Bathurst News Sketch Brimming With Local Events
The Bathurst 2 Argus reports on local and general notes including public closures in Sweden, illness updates on Mrs. Marriott, plans around Hawkins Hill holdings, and a fire brigade demonstration. It notes wireless experiments, lighthouse management changes, a Bathurst theatre season with Dr Bil, and an upcoming telegraphic exam and land sales. Weather, social events, and community notices round out this busy page.
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Joly Miller
Miller
Lown
Sugny Corner
Star
Orr
Bathurst
Orr Ie
Itfe
Cloger
Charity Tea Meeting for Salvation Army Fund Held in Bathurst
A Salvation Army tea meeting in Bathurst raised funds for the Self Dental Fund. Attendees included Mesdames Nye Royal Ming Shute and many others, with tables and pleasant fare. Guests enjoyed an ode and concert, contributing to a very satisfactory outcome.
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Sonvarsatione Wea
Silvation
Instovenlus
Ald
Self Dental Fund
Mesdames Nye
Royal
Ming and Shute
Bady Poole
Stewart
Williams
Duan Simpson
Trus
Badan
Bathurgt
Australian Temperance Ladies Speak at Wellington Meetings
The Australian president Mrs Nolan and Mrs Blow of Sydney spoke at Wellington on Thursday with talks in drawing room and evening sessions. Mrs Nolan discussed Union work and read scripture while Mrs Blow addressed a sermon on saving one’s neighbor. A large vote of thanks closed the meetings and more talks were scheduled for William Street and the Presbyterian Church today.
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W.cl.a
Mra. Nolan
Women's Christian Temperance
Dalon
Mark Blow
Sydney
Wellington
Local Railway Growth and Staffing Milestones at Bathurst Station
Reports indicate Bathurst station will see a notable staffing increase with many new permanent workers and families relocating. Mechanical staff enjoy pay rises, while public servants and railway staff receive plans for further benefits. a weekly evening class program led by Mrs Smith aims to bolster local skills.
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Ttty
Bathurst
Smith
Wellington Town Band Disbanded and Wellington Citizens Band Formed
At a crowded Wellington Town Council meeting the public adjourned session decided the existing Wellington Town Band was unsatisfactory and should disband. A new band to be named the Wellington Citizens Band will form to take over the old band’s liabilities and responsibilities.
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Wellington
Wellington Chiisens
Avery
Waratah Captain Reports Rescue Mission After Cyclone Gaes
The Waratah report notes a captain searching for the missing vessel after Cape Town arrival. The Payora encountered heavy cyclonic gales and signalled Hermes and Forte with no trace found. The voyage resumed with belief the Waratah is still safe.
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Hobart
Payora
Capetown
Blales
Miley
Hermes
Forte
Geegel
Papora
Bathurst Progress Association to accept resignation and push local projects
A Bathurst Progress Association meeting chaired by Mr. J. Sulivan accepted the resignation of Mr. H. Wark and thanked him for his services. Letters urged popularising Bathurst as a tourist resort and improving local roads and gymnasium proposals linked to Technical College. The group planned to place letters on the next business paper and consider river well construction and a revived tourist railway timetable.
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They Progress’ Association
J. Sul‘Ivan
H. §. Wark
AH. Mugrigo
Henry Suttor
Wark
A. Liltsr
Bathorse
Ballarat
Imr
John Miller
M.L.A
Bathurst
Tourlet
Orr
Bald Hills
Tsemania
Hotelieepers
Re Technical College
Dorming
Rowledn's Bridge
J. Millar
Lord Kiltehengr
Defence
Soldiers’ Memorial
Miler
Progress Association
Citizens
M. Meagher
Miller
Clilef
Tria
Sydney
Russians Introduce New Unbreakable Russian Clay
A Bathurst advertisement touts a new Russian clay product praised for extreme durability. It claims the material bends without breaking, can hammer into wood without damage, and is used for combs and many items. Agent BE Webb & Co sells through Western Warehouse with prices from td to le 3d.
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Alliott
Wight
Australia
Messie
BE. Webb and Co
Bathurst
Enc
New South Wales
Union
The Premiers Conference and Federation Cost Debate
Our Sydney Letter reviews the Premiers Conference on federation costs per head and per state. It discusses the fixed sum mechanics, potential tax impacts, and political reactions, including remarks on Mr Deakin and unification debates, with notes on public sentiment and policy concerns.
Experts and Experts in Browning and Microscopy
The piece contrasts skilled observers in Browning pointecs and meticulous micro scopes, noting experts rely on magnification and method to reveal microbes. It argues vigilance against dull routine and emphasizes prudent plant and cell handling to avoid punishment by quarantine.
Sussex Street Prices and Sydney Share Market Report
Commercial price list cites reductions on staples like maize wheat oats and potatoes with varied figures across Sussex Street and Victoria ports. The Sydney share market shows the Commercial Bank of Sydney at 80 pounds and Bank NSW at 49 pounds 10 shillings with copper and Broken Hill listings nearby.
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Sussex
Sydney
Fiour
City
Country
Chat
Adelaide
Melbourne
Prime Oaten
Caterlay Victoria
Derrick Zhaw
Tasmanian
Lucerne
Hunter River
Victorian Ballarat
Southam and Railway
Commercial Bank of Sydney
Bank Nsw
Ky Copper
Broken Hill Junction
Brden Hill South
Poli
Sander's Extract Claims Healthful Eucalyptus Remedy
An OCR fragment touts Sander’s Extract as a universal cure for cold cough throat and lung issues and stomach and kidney complaints. It warns other eucalyptus products irritate and promises healing when used as directed.
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Sander
Wallabies and Kangaroos Set for Day of Football Talks
Sydney reports limited likelihood of a Wallabies versus Kangaroos series after ongoing negotiations. The proposed rugby league clash faces opposition from New South Wales officials. The lineup lists players for the Butchers against Barbers and for hairdressers against barbers in a 4 pm match at the Sports Ground, with teams including Ingersole, Maguire, Dawson, Burke, Horke, and others.
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Wallabies
Kangaroos
Sydney
New South Wiles
Butcher
Eere D. Dawson
W. Rogers
Ford
Balm cures rheumatism advertised in old almanack
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pal a Balm relieves rheumatism and sore throats. The text promotes sales by L. Diglay and Co, noting the balm's fame for such cures in a dated almanac style.
Questions in the House on Lands Bill and imperial conferral
In the Assembly tonight Mr J C L W tepatrick named the Ministry for Lands in a question about the sp elsions and papers related to the Benj hab and other Jonses. Mr Moore signified willingness to inform the House and introduce a Bill to amend the Act for dealing with these cases. Mr McGowan pressed for steps to test the House on whether an agreement from the Premiers Conference would be carried out, and Wade indicated no fixed comment on the first part, while the second part linked to constitutional amendments and Commonwealth ratification to be decided in line with Commonwealth views. A separate question asked about the presence of blight in Victoria and measures to address it. Parry affirmed blight existed in the Southern State and a prohibition would take effect tomorrow.
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Dia
Milton Estarling
Avery
Commonwealth
Mederah
Sydney
Tucatny
Mer
J. C. L. Wtepatrick
McGownan
Pate
Mr. Moore
State House
Ministry For ‘Agriculture
Victoria
Mr. Parry
High Court Refuses Leave to Appeal Against Ry Meagher Statement
In Sydney on Tuesday the High Court refused leave to appeal against the royal statement of Ry Meagher to the roll of civilitors.
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Sydney
Tueedny
High Court
Jppeal
Res Ldn
Ry Meagher
Bolivilors
Saw Mills Injury Severs Arm in Accident
A worker at a saw mill, identified as William Hicks, suffered a severe arm injury in an early morning incident. Reports describe the arm being severed or nearly severed during craftwork, with local observers noting dramatic injuries.
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Sydney
Tureday
William “Hicks
Crafton
Man Found Lunatic In Foxton Murder Trial
The trial of a man for fatally shooting his father at Foxton on July 6 concluded with the jury declaring him insane. He was ordered removed to an asylum for confinement.
Miller proposes beautifying Market Square post removal
At a Progress Committee meeting Mr Miller suggests paving the way for the Market Square beautification after the buildings are removed. He offers a donation toward the project and urges families linked to the area to contribute. The plan aims to restore an attractive public space.
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Hanisauely
Millers Uber
Bathurst Choir Forming Meeting Says Attendance Lacking
A Bathurst community meeting at Bathurst College Hill failed to attract many attendees for forming a choir to compete in November and festival events. Despite a few volunteers, organizers noted limited support among locals, but decided to proceed with auditions and a monthly subscription of one shilling to cover conductor Jarman’s guidance.
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Lorie & Chor
Hese
Binthurat
Cat le
Choi Wwilelk
A. J. Brownlow
Wis
Tuenday
Wight
Tigre
Apemrbore
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