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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
2
Local note announces the annue meeting of the Poor Relief Society on Friday to confirm the yearly report and elect officers for the year. The report and officer slate will be presented to members for approval.
Announcement of a grand fair to aid the Patrician Brothers and Orphanage funds. The fair will open Saturday night at the Masonic Hall and run through the following week with well arranged sales aimed at public patronage.
The Bathurst Anniversary Day Meeting features bidding on rights stalls and gales with notable purchases by Mr Kiely and Mr Ward. Several events are listed with prizes, open to various competitors, and shooting rounds begin later in the day with additional trophies for Vice-Presidents and others.
The annual district meeting of the Minekeater Unity Oddfellows will be held at Dubbo. Delegates include J. T. Slack district secretary and P W Mugrove past grand with many representatives from nearby lodges. Over thirty lodges to attend with major business on redetrivation of its institute and possible district reorganization.
The industry prints many almanacs and calendars with varied styling. John Landis Limited Sydney issues calendars with decorative pressed flowers on tin. The Protestant Alliance issues a calendar noted as a friendly seeley. Other notable oblongs come from the Royal Ingurances Phoenix London Globe and Australian Mutual Provident Society.
Mrs Morrison of Humifray Street Ballarat writes that Chamberlein's Tablets help with stony wid and trouble. She notes the pills are mild and gentle with no bad after effects and mentions L Edgley and Co as the seller.
The Bathurst District Band under Mr. Feswini will perform in Machattie Park at 8 oclock with a uniform pricing including adults and children. Anniversary night marks the third municipal band concert featuring skilled artists and the Descriptive Fantasia A Soldier life. Gibb and Beeman, Consulting Opticians, plan a return to Bathurst February 1st and the Park Hotel from 8 am, with further visits every few weeks.
The Railway Department offers cheap return tickets to Sydney and intermediate stations on trains from Harhurst this Tuesday at 12.20 am. Tickets valid for return within one calendar month. Bathurst season of West's Pictures to open at School of Arts Friday evening. Touring manager Mr. P. Warren arranging Bathurst schedule amid progress in film staging and theater comparisons.
Patchy rain affected Bathurst and surrounding areas with heavier falls near Perth and Bald Hills. Experi mental Farm saw very heavy rain while Vale Road faced floods from overflowing creeks. Warhurst total reached 256 points since Sunday, with Ockley 18 and Dubbo 7 among other stations reporting rain. The forecast predicts warm to hot conditions with thunderstorms and coastal showers later.
Horseowners and trainers will learn of the large increase in stalls and improved construction at Bathurst. Tan bark laid, complete railing keeps public away from horses. Saddling paddock up to date with a Committee Flag staff. Ledger reserve postings for winners, starters and scratchings to improve patron experience. Booths expanded and rains challenge preparations for strong racing lineup on Tuesday.
The report lists scattered stock quotes and auction references around Sydney. Entries mention Kroken JM Som Téa Gli Mount lvid and a 24 Ga Broken MN dF auction, with unclear phrases about a Bly-Zag Lumney and outside movements. The overall sense is a volatile, fragmentary market brief.
Sympathy flowed from Eskbane and Lithcow as a special Railway Workers and General Laborers Association meeting at Glarence pledged moral and financial support to the Brden-Billi miners. A levy was discussed but rejected due to irregular work, with £10 granted to Broken Hill miners from the Ironworkers' Association funds.
A Tuesday crowd gathered outside Broken Hill police station as arrangements for prisoners proceeded. J McGarthy, solicitor for unions, spoke to quiet the crowd but a stone was thrown narrowly missing him and striking a constable in the body. A man marked as conspicuous in the crowd was arrested for obscene language amid jeers.
An assault on Constable Brown in Argent Arrent near the Grown and Anchor Hotel left him battered but standing. Three men John Williams John Neville and James Harrison were arrested and charged with assaulting police and riotous behavior. remanded until Friday after police court hearing.
The Post Office informs MP Mr B S Carr that tenders were accepted for a yearly mail service linking Porters Retreat Crosy Toads and Black Springs twice weekly by vehicle and weekly to Jerrong and Porters Retreat. Timetables show departures from Porters Retreat on Thursday and Saturday at 10 pm arriving Black Springs at 1 pm. Return trips depart Black Springs at 1 pm arriving Porter's Retreat at 4 pm.
A fragment reports a terrible fate from lung trouble and promotes Dr. Steldon's New Discovery sold at Mockler Cros George at Dathurst I. Morgan Burroga. The text mentions Australia volunteers and a poisoned group in a quarry area, with vague references to a forthcoming event and a worker's return.
Mary Scales a middle aged woman faced Water Police Court on a charge of foretelling Constable Anderson's fortune by clairvoyance. Evidence showed she claimed to see a difficult future for him and was found guilty. The magistrate noted such practices must stop and sentenced her to six months imprisonment with hard labour, suspended on recognisance.
The Cabinet will introduce legislation in the next session to grant government supervision of boxing contests. The Premier rejects total prohibition, endorsing discretionary powers on suspect bouts, bans in-fighting, and prohibits bouts with fighters under six ounces in weight in all contests.
Melbourne Tuesday Tommy Burns expressed support for a New South Wales Government move to prohibit infighting in boxing. He argued it would reduce point decisions and promote clean breaks, though he believes six ounce gloves are too large for light weight contests.
Fragmentary OCR note cites Chamberlains Tablets for life improvement after age thirty. Mentions possible sluggish liver and pesosity functions with implied remedy. Source includes garbled names and distributors Li Bdgley and Cg.
The Bathurst Progress Association held a meeting with President O J Sullivan chairing. Attendees debated arranging a Demonstration Farm visit, coordinating with A H and P associations, and inviting officials. The group supported Bathurst hosting a centenary celebration for the Wentworth Lawson Blaxland discovery, and approved altering day train schedules to improve travel for residents and visitors.
Persistent efforts to injure the Bathurst Club fail to deter entries for principal events. West performers feature strongly. punters face tough choices as Lind is expected to capably manage the handily handicapped horses. Metropolitan nominations show license impact. Sydney owners may skip country trips due to racing density. Gate funds falter as £170 was refused for entrance gates. a major Western Racing Association meeting at Bathurst will consider licenses, racing dates, and steward appointments.
The Bathurst meeting shows rapid growth with 22 clubs 612 trainers 62 jockeys and 79 bookmakers licensed. Major Claud Smiths resigns as Orange Jockey Club vice president and Western District Racing Association president, planning to patronize country meetings. Wattle Oak and Mudgee races face issues. disqualifications and protests spark debate over racing rules and integrity. A burglary at Wootton’s house nets 250 pounds in valuables.
A large audience attended a Bathurst Musical Society meeting led by Mr Hi P Craig. Officers were elected including patron the Mayor, president Dr Mor, treasurer Mr G Amos, and conductor Mr W Dryden. Subcommittees issued plans, subscriptions set, and enthusiasm ran high for new social events to fund the society.
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