Bathurst Hospital finances and subscription concerns
The Bathurst Hospital reports to the general meeting show receipts for the year of £1424 11d and expenditures of £1655 5d, with previous year figures £1452 12s 4d and £1649 6d. The article notes wider hospital funding strains across the state, calls for additional support to country institutions, and a proposed wage‑tied subscription plan to boost local contributions. It also mentions dividends and reserve actions by local companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst Hospital
Alice
Sydney
A? ‘Wernment
Apat
Elmilay
Bathurst
Rutherford
Min A. B. James
Jamés
Dushivm
Will
Vanlelinié
Hothurst
Hoble
Weasee
Securion
Abolition of Wards and School Disinfection Approved
The Governor approves abolishing divisions in Mathurat Municipality. The Minister for Public Instruction approves disinfection of district school interiors and books. At Saleyards Business a stock head sold in fortnight totals 139 cattle plus sheep and one horse. Three cattle were imported by the Inspector from the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathurat
Minister For Public Instruction
Booka
Cenueefion
Belool
Salevyards
Earthquake Relief and Health Notes in Sydney
The Sydney notice records typhoid and fever cases amid a quake disaster response in Southern Italy. It notes a local relief fund setup, listing treasurers T A Dibus and J Risii French and secretaries Albert Borchay Meagher Oscar Meyer. The Bathurst council accepted the resignation of Sanitary Overseer A W Devene, praising his service and confirming Acting Mayor James's regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Muniéipalebinnen
Italy
Spbich
Albert ‘Borchay Meagher
Oscar Meyer
Fie
Water Supply Record Amid River Flood Report
The Engineer for Water Works reports the Wie river flood caused no major disruption to the water supply. Water is drawn from a well and a tunnel across the river, with no significant leakage events through the well up to Tuesday.
Bathurst Turf Club Anniversary Day Plans and Water Works
Bathurst Turf Club prepares for Anniversary Day with extensive water works at the seven furlong post site. A new deep well with a Worthington pump, large storage aims to secure water for course, grandstand, and horses. Kilrush Handicap weights listed. local issues touch Bathurst and Sydney matters affecting wages and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Record of Severe Downpour Causes Widespread Flooding
Historic rainfall across Bathurst district triggers flash floods. George's Plains and Vale Road endure washouts while the railway line requires ballast and sleeper relaying. Floods inundate creeks and low-lying areas including the Kelso Blackdown corridor with river levels rising to dangerous extents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Newpet
Arlow
George's Plains
Vale Row
George’s Plaing
George's
Benny W
Fortuy
George's Plaine
E Wey
Weiss
Whitch
Wimbledon
Baleyrdsg
Kelso
Hereford
Blackstown
Cangourn
Alloway Bank
Blackdown
Eglinton
Mr. Ghipphell
Millbank
Bellaweens
Warren
Wala
Coast winds ease as coastal area records mix in recap
A garbled weather and timing note references easterly to northerly winds along the coast and a time marker around the 24 hour period ending near 9 4.1 year. The text is fragmentary with unclear dates or locations.
Mayor’s Warning Over Sarcastic Drain Letter
Mr J D Butler wrote to the Council in sarcasm about a Havannah Street drain problem. He criticized a so called inspector and claimed water flushing failed due to the drain’s nature, even joking about bringing a medical man to judge fever conditions. The Mayor warned future letters must be respectful or they will not be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Butler
Havannahe Street
Havannah Street
Lis
Butler
Annual Court House returns for the year 1908 detailed
The Balhuree Court House annual returns list totals across offences and filings. Drunkenness cases number 4 with 39 other offences. 180 cases under the Act. 200 summonses. 6 committed for trial. 684 court appeals. 92 lease applications. 70 Children's Court actions. 10 quarter sessions heard. 18 plats entered. 3 executions issued. mining leases 12 received. 26 authority entries. 817 pension claims registered. 790 pension certificates issued. 47 transfers. 269 warrants. 16 charges of office. 28 other applications. Public and lands revenues broken out. Small Debts Court records 299 plaints, 14 executions, 7 bills of sale. District Registrar tallies: 601 births, deaths, marriages. 2 searches. 188 certificates. 48 Children's Protection Act registrations. marriages before registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balhuree Court
Pensidda
Monica
Worden
Treasury
Teglotrar
Bathurst Labour League holds annual meeting in Beavis rooms
The Bathurst Branch announces a strong year ahead with aims to boost labor sentiment and elect a Labour ministry. It celebrates four successful municipal candidates, plans to mobilize the women vote, and seeks funds for campaigning while urging broad membership and unity across Bathurst and the Macquarie electorate.
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Bathurst
Beavis Bros
Mr. Freeman
League
Meo
Wonleman
Fifch
Commonwealth
Alethough
Bathuret
Domestic Workers’ Union
Sydney
Bathurel
Wea
Ath
Labour Party
Toen
Pov
Labour
Macquarie
Turing
Workers of
Lahour
Workers of Dathurat
Minny Watford
Mosessary
Senate
Plac
N.5.w
Liebourites
Echos
Uahteyhe
Seeme
Bathumet
Ann
Australia
Avetrelin
Broken Hill
Elerts
Jin
Pat
Jon
Seaen
Gid
Vale Creek obstruction and flood damage correspondence
Letter excerpts trace a flood event at Orton Park and Vale Creek caused by a blocked bed. Correspondence with Public Works officials and Abercrombie Shire Council documents efforts, funding talks, and eventual decisions about maintenance and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Park
Vale Crick
W. A. Pleld
Oldmay Baylis
Puble Works
Shine Connell
Bayliss
Quaest
A. HL. Newsham
Progres Azsenciation
Wool
Wood
Abercrowbie
Qty
Uudar
Abercrombie Shire
Shire Counell
Drenanes
Ne Shire Clere
Letty
Under Secretary of Public Works
Cownell
Abel‘Grombie
Shire Qownell
Shiva Council
Miles
Skilre Cownel
Yih Works Department
Council Letter on Creek Obstructions and Clearing Dispute
The dated November 20 letter details a draft agreement about clearing obstructions from a creek and the council’s stance on maintenance responsibilities. It notes correspondence with Shire Council and Councillor Corbould in Sydney, urging government-led clearance while the council resists taking over upkeep, and cites storm damage and ongoing efforts by the author to push the work forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Corbould
Sydney
Department of Work
Connell
Queen Charlotte Vale Creek
W. H. Corbault
Department of Public Works
John Miller
Inquest Into Blayney Fire Opens Before Orange Coroner
The inquest into the Blayney fire convened yesterday before Coroner Mr. BE Marriott of the Orange District. Sub Inspector Banke represented police with others from Wellington Norwich Union and Yorkshire Fire Companies in attendance. Evidence identified owner Marsh and Shute’s shop as the blaze source with kerosene and a heater linked to a boiler.
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Oat Blayney
Marriott
F.M
Orange District
Banke
Orange
Kelly
Wellington
H. Marsh
Simpson
Norwich Union
Yorkshire
John William Spirkins
Lairdresser
Marsh
Shute
James Penrose
George Shute
Henry
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