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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
2
A testimonial from William Love of Terrace Pontefract England dated March 1908 describes hair loss in a dozen spots and states that after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent his hair began to grow back with bald patches disappearing. The reference notes St Towns & Co Sydney.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soup and Cuticura Ointment as guarantees of pristine skin and health for mothers and infants. It promises instant relief from common eruptions and irritations, soothing baths and ointment applications from birth to address rashes, chafing, and inflammations while easing parental discomfort.
Observations on the death of the late Judge Foster and his long service on the bench. The piece notes his retirement in 1894 with a pension of £1820 and compares pensions and totals for other retired justices up to 1908, urging a pension adjustment to avoid improper incentives and prolonged incapacity.
Local reports indicate spring arrival around Bathurst with trees wearing a light green mantle and wattle blossoms in full golden bloom. Prospects hint at a prolific season ahead as nature shoulders into warmer days.
Mrs J Z Sullivan announced the Hospital Ball raised over £225, a record result, praising the team of ladies who worked energetically for the Institution. In the same evening at MaSorey's Room, DOne on 4 15 defeated J Ryan 60 to 43, Totiit Colour 0) meats G W on 190.
A scrambled note notes about about 450 acres of new claims on a cold field grant during recent days. It hints at the first step toward reviving Bathurst’s old policy days.
This week several valuable dogs were poisoned by an unmitigated scoundrel. If caught, he will face summary justice. Dog owners should be warned in time. Bathurst reports perfect weather after a dull spell, with Sydney the sole station recording rain. forecast calls for general rain, possible floods, northerly winds, and thunder.
Claude A Archer reports the sale of Adelarge Station Grenfell on behalf of the Bank of Australasia in Uppingham Koora witha. The 665 acre property includes lands improvements and 1760 occupation lease. Sold with 600 sheep 20 cattle and 17 horses. Transaction described as a will in the wall out silo at a satisfactory figure.
An odd classified note fromOrange calls for a middle aged Kelso woman described as highly respected, seeking a government billet or railway job through a Bathurat audience. It hints at a “young bachelor” pool and a risky, even fatal, meeting possibility with a railway shunter.
Mr W G Hull manager of the A I Bank Mudgee and exOrange faced a gas accident Friday evening after detecting a strong gas smell. Opening a gas conduit caused a rush of flame that singed eyelashes eyebrows and moustache but he escaped with no serious injuries.
A Cairns Morning Post leading article argues workers’ strife at sugar mills risks driving farmers to ruin. It warns that secure wages and enforced labor standards are needed, or farmers may abandon plantations to the increasingly powerful laborers, threatening the sugar industry in Queensland.
Mr Tate, director of education, urged reforms at a Melbourne Modless Association supper. He said the era of 100 years ago marked the discovery of school power and emphasized technical education to prepare for medical and other skilled work. He compared German practices of youths from 16 to 60 in technical rooms, warning Britain must advance to avoid decline.
A fragmented note describes a mysterious light moving north and then vanishing, with a scheduled change of program at the School of Arts next Thursday night including Railway Storage Silems. It records remarks by Treasurer Thomas Waddell about railway storage arrangements in the metropolitan district and the Chief Commissioner’s view on adding storage sheds for farmers’ produce.
At the Wednesday council meeting Alderman Gartrell urged expanding office accommodation, claiming no council in the state has as tidy a set of offices. Alderman Beavis backed the motion with Gar trell, advocating improvements to enhance the city’s beauty.
Railway revenue for the week ending August 14 fell to £88,760 from £90,422 a year earlier. The decrease, about £2,662, mainly reflects fewer country visitors. Tramway revenue rose to £20,701 from £19,328, an increase of £1,373 due to new extensions opening.
In the north and north-west a favorable period yields good growth in wheat fields around Tamworth Manilla and Gulleck. Early crops in the north-west suffer frost but later sowings thrive while cultivation districts Boggalow Emerald Hills and Narrabri show splendid prospects and rain should sustain soil moisture into spring.
The obituary notes the death of 57 year old Thomas J Whatley yesterday afternoon at his Kelso home after a paralytic stroke. A Kelso resident for about 50 years, he lived in Penrith for 20 years before moving to Bathurst. Survived by wife and nine daughters with two sons, the funeral conducted by Mr W Lord will depart from his late residence at 3:30 today for Kelso Cemetery.
Heavy rainfall totaling 228 points with a wheel lifts mood in the Doblo District. Crops, previously damaged by frost and grazing, begin recovering with wheat acreage sizable this year. A few early crops may fare well, while overall yields hinge on spring showers. Grass growth resumes and ample feed for spring is anticipated as horses show strong demand for farm work.
At Orange Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. B Marriott P M Thomas Doyle of the Dignere Arm Hotel was charged with purchasing a man not a boarder on August 1. He claimed non awareness and was fined £2 with costs. The man on premises paid £1 costs. A second man was fined and costs. Orangs Advocate.
Wests animated Pictura show drew a packed house at the Selap of Arts last evening. Highlights included She Reedham Orplanige Boys at Dri, Snapshots in India, The Sulu'y Hours, Westminster from a motor carry ineteict ive, Adventures of a Drummer Boy, The Human Wheel, and stirring military drama.
The marginal spread has supplanted dairy butter in many markets, cutting butter sales. Secondary butter in cold storage totals about 9,000 boxes, with some districts reporting a 60 to 100 percent turnover increase in margarine over recent months. Capt Willet’s Bannockburn voyage to Cape Town and Durban is noted with a severe gale and deck cargo loss affecting coal and confronting the Waratah’s arrival.
An account describes first class return tickets from Bathurst to Sydney, a delay forcing changes, and a drunken passenger traveling from Bathurst to Orange without a ticket. An altercation occurred with a man slumped beside Mr J A Sutherland, a saber-wielding passenger, and authorities report fare evasion by two men on the Bathurst to Sydney journey.
A large Bathurst gathering of the 8 Hour Committee chaired by J Maloney discussed inviting Railway Employees and the Orange Association to Bathurst for the event. Plans include a family-friendly picnic, entertainment, and a strong Trades display while urging local groups to rally support.
Municipal accounts passed for payment at a Bathurst Borough Council meeting. The text also promotes Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for coughs influenza and lung troubles with prices per bottle.
A reader argues for converting swampy ground along Vale Road between McIntyre’s firm and Ortan Park into a lake with a grandstand and tea gardens. The proposal suggests railway access and a boat-house platform, aiming to boost Bathurst’s appeal and attract visitors as mining and riverfront development progress.
Commercial listings show Sydney prices for various goods on Thursday, with cereals, livestock, and produce ranges. Prices cover maize, wheat, lucerne, potatoes, onions, oats, and wool products, plus Sydney stock sales including sheep, cattle, and dairy.
Auctioneers report shows consignments from West of light-weight fat bullocks selling by Clements and McGarthy for 8s to £3 1s averaging £5 1s. E Sherters and others sold small steers at £6 1s to £9 8s, equal to 9d per 10 lbs. Shropshire rams 178 to 9 Lincoln rams 10s. Next Thursday yard two trucks prime fat cattle and one truck prime fit sharp.
In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening Mr Morban asked the Chief Secretary if a Telegraph statement about pension progress in New South Wales had been raised. Wood said inquiries would be made, noting prior investigations did not confirm the charges.
In Sydney on Wednesday night about 200 people watched a moon appearing to burn. Various experts offered scientific explanations while the crowd remained skeptical. A street observer noted the moon later settled into its ordinary form as explanations grew more technical. Local testimonial from NSW Gov Buckland praises a remedy for coughs, advertised by L. Edgley & Co.
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