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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
2
In a Bathurst Argus column the editor urges a weekly placard for child writing in schools. The piece argues newspapers and parents gain from direct child input, improving literacy and moral tone while fostering discipline, knowledge, and closer home links.
Weather reports forecast cloudy conditions and showers across Lachlan River and western slopes with mild temperatures. In the Chadrens Column the prize winner Max is named from Bucareat District School and a note to parents highlights the children's contributions and a local school article.
An auction notice promotes the sale by John Meagher and Co of a farming plant including machinery engines and a thresher at Mt John McLennan's premises opposite Tattersall's Hotel on Tuesday next July 89th at 20 prompt. Auctioneers listed include Lo and Co and Ti B Cousins and Co.
Members of the School of Aris are reminded that the annual meeting will be held on August 6, a Monday. The list of eligible nominees for officers and committee members is posted at Takuliniion. Nominations must be received four clear days before the meeting, by Wednesday August 4.
The Catilolig Young Men's Sociany held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday with strong attendance. Rev. Rather Mfe Gee, Vibe-President, presented Another Cat on India while speakers including Rev. Dunne and Father Fladagan contributed. A half-yearly meeting is planned for next Thursday night.
August 6 tour by Gibb and Beaman optical firm of Hunter Street Sydney includes Bathurst with Park Hotel stop. Hours 10 am to 6 pm. Sufferers from eye strain sleepiness or headaches urged to consult. J W Lenmay and Gibb, late principals, visit town for patient service.
The Bathurst Civilian Rifle Club is celebrated as winners in the Daily Mail Cup. Congrats pour in from Bathurst residents praising the team’s world renowned achievement and the event’s sunny, club-friendly atmosphere.
Bathurst v Lithgow Ironworks game postponed as Lithgow cannot travel. Winter competition Raglan will be played at 2 15 on Sports Ground with Raglan City selection from Honeyman McGarry Wolstenholme Godfrey McNamara Morrin Garry Roper Ford Wray Gavtor Colahan Long Schoffield and others.
The Federal Speaker Sir Frederick Wilda Holder KC MG died after a paralytic fit at 4 20 pm. Born May 18 1845 in Happy Valley South Australia he served as Premier Treasurer and cabinet member and joined the Federal Parliament in 1901. He was created TC MG by the King during Parliament’s first sittings.
In the House of Commons, a heated committee session on the Old Age Pensions Amendment bill ended with the government securing 2 million pounds in Supply. Violence flared between Sir William Lyne and opponents. the Speaker was briefly removed, order restored, and the bill read a third time before adjournment until Tuesday.
The fragment notes an embargo withdrawal by Covarastsnit and a refused hospitality from the Opposition. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to specify who or when this occurred.
The Senate met in the morning to discuss the Seamen's Compensation Bill and, by general desire, suspended the sitting in the afternoon due to the absence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Senior Sergeant Plugee, long time Chief Clerk in the Bathurst Police office, transfers to Cobar in charge of that station. Constable Parker, Assistant Clerk, moves to Deniliquin as Chief Clerk in the Superintendent’s office and departs next Monday. Parker, a devoted Oddfellows member, was Noblis Grand and active in the Methodist Church. Colyer from Donnquin becomes Chief Clerk at Bathurst.
In Sydney on Monday the coarse coursing finals concluded with notable results. Boufwins and Wales Champion Ulf secured victories in their events while Leporine and Lingua faced close finishes in the July Stakes and Granville Stakes. Biddy Brown outpaced Middle Harbor as Lingua defeated Lapens Lingua in a tense finish.
A severally described tale recalls a cloak house once famed for chronic idle strikes and drunken lapses. Mr Clarke of Clarke Gas Works played a key role in breaking the vice and securing a long lasting reform, earning praise for the permanent change.
Ann Sigurdson faced the Palllee Court on eight counts of stealing from several men on Tronkoin Street. She pleaded guilty and received imprisonment with hard labor. Albert Brown was charged with stealing jewelry valued at 12 pounds from Jenn Beale. The cases of George Ding v Lin Gee over a dispute were struck out. others did not proceed.
The article promotes use of a single machine for milking with calf breathing requirements and pressure techniques claimed to boost efficiency. It warns dairymen against infringing patents on the “1-K-G” system and urges readers to apply for full details from Weitigl and Josephyon in Sydney.
A garbled, uncertain OCR fragment hints at a historical speech reference involving a president and playful insults. Named entities are unclear due to wear. no verifiable dates or organizations emerge from the legible text.
A travelling salesman at Queen Victoria Markets reported a robbery at 8 15 pm on a Wednesday, claiming a bag of jewellery valued at £900 was stolen. Police questioned him as detectives found inconsistencies, leading to his arrest for drunkenness and admission that no robbery occurred. Investigations showed the jewellery remained with Macrow and Sons Limited. Superintendent Roche vows action to curb false reports and will seek signed declarations from complainants.
A Scottish headmaster letters to Kelso NSW teacher about school ties and Empire Day rituals. He notes the flag ceremony, holiday observations, and lessons on duty to God King and country, urging continued correspondence to strengthen kinship and shared heritage.
An old ad text promotes a shoulder rub liniment with claims of quick curing. It advises applying freely and rubbing vigorously to the affected area. Sold by L L Evleley Wood Co.
The report surveys \"ino Regerog\" in training at Randwick, lists trainers and stable horse counts including Joe Burton with seventeen horses and McGrath with twenty three, notes Derby prospects, two year olds and notable juveniles, shared sales and jockey changes, and previews Moorefield Races with entries across hurdles and handicaps.
A letter to the editor argues against extending railway fare exemptions to all public servants and railway workers on holidays. The writer contends exemptions would be unfair to private employers and questions the practicality during busy periods and various job classes.
Church notices list multiple denominations in Sydney with service times and locations including St Stephen Presbyerian, Baptists and Congregational churches. Times range from morning to evening with ministers named and places such as Dathurst, Bloom Hill, Wattle Flat and Lagoon. The market mention and broken town details appear at the end of the item.
In Carlton Victoria J W Frith reports illness from a Cold and chest complaints. He tried several remedies before using Dr Sheldon’s Coughs and Colds Preparation priced at 1s 10d and 35d for larger bottles. Local notes describe experiences with relief provided by the advertised product.
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