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Newspaper

Bathurst Daily Argus

Location

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 30, 1909

Page

2

Bathurst Racing Association gains footing and support

The Bathurst Argus hails the Western Racing Association for a year of establishing firm roots and improved conduct at race meetings. Delegates from member clubs are praised for prioritizing sport, with Secretary Lamrock credited for leading a drive toward clean racing and reduced shady practices.

Th Westairn Racing Association Ims le Otset Lamrock Cport Chardeteva Spor West Turing Dathurst Alere Arita

Bathurst riflemen urged to compete at Bildley meet

A Bathurst reader urges that Gathurenet riflemen be recalled to compete in this year’s Bildley competition. The letter praises Bathurst marksmen as strong statewide assets and suggests the Civilian Rifle Club secretary appoint citizens who joined the British Ride Team visit festivities to attend and represent.

Argus Gathuret Bildley Bathurst Taihis Commonwealth Rie Chub Zat

Rifle clubs urged to empower champions at Bisley Mecca

Remarks urge citizens to support riflemen and the national effort to back a champion to compete on the world stage at Bisley. Advocates say federal apathy harms the sport and that providing funds would help a top rifleman attend the world famous event.

Bisley Ng Noueaider Bathurst

Local and General Pronounces on Buns and Hare Cartoon

The piece mocks a cartoon from last Saturday and the Ade vocate confesses its desperation on Thursday night. It accuses readers of clinging to rehashed material and uses the phrase bun as a cheap outlet for mockery amid letterpress work.

Bathurst Natives Achieve Bursary and Turf Club Profits

Marie Josep, a Bathurst native, received notice of a bursary after achieving a senior matriculation exam result. Mrs. C. R. Pickworth and daughter from Brisbane visit Bathurst and plan a Sydney trip before heading to West Australia. Bathurst Turf Club expects profits around £175 on the recent meeting, reflecting higher prize money at the anniversary event.

Bathurst Marie Josep Education Department Iaet Sydney University Turf Club Bathurst Turf Club

Visit of Mr Anderson Delayed by Illness

Mr H G L Anderson, Under Secretary for Agriculture, regrets he cannot visit Gatharat as announced due to illness. A meeting may be arranged for the first week of March.

Anderson A. H. Newsham The Progress Association H. G. L. Anderson Unier Agricultura Gathurat

Parish of Kelso Commemorates First Australian Service

A special service at Holy Trinity Church will be held tomorrow at 11 am to mark the first service on Australian shores conducted by Rev. Richard Johnson on the Sunday after January 28 1788. A memorial service will follow in the afternoon in connection with the death of Mrs J W Ashworth. The City Council debate on appointing a city organist proceeds with a proposal for a three year post at £400 per annum with pupil price restrictions at the Town Hall instrument.

Kelso Holy Trinity Church Tichard Johnson Mra Sydney Aldermay Meagher Howevet

Rev A Clark Returns to Bathurst for Rest and Sermons

Rev A Clark returns to Bathurst after a holiday in South Queensland visiting the Darling Downs and Brisbane. He reports exceptionally cool weather and resumes duty with sermons at St Stephens Church tomorrow morning and evening and at Mulginton in the afternoon.

A. Clark Bathurst South Queensland Darling Dawns Brisbane

Storm Hits City With Sparse Rain After Heavy Winds

Yesterday's storm brought strong winds and lightning but little rain. A major gust toppled 68 points noted at Montavella, Mr. Wolstenholme's homestead, while forecast calls for calm clearing and cooler southerly winds inland.

White Rock Montavella

Cheap Excursion Train to Melbourne Leaves Bathoret

The Railway Department announces a cheap excursion to Melbourne by train leaving Bathoret at 4.27 on Wednesday February 10. The event aims to encourage travel with reduced fare for the trip.

Railway Department Melbourne Bathoret Glia

Lithgow Eisteddfod Highlights March Competition

The fourth Lithgow Eisteddfod will runMarch 3 4 and 6 with close entries due Saturday Prizes total £80 chief choral “He Watching Over Israel” offers £25 £10 and £6 The Radiant More church choir wins £5 plus usual prizes for solo song and instrumental The Bathurst fire brigade delegation reports a successful Corona demonstration with about 800 in the crowd Arthurss a third place in discipline contest

Lithgow Fire Brigade Brice Liok Park Bathurst Athurss

District Co operative Society meets to elect officers

A meeting of members of the District Co operative Society Lid is called for tonight to elect the committee of management and officers and to begin business under co operative rules. The movement has drawn support in Penrith Lithgow Goulburn Junee Newcastle and suburbs with over 150 shares promised in Bathurst. Alderman Alex Boyd appeared before the Police Magistrate charged with riding a bicycle at night without a light. He asked for a postponement due to a key witness being ill and noted the police may hire counsel if he pleads not guilty.

Penrith Lithsow Goulburn Junee Newcastle Lydsey Bathurst and Boker Alex Boyd Follee Podmore Spector Wis

Gibb and Beeman Opticians Return Visit to Bathurst

Gibb and Bosman Consulting Opticians announce a return visit to Bathurst at Park Hotel on February 2 from 10 am to 6 pm. Gibb and Bosman, famed as sight specialists, will continue to visit Bathurst every few weeks for eye defect consultations and properly fitted glasses. One principal will personally visit Bathurst on February 13.

Gibb and Beeman, Ltd Bathurst Gibb and Bosman Hunuer Street Sydney Park Hotel Jim Mesars Giib Booman

The Experimental Farm Fire Devastates Evaporator at Night

Fire at the Experimental Farm destroyed the fruit evaporator and left only the furnace intact valued around 270. About two tons of coal and wood were saved as firefighters and staff struggled to control the blaze. A wind from the east helped keep flames from other buildings but a fatal glare killed Mr Bryant during efforts to save the burning structure. A Great Law Suit Decided follows, noting Dr Shelton’s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption with prices listed.

Tress Bryant RB. W. Peas Barnes Fire ‘Brigade Supreme Court

Broken Hill Riot Cases and Mann Address

At Broken Hill Police Court miners faced riot charges with outcomes including fines from £2 to £6 and varying imprisonment terms. The Combined Unions plan a Sunday plant at Cockburn near the SA border with a special train for attendees. Tom Mann may address the miners amid reports of adulterated water causing illness and two pneumonia cases.

Broken Cockburn South Australan Tom Mann Sydney Mitchell

Stock Straying and Court Challenge in City Proceedings

The Police Magistrate heard cases against Michael Gourle and William I Gartrell for stock straying in the street. The mayor noted a Supreme Court decision and discussed whether reasonable measures to prevent straying were adopted under new ordinances. In a separate report, New South Wales vs Victoria cricket match concluded with NSW making 141 and Victoria 487 in a record 25 hours 19 minutes, Noble top-scoring for Victoria with 60 not out and Hazlitt contributing 62.

Poll Michael Gourle William I. Gartrell Stoc Stresta Nealh Kenny Supreme Court Noble Sydney Munday New South Wales Victoria Haalitt Vernon Barnes Cotter Saunders Carkeck Bardeley Hopkins Bardsley Wycheon Taglitt Bartley Hagutt Waddy Alowly Armstrong Gregory Shaw Hreton Moble Hazlitt Maciarteney Tebruary Stoddanvs XI N.S.W

Diverse Victorian market prices for flour wheat and produce

Sydney market report lists prices for flour and grain products including Minls Flour at £9 6s to £0 188 per ton and Wheat per bushel, Bran per ton, Pollard, and Maize with varied shillings and pence. Fruit vegetables and dairy show layered quotes. oysters, apples, oranges, bananas, and pumpkins feature alongside potatoes and onions.

Pollard Fiji Deara Sydney Sussex-street Fiour Sydney Roller Queens Joenl Gradap Iduvde Burley Gipo Algeelon NB W New South Wales New Manitoba N.e.w F. South Austealisa Victorian Derrick Atraw Bunter Brecon Aida Inid MD Hou Iida House Golb Tina Choice Beeawax Chuess

DEFENCE QUESTION IN SYDNEY AIMED AT POLICY OUTLINE

Sydney report notes Prime Minister Fisher arrived from Queensland and will outline the government’s defence policy in about ten weeks. He refused details on military naval or other budgets until then, while indicating broad support for defence though expenses remain debated. Also reported are a stamp-account pilfering case at David Jones involving John Archibald Green, a suicide inquest verdict at St Leonards Railway Station, and rumors of Ramus marriage linking Jujit Singh to an Indian princess.

Sydney Wpisher Queensland Palley David Jones John Archibald Green Wea Tesday Alfred Edward Navil Greditent St. Leonards

Perthville Disturbance Conviction Forthcoming

At Pullee Court yesterday John Davis faced a summons for disorderly conduct in Perthville. Testimony described a two to five hour fight after drinking at the Bridge Hotel with participants including Peers and Fitzpatrick. Police fined Davis 20 shillings plus costs and expenses.

Pullee Lininen John Davis Perthville Lennon Berthville Leon Anderson Defonfant Carter Sewille Peers Jim Te Pitegatrick George Peers Rockley Road Defendant Bridge Hotel Oslo Dietus Banca Mat Fitznatrles

Burraga Post Office to Close Early Is Not Approved

The Postal Department informs Mr BE Carr MP that Burraga Post Office petitioners request to close at 8 PM was reviewed and found the expected business too small to justify changing the current 9 PM closing time. A second note states Cheetham’s Plat Progress Association seeks an on site inspection before altering the Cheetham’s Mat mail route and promises further advice.

Carr Postal Department Indientea Chentiam EB. Morten Lee Cheetham Plat Progress Association Rydal Cheatham

Magnetic Lintment Ad Promotes Cures Across Town

Awakened interest grows in Dr Sheldon s Magnetic Lintment for cuts burns and wounds. Available at Mockler Bros George Street Bathurst Morgan Burraga. In Albury the board held a ballot on the Walla Walla blocks during Thursday proceedings.

Sheldon Prica Mockler Bros George St Bathurat Morgan, Burraga Albury Thare Walla

Burglary on Beyliss Street Traced to Local Theft Pair

A drover named Jones reported two men burgling Simpon's Produce and Fruit Store on Beyliss Street at 3:90. They fled when challenged. front door damaged and a skeleton key used. An attempted entry at Hathwaite's store followed within 60 yards. Police later traced clues to the suspects.

Sydney Broken Til Jones Beyliss Street Simp Con Peighing Shoul Dent Hathwaite Hame Fonneit Wagga Copeland Henry Bank

Charmed Runaway Collides With Crowds in Sydney

A runaway horse attached to a sulky careered through busy city streets in Sydney sending pedestrians scattering. The horse caused no injuries but many people narrowly escaped. Navvies on the railway duplication near Hornby struck for higher pay, affecting about 150 men with a demand seen as likely to endure.

Sydney Briday Rewly Bydney Ines Hormby

Control of Labor Seeks Withholding Support for Misconduct

The Sydney Labour Council considers new rule to withhold support suspend or expel unions or district councils shown to incite industrial trouble or block peace talks. The amended resolution requires investigation before action and allows appeals for financial aid in disputes. Voluntary sequestration noted for William James Stanley house estate.

Sydney Labour Council Jona Labour Council of New Sout Wales Tabor Labour Council Talon

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