Railways Proposals Highlight NSW State Transport Plans
The Pathurst Argus reports on politicians discussing railway expansion for New South Wales. Talks by the State Treasurer and Works Minister emphasize extending lines to connect major cities and drought areas, with aims to boost settlement and markets while easing stock transport during droughts. The plan includes duplicating lines to Werris Creek, Goulburn, Dathurat, Wellington, and possibly Harden, to improve transit and reduce stock losses.
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Couwra
Waddell
Condideralla Welptt
Commonwealth
Sydney
Perth
Condobolin
Broken Alll
Port Augusta
Port Darwin
Glencurry
Camcoweal
Ping Creek
Australia
Johmson
Werria Creek
Goulburn
Dathurat
Wellington
Harden
Faby
Sueh Transit
Forecast Notes Weather And Missions Update
The latest forecast calls for isolated thunderstorms in northern districts and otherwise fine, warm to hot conditions. Foreign Missions reports Rev. W. B. Bromilow will address the annual Methodist Church education service and speak in William Street Lecture Hall on New Guinea and his path to Papuan Chief.
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Foreign Missions
W. B. Bromilow
Methodist Church
William Strest
Wilpe
New Guinea
Bathurst District Band Drives Earthquake Fund Drive
The Bathurst district band organized a fundraiser for the Messina earthquake relief. A concert in the Park raised 28 pounds and will be sent to the Sydney fund treasurer. A meeting tonight in the Town Hall, led by the mayor, aims to revive choral singing and form a Bathurst choir to compete in Sydney in April.
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Force Bathurst
Messina
Cohcert
Sydney
Bathurst
Terrific Dust Storm Hits Bathurst Streets
A severe dust storm swept Bathurst yesterday afternoon with wind at hurricane force and dense dust clouds obscuring streets for about an hour. Nightfall brought resumed gloom as the atmosphere remained unsettled and officials assessed damage.
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Bathurst
Tire
Wil Leyard
Brad
Funeral announced for the late Mrs. Furdon
The funeral of the Integra. Purdaw is set for this morning at 10 o clock. Burial will take place at the O Gonnell cemetery. Also notes on a talk about marriage of cousins and a work accident to Mr Stapbrook of the Corporation Gas works.
Kelso Public School Receives Public Instruction Approval
The Kelso Public School reports that the Minister of Public Instruction has approved general repairs for the school. The matter is referred to the Department of Public Works to take necessary action without delay. The note appears amid a Sydney publication’s mock hypnotherapy and humor sections.
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Kelso Public School
J. Miller
Mu.a
la I
Department of Public Instruction
Minister of Public Instruction
Tms
Kelso
Department of Public Works
The National Advocate Weighs Orange Seat Fight
The National Advocate criticizes Dr Howse and Fitzpatrick as unlikely to defeat Gardiner in Orange while predicting Gardiner’s lead, and accuses the paper’s editors of bias and reckless commentary. The piece mocks anti Liberal sheets and questions the Director of Affairs in the Advocate Office.
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Macquarie
Howse
Pitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Gardiner
Orange
Imporlo Ldn
Advocate
Government considers oath tweak amid Catholic concerns
Lord Braye asked in the House of Lords if the government would introduce a bill to abolish the phrase superstitious and idolatrous in the Sovereign's oath. Lord Crewe said discussion had occurred and hoped the government could submit proposals soon.
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Bueglieh
Lord Braye
House of Lords
Lord Crewe
Sydney Wool Sales Show Strong Market And Varied Lots
Wool sold today by Messrs Winchomba Garson and Co on account of McIntosh and Sons Rockley realised the top price 194d. Other lots included Armour Rye Park Chevitt Queanbeyan Viyers Glen Innes Wiseman Balala McKey Guyra and many more. The market was very strong at best gates ruling last week.
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Sydney
Messrs
Winchomba Garson and'Co
McIntosh and Sons
Rockley
James Armour
Rye Park
Chevitt and. Co
Queanbeyan
Viyers
Glen Innes
Laban
Wiseman
Balala
L. McKey
Guyra
Henry Wards
Bibwenlake
James Medway
Dalton Tras Stell Brothers
Walcba
Mre. L
Barbour
Wass
Frederick Cull
Batley Defeats Australian League Team by 12 Points
London reports Batley beat the Australian League side by 12 points with Batton scoring all Batley’s points in the first half while Devereaux for Australia made an unconverted try and a second half penalty. The Gilgandro stock inspector warns stock could force export to New Zealand if rain delays persist. Mola from Dubbo baying grass lands noted amid unclear phrasing.
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London
Batley
Bnt
Battey
Devereaux
Australia
Gilgandro
Newhicland
Dubbo
Broken Hill troubles and conciliation in mining dispute
Last night a bomb exploded at Broken Hill Block 10 mine as tensions rise over potential shutdowns Friday. Police search for perpetrators with limited progress as conciliation talks stall and unions weigh action against police over a banner seizure. Prosecutions bracket the day with Thomas Payne charged for assaulting Constable Hunter and William Lane for indecent language. court crowds were sparse and adjournments granted for defense consultations.
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Broken Hill
Block 10
Mitchell
Pace Force
Wulong
Accused Refuses Guilty Plea in Language Charge
William Lane faced a charge of using indecent language while a trolley was driven along Surphide Street under mounted police escort. Lane denied the accusation, claiming he spoke to a driver in civilian clothes calling him a rotten mongrel, not the police attributed phrase. Nine witnesses testified for Lane, including Mrs Amy McKell, who recalled the incident and a prior protest against the Premier Wade being burnt in effigy. Magistrate Garnett imposed a 30 pound fine or fourteen days imprisonment. further hearing for Payne set for tomorrow.
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Barnett
S.ml
Thomas Payne
Trucker
Hunter
Withers
William Lane
Miner
North Sydney
Court House
Noo
Payne
Payse
Baker
Justin McCarthy
Surphide Street
Mra
Amy Mc
MeKell
Wade
Garnett
Smd
Iim
Block 10 Mine to Close Following Arbitration
Melbourne reports Block 10 Mine at Broken Hill will close operations to-morrow after an arbitration award. Secretary receives notice the mine will be worked by the men pending settlement of wages. A notice was posted on December 24 in relation to the dispute.
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Sydney
Bathurst
Hypietet
Melbourne
Broken Hil
Settlement Reached on Mill Closure and Jobs Loss
A settlement in the Joteri case ends work at the mills on January 16. About 600 to 700 workers will be laid off as the company agrees to cease operations and pay off debts. The firm will follow the Federal Arbitration Court ruling in the Proprietary Company matter.
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Leas O
Ue Joteri
Review of Plagship in the South by C T E W Bean
C T E W Bean son of a former head of All Salute College Bathurst presents a readable White volume about the Australian flagship and his tours with the Admiral as a special correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald. The work blends naval life details with anecdotes and argues for an Australian navy while noting costs and construction.
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C. TE. W. Bean
All Salute College
Bathurst
Pices
Sydney Morning Herald
Mr. Bean
Beam
Australia
Iifi
Ifo Ja
Togard
Admiralty
Industrial Outlook Deteriorates Across Australia Says Mr Schoy
Industrial prospects in December showed a broad decline across sectors in Australia. W F Schoy notes worse results than November with only 33 percent reporting no unemployment, while mining and agriculture lag behind, and dry weather threatens to worsen the outlook unless relief arrives soon.
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W.F. Schoy
Sydney
Tender forms for frozen meat for Gibraltar troops
The War Office has issued forms of tender for bulk frozen meat needed by troops at Gibraltar. Tenders must be sent to the War Office in London by April 14, 1909. Copies of the forms are obtainable at the Department of External Affairs.
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War Office
Gibraltar
London
Department of Externe Alfalre
Supreme Court Upheld Dr Sheldog’s New Discovery Victory
The Supreme Court and the People confirm Dr Sheldog’s New Discovery as winner against coughs colds and consumption with price 1/6 and 3/. The report also notes Perth comments by Mr Reid MP on political fusion and opposition duties, mentioning Mr Cook.
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Supreme Court
Sheldog
Mockler Bros
B. Morgan
Burrage
Reid
Perth
Cook
Tie
Rey
Rainfall records in Bathurst district 1870 1908
A correspondent provides rainfall totals for Bathurst district from 1870 to 1908. Records span from around 10 to 43 inches with most years above 20 inches. rare dips below 17 inches occurred in 1885 1895. The data shows fluctuations but generally substantial falls with several years over 25 inches.
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Bathurst
Trotting Stock Sold at Mrs White’s Stud Sale
The clearance sale of Mrs. C. White’s Carwynau Stud trotting stock drew buyers from Ira State as Muassie Inglis and Co. and Clemente and McCarthy conducted the sale. Principal prices included Surprise 68 guineas and Mambrino Derby 300 guineas with many others noted as passed in or sold at modest sums.
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C. White
Carwynau
Muassie, Inglis and Co
Bydnay
Clemente and McCarthy
Bathurst
Ira
Dillon
Glen Inves
Sir Charles
Mambrino Derby
Mambrino Junior
Abdallah
W. T. Hill
Queensland
King William
Queenie
Mrs. Whitney
Combing Park
Carcoari
Mambrina Jess
Mt. Tewksbury
Temora
Docken
Doreen Huon
Coming Fork
Carcon
J. W. Lyons
Lady Nutwood
Miss Harold
Mr. Tewksbury
Madge
Civilian Rifle Club Holds Uneven Midweek Shoot
Wednesday members faced dusty wind and obscured targets as the Civilian Rifle Club conducted its weekly shoot. Warburton led scoring with consistent marks despite challenging conditions while four Goodyers firefighters failed to finish.
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Civilian Rifle Club
Lto
Theseonds
Warburton
Gooyds
W. Warburton
R. Gerpanas
A. E. Ward
G.quidtick
Willow ' E
A. Carpenter
M. Gailny
Maintenance of Roads and Bridges in Turon Shire 1909
Estimates by Mr. Engineer Patterson detail annual costs for maintaining roads bridges culverts water reserves tree planting deviations and related works in Turon Shire for 1909. The report blends public works figures with unrelated notices and a police inquest report on John Coningenford.
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Patterson
Shire of
Turon
Dunlop Adelaide Sydney Relay Cycle Ride attracts wide support
The Dunlop Rubber Co organises an 1122 mile Adelaide to Sydney relay cycle event over 60 sections. Some 120 riders are pledged, mounted in 60 relay legs to cover mileage with pairs for reliability. The route, from Wood's Wells to Narracotte, faces uncertain paths through the Coorong and South Australian Desert. Noted riders include Australian champion A J Clarke and American star Floyd McFarland, while tyres by Dunlop gain popularity at the Olympia show.
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Adelside
Sydney
Dunlog Rubber Co
Donlop Co
Wood’s Wells
Adelaide
Mt. Gambier
Robs
Millicent
New South Wales
Dunlop Co
Aline
Bytney
Ihe
Dunlop Rubber_ Co
Melbourne
Floyd McFarland
United States
A. J. Clarke
Frank L. Kramer
McParidad
Bere
Leng Mac
England
Australia
Kaiser
Eyeling
Ite Genith
Otf
Germany
Ill-Filled News From Across The Empire And Countryside
A Sydney to London tour death is reported for Mr W J Elworthy of Narrandern, with various local misfortunes noted. Poison in sugar and poisoning incidents near Narraburra are described alongside wheat harvest forecasts, air route work near Cowra Canowindra, and political resignations. Fire injuries in Numeralia spark warnings, while cholera and typhoid notes touch on Gunonedahl cream vendors and Auckland mine owners dispute. Local calamities include a hay and wheat fire, grasshopper crop damage near Molong, and drownings at Wyalong with a railway water ride in progress. The era’s health ads promote Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and general farm reports close the item.
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Hugeniva Education Society
Misa Ethel Elderton
Stapbrook
Corporation Gasworks
Stanbrook
National Library of Australia
Review
Mbattor
Vis
L. Badgley and Co
John Coningenford
Nar
Tandera
Bbut
Syeling
Joan Preston
Kameruka
Cable
Gundagai
W. J. Elworthy
Narrandern
Jytuy
Twa
Narraburra
Annie Ward
Numeralia
Cooma
Pines
Trip
Victoria
G. HH. Reid
Fisher
R. Hichens
Lydgley and
Gunonedali
Auckland
Biante Lalor Bureau
BS. la
Moreison
Ai Sini
Ballarat
Vie
Chau Bare Jain
G. Edgley
State Labor Bureau
Young Chow
W. Burton Smith
P.M
Big Hut
Coosaibla O'Reilly
Masterton
N.Z
Ume Idima
Bor
Molong Ali
Mareh
John Walley
Molong
Ghmths
Chamberlain's Gough Remedy
Gough
L. Edgley
Nandewar
Narrabri District
Nerrabria
Kenneth Thibault
al Peel
P.R
Worth
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