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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
2
Wartime shock and public worry over the warship Waratah as relief hopes fade and theories swirl. The piece argues strong winds and currents may explain drift while urging immediate wireless telegraphy on passenger ships to save lives and reveal fate.
Local and General announces withdrawal of pot plants and ferns advertised for safe today. Also notes Cayman Ryle class results and a fragmentary list of race entrants and judges. The Bishop of Bathurst suggests the new Archbishop will arrive in Sydney from England around November 19.
A garbled note from the Heir Court reports an error in transmission delaying an appeal on the reinstatement of Mr. RB. Db. Mongher. The decision to grant the order has been retuked, with the result unclear.
An old Western paper advertises a Saturday lottery style offer from 7 to 10 pm on 1st August. Purchasers paying cash could receive back their purchase money, under the advertised “Lottery” terms.
French finance minister Cochery proposes selling a standard bottle tax affixed to wine to guarantee purity. The plan links wine price to tax, aiming to regulate and stabilize wine costs under the regime.
Bathurst teachers association reports contact with Professor David from Sydney University regarding a public address on his experiences in the Antarctic. The planned visit to Bathurst aims to engage citizens and share Antarctic expedition insights.
The schedule lists fat cattle with buyers including Taylor and Co and Clements McGarthy two entries, fat sheep to Pole and McPhillonmya and Ho Culler and Co, and store cattle to B H Taylor and Co. Also shows multiple consignors and buyers across the fat cattle, fat sheep, and store cattle categories.
The Bath weather yesterday was delightful. Other stations reported cloudy conditions and near frosty pockets. Forecast calls for cloudy showers along the coast with southerly winds, generally fair inland, a slight chance of isolated thunder. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 30 to 67 degrees.
The Orange Advocate compares local libraries in Bathurst and West towns. It asserts Bathurst has a larger library while claiming the National Assist lacks the capacity to surpass the Orange School of Arts Library, noting Bathurst as its only similar institution to the West.
In Perthsville a load of colliitioners drawn to town drew a crowd and required ten horses to move to the station. The district benefits from heavy rains with crops thriving and houses scarce on railway lands. Harvests loom as transportation worries ease with planned unit increases.
It is reported that John McCarney formerly locomotive Inspector at Bathiwirat has been appointed temporary examiner of drivers and firemen throughout the State. The change follows new machinery at Eveleigh workshops and may release Bathurst plant for use there.
A couple from the railway line found a dead soldier at Koora near Cowra on Sunday while seeking foxes. The scene described by locals notes a party atmosphere with a dancing club event and various reactions, including a dismissive crowd and disrupted remarks.
J G Wyian Bryant, long serving fruit expert at Bathurst Experimental Farm, is named Assistant Fruit Expert to the Department of Agriculture under W J Allen. His work has boosted orchard health and introduced new preserving and pruning industries, with plans to share his knowledge as a capable instructor. The Bathurst Rifle Club cups and medals are en route to the Governor or Lord Kitchener for presentation, while large trophies may be exhibited in the Technological College museum.
An afternoon gathering at Lowther Hall featured Rev Harold Wheen welcoming Australian leaders Mrs Nolan and Mrs Blow. Mrs Nolan outlined temperance work in Australia and in Victoria South Australia and Western Australia and urged intensified local efforts. Members and guests discussed banning the drink trade, and Mrs Blow spoke on Christian unity and the benefits of the movement.
Moser Cousins and Co conducted a sale of council assets for non payment of rates. Bids reached 125 pounds for a barbacre at Ranlin and Moivised, with Lot 2 at Russell Street and Lot 4 in Milltown failing to meet expectations. A protest noted by Mr. Wibod claimed prior payment of rates and 28 years wait for a tie to the property. The auctioneer stated Tonljenes title would be issued to the buyer by the Master In Lquiry.
The National Age quotes a bush journalist praising a fearless paper that attacks the system enabling monopolies. It argues Mr Sullivan does not monopolise the fruits of the earth, but grows and sells land and produce like cabbages and cauliflowers, challenging perceptions of monopoly near Bathurst.
In the 1900 Daily Mail Empire Day rifle contest held May 22 and 24, Bathurst Civilian Rifle Club of New South Wales won the Empire Cup for the year, beating North London Rifle Club by two points and earning the fifty-guinea cup for the British Isles highest score. The Bathurst team averaged 101 points per man of 105, with official verification by Lieut-Commander Cross and the National Rifle Association.
The Brotherhood appoints Mr Kemp as Vice Principal and King’s School Commissioner and Mrs Heath to lead Cachabarabran for July and August as part of a wide tour. The Principal will travel across 15000 square miles from Bourke via Wannrang to Brewarring visiting townships and stations with arrangements by Mr Oldham of Bourke.
The Mitre Herald records a June 16 wedding at St Marty Abbots Mennington with the Archbishop assisted by Rev J A D Matthews rector of Purley Reading father of the groom and other clergy including Prebendary Pennefather and Rev M S Matthews. Guests included Mrs Malkin Carrybrough Inverness-shire and 46 Philmore Gar, irons VW.
A reader from Anakie Victoria praises Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs influenza and chest complaints. The letter notes family use and references a 6d to 3s price per bottle and wholesale availability.
The Bathurst Coursing Club held its final Plumpton meeting in perfect weather, with record attendance and exciting, closely contested trials. Secretary Walter Howden organized extensive arrangements. prize money boosted entries, and results listed include multiple stakes such as CHAMPTON CUP and OVIAVE STAKE with winners like Dainty Dancer, True Heart, and Federal Regenus among others.
Long distance motorcycle events loom for August and December with major races from Tessendon to Gisborne and Bathurst to Sydney drawing hundreds of nominations. The Dunlop Warrnambool Melbourne race plans limit entries to 600 with over 400 already in, while a Melbourne aviation prize and other cycles and tours capture attention.
London reports an explosion at the Geneva gasworks in Switzerland. One person was killed and twenty injured amid the blast.
An advertisement touts Donn's Ointment as a universal cure for skin irritation including rashes piles and related conditions. The copy cites testimonials from Mrs. Steward and Mr. Gee praising relief for themselves and children after using the product. The ad urges readers to buy from chemists or Foster-McGellan Go in Sydney.
The report describes the Waratah’s status and possible wreckage found along the Cape coast, noting search efforts and the arrival of the Hokner steamer to Adelaide. It mentions cyclones off the Cape and a distant vessel reaching Adelaide via the Cape route, with warnings about debris and possible findings.
The Executive Committee met on Tuesday evening at Beavis Boosroy. J Anderson presided as president and discussed correspondence from eight bands including St George Bay Sydney Parkes Town Cidabelega Lithgow Merrickville Port Land Redfern Keira. Donations were announced and a Bathurst parade with Western District Cadets is planned for the competition day.
At the Bathurst Police Court yesterday Atria Fox pleaded guilty to drunkenness in Russell Street on Tuesday last and was fined 34 Oct or the rising of the Court. Evelyn Lorluer was charged with soliciting in Howick Street on August 5th she pleaded not fully and was remanded until tomorrow.
Bathurst Scugol of Arts reports recent additions to the Londing Library including Animals of Australia by Lucas and Le Soweg Henry of Nagarre by May Wynne Lalters of Jamie Allen to her friend Miss Muépiove by G Donworth The Special Mstegenger by HW Chambera7 The Tricketer by G B Burgin The Alternative by GB Me Cutsheen The Powers of Mischief by Sir W Maguay Splee of the Kaiser by W Le Queur Red Tose of a Summer by Loulee Mack
The report notes a weekend of variable weather with mild mornings and brief showers. Interim permits are sought to enter the Bunyammanor estate for gold on one hundred acres. The Main Ridge Deep Lead Gold Mining Company advances tunnel work and plant erection despite wet conditions.
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