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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
3
The Premier yesterday rejected any immediate discussion of the Commonwealth taking over the State docks until financial arrangements were settled. Today he clarified that he did not imply the NSW Government would pressure the Commonwealth, adjusting his earlier position on dock acquisition talks.
The inquest into the death of John Muri gay, a clerk of Randwick, concluded finding heart failure caused death after an incident at his Tanmary Street residence. Anthony Hamilton was committed for trial for murder following testimonies of a physician and bar patrons in the American Bar at Cast toragh.
Arts Crassrody faced remand on a breach of the Gaming Act. The yasd against Blass Crasweil was adjourned to a later date. He pleaded guilty and was fined fifty pounds.
On Tuesday two men William Gill 23 salesman and Matthew Hayes 27 draper were charged with stealing a granary or a large quantity of goods valued at £100 from Mark Fay. They were remanded until the 23rd instant.
Sydney report of Mary Jones aged 53 who toppled from a cliff at Cogs after noon. She suffered only bruises and a minor scalp wound, remarkable escape from a 76 foot fall.
John McMahon of Redfern was fined £30 for assisting to run a sly-grog shop. He asked the fine be reduced to £20 and go to gaol instead, but his request was refused.
In Melbourne Cyclorama ring Hight Ed Williams narrowly defeats Jim Griffin over six rounds in a Tuesday match. Williams controls the pace with sharp jabs and combinations to secure the decision.
The England vs Australian League game at Birmingham drew 1806 spectators on a heavy ground. Messenger did not play. England led at half time, then the Australians pressed in the second half with Devereaux scoring from a tackle and Frawley crossing the line. Hedley failed to convert. The English backs then attacked and took the lead, with England missing two easy chances.
A disaster in Acapulco Mexico reports that about 300 persons were burned to death at the Mores Theatre. The Telegraph Office also burned with details not yet available. A source from London dated February 26 provides the note.
London reports at a South Australian banquet presided by Lord Mersey, Admiral Bosanquet praised for naval service and wished prosperity for South Australia. Governor elect pledged devoted service and hoped for continued loyalty to the king.
February 16 reports recount five fresh Jack the Ripper style cases in Berlin on Sunday with two more injuries on Monday including a wife and a maid. A 450 reward seeks the culprit as detectives flood the city and several arrests are made though alibis hold. Fatality confirmed in one attack.
An advertisement touts Bile Beans as a cure for liver disorders and related symptoms such as biliousness headaches indigestion and nausea. It cites Mrs A Lovell of Best Street Wagga N S W who reports relief after using the product and urges readers to trust the medicine sold by chemists and stores at specified prices.
Leonard Theo Herbert Cooper and Pauline Miriam Loader faced a breach of promise suit in Sydney. The jury found for the plaintiff, awarding £60 after testimony about age and marriage willingness.
The Cow Flat Esmerelda Copper Mine manager reports the ore body at the shaft bottom widening and carrying gold. Shareholders await developments as the shaft reaches about ninety feet, the lowest level where ore has been struck at Cow Flat.
Latest quotations show Commercial Dunk at 228 178 pence, Bank of New South Wales at £47 12s 0d, Copper ounce listed, Mount David at 2s 93 2d, Broken Hill South paid at 87 1/2d, Broken Hill Junction North at 85 6d. Local market notes reference Caledon and Taid.
A Victorian court case questions the authenticity of Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract. Witnesses testified about alleged deception in the preparation and bottle labeling. Authorities cite papers and expert opinions supporting the product’s genuineness amid competing claims.
Sale notice lists items including fruits fowls ducks and household goods at Maronie Hall tonight. Advertises domestic wares such as cottage rooms kitchen pantry and garden areas for viewing and bidding. Auctioneer Slade invites potential buyers to Altcloucer Williseatrect for details and location.
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