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Newspaper

Bathurst Daily Argus

Location

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

2

immigration debate drives Australia appeal over Canada

The Pathurst Arques notes rising migration to Australia as more immigrants depart for New South Wales and Queensland. Canada is criticized for its winter climate and high journey costs, with Australians favoring relocation and the Salvation Army aiding new arrivals.

Australia Canada Haa New South Wales Salvation Army Sydney Itaelatanes Melbourne Queensland America Australi West

Royal Welsh Male Choir to Perform at School of Arts

The Royal Welsh Male Choir concert tomorrow at the School of Arts draws growing local interest after strong ticket sales at Bathurst Station during Christmas holidays. The choir, formed in South Wales about twenty three years ago, has won many prizes and embarks on a six month tour covering parts of Australia, New Zealand, and a Canadian leg.

Royal Welsh Royal Welsh Choir School of Arts Slade New Zealand Ofolr 5 Great Bilin Miljers Treorohy Thondda Valley South Wales

Sailors Drowned in Sydney Harbor Longboat Collision

A longboat in tow of a pinnace from the cruiser Encounter collided with the Dunsmore near Garden Island. Fifteen sailors were drowned with fourteen bodies recovered by afternoon. an inquiry was begun and funerals set for tomorrow. Witnesses describe the propeller as tearing through the crew as rescuers worked swiftly.

Sydney Syndey Arbour Encounter Dunswore Garden Island Dunsmore A. Gurling A. Balcombe G. Barrett W. Evans D. Strelitz G. Ormsby A. Hill F. Bristow G. Outten A. Dunn W. Cunningham H. Humbletone J. Searle T. Gregory Bi. Marsh Marsh Ashton M.L.C Admiralty

Commercial Education Williams College to Reopen Monday

Williams Business College closes for summer break and plans a Monday reopening. Recent exam results and rising demand for commercial education justify strong enrollment for the new year. The principal will stay the rest of the week to enroll students.

Williams’ Business College Aludente Naames

Gibbs and Beeman Ltd Eye Specialists Visit Bathurst

Gras and Bee consulting Opticians from Sydney will visit the Park Hotel Bathurst in February from 10 am to 6 pm for eye testing and glasses. Ginn and Beeman will continue biweekly visits, offering expert sight testing and corrective glasses. A principal will personally attend Bathurst and the next visit is January 4.

Bathurst Gras and Bee Hunter-street Sydney Park Hotel Messrs Ginn and Beeman

Weather brings sharp cool spell across the state

A strong cool spell arrived after light rains yesterday with temperatures falling from over two degrees to 73 at Bourke and 69 at Newcastle. Bathurst led rainfall with 16 points and towns across the state reported light showers while the forecast warned of northeast thunderstorms and coastal showers with cool south winds.

Bourke Uathurst Telegraph Office Bathurst Rockley Tuena

NSW v Queensland Interstate Match Abandoned After Rain

Play resumed but rain halted proceedings at 1 25 pm and lasted until 4 45 pm. Queensland trailed by 38 with four wickets intact in their second innings, Evans on ss and Hayes 25 not out.

Sydney New South Wales Queensland Evans Hayes

Victoria versus South Australia match delayed by rain

Melbourne report notes continued heavy rain with low-lying areas flooded. A cricket match postponement is announced, moving the game to tomorrow due to the weather.

Melbourne

Boxing mismatch at Gaiety Club with Costa overpowering Grim

Joe Costa of Balmain outpoints Joe Grim in a crowd pleasing bout at the Gaiety Club as Grim feigns humor and telegraphs blows. Referee Sid Russell struggles to separate fighters. Anhur Kelly to box with Rank O Grady next Tuesday at the Gaiety.

Joe Grim Sydney Gaiety Club Joe Costa Balmain Barney Kieran Grim Costa Sid Russell Anhur Kelly Broken Hill Meetsrank O'Grady Canada Blackmore

Devastating Fires Threaten Eden and Hawkesbury Region

Reports detail bush fires causing severe hardship as Eden residents flee inland, many escaping death with children or by preserving a baby’s moisture through the mouth. Fire fronts threaten Gosford and surrounding areas near Way Way Paint Clare and the Hawkesbury, with trains running through smoke and extreme heat peaking at 113 degrees. Strong north west winds and alarmed orchardists accompany the danger as holidaymakers rush toward Sydney.

Womar Sydney Eden Palmer Hawkesbury Way Way Clare Gosford Tascott

New Planet Detected Beyond Neptune Reported

Mr EB C Pickering of Margard College reveals photographic evidence of a new major planet beyond Neptune. The object lies in the Gemini constellation as observed by distant telescope imagery.

EB. C. Pickering Margard College Neptune Gemini

Bathurst native Bob Peacock praised for farm progress

A correspondent recalls Bob Peacock's rise from local farmer's son to Bathurst experimental farm manager. The writer argues Bathurst undervalues its own, preferring outsiders while Peacock has modernized farming and education, despite local disbelief.

College Citizen's Generous Aid Highlighted in Town Dispute

The writer praises a college figure for aiding his native place and refusing to take earned funds. An apology for trespass is offered while distancing from Mr. Peacock. The note urges Tlova to notice a major blunder rising within the town.

College Concludon Mr. Peacock Tlova Tam VOX Populi

Deadly Heat and Bush Fires Burn Through Western District

The Corrs correspondent reports severe heat with temperatures around 105 to 113 degrees and fierce winds fanning fires across the low country. Thunderstorms are hoped for to curb the flames but rain is scarce. Fires spread rapidly in the Bumbaldry Mountains toward Tandra. a man named Coote loses 60 bags of wheat and two stacks of hay as flames jump roads with a rough gusting wind.

Raf Bumbaldry Mountains Tandra Sass

Oberon Shire Council Holds Ordinary Meeting Proceedings

The Oberon Shire Council met on Saturday with Councillors Brennan Todd Kelly Richards Robinson Todd and Todd present. The meeting approved audited books, discussed quarry reserves and Crown Lands gravel access, and referred road enclosure and railway repairs to departments. Thomas Davoren appointed Engineer at £260 salary. several committee recommendations and accounts totaling £268 for payment were approved.

T, C- Brennan H, Kelly Richards Robinson P, Todd L. Todd Salas Lands Department Orange Whalen Orerasar Megalous Progress Association Thomas Davoren Shire Daginesr Holwarra Connell Obie Shire Serdar Shine Councils Wiitel L. Toad Couneil Jenolan Road Blae Range Oberon J. Hogan J. Mahoney A. H. Whalan Ryan O'Connell Bridge

All Are United Says No Remedy for Stomach Ailments

A crude ad warns that Dr Sheldon’s Digestiva Tablets have no remedy for stomach troubles. A poor quality notice lists price and seller in Bathurst. A man named Nicholls was found dead near Yeoval Molong on Saturday under unclear circumstances. Heat is intense at Oberon as grasshoppers become numerous.

Sheldon Bertho Mooller Bros Ree-Street Bathurst Morgan, Burraga Vemad Nicholls Yeovilla Molong Sat- Under Oberon R. Hiekens L. Kagley and Co Wade L Allos N.S New Zealand Labour Chamberlain Leva L. Wdgley and Wollomgous Whitney Lo Broken Hill Delprat Himeelis Morrison Dumillenyo Atreel Ballarat Vic Grolen AU Great Britain Jenolan Riveritt Mike Itoh

Orange Jockey Club notes and racing outcomes

The New Year meeting at Orange shows padding receipts of £158 day one and £120 day two. Bookmakers report large nominations, weather is oppressive, Bathurst attendees depart, and trials go on. Controversy surrounds Sea Dog and Melyra results, Lillyman’s suspension sparks debate, and donations improve club finances. Kilrush Handicap entries close on the 18th.

Napper Tandy Orange Jockey Club Bathuretiana M.K Orange Elny Har E. Johnson Sea Dog Melyra Onsa Lillyman Jeeney Iander ALG ATC Josleys Rachg AJC J. Miller MLLA Watson Turf Club

Sweet Briar Debate Manages Sheep and Drought Views

William Glassan writes to the Herald from Tarana recounting acres of sweet briar long held valueless yet seen as a pest. He cites a sheepbreeder claiming Angora goats thrive on brine fed, and that lambs will eat briar in dry weather, suggesting luring sheep as the quickest briar destruction method.

William Glassan The Herald Tarana

Interest Aroused In Marvelous Curas Of Outs Wounds

Interest awakened nationwide for Outs Burng and Wounds cures with Dr Sheldon s Magnate Liniment priced at 1/8 and 3/. obtainably from Mockler Brog George st Bathurat BH Morgan Burraga.

Sheldon Prica Tainable Mockler Brog George St Bathurat Morgan Burraga

Sydney Wool Sale Figures Highlight Varied Prices Across Districts

Buyers competed as top lots from New England Goulburn and Monaro markets met strong demand. Auction and private sales tally 5420 bales with prices ranging in England noted shillings and pence. Bathurst district entries included Ry Rockley and Bracedale lines. Recent gains held, no superior lines offered.

Harrison, Jones and Deviln, Limited Ite New Nginng Goulburn Monare Ins Bathurst Rockley 1.C Bracedale Ka S. M Brewnougle Ware Park

Maritime steamship Pericles sails to Melbourne with Brants aboard

The steamer Pericles arrives in Melbourne carrying 695 Brants mainly for New South Wales. The copy mentions advertisements for New South Wales and Queensland and notes agricultural yields, telecommunication charges, and various local notices. The report threads through weather, mining, labor disputes, and Chamberlain's tablets advertisements.

Pericles Melbourne New Song Wales New South Wales Queensland Amazow Thomas Enya

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