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Newspaper

Bathurst Daily Argus

Location

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1909

Page

2

Cure for Severe Skin Disease Reported by Patient

An Irish patient details years of agony from skin and scalp eruptions. After failing Dublin treatments, a friend recommended Cuticura remedies, which cleared the skin in about five months. The testimonial praises Cuticura and mentions a book on treatment of skin diseases and a Dublin contact.

Dublin Tie Mary Fellows Bir M. Harney Glen House Merganstown Dunlovin Co. Wicklow Ira Dain Newrest Trea Catic Oura Catjeura Juanes Pre Add [i Rcihea Tie Worl: A Hitcle Seale Certo Engi Landen Harlorhauss Bs ‘Miin Mvtralim Towne Te Co Hytrin Dan Lhe Archleaton Oakes Skelee RR. Martii Anid BR. L. Olmour

Controversy Over Commonwealth Ministers and Arbitration Court

The Bathurst Argus comments on the conduct of Commonwealth Ministers Hughes and Thomas during a dispute before the Commonwealth Arbitration Court. It condemns a Sunday meeting advocating on behalf of strikers and argues the executive should not influence judicial proceedings. The piece questions double standards and warns of dangers to lawful justice when government officials take sides in labor conflicts.

Sherein Hig Ate Tomney Broken Hill Hughes Tug Wiber Crown Jess Juesimir ‘Thomas Sydney Domain Thomas Commonwealth Commonwealth Arbitration Court Lazbour Labour Party

Labour unions threaten political purity and parliamentary futures

The text warns that Labour members face expulsion or bans if they oppose union lines or show lukewarmness on industrial disputes. It notes that securing Labour endorsement to stand for Parliament requires union approval, curbing independence and risking future elections. It laments the potential rise of factional ministries and stresses vigilance against such influence.

Labour Dara Fem Messrs Hughes Thomas Poley Mitral Styo Commonwealth Trades Hall Australia

Weather notes and legal notices from Bathurst region

Weather report shows 7 points of rain at Bathurst and varied totals at nearby towns with a forecast of cool winds and possible thunderstorms along the southern districts. The section records breaches of public instruction and school neglect cases with multiple fines and a pony destroyed after tetanus.

Bathurst Blayuvy Hill End Bee Sydney Orange Rothley Trimkey

Death of Mrs Smythe Widowed Saint Stephen’s Minister’s Widow

Mount J H Stewart learns of the death of his sister Mrs Smythe widow of Rev K D Smythe former minister of St Stephen's Church Bathurst. The obituary traces her life from Bathurst in 1854 to Edinburgh London and France with military family ties and her long residence at the Mount before death at age 1.

William Street Aga Smyth France Bulls Waterloo New South Wales Mount Watil

Harry Clay’s Co presents lively School of Arts Hall program

The School of Arts Hall again filled as Harry Clay’s Company staged a varied program. Songs and news items drew steady encores and moving pictures featured "His First Row" and "Love Conquers All" with Brn Delora and WIN Gilbert. A two night stay includes "William the Poacher" and "Witel's Kiss" with Picture songs by Biele Jennings and Wally Edwards.

Harry Clay School of Arts Sone Nue Essig Walter Edwards Picures Brn Delora Win Gilbert William the Poacher Witel's Biele Jennings Boomerang Wally Edwards Paonsy Leaf

Indecent Language Charged At Police Court

Ern est Leech faced charges for indecent language in Piper street heard by Constable Bartlet. A 46 shillings fine with 44 days imprisonment in default. Patrick Donnelly similar charge on Tonken street with midnight offense cited by Constable Bartlett. Moltivel counseled guilty. provocation claimed. Magistrate ruled the language vile and unbecoming a fas mate, ordering 40 shillings fine or 14 days imprisonment.

Ernest Leech Pollee Court Piper-street Constable Bartlet Bartlett Patrick Donnelly Tonken-street Moltivel

Orange Residents Press for Tourist Train Extension

East Orange Alderman Agland urged Railway Commissioners to extend the Saturday tourist train to Orange. He noted recent trips to Bathurst at tourist rates and argued Orange should share in tourist traffic. Officials said commissioners have given careful consideration to the route beyond East Orange.

Orange East Orange Council Agland Bathurst Waltrakes Aving East Orage Bettas

Embezzlement Charge at Bathurst Police Court

Henry Gordon Smyth faced embezzlement and forgery charges at Bathurst Police Court. He allegedly collected money while employed by Bennetts and failed to account for sums, with prior convictions cited. He pleaded guilty to the current offence and was sentenced to three months in prison.

Bathurst Henry Gordon Smyth Frank Auburn Bennett Sarah Bennett de Defrand Frank Rupert Bennett Bennetts Letehton Leighton Letehten Brewer Anderson Albury Newcastle Unio

Tin-Kettling Incident Before Court Amid Fines

Seven men charged with tin kettling on a public road between Bathurst and Napoleon Reef pleaded guilty or faced the Police Court. Witnesses described the disturbance lasting about 15 minutes on January 24, with defendants apologizing the next day. The Magistrate urged factual focus and considered leniency, noting custom and lack of malicious intent.

Napoleon ‘Reet Bathurst Mapoleon Reef Robert Richards Herbert Dancroft Wolstenholme Chas, Edwards Charles Wiliam Edwards O. J. Nicholls Ceorge Henry Rue A. G. Tutlus Mr. Welgall G. Thompson Woleall Lennon Thease Polles Stirlaw Young Edwarda Welgall Pollce Aley Willyess Welgalls Polies Weigall Weilgall Weage Anderson Hots Rkeli Polyell Fing Cub Hugh Sinclair Nicholls Rue P.M B.M.F Palles Foun Edwards Anderean Welgill Sinclair Bis ¢Llenta

Police Magistrate warns seven in disturbance case

The Police Magistrate recounts a planned midnight disturbance by seven defendants who ignored pleas to desist due to a sick spouse. They faced prosecution, with verdicts ordering fines and costs and possible imprisonment for nonpayment. The magistrate urged deterred conduct and responsibility for the disruption.

Forgery Case In Bathurst Polices Court

Harry Gordon Smyth charged with forging a cheque on November 14 drawn on the Bathurst A T Bank for £4 with intent to defraud. He also faced counts for uttering and disposing of the cheque for £4 10s to Ernest Macleay Saunders and forging and uttering a £4 cheque to Alfred Percy Hulcies. Witnesses described cheque manipulation and lack of authority, with assets purchased and payments attempted. Committed for trial at the Court of Quarter Sessions in Bathurst.

Harry Gordon Smyth Polies Bank Bathurst Ernest Macleay Saunders Lim Alfred Percy Hulcies Frank Rupert Heuer Thit Bennetts Ae Witnéas Wiiters F. R. Bennett S. Bennett Widdles Hidif Wes Shem Alfred Porey Biddell Toa Hunter Erludery Shan Bathurst Jtp Gladstone Sabr Baye J. Pungom and Co William-street Victoria Marcel

Rabbit Trouble At Orange Farm Meeting Discusses Rabbit Control

A farmers meeting at Grange on Friday urged landholders to seek representation on the Bathurst Pastures Board. The group backed expanding the Mintsbar Tea Agriculture plan to divide Bathurst district into four wards and support new rabbit destruction methods beyond poisoning. Legal action by the Orange Council looms for offenders in the catchment area, signaling tensions over rabbit tipping and farm pest control.

Orange Grange Inez Jewis Athurst Pastures Board Mintsbar Bathurst P.P Bathurst PP Zordian Holler Polson Ovanee

Magnetia Liniment advertised in Bath address

An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon s Magnetia Liniment claiming to cure lumbago for movement pain. It lists Mockier Bros George Street Bath and Morgan Burraga as locations or distributors.

Sheldon Mockier Bros George-streat Morgan, Burraga

Daring attempt to wreck pumping station sparks investigation

A double explosion damaged a pumping station near Broken Hill as two separate attempts to destroy the plant were thwarted. Investigations identify a deliberate act linked to recent arbitration proceedings, with a third nearby explosion noted but not clearly explained. The incident occurred in a well patrolled area, leaving windows shattered and the boiler lightly damaged.

Broken Hill Ltha Ollit Dive Padoni

Board discussion over rabbit infestation report and misquotes

A Bathurst Pastures protection board debate centers on a contested report about rabbit infestation in Orange holdings. The chairman and inspector Dr G Lynch defend statements. a reporter notes misquotations and seeks clarity on claims against Mr. McClymont and other holders.

Rabbit Sieck Cour Lynch Liyneh McClymont Cleaver B.d.aj

Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery Cure for Coughs and Consumption

An advertisement claims a new remedy by Morgen Burrage at Modkler Bros Bath for coughs colds and consumption, promising cure when others fail. The piece also notes England beat Ireland 6 to 5 in an international rugby match.

Sheldon Modkler Bros George-street Bath Uret Morgen Burrage England Ireland

Market Prices and Stock at Sussex Street Sale in Sydney

A chaotic OCR readout lists latest quotations for wheat and mixed commodities, and reports a Corporation Saleyards sale in Sydney. Prices cover wheat, bran, pollard, and livestock while noting various quality grades and regional origins, with figures and units fragmentary.

Sussex-Strelt Priger Sydney Epee Lielats Roller Mikes Ali Pollard Miizo Weavily Tala Ted. Haray Parlsy Uapo Sa Im Crema Weibe del Alow Ubuit South Australian Victoriao Outen Wheatan I Tafite Derrick Uoster River Hilows Sidae Dod Ata Hams Kead Donbte Eavers Lois Ringle Northern Tivers

Homebush auction reports mixed sheep and cattle demand

At Homebush yards today 2707 sheep and lambs and 897 cattle were sold. Values for sheep and lambs eased slightly while some gains of about 10s per head were noted for others. Bullocks and cows attracted varied prices with activity described as light to fair.

Saleyuris Homebush Sydney Wothers

Attempted Robbery at Mipyip Bank in Melbourne

A bank on a Friday night was targeted when clerk Victor Tepper slept inside during the manager’s absence. Tepper restrained the intruder, later identified as a local resident, while Constable Finlayson took the assailant into custody. A second man fled but was chased and captured by Watson. No bank contents were disturbed.

Melbourne Commercial Bank Victor Tepper Tepper Rowan Powan E. A. Waleson Hugh M'Lean E.A. Jones Finlayson Watson Burplurs

Wreck of Cargo Steamer Lady Mildred Near Wilson’s Prememtory

Melbourne reports the cargo steamer Lady Mildred wrecked off Wilsons Prememtory in thick weather while en route from Newcastle to Melbourne with coal. All crew were saved though the vessel lies full of water.

Melbourne Lady Mildred Wilson Newcastle

A Modnan Remedy and Opium Seizure Report

A Modnan Remedy touts Scienca by Dr Ebeldon for Carmat colds and consumption with Mockler Bros Bathural listing. Fremantle customs seize opium on a steamer Minilya during transfer to the wharf. Wellington officers discuss Defence Council examinations aligning with the British Territorial Scheme.

Scienca Dr. Ebeldon Mockler Bros George-street Burraga Fremantle Minilya Wellingtaiy Council of Defence

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