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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
2
Fragments report a funeral procession and interment for a local resident in Portville County. The notice notes a wake and burial in the Catholic cemetery and funeral arrangements by AV Boyd. A social event at St Stephens Sunday School is mentioned, with Rev Alexander Clam presiding.
The association announces the annual show on August 18 with a busy program of ring events. Special trains are arranged and a large number of visitors from western districts are expected to attend the carnival.
Yesterday was a chilly day with scattered rain reports from Bathurst Trunkey Blayney Cowra and Orange. Forecasts predict more rain south of the Lachlan extending northward with cold winds and possible thunder and hail. highs around 48 and a low near 20.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Joseph Poole aged BS at her son in law John Pagny’s residence in Mandurama. She lived many years at the Rocks on the Orange Road and was well regarded. The funeral will depart Bathurst railway station at 1 PM today.
The funeral of the late Mrs Clas Walkley took place yesterday with interment at Mary Trinity Church yard in Kelso. Reverend Dukes officiated at church and graveside. a choral service and organ accompaniment marked the ceremony. The turnout included many from the community and Odd Fellows Lodge members in procession. Burial was under a polished cedar coffin with silver mountings. arrangements were by Bu Boyd.
Ir G Beeby M L A received a Department of Lands reply regarding the grant of wire netting for Trunkey cemetery. The Board has ordered 900 yards of 42 inch netting to John Hunter for delivery to Newbridge station, with transport to Trunkey to be arranged by the trustees after dispatch. The Store Supply and Tender Board will notify the trustees of the forwarding date.
A well attended meeting of the s Hour committee convened last evening in the Masonic Hall. Funds totaling 10 was received from W. J. Paling and Co. and W. Accott and Co. Newcastle donated a 14th item toward a Indies race. Plans include a concert at the Arts Hall and a dance in Magoula Hall on Eight Hour night. The secretary A Boyd was tasked to seek traveling concessions from the Chief Commissioner for Ballwaye and related routes. A weekly meeting schedule was decided.
A Sydney Council health report for the fortnight ended July 24 tallies eleven scarlet fever cases, eleven diphtheria cases, four typhoid fever cases, and a consumption case. No plague or plague rats were found in the area.
The Orange Jockey Club held its meeting at the Club Hotel Orange on Tuesday. The show of assets was very creditable with Roeelpie for the year at £2017 11s 1d and expenditure at £21742 3d. The club's balance is now £501 20d.
A Bathurst meeting at the Technical College urged establishing a continuation school to bridge ages 14 and up. Dr. Mackenttto outlined aims, curriculum, and city support, proposing three terms yearly and a two year course linking primary schools to technical college and farm work.
Members of the Bathurst Pigeon Society released birds on June 11 and July 18 from Wellington Dubbo Nevertive and Nyngan. Winners include G Gartrell with 1900 yards from Wellington and W Yeo 1158 yards from Dubbo with multiple top placements among 76 to 125 birds. Weather hindered early results. final tallies will be issued in coming days.
The Mount Conqueror lease near Bathurst is being transformed into a modern mining complex after a company led by A L Cadogan takes over. An oxy hydro furnace plant, cyanide treatment, and an arsenic by product condenser are being installed with a 145 foot shaft and 26 acre lease. An alluvial gold rush near Bald Hills also shows promise as digging expands and more claims come into work.
Carlton resident details illness in May including fevers and chest trouble. He reports complete cure after using Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds, priced 10s 6d and 8s per bottle.
A brief notice asserts hoarseness in a child signals impending croup. It states Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can prevent an attack if given after the cough begins. The advertisement claims it is pleasant and contains no poison but lacks complete product details.
The writer argues against Rev Mason about clairvoyant powers and psychometry, recounting personal experiences with predictive visions and described radiations from "N" rays. He claims water absorbed these radiations and relieved pain, and mentions plans to lecture in Buttarst in July 1909.
A letter from RERDST criticizes the definition of Pengent Any Price and mocks the editor. The writer accuses the editor’s correspondents of foolishness and poor judgment, calling for no further consideration of the matter.
A reader praises the Hathurst Post Office staff for courteous handling of old age pensioners and patient explanations regarding certificates. The writer notes positive treatment at the Hathurst office versus other centers and urges continued courtesy.
An elderly farmer writes about dairy regulations under the Dairy Supervision Act. He discusses requirements for poultry on dairy premises, calf warmth, dairy mill rooms, and ventilation standards. He notes inspections, amendments, and the need for proper housing and dust control to meet law.
A long 1909 letter argues the Board of Health should enforce dairy hygiene. It details concerns about bedding calico versus boards, cow udders, mangers, and the burden on dairymen to manage milking with limited resources. It laments extreme demands and cites local impact in White Rock and the Tiethiarat District.
A letter renews calls to amend the Public Schools Act to avoid sectarian conflict. Critics warn proposed changes could reopen disputes and threaten current privileges, urging careful legislative action rather than ad hoc fixes.
A letter to the Argus editor defends the popular press as a public privilege and examines the role of editors and critics through history. It contrasts adverse anonymous critics with enduring public figures and notes the rise of press as a public enterprise and the ethical tensions within journalism.
An aged discourse on the duties of editors and critics, arguing the editor's duty to serve truth and public welfare, uphold high standards, and resist sensationalism. It laments hasty judgments and praises disciplined commentary shaped by knowledge, conscience, and charitable temperament.
Sydney product prices list shows cattle and sheep yarded with bulls cows and vealers priced from £4 to £18 15s and 5 000 sheep penned. Prime and inferior qualities noted with ranges for fat cows and vealers. Also Poultry and produce prices from B Goldsby’s daily room report at 84 Kepler Street including hens, fowls, turkeys, ducks and vegetables with per unit costs.
Auctioneers report sales on behalf of W G Trommpeon and W T Bullock including fat cows and ewes with varied prices. Wool merchants Winchcombe Carson and Co Ltd note rising inquiry for super wools and demand easing for middling lots. New wool clips arriving will be reserved for August auctions starting August 17.
A reader from OPAWA New Zealand praises Dr Sheldons Digestive Tablets for improving digestion with no stomach ulcers reported. The letter mentions the tablets as the sole aid for better digestion and expresses gratitude for the relief provided.
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