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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
5
Telegraph dispatches reveal a harbor disaster linked to Captain Hansen of the steamer Densmore and an assault robbery on Joseph Smith of Woollahra. Weather worsens with many steamers bar-bound as smugglers Way and Merchant face opium charges in Commonwealth courts.
Sydney report details Grace Rose Butcliffe a young woman collapsing during a reading of a long burglary charge list. The case highlights her frail condition and alleged attempts at self harm tied to a seducer, with father’s recognizances to secure release noted.
Advert describes Sanders and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as superior due to special processes and cautions against inferior preparations. It cites a death linked to a substitute product and a court ruling in Victoria affirming the genuine product’s merit.
Fragmentary report shows Labour Party concerns over immigrants and wage pressures. It notes Newcastle Labour Council's stance, parliamentary communication, and debates on supply and demand influencing labor, with critique of the Salvation Army and government negotiations as part of ongoing industrial tensions.
Report notes Cumberland defeated by 11 points to 2 with Cumberland scoring a first half try and Messenger converting in the second half as Gumber presses attack and scores two tries. The piece also covers various unrelated items from Australian society and international affairs.
In Brisbane Friday Alderman Thomas Wilson is proclaimed mayor. He previously worked as a bookmaker and is now a property owner with leanings toward Labour politics. News notes also mention Dr Sheldon’s cough remedy and subscription solicitations for a testimonial to C. T. EB Turner. A typhoid report covers four fatal cases in metropolitan districts during the fortnight.
The Proprietary Company to abide by the award and continue key operations with about 1500 men while directors consult shareholders on other work. Wage disputes have left miners tens of thousands in arrears, as union circles fear the men’s future. An interview reports arrangements with contractors to employ 000 men on government jobs at 6s per day, reducing distress amid the Barrier crisis.
Regulations framed under the Iron Bonus Act detail bounties totaling 1,811,000. A Sydney chemist agent Brothwood promotes products said to prevent dandruff and scalp issues, destroy nuts and parasites, and shield trees from schoolyard pests.
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