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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
3
London January 24 two Russian workmen halted a trolley car and seized a bag of sovereigns. They fled through Whitham Street and Tottenham chased by crowds. The pair fired revolvers killing two and wounding 22 before both killed themselves.
Two armed confrontations in Ireland left a constable dead and a second seriously wounded. Constable McGoldrick pursued assailants after a daylight shooting at a Clanricarde estate farm. he was killed. A blacksmith and two farmers were detained on suspicion. A separate clash at Petersol over land division saw a sergeant struck and wounded. one man was arrested.
J G Watson reports from London on Mud C Watton ex Premier of the Commonwealth advising against granting sovereign rights to large states. He urges a stronger central Parliament and a more centralized constitution to curb local demands, noting mixed reactions at Capetown and among Natal delegates.
Reported London date details of the Sydney bound barque Callum with Captain Young incapacitated and delirious. The ship steered off course near the Lizard. officers restrained Young and chained him before putting the vessel back toward Falmouth. Young under medical care. a keeper to be appointed.
The hearing on rioting charges against Tom Mann and 27 others continued but did not conclude, with the court adjourned until Monday. The Crown case is likely to extend into next week as industrial matters remained quiet. A block railway mine is expected to partially resume work next week.
The Broken Hill Socialist telegram reports Mann gagged and Mame published weekly with police said to be quiet and orderly. Arbitration now set for February 3 as part of ongoing labor disputes and financial balance shows £4540 7s 9d in hand with funds received from January 1 to 2.
A locomotive pulling three tracks and several carriages derailed on a line near King's Vale seven miles from Harden yesterday morning. Faulty points likely caused the accident as the train moved about 16 miles per hour. Two firemen were shaken but unharmed, and the engine and cars suffered damage. News of the incident reached Bathurst with anxious crews of the Bathurst fire brigade held up en route to Corowa, but they later proceeded without incident.
In a luncheon discussion tied to the Hodneyour trial, Minister Mahon urged harmony with the Federation and recognition of a new national government, while Mr Wade defended cordial NSW Commonwealth ties and warned against state rights being curtailed, noting a coming crisis in financial relations.
A Leichhardt woman named Ella Canton and a young child narrowly escaped serious injury when a Parramatta Road tram knocked them down. The tram passed over them, leaving the pair beneath it until helpers freed them. Both were uninjured aside from a scraped elbow on the woman.
James Edward Frazer, 43, a carpenter and patient at Callan Pari Asylum for the insane in Leichhardt, died after he threw himself down stone steps. An attendant witnessed the act and Frazer died at 7 10 after being taken to hospital with skull fracture and head injuries.
Reports from Kiandra describe bitterly cold conditions with a Saturday temperature near two degrees. Heavy scudding showers of snow accompanied by driving hail darken the day as residents endure the severe winter spell. In Sydney a railway accident claimed the life of Frederick William Clark, 40, a laborer of Newtown, struck along the Stanmore line while collecting coal.
The official trial voyage of the Communion wealth trawler Endeavour occurred yesterday with passengers including F W Tudor H Malton Wade Waddell and H C Dannevig. Three tests reached 11.44 knots 10.4 knots and 19.4 knots. The vessel was built at Fitzroy dock under a state federal contract and cost 165 44a. A squall at Manly wharf narrowly brushed the stern but caused no serious damage to the trawler Narrabeen.
A fire early Saturday between 4 and 5 am gutted the premises of photographer H. G. Richard in Tamworth. The blaze endangered an entire block and caused estimated losses of £1500.
Public curiosity rises over Cure Burns and Wounds with Dr. Sheldon Mor netic Linkment. Price 1/6 and 3/. Available at Mockler Bros Morgent Bathumt Morgem Burrage.
Large crowd witnesses Lindrum struggle but post solid all round play to reach 221 points while Gray peaks at 32 before collapse. Lindrum ends the session with an unfinished run as organizers plan matches with Fred Weiss, the Australian champion.
A letter from Morrison of Ballarat praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver troubles. The writer notes mild action with no after effects and mentions sale by L. Evgley and Co.
The Australian footballers were beaten by the Union side three goals two tries to one goal as 151000 spectators watched in London. The Northerners led 8 0 at half time, Australians improved in the second half with Messenger scoring and converting a try.
General Cable News reports War Department claims 100000 troops to Los Angeles and 200000 in two months with no link to Japanese troubles. Hearst calls for the American Fleet to Pacific shores amid escalating tensions. Also notes mine disaster in South Africa, ship launching delays in Glasgow, and global trade declines in 1908 with Britain and Germany leading the drop.
Reports from Mittagong describe a sudden reservoir failure on Friday night sending thousands of gallons of water cascading down a hillside. Concrete shattered, steel pipes warped, and debris flew hundreds of yards though the spill redirected away from the town. The structure, built by the Public Works Department at substantial cost, was to be opened by the Governor next Wednesday.
Mrs. Jessie Forrest aged 63 died at Balmain Cottage Hospital after mistaking ammonia for medicine. An inquest returned a verdict of death from natural causes. Also reported: a fire destroyed stables and contents at Flats near Lithgow. counterfeit sovereigns circulating in Melbourne. remarks on defence fleet support. postal commission testimony on federation benefits. Australian banking outlook praised. wool and fat stock sent to Brisbane from northern border. Batchelor critiques Northcote speech and land policies. abolition of private land agent system in Queensland. opium seized to be destroyed. shipping freight disputes in Hobart. Walter Austin walked in his sleep at Cowra hotel and broke an arm. Anglican examinations show many pupils prize certificates.
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