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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
5
Thermese Randle, shot by her husband at Hamilton near Newcastle, tells how he pressed the weapon and urged her to end it. She describes a marriage begun in November and a grim moment that left the husband dead. The tale’s credibility is questioned as the narrative surfaces.
Young George Gray, aged 11, raised his unfinished break from 430 to 645 in Sydney on Friday. The red ball run of 133 helped push the total, with a world record red run noted as a marvel for a boy of his years. The report contrasts with H W Bile venson’s 116 from Australia and cites Wade’s curtailed Western Australia holiday plans.
The South Australian team arrived in Sydney this morning for the inter state clash with New South Wales to begin tomorrow.
A three masted barque returning to Port of Newcastle from Mauritius after a southern gale arrived dismasted and listing to port. The crew struggled to manage shifting cargo that worsened the list and hampered the vessel. In a separate accident near Goulburn a man died after a wagon crash. Michael Lynch died aged 60, leaving a widow and children.
The new Victorian Government was sworn in today in Melbourne. A. A. Hillson received Railways and Drainage portfolios. G. Graham took Water Supply and Agriculture.
Report from Melbourne on Friday describes three to four road explosions near the Kofong Vale train between Melvor Road Bridge and Hummy. The driver was shaken but not hurt. engines were nearly lifted from the track. No further details available.
The Pearl ferry steamer of the Balmain Ferry Company caught fire at 3 20 pm while anchored at the wharf in Sydney. The vessel was burned down to the waterline with no crew aboard at the moment of the conflagration.
Reports describe Naples residents fleeing in panic after aftershocks hit Messina and surrounding areas. British warships departed S track and Italian officials organized relief amid scenes of rubble and improvised aid efforts.
May Johansen 45 was found dead with a gash over her eye after a quarrel with husband Albert Johansen 45 who was arrested on murder charges. Post mortem suggests death could result from septic poisoning rather to a direct assault. Albert remanded after police report details of a possible attack and his search for an alleged man seen at a hotel.
Sydney reports the death of Dr P J Kelly a prominent man who spent years in charity and medical work with the Friendly Societies Dispensary in Baimain He died early this morning after a long public career and service to the community.
A collage of notices and rumors covers Sander and Sons eucalyptus extract claims amid alleged injuries and court debates. The piece includes a death from an extract, opium destruction orders, political reshuffles, and a burst of urban incidents in the Wellington and Sydney regions with various public notices and business ads.
Fragmentary report notes bribery and corruption probes targeting high officials including police and commissioners. In Washington, Secretary to the Navy Mbwherry outlines a plan to fund a naval build program costing 275 million dollars for four battleships, four cruisers, four submarines, and destroyers.
London reports Edison has perfected a battery that can run a surface car all day without recharging. He believes the invention will revolutionize surface car traffic. A Berlin correspondent notes the Kaiser approved only military sections of an article read to generals and did not read the political portions.
The Wallabies were hosted by Windsor officials and toured local sites before departing from Liverpool for America. Reports from London detail a massive railway theft wave, with 400000 pounds worth of goods stolen. Today’s tips preview Moorefield Race entries and contenders across several stakes.
The financial results of the recent carnival are satisfactory and strengthen the club. The Chief Championship Carnival is set for Wednesday afternoon February 3. A 33 Yards Junior Handicap and a 66 Yards Senior Handicap will be run Friday night, followed by trophy presentations for the carnival prizes and club handicaps.
Department of Taxation Sydney issues notices for income tax reassessment and 1908 returns. Forms available at post offices police stations and customs houses with February 6 1909 deadline for individuals and organisations including employers and mortgage holders urged to comply to avoid penalties.
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