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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
2
The Bathurst Argus reports a general local sale listing and renewals for butchers, with items for cattle, sheep, and furniture. It notes continued furniture sales at Mrs Mathews’s residence and details about the late Alfred Richard Ellis burial in Bathurst. It also mentions Ottaway and Wallington divorce petition questions and a local commentary on marriage terms.
Last night the council debated new accounting controls and clerk duties as Alderman Webb urged streamlined systems to reduce redundant routine. Weather and regional summaries followed with rainfall totals from various towns and a forecast of showers and cooler conditions.
Temora advert carries obituary for Mrs Walsh aged 88 mourning husband John Meagher M L O and six children. It notes Peter Meagher in Sydney aiding kin and requests prayers for the Meagher family in their distress. An unrelated sales line promotes Chlumerlahs Pola Elom and local merchants Ziglar and Co.
The Gallo Socll held a lively Tuesday evening general social of the G. W. O. E. over 100 attended, with Mr R Nicholls orchestra providing music. Miss W Smith and Mr 8 Abbot led the secretaries and committees, a superb supper at 11 pm, and dancing until about 2 am. A waltzing competition drew 22 couples. winners were Mr J Rogers and Miles E Prosper.
A Cairns bound voyage entry describes a Winter trip to North Queensland. Tourists visit Trinity Bay Calri ng Kuranda Atherton and Barron Falls with rail train routes, health resorts and scenic gorges. An accident on board mars the mood as Captain Jenkins is injured near Barron Falls. The voyage includes sport on ships and a lighthearted anecdote about a snoring passenger and a playful seafaring crowd.
August 6 visit by principal Charles Gibb and manager J We Deemay to Bathurst outlines consultative hours at 6 Hunter Street Sydney offices and Farle Hotel Mowars. Gibb and Dooman Ltd promote eye care for headaches and sight problems with on site specialists in the town for several years.
Readers discuss public nuisance rules and local governance in Bathurst. The correspondence laments incessant barking and proposes sweeping changes for nightly warnings, roosters, and driver conduct while urging clearer land policies and more local self rule for landowners.
In a Wednesday session at Nawtown Court the magistrate postponed the hearing of alleged offences by Florene Burgess wife of M. L. A. Burgess after noting the case arose outside the jurisdiction. The matter was adjourned to the Globe Court next Tuesday for continuation.
A damaged ad warns readers against supposed dangers of various extracts and touts Genuint Banden Dugalyptus Extract as the cure, claiming it relieves coughs lameness and other ailments while cautioning about harmful alternatives and private harm from similar products.
A fragmented clipping describes a road race at Perthville with names such as McGrath and Corry and time notes around six minutes per mile. It mentions finishers and fastest times, with scattered place and sponsor references.
Cold weather limits attendance but event proceeds with novices stakes for dogs and bitches. Winners include Poplar, Falotta, Leal, and Lord Laurel in early rounds. final sees Leola and Boley Grain Heart-Barley contesting top honors amid brisk track conditions.
The Bathurst team to face Lithgow iron workers at Spark Ground on Saturday includes Menna Collier Riddle Wyburd Blackstraw Upford Critchley Ryan Anderson Lawford A Smith Clark P Culley 2 Chilley Weleh Mickey. The St Glonisinna Syerts Ground match on the same day lists Roddley Ay Bey J Dawson 3 Ni and J losoreelo Doyle J Graham Murrhy Paden Bright Gomrey Chompeeu Robinson Lynne Horton Hogwart Galr ey Loverty and D Dawson.
In committee on the Supply Bill on Wednesday night Mr John Miller MLC argued against the opposition’s push to capitalize 24 million pounds and attacked the pace of debate noting the tedious discussion of a 450 pound item. He urged wider support for reform and criticized Parliament for spending railway funds without authority.
Fragmentary text from an old newspaper page shows names and phrases like Al McBarley and Crooke with dates 616 and 16h. The readable parts are insufficient to determine a coherent event, location, or clear actions for a fuller headline and summary.
London report notes a vague wire service item about a casino related matter and a minor Tur event. Details are unreadable but imply a brief international update. The fragment suggests a tangent on wagering or gaming headlines with uncertain specifics.
In a protracted London discussion the Navy faced mismanagement findings by Admiral Preard and calls for reorganization. Delcasse leveled harsh criticism at Marine Ministers while Clemenceau accused Delcasse of causing the crisis through brilliance and stoking support loss.
London report notes Lieutenant Shackleton and the American Philosophical Society backing an ambitious Polar expedition. Amid sports mentions, Middlesex faces Surrey with Tarrant taking 6 for 29 as part of a 209 total, including a hat trick in the last four wickets.
In a London Standard letter Commander Bridgicom writes that Australia could fund a Dreadnought worth 23,000,000, but argues the money would be better spent by sending four British cruisers from the Australian reserves. He suggests swapping cruisers during later upgrades instead of building a new warship.
London Wednesday reports the new American tariff has not materially affected Great Britain except in some cotton and silk manufacturing, steel, and certain chemicals. It is understood France and Germany will be subject to similar tariffs.
London reports a high authority recommends Australian mechanics gain hands on experience at Pratt and Whitney during preparations for an Australian plant. The move aims to train workers for future Australian operations and align with upcoming production needs.
The Sydney market listing shows weekly prices for wheat milling flour bran maize oats barley and other grains across regions including Melbourne Adelaide and Tasmania. Prices are given per unit with varied quotes such as 12 10s for flour and 3/10 to 4 Pollard, alongside Tasmanian and Victorian consignments and specialty feeds.
News by Telegraph reports Mr John Miller criticising the Governments Closor Settlement policy from a valuation angle. He supports fifteen mile resumption ranges near towns or existing lines rather than remote border estates and backs earlier settlement legislation to be introduced soon.
Syilocy worker Henry Thornton, 49, employed by a farmer at Judera near Albury, was found unconscious in the morning under mysterious circumstances. He was admitted to the hospital where doctors described brain injury and possible cannonysiog complications.
Inquest into the Leichhardt murder of Mllzabath Ries concluded today. Evidence showed Bykus, the accused, lived as a harmless lunatic and was named as the killer. Coroner returned a verdict of murder against Sykes, who faces trial.
A draft requisition largely signed was presented to the Mayor of Wollongong this morning. It calls for the mayor to convene a public meeting at Lake Steps to address a supposed deer terrorizing local residents. Most people regard the claim as a joke.
Sydney political action on Wednesday backs Governor’s resumption of 65 850 acres of the Mungery Estate under the Closer Settlement Act. Lands Minister Moore moves the measure to permit sale at £228 per acre with land and improvements included. The land sits within 15 miles of a line from Narromine to Pealli and features a potential new oil pipeline route nearby.
A fragmentary 19th century note from Sydney reports that a threatened march of men toward a location has been halted. It mentions government funding advances and a yearlong mining context. The text is garbled but indicates a suspended expedition and financial backing.
In a tense assembly session, Jol Miller questions Premier Wade about government public works and the unemployment relief program. Wade confirms a 2000 loan aiding the unemployed, while discussions touch on whether the public utility projects meet needs and funding details.
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