada Crossley praising velvety voices as key to the future of Australian music. The speaker claims voices have rare adaptability and quality that will matter in artistic careers.
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Misa Ada Crossley
Pal
Weather Report From Bathurst and Surrounding Stations
Calm conditions prevailed in Bathurst and the surrounding area with no strong winds during the day. Rain was reported at several stations including Coonamble, Bathurst, Gulargambone, Forbes, Hill End, Parkes, Blayney, Mudgee, Gongolgon, Walgett, Orange, Wellington, and Brewarrina with mild temperatures. The forecast remained unsettled with possible showers and thunderstorms, northerly winds, and a high yesterday of 50 and low of 38. An optician’s notice notes a September 1st regular preliminary visit to Bathurst and Leeman, Sydney, with consulting rooms at Park Hotel, hours 10 am to 6 pm. The principals Gibb and Deen are referenced as eye specialists. Next visit scheduled for September.
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Bathurst
Cionambe
Bathurs
Gulargambone
Forbsa
Hill End
Parkes
Blayney
Mudges
Gongolgon
Sey Cobnit
Walgett
Orange
Wellington
Brewarrina
Optician
Visl
Halhorse
Wivob
Leeman
Hunter-dineel
Sydney
Park Hotel
Chios. Gibb
Charles Gibb Ang Co
J. W. Deen
Hla. Barraclough
Death of Joseph Archibald Pioneer Policeman in Melbourne
Mr Joseph Archibald father of Mr J B Arvehibald founder of the Sydney Bulletin died in Melbourne on Wednesday aged about 74. Born in 1804 he was among London’s original fifty policemen appointed by Sir Robert Peel and arrived in Victoria in 1833. He served with the Victorian Police until 1878 and after retirement pursued archaeology and natural history at Warrnambool museum, earning regional recognition for his expertise.
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Onrt
Joseph Archibald
J.B. Arvehibald
Syddney “Bulletin
Melbourne
London
Robert Peel
Victoria
Warrnambool Minseum
Wasa
Loaded revolver wounds boy during visit at Orange
A boy named Charles Goldspluk visiting Orange for a family visit carried a loaded revolver in his pocket. It fell and fired injuring his arm. He was admitted to Orange Hospital on Sunday afternoon and is recovering with the wound expected to heal after some time.
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Chares Goldspluk
Molong
Goldspluk
Orange
Orange Hospital
Violet Dance at Masonic Hall Draws Large Crowd
The Violet Dance in Violet Daonee Indid funds for Patrician Brothers' School attracted about 120 couples last night. Mr. D McGee's orchestra provided fine music and the event was well run by Mrs Winter and Miss Looby with a large committee of ladies and gentlemen ensuring tasteful decorations and supper tables on stage.
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Violet
Patrician Brothers’ School
Masonic Hall
D. McGee
Joln Hon
Secretarien
Mia, Winter
Miss Looby
Mezdames Now
Tasmanian potato industry weighs blight risk and shifts
Ta Michan potato growers consider alternatives as Irish blight threatens half a million dollars in yearly income. They may follow New Zealand into dairying while Tasmania's Government Botanist recounts repeated failures to breed out the blight from Tasmanian potatoes, Skeptical of expert conclusions from Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane.
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New Zealand
Tasmania
Tasman
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Gold Exports and Election Ballot Procedures Noted
Customs records show gold imports valued at a substantial amount with a net export. Voters are reminded to return ballot papers to the School of Avis by 5 p.m. on August 17. Members failing to receive ballot papers should contact the Secretary.
Axle Snap Causes Dray Crash on Epwick Street
Yesterday afternoon Mr W F Banks led a four horse dray loaded with wood along Epwick when the axle snapped. The horse, dray, and wood toppled onto the street, but no other injuries occurred. The wood was quickly loaded onto another dray and removed. The horse sustained minor bruising.
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W. F. Banks
Epwick-alent
Opium Seizure Aboard Steamship Pring Sigismund
Customs officers aboard the Pring Sigismund seized 107ths of opium found stowed in the bakehouse after the steamer arrived in Sydney from the East. The seizure occurred Monday morning as officers Cobb led the search.
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Pring Sigismund
Sydney
Customs Department
Cobb
Ousy
Bathurst Rail Traffic Brisk with Livestock Movements
Railway trade remains busy in Bathurst as multiple trainloads of live stock head to Sydney. A welcoming crowd gathered for the arrival of the celebrated horse Collarit, shown in fine condition, with nine or ten more stock trains expected today through Bathurst toward Sydney.
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Bathurst
Sydney
Collarit
Yale Holiday Association Delegates Meet for Reorganization
The Yale Holiday Association held a Monday evening meeting at J. B. Loriner’s rooms chaired by J. O. Berry. Due to committee reconstruction I Berry and J. B. Lovimer resigned but were re elected as secretary. Schedule shows Butchers W Meagher and Co at 3 15 and Bakers D B Webb at 4 15.
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J. BE. Loriner
J. O. Berry
I. Berry
Diairma
J. B. Lovimer
Bakers
Webb and Ca
Criticism of Mudgee Police Magistrate’s rulings
An unnamed Mudgee reader argues the Police Magistrate Powards shows mercy too often and exhibits a lack of backbone. The correspondent claims decisions in recent years favor the police and convictions, contrasting with earlier attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudgee
Guardian
Powards
Bathorse Pigeon Homing Society Race Results
The Bathorse Pigeon Homing Society reported results from two Western races from Nyngan and 216 miles distance. Winners include N. Milligan and BH Thurling with top yardage, while list of placings shows several names and distances. The society also sent a painter of homers to Bourke by the miltrot. Weather may affect travel time for the 212 miles route.
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Bathorse
Nyngan
Holman
N. Millign
H. Wilson
Gurtrell
Prom Girllamene
N. Mill
Atedee
Buckland Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy in NSW
Mr EF Buckland of Coopernoon New South Wales says he has used Chamberlin s Cough Remedy and found it very good for coughs and colds and a most successful remedy to prevent bad attacks of whooping cough Foresto by Edgley and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. R. Buckland
Coopernoon
Nsw
Chamberlin
Edgley
Railway Changes Create Orange and Bathurst Headquarters
The Chief Railway Commissioner approves sectional reorganization. Orange section extends from Lime Siding to Apsley inclusive with branches at Forbes Conchobola and Tallamore. Bathurst section runs Penrith to Kingsvale on the Blayney Harden line.
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PIMLC
Hathurst
Lime Siding
Apsley
Forbes
Conchobola
Tallamore
Bathurst
Penrith
Kingsvale
Blayney-Harden
Otunge Ag
Jinks MLH.H and the Debating Crowds in a Curious Fray
A garbled late 19th century snippet shows Jinks MLH.H amid a frenzied crowd of debaters. The text mentions Druge by the quart, a regaining of a coffint, and a mysterious Woods Ureat Peppermat Cure, with loud vocalists and a princefigure in the scene.
Correspondence on Maori letter and local beer questions
D Hogarth replies to Harold Wheen and the Maori letter writers, challenging claims about local beer consumption and customs. He argues against forging evidence, defends Invercargill customs practice, and urges admitting facts to avoid misleading Australians and locals.
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Harold Whvenivans
Maoori
Otler
Wheen
Maozi
Insages
New Zealand
Invercar Bl
Bond
Harold
Ata Atraw
Austraia
Bathurst
Hogarth
Unclear Historic News Fragment On Public Purchases
The readable fragments describe public buying activity and broad opinions on dembdation and suspirelon, without clear dates or named entities. The text references general public behavior and attitudes toward a larger purchase or project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big’ Bigge
Steudy
Lis
Girl Scouts as a wartime discipline and civic training
A reader argues for a female scouting movement modeled on the Boy Scouts to prepare girls for home front duties and wartime needs. She envisions hospital training, domestic knowledge, and a Girl Scouts code of conduct to build citizenship and lessen class barriers.
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Sirj
Boy Scouts Movement
Australia
Baden Powell
Bbloder
Wactim
Mafeking
Ths
Hazard
China
St. John's Ambulance
Bey
Boy Scouts
Canon Thompson and Regulations Letter to the Editor
F J Thompson defends cooperation with diverse denominations under civil and ecclesiastical law. He recalls founding ritual improvement ties with a Presbyterian minister and notes his hospital committee work. He argues unity should come through lawfulness, not breaking laws, as he signs from Bathurst with date noted.
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Livy
Clarkson
Clark
Thiz
F. J. Thompson
B. Bathurst
Bathurst Letters Clash Over Canon Thompson Disclosures
A 1909 letter from Bayhurst School of Arts criticizes published correspondence with Canon Thompson. The writer condemns the tone, citing offense and misrepresentation, and questions if the letters were meant to influence public opinion about the church. The note urges improved school facilities and scholarships to boost local education.
Coffey Questions Newbridge Club Eligibility at WRFU Meeting
At a Monday W.R.F.U. gathering J A Coftey questioned why Newbridge players were omitted and who appointed Mr Clayton as Newbridge delegate. The secretary denied notifying withdrawal and offered no authority for appointing Clayton, leaving the issue unresolved.
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J. Ae Coftey
Fie
WDD
Coffey
Newbridze
Colley
Newbridge
Cofey
Clayton
Newbridges Atlegate
Mar. Coffey
Sussex Street prices in a Sydney market note
A grain and meat price list from Sydney markets shows wheat quiet and maize weak with seeds and oats listed in shillings and pence. It records flour prices across Australian cities, plus dairy and bacon costs and assorted provisions with regional notes on Tasmanian and Victorian offerings.
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Sussex
Sydney
Uurley
Cape
Commodity Prices Report From Sydney Market
Sydney market briefing lists prices for potatoes and lucerne hay with terms like prime and good. Items include 73 Yd to S$ 1d for potatoes, lucerne hay quoted and Swede turnips at various pence per unit, with sources from Field George's Plains and other rural suppliers.
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Syondy
Sydney
Potittoes
Chait
Lucerne Hay
Lucerne Kay
Wi A. Field
Baedhurst
McSorley’s Tournament Bout Ends in Narrow Victory
In McSorley’s rooms last night RP defeated P R Stapleton by four points in a tight match. The snowstorm disrupted play as the contest extended late with both sides scoring steadily and RP securing the win 76 to 72.
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McSorley
Telegram Says Young Alan Owes £100 for Import
A telegraph note from Sydney reports that young Alan Fingo owes £100 today for importing pyre into the State, with Alfred Swales and a TH named in connection to the matter.
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Alan Fingo
Sydney
Toowlup
Alfred Swales
Septimus Smith Extradition Hearing Dismissed
Acting Chief Justice refused Bu extradition against Septimus Smith linked to alleged bullion transactions. Court found insufficient proof of forgery and discharged the prisoner after a preliminary hearing.
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Ordhr Repusun
Sydney
Juntivg P
Oveg
Septimus Smith
Australian Steenly Chasp Acceptances Bribery Alert
Bribery alert surrounding racing betting and card games noted with names including The Bag Night Light Snob Gratnay Conteiler fits Kororait Danny Billiards Quy Cuach and Steenly Chasp in Australian circles. Officials caution on match accepting bets and possible match fixing concerns across venues.
Fire devastates Queensland town leaving hundreds homeless
A major blaze swept through Harentiine Brisbane tearing through a bakery and several hotels and stores. Four hotels and stores were destroyed as authorities fought the rapid fire. The incident caused about £11000 in damage with numerous residents rendered homeless.
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Brisbane
Tnegilay
Harentiine
Vastabed
Butchers versus Neagh er and Co and Bakers v Webb and Co
Football notice lists selected players for Butchers to face Neagh er and Co at Onop Ground today at 3:15. Also announces Bakers v Webb and Co on Sports Ground at 4 o'clock with emergency subs and junior competition fixtures for August and September dates.
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Butchers
Russell
J. Denmead
W. Guiton
Maguire
Stevens
Sherman
Howland
Bakers v
Webb and Co
Alee
Bakers Squim Webb and Co
Ang G. Gantrett
Fitteddrigh
Cont
Males
Wandrop
Naylor
Royal
Keats
Bonriman
Barrett
Watson
Wogarty
Smit
All-Saints
Bile Beans Praised as Constipation Cure by Sydney Seller
A testimonial cites Bile Beans as a gentle reliable remedy for constipation and biliousness. The Brisbane and Sydney advertorial touts success among women and children, claiming other laxatives are worse and urging broader use.
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B. Byrne
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