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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
2
The Bathurst Argus lauds Sydney crowds for orderly New Year street behavior in 1907 1908 noting police powers under new Acts. It credits police for enforcing law and reducing hooliganism while praising the Royal Welsh Male Choir and conductor Mr. Thames for prize-winning performances amid cultural offerings.
A local entertainmentTonight at Avay Barracks features Envoy James Gustles in The Musical Mystery stage show titled The Musical Mystery. The event promises an evening of intrigue and song. Meanwhile a stabbing incident in Wellington reports George Charles Boonwis injured in a Chinare quarter disturbance and recovering in hospital. Charlie Joy, a Chinese national, appeared in Police Court after being held eight days with bail denied, as Senior Sergeant Ford opposed release.
Mrs Ag ex Ah Foo wife of miner James Al Foo of Gilmandyke near Bathurst died suddenly on Saturday afternoon after medical examiners attributed heart failure. Senior Constable Cole Way reported to Coroner Mr T C K Mekell who dispensed with an inquest. Deceased was about yorga of tee and leaves grown up folly.
Morning notice announces that the Royal Welsh Male Choir concert box plan will be on view at Slade to reserve seats for a single performance to be held Thursday evening in Batturst. Residents are urged to book by post, Messrs J and others listed.
Gian and Baran consulting Opticians from Sydney will visit Bathurst at the Park Hotel on Monday January gth from 9 am to 6 pm. They will return every few weeks to assist cases of defective sight needing properly fitted glasses.
In a New Year sermon, Oakes laments earthquakes and disasters, urges compassion for victims, condemns prize fighting as barbaric, and denounces liquor promotion. He calls Australians to strengthen moral and spiritual renewal, and to challenge corrupt influences harming society.
The passage urges resolve as a new year begins, describing a grim war context yet promising eventual triumph. It speaks of girding armor, enduring a hard struggle, and awaiting the eternal day of righteousness when the bravest receive honor and a captain's commendation.
Brisbane’s Mr J Cumming Ogg presents seasonable remarks predicting a volatile next half year. January and February bring unsettled but improving weather. northern Queensland and NSW expect relief first. southern states and New Zealand face windy, dry spells with fires. March could be stormy with high temperatures. April and May mix dry heat with sudden changes. June sees unsettled weather and gales. Rainfall may be deficient due to sunspot activity, crop yields likely good but reduced by winds and cold.
Reports from London and New York detail Messina Calabria quake devastation with official death estimates unclear. National relief funds surge, while reeling survivors face pestilence risk, martial law, looting, and mass evacuation as ships and aid mobilize.
Correspondent laments evening traffic blocks caused by pedestrians in Howleck and George Streets between William and Rueyell streets. Drivers face indignities as crowds monopolize roadways, footpaths deserted, asking for more space for vehicles and pedestrians.
The document lists agenda items for the next ordinary meeting including consolidation of competent reports, service reports, Fingurea Committee and Health Committee adoption. Alderman Deavis proposals include a stone and cement crossing on Howick Street over Vale Greek at about £30 and a lamp at about £4. Alderman James proposes a northern fence along Jordan Creek from Howte Street Bridge at about £3 10s. A boy named Roy Gerrard was fatally injured at Narrandera while bathing in the Murrumbidgee River.
The Orange Jowkey Club wrapped up its New Year meeting despite severe weather and crowding. Melyra won the Towac Hani cup after a disputed judge’s decision. Lillyman’s ride sparked debate. Final results included Jeannie Cameron and Melyra securing multiple placings, with overall betting turning on a few close finishes.
The Warwick Farm Racing Club held a holiday meeting with strong attendance. Highlights include the Holiday Handicap for 1 mile won by Suprem en with Trajectory second and Time noted. Farm Stakes at 6 furlongs won by Boerber, Boomey second and Metal King third. Nursery Handicap led by Chiorite ahead of Acrospire and Doon Lassie. Liverpool Mile saw Metal King first, Status second. Warwick Handicap over 13 furlongs with Welcome Trist narrowly ahead of Wee Laddie and Mi San. betting favored Welcome Trist at 7 to 4 and Indicia at 7.7 with Hildebook and Metallist among others. The race details mention lead changes and final margins of four lengths between first and second.
On day two at the Sydney Cricket Ground the attendance was small but warm and pleasant. Queensland trailed at 24 for two as Hartigan and Thomson remained not out. New South Wales led by 256 to 265 with Thomson scoring 68 as play continued.
In Melbourne on Sunday Victoria led with bat as Ransford reached fifty, lifting to 159 before tea. The day ended with Victoria at 348 and South Australia 34 without loss in their second innings, amid a hot north wind and guests including the Governor-General.
Bathurst faced extreme heat with shade temperatures near 1 degree and winds from the west. A brief shower around six brought momentary relief before a cool breeze rose at night. In Sydney, temperatures reached 104 degrees as the heat wave persisted.
Melbourne reports a New Year’s Eve disturbance at Pentridge involving youthful offenders in a first division. Prisoners sang and clashed with warders, some placed in straight jackets and removed to refractory cells. King, a dangerous inmate, attacked Warder Sharp. Sharp’s condition improved as authorities planned further action.
Lord Mayor commends police for handling New Year crowds in Sydney. Prime Minister in Sydney sees no immediate political disruption. policy speech planned for Queensland emphasizes good government and fair administration. Various notices include fires at Bourke and Argent Street Broken Hill, bush fires near Cessnock, a jail escape from Northam Gaol, and immigrant arrivals aboard the Dorset.
A public warning notes dangers of inferior eucalyptol preparations and praises genuine Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Lucalypil extract. It cites a death linked to a rival concoction and a sworn witness claiming irritation from another product. Authorities urge to use the genuine Sander and Sons extract tested by experts SOA and Suprema Court of Vintoris.
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