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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
2
Aldermen condemned delays in obtaining official copies of Acts and amendments, noting the Local Government Act and new Minimum Wage and Pure Morals Acts limit timely access. They warned councils risk operating in the dark without ready texts while press reports summarize changes.
A crude critique argues that acts failed to reach aldermen before they became law, hampering councils. It urges the Municipal Association to press a minister and MPs, including Mr John Millar, to investigate officer neglect and push corrective action for Bathurst Council.
The Police Magistrate in McKell imposed harsh penalties today on two men for neglecting to extinguish a fire in the bush near Winburndale Creek last week. Officials warn that dry timber and wind can turn a small blaze into widespread devastation, urging stricter behavior from Sunday picnic parties and holiday visitors who start fires and leave without properly putting them out.
Local notice states Mr CG Jarman Fellow of the Guild of Organists from London will give a recital at Holy Trinity Church Kelso tomorrow at 7 30 pm. Jewellery recovered report notes two men arrested in Highthal in connection with a jewellery robbery at Mr Phillips Howie Street Tuesday afternoon. The forecast from the Commonwealth Weather Bureau predicts cloudy coast east with strong southeast winds and rough seas north of Sydney, fine and warm inland. Bathurst Poor Relief Society met reporting gifts of tea and jam and setting January 2 for its annual meeting at 3 pm. An attractive furniture sale by A S Low and Co announces Monday auction of household and office furniture, selling without reserve.
A fox was sighted in Yale Creek near Mr. Dewar's brick yard while Roypard watched for poultry. Nearby residents warned others to be vigilant as the fox appeared to approach houses though the animal was eventually captured after a commotion in the area.
In a Bankruptcy Court session yesterday the case of Florene A. Lee was discussed. Attorney Palmer for the debtor appeared and reported absence of McPhittamy due to travel but arranged a postponement. The hearing was reset to January 16 with creditors listed as City Bank £460 5s, G Rice of Dubbo £? 198 and G Webb & Co Bathurst £670 Yeare.
The Rev. W. 2. Drowillow of the Meubodikt Mission in New Guinea will preach at the William Street Church next Sunday. Mr. Browiow has spent 18 years among New Guinea natives and recently completed translating the New Testament into the Dobu dialect. Bathurst Turf Club notes a meeting on Anniversary Day with many entries expected and A. W. Hutton named Stipendiary Steward.
A local plea urges erecting tethering posts on city outskirts to prevent horses from tying to fences near houses. Officials warn breaches of the Municipalities Act risk penalties and pedestrians face danger on crowded footpaths. A practical, low cost solution would avoid disruption and improve safety.
Gibb and Beeman Ltd announce Grex and Brenan consulting Opticians of G Hu feet Sydney return to Bathurst in February at the Bark Hotel. The specialists will visit Bathurst every few weeks and can advise on defective eyesight needing correctly adapted glasses. Sufferers from eye troubles are urged to consult this reliable firm. one principal will personally visit Bathurst. Next visit in February.
The Bathurst Fire Brigade held its annual meeting with Captain Barnes presiding. Officers elected include First Officer OQ Foran and Secretary Treasurer J Bell. Representatives were chosen for the Corowa Demonstration on January 25 and 26. Captain Barnes and Bathurst firemen travel January 23 to join other lines in special trains.
The Supreme Court sides with the People in a suit over a medicine titled New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption. The decision, tied to Mockler Bros. and firms in Bathurat EB Morgan Burraga, outlines prices and certain obtainable quantities.
Reports from Broken Hill describe a dynamite blast at the Proprietary Mine pipe in the early hours aimed at cutting water to the mine. Police placed pickets around Sulphide street and the mine as Unionists mobilized a relief march led by Mr Mann. The Prime Minister said federal police have no railway jurisdiction.
A man suspected of murdering Hannah Kelly at the Central Hotel appeared at the Armidale police court amid crowd clamour. He claimed the act under questioning but was deemed insane and remanded for eight days for medical observation after witnesses placed him eight miles from the scene. Police detective returned to Sydney with the case unresolved.
A fragile health note extols Dr Sheldon s New Discovery to ward off serious lung trouble with prices listed as 1/0 and 1/-, available at Monkier Bros Bathurat Mors gan Burrnga. A house at Sheep-yash-taad Behdigo Victoria burned when a four year old son set matches to a wardrobe while protecting his father s safety. Mr Baker lost 76 in notes and cash. An old proverb claims after thirty five life ends with just living. Chamberlains Tablets advertised as a remedy for sluggish liver functions.
At the Police Court John Kelly faced charges of supplying liquor to William Beard under a prohibition order. Witnesses testified Kelly admitted giving brandy, and Louis Beard said the elder Beard drank it at Kellys home. The magistrate, calling the act a strong offence, imposed a 25 fine plus costs or three months imprisonment.
Joseph Godfrey and James Jones appeared before the Police Magistrate charged with leaving a fire in the open air before extinguishing it. The fire started Thursday near Winburndale Creek destroying about 1000 acres of grass. Both defendants pleaded guilty. the court fined them £10 each plus costs and imprisonment for default.
A correspondent to the Argus argues Australia must reduce the outflow of capital and halt land monopoly to foster development. He cites five year export figures, debt levels, and local loans, warning that current policy impoverishes the people and risks drought and dependency. He calls for protective tax reforms and broader capital retention to unlock national resources.
Blayney report notes an ideal day for the annual plevia linked to the Methodist Church. Rev Farner and his helpers kept busy serving the crowd in a key local event. Poll town and nearby areas look forward to this yearly occasion with excitement.
An OCR style market roundup lists prices for flour, barley, potatoes, wheat, hay and other staples across Sydney and Tasmania. The fragment notes valuations in pounds and shillings, mentions locations like Hunter River and South Coast, and includes assorted commodities such as oats, beans, eggs, honey, and wax with varied quality terms.
Sydney producers offered 37 trucks of produce at Central Railing Yards with six items failing to sell. Prices ranged from prime hay to lucerne and potatoes with several grains and vegetables listed, including chaff, prime hay, and chickwheat.
Fragmentary stock notes from Sydney market include entries for Fatent quotations Mount Mollag and Broken Hill South Blocks with figures such as 248 in South and 78 six pence, plus mentions of Commercial Bank and Bank of New South Wales with figures £38 and 246 185 in unclear context.
The page lists Sunday church services for multiple denominations including Anglican, Baptist and Congregational in Kelso area with times and locations. It also reports on a meteorology discussion by Acting Federal Meteorologist Mr. Griffiths about drought predictions, rainfall patterns, and the uncertain link to sunspots, noting varied rainfall across Australian regions.
An advertisement by Brothwood, Chemist, 12 Great Street touts Cilpren's Heaps as a remedy for scalp conditions and head lice. It claims to destroy nits and parasites, keeping children ready for school and promoting healthy hair.
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