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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
2
The Pathurst Argus reports workers at the Bathurst Experiment Farm facing immediate dismissal as the Minister contemplates cuts. Advocates warn job loss and reduced educational value, urging representations to the Agriculture Minister to avert harm to students and the farm's instructional mission.
The Commonwealth Weather Bureau predicts warm conditions with easterly to northerly winds but warns of unsettled cloudy sultry weather in western areas. In Market Square two or three youths argued loudly about recent events, language so strong it could not be printed, as a constable in plain clothes observed nearby. Cells mention a forthcoming Bene hearing the next morning.
A chaotic item recalls a newspaper exchange over race weights that the Argus supposedly did not obtain. The narrator mocks the Cathurst Family Bun Organ and jokes about Velog and other figures, hinting at future newsroom scoops and refulgence in journalism.
The Bathurst Gun Club plans a two oclock shoot at its grounds with a £10 motel. Mr A H Newsham, secretary for the Progressive Association and Acting Secretary of the A H and P Association, reports Mr Anderson cannot attend Bathurst Friday to discuss a proposed Demonstration Farm and postponement is requested.
The Western District Racing Association met Tuesday at Town Halls with officers including C S McPhillamy as President and Hunter White as Vice President. Major Claude Smith resigned. applications from clubs such as Young Wattle Flat and Orange Plant were granted. trainer and jockey licenses were approved for several individuals. future representation rules and dates for races across multiple towns were set, with a May Orange meeting to boost funds and Parkes hosting the next session on March 19.
A brief travel notice urges readers to escape to the country and coast during holidays and to prepare with Chamberlain's Coliv. It warns against railroads and urges safe journeys while highlighting the seller, jl. Edylny and Co. as the source.
Bathurst Turf Club concluded its Anniversary meeting with solid attendance and earnings. Melyra led early in the Alloway Bank Handicap but Blumine won after a saddle slip. Lady Claris captured the Blackdown Handicap over Allah Akbar and High Lady. Jockey Johnson rode three winners while Nell fell injuring rider Neil. Cablegram's running was deemed disqualified after a lengthy inquiry.
The Supreme Court and the people have decided in favor of Dr Sheldon in a case about New The covery Wine for coughs colds and consumption priced at 1/0 available from Mockler Bros Bathuret EH Morgan Burraga. The Ancient Order of Druids held its annual procession on Tuesday with unique representations and a Clifton Gardens luncheon speaker urged friendly societies to set aside a unified gathering day.
In Sydney on Wednesday New South Wales bowled Victoria out after lunch as Barnes and Cotter led the attack. Ransford top scored 182 with 24 boundaries, McAlister reached a century, and Victoria ended the day 65 runs behind with Smith and Armstrong at the crease.
Jones defeats Sullivan of America on points after 220 rounds to win the featherweight championship at the Stadium tonight. Interest quickened by reports of cures with Dr Sheldon MacNelle Liniment priced 1/6 and 3/-. Available at Mockler Bros and several local shops.
Sydney letter reports Orange order shifts toward Protestant Labour campaign aiming to remove disabilities and tackle sweating while stressing Christian socialism and potential party splits. It also covers Chief Justiceship issues, a naval fatality inquiry, condemned sleepers controversy, and a note on stage applause versus art in Melbourne theatre.
The Victorian Racing Club has authorized a committee to negotiate with national racing bodies for the creation of a central registry of racehorses. The move aims to standardize records across Commonwealth authorities and improve governance of the sport.
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