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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
3
Partial OCR notes report Melbourne Sunday financial data discussing federation costs. It cites expenditures of 205,288 pounds per head and total 465,083 pounds for the year, outlining per capita figures and the fiscal year context with unclear transcription.
The remains of the late Samuel Hordern were interred at Rookwood Cemetery this afternoon. A large crowd of business and government representatives attended the service. The scene at the graveside was impressive as thousands gathered and the funeral procession moved toward Sydney railway station.
The report covers the Cray versus Lindrum match ended last night with Gray 16,000 and Lindrum 17. It notes Gray’s top breaks of 630 and 88 off the red, while Lindrum’s best breaks were 226 and 110. The article also discusses Dr. Creed and hypnotic treatment for dipsomania, mentions Mr. Gunter’s claims, and references debate in the House of Assembly about the Sire Wrigades Act.
Australian batsmen Hartigan and Carter offered a brisk run spree opening the innings with half centuries. M'Alister and Trumper later built big scores as England’s bowlers Buckenham and Jayes pressed for wickets, but a steady partnership by O'Connor and Reeves helped Australia salvage a draw at 326 and 390 in the two innings.
Hurdle race at Rosehill over 2 miles shows Cockney Boy leading early and winning by four lengths at 4 to 1, time 3.54. Maiden Plate at 6 furlongs sees Novara Eliya win by a neck with Flying Handicap results. Rosehill High-Weight Handicap and Rosehill Handicap list Merei and Flavel taking stages, with Brackenburg and Confederate victorious in later events.
Two Saturday fixtures at the Sports Ground shape the Senior Comp. Bathurst remains undefeated after a winless slate by others, as Kelso and Th Catthurst drop results. Junior Brities note Kelso B forfeiture to All Saints College. Maoris fall to Australia 10 to 13 in Brisbane. First Grade results see Glebe 1 over South Sydney, Newtown 22 over University, Manly 17 over Balmain, Western Suburbs 6 over North Sydney.
At McSorleys Rooms tonight the boxing card features Munsong on 115 facing Claret on 139 in a local bout likely to draw neighborhood interest.
Saturday's NRA medal match at two yards saw B Holmes lead with 59 points followed by H Hansard 56 and E G Webb 55. G Hardwick Jr, E Teenant 52, A Cutler 48, A Byatt 47, R Martin 45, J C Webb 37.
Canadian Pacific Railway workers at Fort William BC strike amid riot violence leaving three men fatally wounded. Local militia reinforced from Winnipeg as unrest spreads in the region.
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