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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
3
George Bryan coxswain of the pinnace towing the ill fated longboat told the Sydney hearing he kept to his course believing a naval boat should yield. He admitted the Dunsmore followed the road rules but worsened the danger with her propeller among struggling men as engines reversed. Further hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
The Cabinet considered Sir Frederick Matthew Darley’s request for a year’s leave with retirement planned at period end. Premier noted his long meritorious service and approved the leave to begin February. Senior puisne judge Mr. Justice G B Simpson will act as Chief Justice during the absence.
Sydney police court hears Hilda Gordon aged 23 was fined 25 pounds for wrongfully detaining a letter delivered in error and cashing a closed money order for ten pounds. In default, six months imprisonment.
A Newcastle painter named Holmes was severely burned after contacting a live wire during repairs, his mate also severely shocked, deemed accidental. Coroner returns verdict of accidental death in Edmund Bridges case, decapitated on Elsternwick railway last week. circulating theories disputed. Prices and commodity listings from Sydney market appear, including wheat, barley, oats, and livestock values, with regional variations across Australia.
Thirty six trucks of produce were submitted to auction at Central Rae Yards this morning. Prices ranged for choice chaff to prime lucerne chaff and hay, wheat, and potatoes with varying grades. An advertisement block promotes Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets at 2/6 per bottle with multiple local distributors listed.
A violent quake in Port City yesterday left many buildings toppled and bodies recovered as rescue teams clear ruins. A U S Consul Cheney and his wife were among the victims. a government commission selects speedy methods to clear debris and recover cereals and military supplies from the depot. More refugees are expected to move to the city as work continues.
London report covers the Leaguers and Ebbw Vale in a fast game. Condon Dean and Devereaux scored for the Australians in the first half. Ebbw Vale adds a goal and two tries in the second half, giving Australia a 9 to 8 victory. The piece also notes rugby union talks on professionalism and expenses.
Ernest Barry regrets that he cannot accept Arnst's offer and throws down a rowing challenge on the Putney-Mortlake course early next July for 1500 side. He will allow Arnst 100 for expenses. The London note also mentions other disparate items from January 9 to 19, including political and legal updates.
The Railway Department earned a substantial revenue from advertisements on stations and timetables totaling £011150 last year while tram ads showed a satisfactory return. The period also notes prize essays to foster patriotism and a brief report on prison escapes at Castlemaine and leadership changes in the judiciary.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Dr. Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment for guts burns and wounds at Moller Bros Bathurst George st with price 1/6 and 3d. It also touts Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypt Extract as superior and genuine. Mentions storms, motor car incidents, and a court note on deceptive preparations. Links to The Singtelon Corporation and Bishop Barlow.
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