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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
3
Telegraph report from New South Wales describes a dreadful accident near Wallend Been where a goods train derailed and crushed a sulky killing a child named Molly and injuring others. The report notes distressing details of the crash and hospital conditions for the wounded.
Premauile, Thursday, notes two Anglo Indian pioneers among Fremantle detainees, part of Indian families planning settlement in Australia. Dr. Diederich, in charge, cites reports from Indian papers claiming many families will follow with favorable news. He condemns female immigrants traveling with the same ship, expressing surprise at Australia receiving women whose conduct aboard was indecent.
Melbourne report on Australia's naval plans with Minister Pearce to meet Sydney Ironworkers reps and NSW shipyards chiefs. Britain’s two torpedo destroyers questioned. alternative wholly Australian construction proposed. London says Watling shipbuilders expect a February submission for destroyer proposals. Sydney Labour Council debates contracting Australian navy work domestically. resolution backs local fulfilment.
Sydney reports a wreck sale of the lost Viléeo steamer Act with a claimed sale price to save thousands of pounds and possible refloating. Boatsheds destroyed at Wests near Macquarie. In a separate case David Maurice Sayers is jailed for opium smuggling tied to the Steamer Winpfire seizure. fines noted including £210 with £70 rebate.
A former government bank clerk named Br toe Einiston is charged with embezzling about £700 from the Savings Bank after an audit revealed shortages. Detectives Walker and Milton detained him. bail was set at £600 for one surety or £250 each from two sureties. The accused, once a mining secretary, faces Central Police Court proceedings. The incident is tied to investigations of tank losses and a well furnished house linked to the suspect.
Sydney shipping circles report the three masted vessel Maremer returning to port after leaving Newstead on February 21 with coal for WanZanui. A gale struck Friday morning, Captain Feast on deck at the wheel was swept overboard and disappeared. Another crewman was hurled along the deck but saved. his injuries are serious though not life threatening.
Melbourne reports list final acceptances for the Oarleigh Plate including Lord Cariyou and En chanteur among others while Sydney selectors debate definite picks for the Australian XI. Wool market news notes steady demand with 8019 bales catalogued and prices quoted, plus local sale results and notable consignments from Armidale to Tumut.
The January Victorian gold yield totals 40,8402 ounces gross and 37,2520 ounces fine, valued at £158,277, a decrease of 4,828 ounces gross from January last. Market notes include Broken Hill Junction and Broken Hill South quotes and Block values.
Residents of Berlin display exuberant welcome as King Biward, the first British monarch to visit since 1723, tours the city amid elaborate ceremonies. The crowd cheers and officials express pride at the royal reception.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local parish notice with rector times and places, followed by an ad for Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract. The text warns of unsafe imitations and praises the genuine product with a sworn affidavit and court testimony in Victoria.
London regiments organize special marches to attract recruits while borough mayors deliver speeches at recruiting balls. An anonymous donor offers prizes from £100 for the largest numbers brought to colors. Lord Egber plans an Olympic athletic carnival at Salisbury Plaza during the Territorial encampment.
London February 11 The Australian Rugby League team Was defeated by St Helens by five to nil St Helens, a weak Northern Union club, had scarce wins this season. The Australians have now played 23 games with 16 lost 17 drawn, reflecting a rough tour.
London February date discussed by The Times outlines government plans to avoid restoring sugar duties by proposing a naval loan. The proposal aims to substantially relieve taxpayers while also signaling stronger naval strength for the future.
London reports February remarks on the California Assembly rejecting a segregation school bill. The Quegon and Nevada measures also failed, with anti Asiatic proposals defeated as well.
The Paris trial of M. Henri Remy a retired stockbroker and banker ended with prison sentences for the killers. Tanto received life penal servitude and Gourtis twenty years. Remy, murdered in his Paris home on June 7, was found with knife wounds, the desk prised open, £80 missing and jewellery worth £1000. A servant, Courts, confessed that Renard the butler stabbed his master while he held him down.
Grave trouble looms at several collieries in the Terallera District with a possible general stoppage. Pacific Colliery dispute over cavilling for places and Northern Extended conflict on cleaning payments meet resistance from management. Miners and joiners weigh actions as Miners Federation pressures surrender or fight.
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