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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
3
Sydney Thursday reports a lantern and candle hoax mystery affecting several country towns. The Agricultural League secretary confirms the lantern device closed the mystery, and New Zealand sent word that a similar riddle would appear there.
Sydney report shows in the Assembly the Minister for Land intimated that the Closer Settlement Amendment Bill would be introduced for consideration next week following a member’s lisstian.
A verdict was returned for the defendant in the case involving Willis and the plaintiff. The court action centered on disputed charges and the jury delivered its decision after testimony and argument from both sides.
Yohn Shaw Hammond aged 20 died after a collapse near a fence at an unidentified location. The death occurred over a period of days and authorities are investigating possible causes and circumstances surrounding the incident.
London notes no news yet of the overdue steamer Waratah as the Forte cruiser returns to Simonstown after a 1320 mile fruitless search. Also reports Dutch troops recover a cave death toll from a Matara rebellion and cricket and funds news from Australia to Shackleton’s expedition and a railway cash box in Benevento.
It is reported to the police that a number of bogus bank notes are in circulation and several metropolitan tradesmen have been victimised. Aydooy, Thursday.
Reports from Patron Stakes rounds show Wollondilly, Weatherproof, Pintry, and others advancing with several matchups including Dorando, Major Harp, and Taurus Boy. August Stare reveals Black and White latest winner over Jolly Blot with Fall Proof and Aggy Misa Veronica also advancing. Billiards notes list Grey achieving high totals and McSorley’s tournament results recap with Hemsworth and Hennessey matches across McSorley’s Rooms.
James Absalom, ganger in charge of No 6 pumnal, Sustains a severe head injury when a ton weight of rock falls from tunnel roof near the Sealing in Clarence Toet. He is carried to Clarence, then by train to Lithgow Hospital after examination. He is described as a powerful, respected man.
Market notes from Sydney list wheat and maize prices with small ranges, barley and pollard values, and assorted stock feed costs. Tasmanian and Victorian goods appear with scattered figures for potatoes onions butter bacon eggs and hay.
Sydney market showed heavy potato and produce offerings with prices quoted for Prime and Lucerne silage and chaff. Homebush block sales note about 56 000 sheep with lighter values and 1 220 cattle including bullocks up to £6 to £12 10s and cows to £4 19s. Auctioneers Clements and McCarthy report steers and cows sold yesterday at Core Poration Sac Yards with average prices around £5 16s for steers and £4 19s for cows. A playful nursery verse promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for colds.
The Australian team faced an English eleven at Blackpool amid wind and fair wickets. McGahey won the toss and the English batted first with a strong lineup including J Douglas and Reeves. several Australian players were omitted.
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