Bathurst council debates mayoral choice amid Act changes
Bathurst Aldermen prepare to elect a mayor for 1909 with Alderman Kenny favored for a second term. The piece notes the importance of strong administrative ability under the Amended Municipalities Act and urges unity in Kenny’s renomination while urging thoughtful consideration of proposed public works schemes and local employment issues on the Barrier.
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Anly
Bathurst
Aineo
Absiryp
Kenny
Ibone
Renny
Sirendy
Iconnyta Wouination
Lis
Erenler
Public Works Committee
Algl
Sonar
The Carrier Trouble and Barrier Strike Fallout
The article discusses unrest at the Barrier over wage disputes and alleged violence. It notes public sympathy for new leadership, the controversy of resorting to terrorism, and the press’s stance against lawlessness. It covers wages of about £9 a week versus proposed £30, and the impact on families dependent on income.
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Ifr
Justin Higgins
About Organ
Tthing
Nts
Weather Review and Staff Change at South Bathurst
During the 24 hours ending 4 am yesterday western stations reported fine and clear conditions. Forecast calls for mostly fine weather with light to moderate winds, northerly, and unsettled intervals in the southwest. Mr. O J Westaway, assistant teacher at South Bathurst Public School, has been appointed to a school at Brucedale near Wage. Prior to leaving, teachers and students presented him with expressions of appreciation and esteem.
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O. J. Weshway
South Bathurst
Brucedale
Westaway
Lagoon Club Races Set for September 24 at Bathurst
The Lagoon Club announces a postponed meeting on Wednesday September 24 at the Bathurst course. Bathurst attendees are expected to be higher, aiding the club. Nominations for the Postposed Handicap and Flying Man’s Heap close with secretary Mr McSpedden on Saturday February 20.
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Lagoon Club
Bathurst
Dunns Plain Races At Rockley Promising Event
Dunns Plain races at Rockley Dunns Plains promise a successful meet. Organizers say arrangements are thorough and the course is in good condition with satisfactory entries. A large local turnout is expected along with visitors from Bathurst. President Mr Br L Gilmour planned a party for friends and couches for public convenience.
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Dunn's Plain
Dunn's Plains
Rockley
Lotay
Breal
Bathurst
BR. L. Gilmour
Ind. Couches
Lieder ta tel group rehearsal and membership notes
After the Christming recess the Lie dertafel resumes swine related activity. Attendance at rehearsal is fair and Mr. Jarman has won member confidence. The newly formed Cheral Sows Bald Musile practice coincides with Ligdertafel’s meeting. Some members are prevented from joining the new Dew Society.
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Ledertatel
Liedertafel Hs
Jarman
Com- Wits
Mayoral Election Set After Special Council Meeting
A special council meeting is called for this evening to elect the mayor. Alder tan Gilmour was once thought a candidate but he has no inclination for the chair. Merman Kenny has filed for the position with strong support and few expect opposition to his nomination.
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Aldertan Gilmour
Tan
Merman Kenny
Fishermen Report Mixed Success At The Forge
On Thursday Mr G Clark of Piper street and two sons visited The Forge and landed a muddy elver and several fish. They weighed about 40 pounds in total with a large cod estimated at 201k feet. River freshes yield fair success though many visits remained fruitless.
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G. Clark
Piper-street
Clark
The Small Hoy Nuisance At The School of Arts Hall
Patrons face nuisance from groups of young Indians asking for passes near the School of Arts Hall entrances. The writer urges authorities to enforce powers to keep youths off the streets at night, arguing public annoyance and the youths’ welfare would improve.
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School of Arts
Punctuality Issue at Bathurst Public Meeting
Dean Marriott criticized Bathurst Public for tardiness at the Irritation with Clover Settlement Lensi meeting. He urged the Mayor to start on time, suggesting prompt beginnings would teach residents punctuality, and noted signs of improvement after the Mayor’s example.
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Clover Settlement
Lensi
Dean Marriott
Bathurst
Park Band to Host Charity Concert in Bathurst District
A local council is asked to permit a band concert at Anchattie Park to raise funds for Bathurst District Hospital. The program features Dietrich Daud and a selection of operatic pieces and songs, with several artists already pledging to assist if approved.
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Pari
Dietrich Daud
Anchattie Park
Proatha
Sth
Marek
Bathurst Tistrie Hospital
Miss Florence Munkmeyer to Perform at Da shurst School of Arts
The impending visit of Miss Florence Munkmeyer, famed dramatic soprano and pianist, on February 18 at the Dashurst School of Arts draws strong local interest. Citizens quickly booked seats for her Broadwood Rooms debut, and the artist is noted for world class technique and rare soul.
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Florence Munkmeyer
Dashurst School of Arts
Prorence Menkmeyer
Ur Town
Broadwood Rooms
Howick-street
Miss Menkmeyer
Clay's Vaudeville Show Delights Bathurst Audience
Clay's Vaudeville Company drew a large Bathurst audience at the School of Arts Hall with a varied program led by Wally Edwards Ted Tutty and Will Gilbert. The cast included Lula Ene Bend the Stolth Sisters Basie Jennings and a comedy act by De Tayale and Gilbert. Moving pictures The Pretty Tyrpist and A Half-Case's Revenge added variety and an encore was demanded. Gibb and Beeman return to Bathurst on February 12 for eye sight testing at the Park Hotel.
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Clay
School of Arts Hall
Wally Edwards
Edwards
Bin
Ted Tutty
Will Gilbert
Lula Ene Bend
Stolth Sisters
Lillie “Vockler
Wwe
Basie Jennings
San Antonio
Vbearty
de Tayale
Gilbert
Gibb and
Beeman, Ltd
Bathurst
Gibb and Beeman
Opticians
Hunter-street
Sydner
Fim
Ylelts
Melbourne General Sessions Convict William King Found Guilty
William King a black convict was found guilty of wounding Warder Sharper with intent to grievous harm. He declared plans to invent an aeroplane flying machine traveling 200 miles per hour and called on Europe to end the persecution. Rigg received two years to run concurrently with 15 year sentence with certain months in solitary confinement.
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William King
Melbourne
Europe
Fife
Rigg
Bathurst Swimming Carnival Hosts Notable Sydney Swimmers
The Bathurst Swimming Clwb stages a carnival at 2.45 with swimming squads including Solomons Reynolds and Douglie. Exhibition events feature many local and visiting swimmers, with multiple age group heats and handicaps listed among the program.
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Bathurst
Solomons
Reynolds
Douglie
Sydney
Solomens
aMtinehon
Gl Simms
L. Davis
H Sulling
L Frayley
Megorlay
Ya'hearn
Sery
T. Mugridge
Px Romers
P. Jameson
J. Mason
N. Lemman
Gregory
Mansell
R. McSorley
A. Pulbrook
A. Trainor
J.mcsorley
Cers IF. Royal
B. Hughes
A. Boyd
W. Smith
A. de Pollard
Costly punch leads to assault charge at Police Court
Walter Bathurst Allman tailor faced Police Court over an altercation on February 8 with Thomas Chandler a carpenter of Piper Street. Chandler testified of a fight near the Criterion Hotel and injuries to his eye while Allman admitted striking. Allman was convicted fined £3 with 14 days to pay and bail set at £10 for further idle and disorderly charges.
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Walter Bathurst Allman
Baying
Thomas Chandler
Sheehy
Chandler
Simi
Owas
Carpenter
Piper“street
Criterion Hotel
Kelly
Walsh
Melly
Tom
Allmen
Bo Wis
Allman
Four wharf laborers acquitted in Sydney over missing Wodonga coats
In Darling Harbour, four wharf laborers were on trial for stealing macintosh coats from the steamer Wodonga. Moses Johnson, a long-time worker, faced cross examination amid racial remarks by counsel. The judge admonished the attorney and the witness was later ordered to answer directly.
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Sydney
Macintosh Coats
Wodonga
Darling Harbour
Moses Johnson
H. A. Moss
Johnson
Hararis
Rnadit
Mr. Harris
Backhouse
Harris
Himzelf
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery praised for consumption relief
A modern remedy promises relief from consumption with Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery. Readily available at Mockler Bros George Street Bathurst and E Morgan Burraga, the product is extolled in high praise by many.
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Sheldon
Mockler Bros
George-street
Bathurst
E. Morgan
Burraga
Australia Beats Rest Of Australia In Creditable Eight-Wicket Win
In Sydney on Tuesday Australia defeated the Rest of Australia by eight wickets in fine weather. Noble 116 and Gregory 126 not out anchored the innings as Australia chased 217, with Gregory reaching a century in 148 minutes and captain Ransford contributing a brisk 15 fours. Bowling figures show Barnes taking 1 for 68 as Simp[son] and others struggled to contain the run spree.
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Sydney
Australia
Noble
Gregory
Kelleway
Barnes
Saunders
Carver
Simpson
Havlitt
Gerry Jét Aibye Ge
Hopkins
Chanceless
Ransford
Bordalay
O'Connor Ve
Il Hopkins
O'Connor
of Gehry
Hansford
Oouninor
Mayne
H Macartney
Parker
Matertnuy
F Haelitt
Cotter
Ranoford
Gem
Colkor
Belleway
Gohra
McAlistes
Gorry
Barnes Ie Maynebiey
Iebow
Kellaway
Garter
Simpdon
Barns
G.parkar
Baer
Ourkeek
Ue Sundries Ae
Banndena
Bly Kell
Haxlite
Siewn
Hapkne
Mayugua
Armstrongs
Bardsley
Australian selectors name teams for second Melbourne test
The selection lists Australia’s team for the second test in Melbourne on Friday with Dodds or Gorry as the second wicketkeeper and strong chances that Gorry will fill the vacancy. Car keek’s trip seems unlikely as 269 runs were scored in Australia’s second innings.
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Carkeek
Dodds
Gorry
Tuns
Australia
London News Walks Through Global Crises And Domestic Policy
London reports note Iowa lawmakers debate a birth award for mothers as part of a race death by action problem. It cites executions in Irkutsk and St. Petersburg, UK trade declines in January, and river ice disasters in Dresden with floes crashing into bridges and destroying scaffolding.
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London
Iowa
St. Petersburg
Irkutsk
Alexandrovsky
Board’ of ‘Trade
United’ Kingdom
Rhine
Elbe
Danube
Oeer
Dresden
Saxony
Augustus Bridge
Sydney Market Produce Prices and Sales Report
Twenty six trucks of produce were offered at Central Railway Yards in Sydney with thirty one failing to end purchasers. Items listed include wheat milling at 3s 10d, oats, potatoes, onions, and lucerne hay with varied grades and prices. chaff sales and beeswax values noted.
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Sydney
Pollard
Tinley
Cape
Perla
Victorlam
Victorisn
Hunter ‘River
Vodlinay, Qwhiteekins
Duther
Owl
Spears
Scopud Wedi
Prime Factory
Eldes
Utehes
Middles
Xides
Lucerne Ra
Newbridge
Fat stock market report from E A Taylor and Co
Fat cattle yarded with keen competition and good attendance at the market. Prices show strong demand with average gains and other lots described as very plain to good quality. Upcoming sales include prime cattle at Cowra and a grand store woolers sale, plus furniture sale by B E Moody Esq.
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E. A. Taylor and Co
K. Murchison
Girilambone, Jr
Cowra
Wettiers
Sydney Wool Sales Report Highlights Mixed Quality Fleeces
The sale lists 170,000 bales mostly medium to inferior quality from Greasy to New England fleece origins. Prices show wide irregularities with first and second combings priced across several shires, including Diamond Margin and Bogan, and regions like Park and Box Hill noted.
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Sydney
P. Va
Gréasias
Wey
England
New Eugland
Stralthem Vale
New England
Mer
Charlton AA
Sid
Lew
Dleece
Fesse
MV Greenbach
Odin
Glen Tris
ASM
Dentonile
Reece LO
OUR
Deepwater
Tyebrow
Snowy River
MAE
Orst
Syd
Park
Burrendomg
Fledco
Bogan
Jal
Bolfves
Deeco Dias Xea
Lilburn
Box Hill
Deere
LUMBAGO Cure Advertised and Local Court Fines
An advertisement for Dr Sheldon’s Atssuetle Liniment promises relief for lumbago. A local court fined William Pike two shillings and sixpence for a crime after a night in the rack, while Barry Bowman was sentenced to years at Ghiedge for fraud involving a £100,000 swindle of American women. detectives report he claimed 40 wives across Europe and America.
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William Pike
Pike
Barry’ Bowman
Ghiedge
Europe
America
Tae
Barrier Arbitration Insights on Cost of Living
Mumbled testimony during a morning arbitration session centered on the Barrier project. Witnesses described alleged starvation and coercive acts affecting the property and related costs.
Fire destroys Lumens Stores at Campbell Run
A large blaze swept through the Lumens Stores at Campbell Run, threatening neighbouring premises. Firefighters battled the flames for hours. the building and stock valued near 25 000 were destroyed while the town woke to the alarm.
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Syauey
Tesday
Campbell Run Company
Scone
Magulque
Sydney Share Market News Brief
Market page notes Sydney quotations with brief mentions of gold and Broken Hill equities. Names include O K Capper and Broken Hill Junction Narky. Figures show small 0.38 Bank and 375 Broken Hill values with limited clarity.
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Sydney
Thesday
O.K. Capper
Broken Hill
Broken Bill
Rabbit trapping boosts Blayney district economy reports indicate
A Mayduramy correspondent notes rabbit trapping in Blayney district supports the local economy. The Blayney Freezing Works paid out about £86,000 for trapping and the yard handles roughly £12,000 to £13,000 worth of rabbits daily. Trapping activities rise with rains, crates of rabbits travel to Blayney, and many locals regard trapping as more effective and lucrative than poisoning.
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Mayduramy
Daily Telegraph
Blayney
J. Plant
Mandorama, & I
Agar
Evon
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Armstrong
McAlister
Tasmania
Gorr
Commercial
Bublex
Sydney Wool Sales
Brokén Hill
Auedy Wilk Taker
Fowler Date
Vase River
Rowley
Grand Central Hotel
Magistre
Defendan
Gibeon
P.M
Sail
Robert Pyers
Pyers
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