Gold mining revival eyed for Bathurst district
The Bathurst Argus outlines a renewed push for gold extraction around Bathurst. It cites historic gains at Clear Creek Mount Conquer and Turners Gallay, noting modern methods and experienced investors may unlock rich ore bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Hallar
Ereske
Riyerd
Ani
Lasy
Theru
Yresou
Clear Creek
Mount Conquer
Turner’s Oaltay
Bala Hills
Werong
Rawari
Tha
Khowledge
Iert Rankin
sGilieg
Licensing Court Grants Collector's License to Mallett
At the Special Licensing Court yesterday George Henry Mallett was awarded a collector's license in a formal hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry Mallett
Young Man Thrown From Horse Injured in Accident
A young man named J. Thompson, employed at Hansen's Rutherys Kappel street, was thrown from a horse yesterday and dragged by his foot caught in the stirrup. He was taken to the hospital with bruises and various injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourown
Ikose Storse
Nawep J. Thompson
Hansen's
Rutherys
West's Pictures at School of Arts Thursday
West's Pictures at the School of Arts in Thornlay presents a packed show by Clays Warwahks and Vaude Avilly Company with lively moving pictures and illustrated songs. The program ends with the farce The Ball's Going On and a matinee featuring children admitted for 8d and adults 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clays Warwahks
Vaude Avilly
Jdpatar
Aremlors
Death notices and a correction amid funeral details
The notice reports the death of Mrs. C. McAlister, 50, of Seymour Street, after illness and eye problems. It also mentions a past death of Mr. Willisle Lentian and a correction demanded about Mr. McLenooy’s status, with funeral arrangements noted for a later time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willisle Lentian
Pensioner
McLenooy
Mish Mate Ouney Howes Miss Knute Rodney To Visit Bathurst
A note from Woat's Pictures School of Arts announces Miss Knute Rodney plans to visit Bathurst August 20 and 21. The Dublin Independent praised her as a brilliant Australian vocalist. She will perform with Miss Zillah Harrison, Mr. Charles Larsen, Miss Alicia Nolan, and Mr. Chris Young. Tickets listed at 4/, 3/, and 8/ with reserved seating at Slado's.
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Ouney
Knute Rodney
Bathurst
Gmbo
Dublin
Australia
Kate Rooney
Missy Zillah Harrison
Charles Larsen
Alicia Nolan
Chris Young
Slado’s
Weet's Picture4 Society Forms In Parish Hall
At a Thursday evening meeting in Parish Hall a branch of the Abora Society was formed to promote mental moral and social improvements among its members. The Dean and officers welcome new members with open facilities for a profitable and pleasant evening from 7 30 to 10 pm. Officers elected include Treasurer W Grott and Secretary P W Ricoond. Next optician visit to Heillurst and Givp scheduled September first with eye specialists from Optican's V5lh inviting sufferers of eye trouble to consult.
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Parieh
Abora
Alt Su‘ote
Marriott
Ava
Ma Ohigers
W. .Grott
P. W. Ricoond
Railway and Tramway Hospital Fund dues dispute clarified
Reported confusion over weekly payments by railway and tramway workers to a hospital fund. Infomed claim says end of year divisions show charges of 20s weekly, not 16s, prompting calls for the committee to state the terms clearly to maintain support from railway men.
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Railway and Tramway Hospital
Walter
Sydney wool selling charges clarified by brokers association
Misapprehensions in the Sydney market over new charges for wools offered at auction are explained by the Sydney Wool Selling Brokers Association. They state that total grower costs remain 1s per bale only when wools are shipped and sold locally. otherwise ordinary warehouse and commission charges apply.
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Arigen
Sydney
Sydney Wool Salling Brokers’ Association
Drapery Sale And Eight Hour Committee Meeting Report
A local sale extends as drapery dealers offer remaining lots of material. The Eight Hour committee met with large attendance to outline events including a social dinner drive for delegates, a procession with the Fire Brigade, and a prize for shop displays. Also advertised is the Clydesdale stallion Prince Royal to stand at Lagoon, with breeders urged to inspect early as mares and arrangements fill quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesonle
HH. Parser
Gnome Ollicinisne
J. South
Gapkin Barnes
Pire Brigade
Lagoon
Australia
Jdo
Price of Bread Angers Bathurst Consumers
A reader letter laments bakery price rises in Bathurst arguing a bakers' cartel keeps loaf prices high. The correspondent notes Sydney price drops and accused local bakers of profiteering while urging lower prices, urging fair competition and consumer support for cheaper bread.
Old Age Pensions Exclude Maoris Protest in New Zealand
New Zealand responds to Australia’s plan to exclude Maoris from Old-Age Pension benefits. Dominion Government forwards a protest noting Maoris in New Zealand enjoy equal rights to whites under the pension scheme.
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New Zealand
Dominion
Debate on the Budget continues in Federal House
In Melbourne on Friday the Budget debate extended in the House of Representatives. Mr Fraser called a proposed production unsatisfactory and accused Ministers of mistrust amid claims of untrustworthy ministers. Deakin said he would contact the Admiral about the Waratah steamer.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Fraser
John Forrest
Dorkin
Boonay
Cenkor
Australia
Commonwealth
Epplen
Deakin
Johnson
Auld Lang Syne Verse Fragment with Peppermint Cure
Fragmentary Scots verse mentioning friendship and sharing a cup of kindness. Text includes lines about long ago days and a playful reference to peppermint cures. No clear event or date.
Court House Monthly Meeting Minutes Report
The Board met with J J Gullivanebalsmany C Boyd A Stevenson R W Wabb G Sutherland A J Brownlow W S Mepnitlamy and NS Wilsom plus Inspector Lyne and Secretary A Burgess. Minutes read and confirmed. Correspondence from Meeays PF B and A Smith condolence notes received. Ferg to be sent to bereaved family. J M Fani Orange appointed to sign stock certificate. Bombala P P Board protest against higher Sydney Wool Brokers charges. no cooperation offered. M L A J Miller requests copy of resolutions. T Durack applies for wire net inspection at Turnville Estate. Brown Crosshills protests rabbit poison distribution. secretary to advise distribution details. Symons Chief Stock Inspector reports minister approves J M Paul to sign removal certificates. Furness considered for Debaret stock inspector. Brett transferred Urang to Bathurst. Minister approves partial Section 13 spending on briars and rabbit barriers. fox destruction funding rejected. P Haurahan requests action about Wiseman’s stock on reserve. Chief Inspector inquiry on poison and wire-netting impacts. board to inform minister rabbits remain main target. foxes judged more harmful to birdlife.
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Court House
Thore
lMensrs
J. J. Gullivanebalsmany
C. Boyd
A. Stevenson
R. W. Wabb
G. Sutherland
A. J. Brownlow
W. S. Mepnitlamy
NS Wilsom
Rabbit-Inspector Lyne
Mir. A. Burgess
Meeays
PF. B
A. Smith
Smith
Condol Ferg
Famy
Bombata P.P
J. Miller
M.L.A
Miller
T. Durack
Turnville
Githurat
O'Connell-Taraia
J. J. Sullivan
CG. Brown
Crosshills
Nawbridge
J. M. Paul
Orange
Furness
Debaret
Brett
Urang
Bathurst
Agriculture
P. Haurahan
Wiseman's
Brownlow
McPhillamy
Land for Settlement In Bathurst Land District
Letters from the Department of Lands announce sale and settlement of multiple parcels in Roxburgh County Bathurst including 423 acres with various road and perches measurements for W.G. Sinclair Cleary Creek. 1280 and 800 acres for Cashinton Eskdale for original conditional mortgage. and 676 456 2368 294 acres in Turon Coolamigal for additional holdings. Availability dates range October 1900 to October 1905.
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Department of Lands
Miller
M.lca
Gazelle
Eskdale
Melvoge
Roxburgh
Bathurst
Ginclair
Cleary Creek
Cashinton
Turon
Coolamigal
R. DM
Sinth
Albany Station
Dark Corner
Bathurst Receives Heavy Rain and Mixed Weather Report
The Bathurst district saw dull skies and widespread showers with many stations recording rainfall, including Parkes 88 points and Orange 51. Thunder and occasional wind accompanied the rain as forecasts urged more rain in October and November to aid crops. Local notes praised recent soaking rains and urged continued moisture for a prosperous season.
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Bathurst
Parkes
Cowray
Walgett
Orange
Condobolin
Gongvisau
Rockley
Trunkey Creek
Dourke
Binyney
Coowdmble
Dubbo
Worbus
Hay
HIM Mud
Nyngan
W. HB. Webb
Brewougle
Censon
Broken Hill Share Market Report Fragments
Fragmented market notes list copper blocks and junction firms with scattered prices and dates. The readable items mention Broken Hill South and Broken Hill Junction as well as North and South blocks, with inconsistent figures and stray phrases about a new company and a cough remedy reference.
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Sydney
Broken Hill South
Broken Hill North
Copper, New Company
Broken JH
Broken Hil Junction
Broken Wil Proprietary
Broken Hill Junction
Grafton tops racing earnings and raises stakes in Australasian circuit
Sporting notes detail Gratton leading earnings with £6 winners and large totals for 1908. Proposals raise major race purses including the Derby and Cup sums. Coverage covers breeders, horses such as Gratton Malster and Positano, plus district clubs, race meetings, and proposed subsidy changes in Australia and New Zealand.
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Gilmour
George Morgan
Gratton
Uffates
Rhees
Anion
Order Malster
Positano
Wallace
Simmer
Bobwills
Plate
Mulster
Malster
Las
Bobadil Hins Dong
Havoc
Pogitano
Mahican
AJ C
Hosom
Doncaster
Newport
Baathurst Race Club
Cootrajundra Turt Glub
AJC
New Zealand
Sydney
Cofiarit
Alloway Bank
Wis
Nobel
Jto Solution
Caulfield
Caulfeld
Nightight
Danny
Graf‘max
Western District Racing Association
A.C
L 'Orange
Lodester
E. BK. W
Arizona
Palvonatus
Survivors of Barque Errol Return to Sydney
Telegraph report notes all Errol survivors except Lawrence are recovering after the shipwreck. The injured captain intends to return by the Loom, while others travel toward hometowns with injuries including lacerations and limb damage.
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Sydney
Tritay
Errol
Lawrency
Inter
Tounley
Potatoes Draw Attention in New South Wales Market
The text reports concerns over potato quality and market prices in New South Wales. It notes that a large share of stock comes from Tasmania, with many lots inferior and affected by rot. Farmers rush to the market to secure current high prices before a prohibition and an Agriculture Ministry inquiry.
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Angep
Sydney
Nice
Nuctiow
Dietrloig
Tasmania
Melbourne
Persiore
Mystery Figures Reported Traveling Jewish Person
A fragment describes unusual moving figures seen last night near Hay with similar reports from Tomut, noting a mysterious mockupial phenomenon and a visible torta. Details are unclear and names are partially corrupted.
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Sydney
Opium Seizure on Steamer Eastern in Sydney
Customs officers seized 75 tins of opium valued about £600 found in coal bunkers aboard the steamer Eastern which arrived from the East this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Eastern
Arson case in Lismore court as Campbel acquitted
In Lismore today the judge refused to convict Andrew Campbel on arson charges related to the eviction of Fahey. A noted drunkard and blackguard was described, and the scene included fluctuating potato prices and mixed bids for Lucerne chaff and oaten hay from J. Sweetnam, Newbridge.
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Bydoey
Pray
Lismore
Andrew Campbel
Fahey
Norton
Lucerne Chaff
Wedham Derrick Bay
J. Sweetnam
Newbridge
Thomey
Kensington Coursing Meeting Concludes With Results
The Kensington coursing meeting at Randwick closes with winners in multiple stakes. Eastern Star defeats Durands in the August Stakes while Miss Veronica overcomes Cyrus in the August Stakes. Lucky Jack defeats Sindy in the novice stakes and Fall Proof beats Lone Child in the Randwick Stakes. Quenching Plague wins over Kallis in the Dog Sapling Stakes.
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Bydney
Eastern Star
Miss Veronica
Cyrus
Lucky Jack
Sindy
Fall Proof
Lone Child
Kallis
Forbes Races Handicap Entries At The Turf TORBES
A list of five yearly handicaps at Forbes raves with weights and horse names including The Acolyte Real Grit Claude Loftus and Pantheos. Also notes on various odds and race details and a cough remedy endorsement.
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the Mellber
Otto
Wish
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Bathurst Argus
Lecal
West
Wetches
School of Arts
Uhuraday
West’s Pictures
Wool
Bchool of Arts
Thornlay
Buaild
Fuslerudy
Linsa
C. McAlister
Seymour-street
Incex
Rialestey
Woat
Weet
Soho of Arts
Church OP England Meds Society
Wast's
Assoulalion
National Library of Australia
Tinge Royal
Bathurst Bolers
Pice
Cathurat
Pastures Protection Board
Land For
THE
G. H. Sutherland
Gowan
II Pointe
W. H. Webb
T. Webb
Littlebourns
Dingaea
Tor Obtléron
Woods
Sporting Notes
Prom New South Wales Co Prees Association
Uty
Agayy
Puerlols
OPFIM
CG. D
Buolkaud
Couperin
Ms.w
L. Lidgley
Nla.gov
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