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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
2
The Bathurst Argus discusses lawful transit and public safety, urging adherence to traffic and by law rules while acknowledging humane exceptions. It cites motor use, speed, lighting, and medical duty, emphasizing caution and timely enforcement by officials to protect life and property.
The text notes that defendants were guilty and fined, contrasting with the possibility of a defense if pursued through the ordinary course. It suggests missed chances for a reasonable defence depending on procedural path.
In Sydney those involved with the Easter choir contest were asked to gather at the Town Hall this evening to finalize conductor appointments and related duties. The mining warden court granted James Bergus a one month suspension on labor duties after noting water shortages and $800 spent on mining development and ore storage. A Saturday night drunk driving case saw Samuel Wilson fined ten pounds or three days’ imprisonment with another man fined five shillings or seven days for a repeat offense.
Thomas Bell an old age pensioner was charged with drunkenness and warned by the Police Magistrate. He faced a 4 pound fine with 4 hours’ community service if he reoffends. The report notes his long abstinence prior to arrest. Floods threaten Evans Plains as steady rain soaks the area damaging crossings and threatening stock. Pilfering at the baths prompts calls for action as complaints rise. Annivers ary Day meeting of the Bathurst Turf Club previews ideal course conditions and spring racing prospects.
John Ewer, known as a repeat offender, faced the Police Court for drunkenness. He admitted past delinquencies and was offered a chance to reform, with a fine of five shillings and the usual alternative if behavior did not improve. A hospital committee meeting noted a repainting bid dispute with architect recommendations.
The council debated terms comparing lenders with a £9 difference. The president moved that the matter be left to architect Mr Adgell, and the motion carried.
The report notes widespread rainfall during Sunday night from the metropolis to Bathurst with extended falls westward. Bathurst recorded 1.22 inches, Mount Tamar 0.26, Millbank and Kelso 0.16, Wollongong 2.00, Kinma 3.16, and Sydney near an inch. Local tanks refill and drought areas improved. Forecasts expect mixed trends with showers and possible thunderstorms and cloudy coastal conditions.
Entries received for the Anniversary Meeting at Bathurst Turf Club include Kilruse and Blackdown Handicap races over 5 furlongs and 1 mile. Notable entrants include Station Buckley Lord Jersey Marvel Laweton and Aragoim Allah Akbals Thom Lady Clark High Lady, with Speculation and other runners also listed for the events.
Residents heard uproarious conduct as several convivial spirits gathered at the Bridge Hotel in Perthville. Lydia Ding faced a Police Court charge of drunk and disorderly after constable Lennon reported a crowd on the roadway and cries from inside the hall. The Police Magistrate fined 10 shillings with 6 shillings costs or seven days imprisonment.
A Mrs Morrison of Humffray Street Billorat Victoria extols Chamberlains Tablets for stomach and liver issues noting they avoid constipation and leave no after effects. The note mentions sale by Ly Bdaley and Co. A Dabbo deputation interviews Cowra Experimental Farm manager about establishing a farm.
A blast at Lee Co. works damages an ice van and nearby structures in the Barrier area. A mass meeting urged a general strike to draw police away, with speakers claiming workers must control the earth. Police patrols are increased as authorities seek to prevent further outrages. Unionists avoid trouble and head for Coindale on the Darling River.
Adjourned cases against Tom Mann and 27 others were continued. Prosecutor Robison outlined the indictment for unlawful assembly and assault at Broken Hill on January 1909. Inspector Roche testified on the riot outside Sulphide street where Mann led a procession and resisted police attempts to move through.
Witness says police had authority to arrest for breaches of law. No revolvers were drawn, only batons used after being assaulted. All arrests occurred within five minutes. Nulty urged nonviolence. no arrests occurred while he spoke. Police stationed in Proprietary boundary at Manns arrest. warnings to бизнес people or vans unclear due to telegraph interruption.
Legal advisers for the Combined Unions stop the interim injunction action against the Proprietary Company over a lockout. The rule nisi from the Arbitration Court will not be served. Mr Justice Higgins will hear the Broken Hill miners case in the first week of February in Melbourne with likely preliminaries settled there before continuing in Broken Hill.
Jer demes Denmead alias Doyle faced a noon Police Court hearing on a charge of stealing a pair of military spurs valued at sixpence from Emmanuel Thomas Cullen. The case described Denmead’s dubious purchases at Dubbo two months earlier and his later claim of ownership, with the bench fining him six pence or implying imprisonment for default.
A correspondence letter discusses a bankruptcy inquiry concerning Mrs Lee and stock transactions. The writer takes responsibility for actions, argues misfortune influenced events, and claims prior credit and mortgage issues affected outcomes, citing a meeting with Rice and an endorsement inquiry.
Advertisement notes Dr Sheldon digestive tablets claim remedy for stomach troubles sold at 20 pence per tin by Mookler Bros George Street Bathurst and HW Morgan Burrage.
Mr J G Suttor New Saith Wroles Commissioner reports attention to frozen meat imports in the Engst district as authorities study supply and pricing impacts.
Two youths James Denmen James Doyle eighteen and Barney Vincent ten were charged with stealing jewellery from the dwelling of Thomas H Phillips in Lithgow district. Police traced swag from Bathurst bound suspects and the case goes to Bathurst Quarter Sessions.
Fragmentary 19th century clipping mentions lung trouble remedies by Dr Sheldon and Chamberlain's Tablets, with misleading product notes and scattered vendor names Mockler Bros Bathurst Mor ton Boraga Edgley and Go. The Times reference hints at long planned Commonwealth coverage from 1865.
Sydney notes on wheat bids and assorted agricultural prices including flour, oats, pollard, potatoes, chickpeas, and lard with varied Victorian and South African origins. Prices range from 0d to 40s per unit, reflecting local grades and special broad goods in a late 19th or early 20th century market listing.
At Homebush today 45 146 sheep and lambs plus 103 cattle were sold at auction. Sheep and lamb values were firm for prime sorts, with some classes steady. cattle eased. Bullocks brought 26s to 21s, cows from £4 to £8 5s.
Sydney produce sales at the Central Railway Yards opened with Moriday turnout. Prices ranged from prime wheat and Algerian pate to hay and maize, with bids including 4d to 65 Td for prime goods and 2d to 6s 1d for various bale types. The evening totals show mixed demand and several small lots sold through the morning session.
At the Corporation saleyards 86 fat cattle yarded with light weight bulls 4 to 6 pounds, fat cows and heifers to 4 165, vealers 18s to 1 55, fat sheep 65 8d to 8 534, fat lambs 63 to 95. Messrs E Taylor and Co report cattle good to medium quality and strong bidding, with an advance on the week’s sales. On account of Keenan Trathars 26 steer light weight 2 4 295 to 34 0 averaging 5 8s. fat sheep and lambs 1200 yarded with a 3 per head advance. George Jones account yields 60 crossbred ewes and 66 lambs at varied prices. Monday next yard 20 fat bullock.
A Wood-end resident, Mr. George Ritchie, endorses Zam-Buk as a reliable inexpensive home remedy for bumps, bruises, burns, cuts, and skin rashes. He cites rapid pain relief after a ladder fall and notes the product’s soothing properties for summer skin issues. A Melbourne inquest into Mary Holland’s death follows.
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