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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
4
Mr and Mrs J W Cookhaine relinquish the Royal Hotel and thank Bathurst and District for their custom. They express gratitude for support and respect shown and wish everyone a prosperous New Year.
Local and general notes report Paton relieving Clark during holidays in Quedigland and a Sunday church visit at St Stephen's. Bridget Mary O'Donnell, daughter of the late Patrick O'Donnell, died recently at Peel Street residence. Arnold Telghy secures tenders for two works including a Jubilee serial at Cowra and the Orange Water Works reservoir addition. Kirkconnell Estate property near 6900 acres sold from Milson’s Estate to Mr Bolton, leased to Mr Jackson, lease expiring soon.
GIDBS AND BEEMAN LTD announce the rewin Bathurst visit by Guan and Beeman consulting Opticians of Sydney at the Park Hotel on Monday January 4 from 10 am to 1 pm. Messrs Gian and Bristan, noted eye testing experts, will continue to visit Bathurst every few weeks for cases of defective eyesight requiring properly fitted glasses.
The Royal Welsh Male Choir announces a forthcoming concert next Thursday at the Salel of Arts. A Cotrier report notes the choir’s commitment to rising Welsh music and highlights the group’s unifying purpose.
A Bathurst notice extols the Royal Welshmen choir as a perfectly trained high standard vocal ensemble with evenly balanced singers. The advertisement urges patrons to reserve seats at Linde's on Monday for the choir's sole Bathurst performance and mentions advance reservations by mail for distant residents.
The late Dr Gower was honoured by a large attendance at his funeral in the Church of England. Notables included members of Moegera E Webb and Co and many employees. Dean Marriott gave an impressive address describing the deceased’s life and character. Four former coworkers bore the coffin from house to hearse and from hearse to grave. Funeral arrangements were by W S Hodge.
The Bathurst Swimming Club carnival at the Baths drew a large crowd with varied events. Officials included P Stapleton as starter and treasurer H Sullivan, while Sydney representatives were fewer than expected. The program featured multiple heats and a close 100 yards final, plus diving, obstacle races, and interclub events. The cyclone at Corl’s Harbour caused extensive damage to homes in the district.
London reports a quarter million killed in Italy as Messina and surrounding areas suffer widespread collapse. Reggio, Regalo, and Palermo show heavy losses with towns submerged and thousands displaced. Relief efforts include ships from Britain and the United States, pledges from leaders, and calls for tax relief and medical aid.
Sydney race day notes report Tattersalls Club meeting results with several events including Hurdle Race Mainspring and New Year's Gift. Winners include Trentmeau by six lengths in the Tattersalls Club Cup and Cora Lynn in Opening Handicap, with time figures and betting odds. New Year meeting at Orange Jockey Club described with weather and attendance, plus multiple event winners and times.
The return fixture at the Cricket Ground continued in fine weather with New South Wales at 181 for seven after losing seven wickets with Bubbs scoring 45 and Reid 38. NSW total 256 in first innings. Victoria vs South Australia match began in Melbourne with Hill winning the toss and opting to bat as weather remained fine.
Fragmented OCR shows names Haslitt Sanders Armatrang McKennin O'Connor Armeatrong Kinsford McAlister and a brief tally like 26 for 197, 1 for 21, 14 and 56 runs with stumps noted and three wickets for 18. Details are garbled and uncertain.
In Bathurst yesterday three rinks met Dubbo for the Western District Shield first competition for Bathurst. Twenty five ends were played with Bathurst ahead most of the time but the match was tight. The rough dry-conditioning green affected play and tea was served to visitors including several ladies. President L Edgley led cheers for the Bathurst and visiting bowlers.
A fire at Adelaide street Blayney early this morning destroyed five or six shops and dwellings with £2500 damage. Origin traced to Marsh’s bicycle shop though no wind aided spread. Spiking hairdresser Mr Spiking and others fled as flames consumed Spiking and adjacent businesses. Voluntary efforts saved little furniture from the first four premises.
Interest awakens in marvellous cures of Cure Burns and Wounds with Dr Sheldon s Magnetic Liniment priced 1 shilling 0 pence and 3 shillings 0 pence available at Moeller Bros George Street Bathurst Burraga Morgan.
A Mudgee syndicate forms to secure the option on the British Lion mine at Gulf Mountain Upper Turon. Past work in the sixties yielded six to Aleem ounces per ton, with old tunnels draining water as miners faced shallow depths. Nearby low grade deposits lie near active shafts along the reef.
A distressed ad proclaims a remedy named Dr Sheldon s New Discovery for lung trouble. It touts low prices and availability at Moekler Drugs and George at Mathurst, Burraga, urging readers to ward off a terrible fate with this cure.
Correspondence to the editor notes a second appeal in the advertising column for older economy in water use. Daily consumption of about 100,000 gallons strains the supply and must be halved, or an intermittent supply will result. The writer hopes to inform citizens daily on the Council’s response and urges collective action.
Letter to the editor argues against Mr Lloyd's Sunday hotel plan, citing historical drunkenness data and the supposed failure of previous license relaxations. The writer challenges Lloyd to prove no decline in drunkenness from strict No-license policies and notes ongoing claims of a district lecture peace.
A farmer audience confronts Tom L Johnson linked to Henry George ideas. The mayor denies a plan to tax only land value, clarifying his stance during a county and state issues discussion after a lengthy question period.
The speaker argues land value taxation would ease farmer burdens, citing Pierson of Tuscarora County and U.S. land value calculations. He claims farmers own a small share of national land value yet pay a majority of taxes, presenting a plan to shift to a tax on land values and lessen farmer costs.
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