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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
2
A patient suffers severe eczema with fever and delirium before relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. Letter from Mrs T We Hyde Brentwood Essex reports hair regrowth and recovery, praising the remedy and seeking more information on the Cuticura treatment for skin diseases.
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The forecast tracks a coastal district storm with scattered rain across Bathurst Rockley Blayney Mudgee Wellington and Walgett. The council heard the sanitary inspector has no fixed hours. a roaming submission and duties were discussed. A rabbit destroyer will demonstrate at Orton Park next Wednesday afternoon. The C Y M Society met with I A Conroy leading a manuscript journal session. Upcoming sales by BG H Taylor and Co include goods at Walloway gates and livestock at various yards. A ride show highlighted public exhibitions with mixed views on side shows at Slow Ground.
Modern remedy claims to end fears of consumption with a new discovery. The Bande praises it highly and it is obtainable at Mockler Bros in George Street, Cathurst, D Morgan, Burtaga.
Frank Burton, a passenger on the Westers vial train, was fined 208 or jailed seven days for traveling Wellington to Bathurst without a ticket. Constables Cole and Ruthar ford assisted in the case. The mayor plans action to declare the Cat Face Burr weed noxious after a botanist notes its harmful thorn.
The Perthville Methodist Church held re opening services last Sunday led by Rev J Hulme. A strong choir under Mr H P Craig performed with Miss N Jenkins Nellie Cornwell Hilda Crale aiding. On Wednesday night a concert featured Rev J Wheen chairing with items from Miss N Jenkins Nellie Cornwell Hilda Crale Rev J Wheen and Messrs J P Cornwell J N Makepeace. Mr Marks presented two recitations with accompanists Miss N Jenkins and Mrs E Jenkins.
Miss Florence Monkmeyer gave her first School of Arts concert before a fair audience. She showcased Beethoven Sonata Op. 63 with precise technique, Chopin studies, and a dramatic soprano voice in arias. Her program included Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodie, original piece Wandering in the Black Forest, and familiar songs like Annie Laurie and Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond. A second concert with new program is announced tonight with a Broadwood semi grand loaned by Bathurst agent B H Shepherd.
Charles Ah Poy a Chinese gardener faced Folles Magistrate Mr T C L McKell on opium possession charges. Police testified he carried a bag containing smuggled opium about 64 grains weight and lacked a dealing certificate. He pleaded not guilty. magistrate remanded him and ordered opium forfeited and destroyed. Property details noted for sale at 23 feet frontage Cullins street Melbourne and 110 feet depth.
Senior Constable Sheehy investigated an opium find and visited a Chinese shop in Durham Street Bathurst where two Chinese men were arrested for breaching the Liquor Act 1898. Chun Gun faced charges of selling Chinese brandy as You Gen was found drinking. Bail was granted at £60 with two sureties of £50 each for the next day.
The Minister replies to Orange farmers about rabbit poisoning agitation. Papers including newspaper reports and letters from J C L Witts patrick are sent to the Bathurst Board for report. The Board may also consider dividing the district into two or four divisions under the Act.
In Bathurst a board meeting extracts from an Orang meeting were read showing Mr Dalton and Mr Z C Gieson facing opposition from Bathurst members. Glozson recalls no Bathurst attempt to outvote Dalton or himself, noting the late chairman Charles McPhillamy praised the harmonious “happy family” conduct at meetings.
The council meeting noted payments for a remedy named Dr Sheldon’s discovery described as a cure for coughs head colds and consumption. It claims to cure when others fail and is advertised as obtainable at Machine Bros George street Batu wet BH Morgan Burraga.
The Sanitary Inspector reports to the Council that an order made in Marelli 19e5 has not been acted on by the AH and . Associaten. He urges additional sanitary arrangements on the Show Ground. Alderman James moves to contact the Association about the prior notice. the Mayor notes six months have passed without a reply and insists the Association must comply. The motion is carried.
The council approved a public holiday for March 3 and granted St Patrick’s signs. Sales yard reports showed stock levels: cattle four, stores ninety one, fat sheep four hundred seventeen, stores one hundred sixty six, pigs two, plus trucks and other stock. Typhoid and scarlet fever cases were reported. two Keppel Street houses deemed unfit. Valuation set for last year, general rate proposed at 6d in the pound, improved value £826,524 and unimproved £261,511. The plan aims to fund year works with net gain. rates to be collected.
The mayor reports the town clock is motionless after a broken cable and fallen weight. A local watchmaker offers repair at a fair price with payment after test, suggesting written terms. Council weighs caretaker duties and access while not occupying the courthouse premises.
The notice lists church services across multiple parishes on Sunday February 21 including Parisil of O Connell at 10:90 am, Ho at 7.30 pm, Oberon 114 t. with rector and readers at Yetholme 4 pm, Taorvun 7.10 pm. It also advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy with a selling point and local retailer Wigley and Co.
The council debated fees for erecting structures at inflammable sites during the Bathurst Show. Alderman McPhillamy urged rescinding last July's charge schedule, while amendments to refer the matter to the By-law and Finance Committees were carried and the council planned a revising report for the next meeting.
Fifty nine thousand sheep and cattle sales at Homebush and Sydney markets show firm prime lots and weaker overall for ewes and some stock. Prices listed include Choles, Lucerne, and various wheat and grain entries with bids approximated in pounds and shillings.
At a Wednesday council meeting Alderman Boyd heard a Havannassured resident complain about actions of eight service men. A sanitary inspector visited Saturday, but inspection did not occur until Monday. no nuisance removal followed. The mayor pledged to order inquiries and prompt action.
Readings indicate Victoria and South Australia report strong yields with New South Wales and Western Australia contributing large portions. Officials estimate Commonwealth wheat output near 69 to 70 million bushels, with possible gains from higher harvests and exports varying by region. Prices in Melbourne and Adelaide range from low to mid shillings per bushel.
An advertisement claims Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment cures lumbago and back pain. It lists Mockler Bros, Georgesiert Urial, B. Morgan, Burraga as sellers and notes the product as useful for relief during every movement. A separate line mentions an estimated wheat harvest value of £5,005.
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