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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
2
Bathurst Times Company announces a general meeting of shareholders at its William Street office on Monday at 3 pm. Agenda includes freeing of directors and general business. A. J. Dowse is manager.
The August 16 1909 issue discusses the coming federal election in the Macquarie electorate. It analyzes Liberal and Reform fusion prospects, Labor’s hold, and the goal of a strong government with a strong opposition. It urges unified campaigning to elect representatives and advance Australia.
A meeting of Coalition Party supporters in the Federal Mouse is set for Maganic Hall tonight with hope of a large attendance. Miss You Brakhel, a ladies hairdresser and skin specialist, will be visiting Bathuret and available at Park Motel for a few days from 4 am to 6 pm.
On Friday police brought Wright Horton from George's Plains to town for examination. He was remanded for eight days for medical observation. Mrs Pressla, 48, died Saturday and was buried at Bathurst Catholic Cemetery with Father Moses officiating. She was a longtime Wattle Mint resident leaving two daughters. Funeral arrangements were by W. G. Sawyer.
The School of Arts Mall hosted Weal's Pictures on Thursday with a talented variety company delivering strong performances and encores. Tonight marks the last chance to see the company with a new program including illustrated songs by Waily Edwards and Lily Wockler and a biograph feature The Julian's Revenge. Comedians Delavale and Gilbert will highlight a humorous boxing act as the dress circle adds sixpence to admission.
A fragmented notice references Woods Great Peppermint Cure hailed as a man’s best medicament. The text hints at sports and leisure contexts like cricket, football, hunting, horse racing, and yachting, but centers on the claim of the remedy’s efficacy and public support.
A social auction under Bath district committee is announced for tomorrow night at the Oddfellows Hall. The event is described as enjoyable and is directed to draw community attendance.
An old advertisement notes a Thurday program at West's Pictures and School of Arts with performances by the Hibernian Society. A first class orchestra is engaged and a prize slipper promised. Ticket price for ladies is 25. Spectators urged to attend the social event on the 24th instan.
Forecast covers 26th to 22nd with pale skies and morning fogs. A ten money lo lrosis alernase with dull lerioda and odgaistona brings thunder squalls. Wind shifts from fresh north to westerly with no great significance.
Weal’s Victures report a farewell social at Goolma for Mr Arnold Tlodge son of Mr W Hodge who has served as relieving teacher at Liamblug Wil Oscar Gool mi for six months and was given charge of Flaceliff public school. He impressed attendees as a capable all round sport and has been noted as Secretary of Like Moot y bull Chub.
The funeral of Integra Me Alister was held yesterday afternoon with burial beside her husband who died nine years earlier. Floral tributes were numerous and fine. The Very Reverend Dean Marriott delivered two touching and frequent addresses at the conclusion of the service. The report notes the strong sea change in Bathurst region with warm rains aiding season prospects.
A Glenoria grower asserts that the eochin moth eggs will not endure a 36 degree cold. He also says mushfoot bandages best treat woolly aphis and peach lanbis.
Conowindra dispatch notes a dormer in Magong subdivision reports parrots destroyed about zero acres of wheat. Dry crops suffered most as birds followed drills and ate every plant.
A local hypnotist demonstrated a trick claimed to strip a drinker's taste for alcohol, boasting he could make a person hate whisky. An audience member refused to volunteer, insisting he would not try the suggestion, despite the hypnotist's assurances.
A wandering surveyor on the ranch near Orange reports a violent snow push incident by a group of youths who attacked him and others. The crowd claims Orange residents are better than the hoodlums, urging police to protect the town’s reputation from the attackers.
A brief item highlights chronic Oriental complaints and promotes Woods' antidote as a claimed peppermint cure. The note appears in a mid century column, reflecting period medical quackery.
Capetown reports four suspected bodies found near the Washug River about 170 miles north of East London. Chit Dordias are rumored being moved to the Great Pla River 100 miles below East London. Insian captain says four bodies and many birds seen near the mouth of the Aighne Tver. Whispers of more corpses wash up in the Great Fish River near Port Alfred. White Star Line steamer Miltiadex aids search. HM S Hermes helps. East London tug and patrols scour the coast.
London reports say the Insizwa captain doubts the four bodies seen were human remains. Two dressed in white, two in other clothing. No wreckage recovered due to heavy swells and lady passengers aboard. Tugs search near Mazeppa Bay and Great Fish River. another report denied. Melbourne agents seek confirmation from Capetown and Durban with two tugs dispatched for inquiry.
Communications from the Department of Public Instruction dated August 1908 and August 1909 inform Repares Co Public Schools that tenders are invited for repairs and painting at Fable School of Helao and Public School at Eglinton. Notices reference J Miller and Mr J C Gibson as association contacts.
The notice touts a medicine that claims to clear, stimulate the liver, and ease distress. It advertises sales by L Budgley & Co, promising unequaled relief through its assertive effects.
At the Bathurst Pastures Protection Board meeting reports of the Acting Inspector and Rabbit Inspector were read. The inspector cited actions under the PAP Act including dispatching bins to Victoria for A E Pollard and noted fences inspected in Orange and Tarana. The Rabbit Inspector warned of rising rabbit numbers along waterfronts and urged immediate burrow treatment. A motion to trade in an old typewriter for a new model was approved.
Our Navy notes the Defones Conference and reports the South African Union bill fixing naval contributions from Cape Colony and Natal at £860,000 sterling to support the Imperial Navy.
AMNAKIB VIC Mrs Charlie Bistell Straughton Yolo Anagie Vic writes she uses Dr Sheldon s New Discovery for coughs and colds and finds it splendid for all chest complaints. Her brother and sister also use it and say it works. Price 6d and 3 6 per bottle, on sale everywhere.
A correspondent argues that Prohibition intensifies evils and harms social progress in Australia. They cite Victorian and New Zealand statistics on beer consumption and drunkenness, condemn secrecy in drinking, and warn that bans harm employment and morality.
A reader urges the School of Arts reading room in Bathurst to open on Sundays. The correspondent suggests refurnishing with sacred and secular items and proposes Carnegie library support tied to a rate-funded grant. The letter cites Carnegie’s past library subsidies and urges an application with building proof to seek funds.
A letter to the Argus attacks a recent Lancashire Asylums advocate criticising temperance stance. The writer defends independent journalism against alleged bias toward brewers and temperance, condemning the new arrival for biased reasoning and claims of advocating cruelty. The piece closes with a sharp, satirical aside.
Letter to the editor argues misstatements about hospital costs and the Railway and Tramway Fund. It presents official figures showing per patient costs, bonuses, and funds received, plus details of subscriptions from department members and collectors. The writer urges thorough canvassing within the department to clarify discrepancies.
Municipal council agenda for Wednesday evening covers correspondence, servants reports, Finance and Works committees, and a motion to fund public urinals. Delegates to Local Government Conference appointed. discussion on shed size for coal storage and cross street improvements. notification of important correspondence to be sent with the business notice. Included is an advertisement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
London reports Mr Haldane announcing at Bradtery that Imperial Defence Conference plans for unifying forces are near completion. He notes Lord Kitchener will coordinate concentration of troops across Australia New Zealand Africa India Britain and the Mediterranean as imperial duties demand.
Up to yesterday 190 old age pensions were received with 149 printed 47 rejected 12 withdrawn and the balance under investigation. The Finance Bill related to taxation totals and altered allowances while the bill was read a third time in the House of Commons by a vote of 112 to ds.
Thomas Quirk aged 47, a wall to do farmer, was found drowned yesterday in the Tamiin dam, West Australia. He left a note stating he was tired of life.
In the House of Commons a committee reports on Admiralty allegations against Lord Beresford. It finds mixed views among high ranking officers about naval arrangements, board confidence, and the need for closer Board control amid strategic disagreements.
Nervous expert Mr Cody, working with British military authority, completed a maraplan eight at Ald shot yesterday. He covered one mile in six minutes and proceeded to Farnborough before being halted by a London Territorial engineers camp. He returned to Algarsiet with the machine at its entrance amid a great reception.
London reports Sweden faces a nationwide strike with police mobilized beyond normal levels. Estimates show 285,762 strikers among 2,460,000 workers, with agricultural laborers among those involved. The movement appears widespread despite government efforts to curb disruption.
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