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Newspaper

Bathurst Daily Argus

Location

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1909

Page

2

Trade unions push debate on general strike power

The article cautions about Trades and Labour Council power to call a general strike by a one vote majority. It warns such a move could suspend national prosperity and shows concern over leadership, discipline, and potential actions against the Labour Party and Parliament. Local tensions reflect industrial disputes and proposed acts affecting workers.

Sydney Trades and Labour Connelh Hutt Cowell Gill Hull Waxes Wade Industral T Po Triadeg Hall Trades Hall Laltov Cornellius Jorge Labour Party Ind

Labor movement and Liberal Party clash over arbitration

A public plea urges Parliamentary Labor Leaders to stand with the law and support arbitration against a rising socialist and worker movement. The author warns that delays could provoke a general strike and calls for clear leadership from Labor to avoid misery and calamity.

Liberal Party Shouldyko Tho Udalbda Thon Tha Htnte Cilla Lond Trades and Labor Council Lati

Weather and local notices from the era

The forecast warns of cloudy unsettled Western weather with possible thunderstorms and variable winds. In local news WR Berry faced a fine after a stray goat incident on Piper Street with 10s and 8d costs imposed.

Eustero WR Berry Piper Street

City Land Sale and Savings Bank Opening

Messrs Apps and Son advertise city allotments to be sold this afternoon at three o clock. The Savings Bank for Lyndhurst will open a Government Savings Bank agency at Lyndhurst Post Office for savings book transactions during office hours. An Irrigation League meeting will be held at eight o clock with a preliminary report on the proposed scheme.

Messrs Apps Savings Bank For Lyndhurst Sydney Japtorglet Ii Government Savings Bank of New Irrigation League Irrigation and Closer Settlement Lenguy Oteal

Farewell for Rev O R Ball and presentation at Bathurst

A Holy Trinity meeting at Keleo to bid farewell to Rev O R Ball prepares in the morning afternoon at the Rectory. Linsley presents Mr Joseph Johnson a razor set on his ten plus years at Messrs Lwent and Co with best wishes. The Friendly Societies Association of Bathurst holds its seventh annual meeting with officers elected and a balanced report noting unity and support for hospital funds.

O'R. Ball Congregation of Holy Trinity Keleo O. O'R. Ball Bydney Linsley Enlug Messrs. Lwent and Co Joseph Johnson Mr. Tysole Johnson Friendly Societine Association he-Friendly Societies’ Association of Bathurat H. V. Fuse Anital GV. Morgan H. 4. Phahl Mport Geoletica Brothers Hospital Ware Bro W. Grantese Vos P. J. Falvey

Supreme Court decision on Dr Sheldon's new discovery wine

The Supreme Court and the people have decided the Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery wine again at coughs, colds, and consumption. The case references Obiaingbie and Mockler Bros with addresses Bathurst and Morgan Bumagu.

Supreme Court Sheldon Anaa Obiaingbie We Mockler Bros I George Et Bathurst Morgan Bumagu

Bazaar at Patrician Brothers School opens this evening

The bazaar of the Patrician Brothers' School will open this evening in the Masonry Mall. The Committee of Management has arranged a complete display of a variey of rules for gaiery and a good programme of amusement.

Bazaak Patrician Brothers’ School

Snake Snares Man and Dog in Yard Tale

A young man out with a pearlia yesterday afternoon encountered a long black snake over six feet. He feared a bite if the dog were dragged in and hid among lvlers unable to find a stick. He grabbed the dog by the collar, and the snake narrowly missed him. He fired several shots, mortally wounding the serpent after freeing his dog.

Pearlia

Langham Violated Police Court Indecent Language Law

Senior Constable Cole prosecuted William Langham in Police Court for indecent language heard by passersby in George Street. The defendant admitted to the act witnessed near his home and was fined with costs.

Cole Willam Langham George Street Meaded Quality

West's Pictures Delight City Audience At Arte Hall

Crowds praised the clear distinct projections and varied subjects at the School of Arte Hall program last night. The show will continue for a short season with an entirely new set of programs each evening. Woman leader Mrs Edghy denounced able bodied young men who beg instead of working, urging society to discourage habitual laziness while not refusing aid to the elderly.

West School of Arte Poor Relief Society

Gibb and Berman Opticians Visit Bathurst on February 2

Gibb and Beamer Consulting Opticians of Sydney will visit Bathurst on Friday February 2 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Park Hotel. They will continue occasional visits every few weeks and address eye defects requiring proper glasses. Date of next Bathurst visit is February 12. UNION OF POOR RELIEF SOCIETIES seeks information on St Vincent de Paul activities and coordination while preserving the society’s independence.

Gibb and Berman UTD Bathurst Gibb Union OF Poor Relief Socielies Edgley Poor Rejler Society St. Vincent de

Birthday gathering honors Mrs Plummer at 87th birthday

About forty priests gathered at Paentilly, home of Mrs. William Pascoe, to honor her mother Mrs. Plummer for her 87th birthday. Attendees included her son William Plummer and daughter Mrs. Qomes Pascoe, with grandchildren and old friends. Dinner followed with several congratulatory addresses.

Aimoowet Luoee William Plummer Penrith Pascoe Slack W. Brown W. BR. Plummer Hin End Jack Plummeer Tamwyirth Addiiton Etter M Samy

Attainment to a ripe age and hospital road plans

Mrs. Plummer celebrated reaching a venerable age amid tributes from family and friends with letters telegrams and greetings. Speakers included Aldermen James and Craig and others. she remains alert with six children ninety two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The Works Committee discussed improving Howth Street with tarred blue metal or sand to reach the hospital, with costs debated and an option to use Rosegell and Pesistreste avenues as a hospital approach.

Municipal Council Woodnesday Howth Street George and Mitrey Alrects Gottrell Rosegell

Bathurst Poor Relief Society Holds Annual Meeting

The Bathurst Poor Relief Society met in the Mayor's Room with Mrs. L Higley presiding. The secretary reported a year of losses to members, seven pension claimants, twelve current weekly recipients, and increased winter aid for families and unemployed workers.

Bathurst Poor Relief Society Town Hall Mra. L. Higley Metdames EL RR Webb W. Scott Clarke Butler Marriott Miss Jones Megdames Muchattie A. GC. Rigby Marghill Garrard Marshall Machatiie Jose Chrismas Foor Relief Society Eline Boota Parkes J. HB. Stewart Masdames Edgley, Scott, Webb, and McKell

Magnetic Liniment Promises Marvelous Cures

Herebert Row, a 27 year old, committed suicide by shooting himself in his barrown at Surety Hills on Wednesday night. Mockler Bros Georgent Bathurat H. Morgan Burriga advertised the line describing cures for Guta Burna and wounds.

Sheldon Mockler Bros Georgent Bathurat H. Morgan Burriga Herebert Row Himeell Surety Hills

Collision at Warncliffe delays traffic for hours

A goods train from Wellington to Orange halted near Warncliffe 22 miles west of Orange. While stopping a truck top damaged. The broken truck was removed then the engine collided with it causing damage to the line and seven or eight trucks. Gongs sent from Orange and Wellington. traffic cleared by evening. No injuries reported. An inquiry is planned at Orange station tomorrow.

Orange Wellington Whincliffe Bers Creek

Council Chairs Fines Questioned At Pollet Court

Reported dispute over fines paid at Town Hall instead of Court. Police Magistrate notes only the Court may impose penalties and warns council involvement undermines proper legal process. Authorities urge fines be collected through proper channels to avoid bypassing the Court.

Pollet Regan Kelco

Straying Animals and Offences Before Police Court

The Police Court heard cases by Sanitary Inspector Fadmore and W H Gartrell over horses straying. Lowrie admitted the horse escaped despite paddock fencing. Gartrell claimed minor negligence and absence of a co-defendant. The Police Magistrate postponed ruling pending authority, with Mayor Kenny noting uncertain ordinances and no final decision.

M. P. Lowrie Fadmore W. H. Gartrell A. Gartrell Mr. Gartrell Kenny P.M Tuk

George's Plains Tennis Club Hosts Social Evening

A George's Plains Tennis Club gathering at Mr. H. Smith's residence featured a presentation to Miss Thelena Dowling on the eve of her marriage. Mr. Hockey spoke for the club, gifting a salad bowl while Mrs. Dowling expressed thanks, and the evening ended with music, games, and cheers for the hosts.

George's Plains

Correspondence to the Editor About School of Arts and Sullivan

A letter to the Argus editor clarifies a report about Mr Sullivan on school matters. The writer apologizes for misinterpretation and defends Sullivan as a School of Arts committee member who did not oversee Agricultural Society interests, citing the Hon. Secretary’s information.

the Argus Sullivan Agricultort BH. T. Webb School of Arts Ava Agricultural Society Gaddi Tam, Bey DT. Whee

Orange farmers clash over rabbit destruction methods in Bathurst district

The Orange community pressed the Bathurst Pastures Protection Board for permission to use poisoning and other methods to control rabbits after a large landholders meeting. Board members argued for careful administration of the act while Farm leaders urged effective measures on large holdings. tensions hint at a broader dispute between local farmers and the Bathurst board.

Bathurst Stock Board Orange Rapoib J. J. ‘Bullivan Tie Stra ganWlemen Bathurst Minster

Farmers Rally Against Pest Trapping in New South Wales

In a Police Court discussion the Orange Farmers' Association criticizes rabbit and pest control methods. Tom IXBITH MCCLYMONT condemns opposing trapping policies while calling for practical measures to protect landholders and local trade from agricultural pests.

Tom

Perthville Disturbance at Police Court

In Perthville Police Court Cons stable Lennon pursued George Pears Mart Pitepatvist and Jobo py vie for riotous conduct on the roadway. The defendants pleaded guilty and were fined 20 shillings each with 3 shillings 9 pence costs while one defendant was postponed. George Peers faced indecent language charges and was fined 60 shillings with costs.

Lennon George Pears Mart Pitepatvist Jobo Py Perthville Vnc Urst Doyle Pitspatrick Ander Anderton Peard Beckley Road Arivad Bridge Hotel Pertiville Rec Davis Gartlett Te Sib George Peers

Driving Without Lights Prompts Municipal Action

The Police Magistrate fined several offenders under the Driving Without Lights section of the Municipalities Act. Cases include William Sutton, James McHugh, James Murphy for driving without lights and Arthur Reman, Edward Wright, Awasted Eagles, John McFowler for riding bicycles without lights. The Sanitary Inspector Mr. Podmore prosecuted for the Council and urged stopping the dangerous practice.

Magis Rite Wiliam Sutton Ee McHugh James Murphy Arthur Reman Edward Wright John McFowler Mr. Podmore Council

Wool Market Auction Yields Mixed Results in Opening London Sale

Harrizon Jones and Devila auctioned 6874 bales in Sydney with a 1784 lot catalog. Prices showed firmer values for Inner Grosabreda and better demand for higher grades despite a somewhat disappointing London start. Readable bids were spirited, with notable lots from Batlrst district including M over MF and Meadow Plat among others.

Harrizon Jones Devila London God Grosabreda Cuetion Batlrst Gove Stokes Rockley Keleo Rockler Dova P Thotkley

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

A vintage ad fragment notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy offered for sale by L. Edgley and Co. It references Mr A Anglin of Euraka street Dalforth View and urges never to miss the opportunity to buy or use the remedy.

Anglin Euraka-street Dalforth Chamberlain'a Chamberlain L. Edgley and Co

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