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Newspaper

Bathurst Daily Argus

Location

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 02, 1909

Page

2

Sydney shopping harms local economy and fairness

The piece argues that country residents should buy locally rather than from Sydney, noting purchases funnel money away from the Western district. It claims newspaper ads mislead buyers about commissions and stresses that local goods and services in towns yield direct or indirect county benefits, urging residents to patronize nearby shops and tailors.

Sydney Jody Jones Judy Worl Fm Dolbing Willer Mda Apo Cowpelo Fnally

The Federality and Global Diplomacy Notes

The column opines on the federal capital issue, wartime arbiters, and a New Zealand electoral anecdote. It criticizes piecemeal arbitration over France Germany cases and mocks pretended urgency in world justice while recounting a famed last vote ruse that illustrated voter duty and responsibility.

Woman Charged For Drunkenness Faces Prison

A Monday morning report notes a woman charged with being drunk and placed on the Principle List as a first offender. She served seven days for the offense and a later incident led to a new imprisonment. The piece questions the treatment of drunk women and the fairness of punishment.

Wwe Lina

Election of Archdeacon Wright Gains Broad Support

The article notes Archdeacon Wright of Manchester winning a unanimous election for Archbishop after a controversial process involving five state bishops. It remarks he is not an extremist and should be approved, with the broader church recognizing England’s influence. It also mentions a miners holiday related to the Broken Hill strike, its cost, and long lasting impact on wages and the industry.

Lawdale Arma Ouese Archbibliop Eect Me Ik Nan Ohurehanan Evangelical ‘School Taovey England Archibeacom Wright Broken Hill Australia

Weather and gambling notes from yesterday and letters of praise

The weather section recalls rain forecasts verified yesterday with reports of sweeps and gambling remarks. A Bul tarat figure congratulates the Post Office Department on its management of related laws. A special AALA meeting discussed returning Tom Mann as organizer but decided not to act.

Areldencun Tueler Bultarat Oslimateriengral Post Office Department AALA Adv Tom Mann ALA Hoolten

Sir John Quick Attacks Socialists Over Debt Crisis

Sir John Quiet speaking at Heathcote on Monday blamed the federal debt crisis on Socialist vaunting ambition to dominate the Commonwealth. He cited recent concordat terms granting Mr. Deakin valuable arrangements to the advantage of Liberalism.

John Quick Heathcote John Quiet Commonwealth Deakin

Prince of Wales Birthday Ticket Offer for Sydney Trip

The Railway Department issues cheap round trip tickets at one shilling and a penny for a double journey to Sydney and Intermediate stations. Tickets depart from Fathorse at 1 43 p.m. and 1 10 p.m. on Sunday June 6 and are valid for return within one calendar month from the issue date.

Prince OF Wales Railway Department Sydney Fathorse

Miracle rescue and accidental drowning attempt in Northam

A Perth telegram reports a 12 year old girl Ethel Cooper unable to calm a drowning incident on the Avon at Northam. Alice Brewer aged 5 fell on the well and was dragged to shallow water by the girl before others intervened. Will proceed to public notice for eye specialists in Bathurst and Sydney.

Perth W.A Fearoll Ethel Cooper Northam Alice Breiner Avon Willer

Bathurst Coursing Club Fox Mischief At Large

A report from Bathurst notes a fox eluding capture after a hare was killed near Bathurst Plain Saturday. The Coursing Club intends to counter the fox by wire entanglements and left supper untouched to provoke it. The incident hints the fox may have escaped with some spoils. a guest remains unaccounted for. Also mentions Chamberlains Cough Tonic as a medicine aid for colds.

Bathurst Plimpton Coursing Club Rome

Cadet inspection and police court notes

Forecast warns of chill winds with rain sweeping westward as cadets face inspection. At the Pullen Court, Nelile Fraser and Shanamitien are charged with offenses, one fined ten shillings or seven days. a first offender drink case ends with a fine or imprisonment.

Pullen Nelile Fraser William-street Shanamitien Conetable Druk

Cham berlain s Tablets Promise Quick Relief in Ad Page Copy

An advertisement from L. Edgley and Co. Bathurst touts Chamberlain s Tablets as a quick cure for stomach and bowel discomfort. It claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach, regulate the bowels, and provide relief for meals, promising a quiet disappearance of trouble after a dose.

L. Edgley and Co Bathurst

Australian Journal Seeks Interest in New Serial and Fashion Features

The Australian Journal presents the debut of the new serial A Foible of Plance and the tale John Regaud. Robyns Beware reaches a near triumph as a Ute character, with substantial Australian material, fashion pages, and children’s content completing a strong issue.

Juno Testo Plance Siervices John Regaud Robyns

Early Closing Pressure on Public Services

Public notices urge earlier closing for chemists from 6 PM daily and 12 PM on Saturdays, arguing it benefits readers and workers. readers urged to transact at reasonable hours and specialists to accommodate special cases with night staff. Wages board hearing cites a employer noting a married man with £2 weekly can keep a wife if frugal, avoiding extravagance, while kids’ cough remedy Woods’ Great Pappermint Cure is promoted.

Mr. Ekelsey

Saturday Night Gas Out Shocks Orange Readers

A sudden gas outage hit Orange on Saturday as a new gas works employee turned a handle the wrong way and shut off the supply. Hotels, billiard rooms, and skating rinks dimmed or went dark while street lamps were extinguished, causing confusion until the fault was promptly corrected.

Orange Orange “Advocate Dherras

Magnetic Liniment praised by Wingham resident

Mrs Tidus Abbot of Trengolden Wingham N S W writes that Dr Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment gives relief for back ache sore joints and near night and she keeps it in the house The advertisement claims rapid cures for coughs and other ailments with prices 6d and 3s per bottle and promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs.

Tidus Abbot Trengolden Wingham Manning River N.S.W

Grisi s. Ne lcourxe tussbay ld pam prime

Fragmented OCR text lacks clear news facts. The readable bits suggest political names but contain errors preventing a coherent summary. No distinct event or outcome can be established from the fragment.

Dissolution Request Brought, New Ministry Forming

Mr Deakin proposed dissolution to the Governor General but was refused. Deakin Por vest and Cook met after adjournment to shape a new ministry. The new ministers will be announced after submission to the Governor General and sworn in soon. Deathin to seek a short adjournment to allow policy and bills plan.

Ministers in New Government Named in Melbourne Talk

Melbourne reports indicate a list of ministers likely to accompany the new government submission to the Governor-General. Deakin perhaps prime minister with external affairs. Forrest treasurer. Cook home affairs. Millen vice-president. Best or Foxton defence. Thompson customs. Glynn Groom or Foxton attorney-general. Carty Salmon, Hume Cook or Mauger postmaster-general. Two honorary ministers among the names.

Melbourne Deakin Deanin Vic Air. Cook John Forrest V.a Dugald Thompson N.S Illen Sydney Joseph Cook Millen Executive Council Best Colonel Fookton Defence Customs Glynn Groom Foxton Carty Salmon Hume Cook Mauger

Mr McGowen Criticizes Governor General on Dissolution

Sydney reports Mr McGowen, leader of New South Wales Labour Party, saying the Governor General should consider that neither Mr Deakin nor Mr Coole represents public views. He argues Parliament is the people’s mouthpiece in a democratic Australia.

Sydney McGowen New South Wales Labour Party Deakin Coole Australia

Senator Russell Defends Port Pirie Strike in Senate

In Friday Senate remarks Senator Russell recalls strong workers at Port Pirie smelters who grew weary and weighed down by work, lamenting inhumanity to man. Senator St Ledger echoes concern over Mannian inhumanity amid debate. Advertisement for Chamberlin’s Pain Tonic marketed by X. Edeley and Co. of Bathurst.

Senate Russell Broken Hill Port Pirie Senator St Ledger Mann

Mining prospects at Mt Werong raise hopes of rich lode

Doluts of a da Miko reports from Sydney press that Hollmnd property Journing Eiliot's shows assay with box silver copper and lead and gold values. high grade ore to be opened from adjacent vein with two shafts in operation under Edward Billet. Six months expected to cut the lode as miners anticipate Mt Werong becoming a top Australian field with main shaft sunk.

Sydney Mt Werong Lue Olen Moni Mt Wenong Australia Edward Billet

Me Vishop Reverent Visit to Wollfns Woll

The Bishop visited Wollfns Woll guest of Mr and Mrs Bassett in a renovated home on Monday. He consecrated St Matthews of George and Bodongora churches, preached at St John the Baptist Wellington, and attended large congregations. Offertories at Geurie and Bodangora exceeded £28 amid drought and mine closures.

Me Vishop Wollfnswoll Tui Hug Bodangera Church of England Weungton

Fatal Fall Ends Joiner's Life in Sydney

Sydney reports a fatal accident as Charles Newman a joiner living at Leichwardt fell 120 feet from a four foot ladder while at work. He sustained head injuries and died shortly after the fall in a workplace incident.

Sydney Charles Newman Leichwardt

Apples in London from the Bathurst experimental shipment

The Bathurst experimental shipment of apples reached London consisting of Jonathan and Cleopatra varieties. Prices ranged from 10s to 11s 6d per case for Cleopatras and Jonathans, with one nearly overripe fruit. Market conditions were weak due to multiple cargo arrivals, causing a seven shilling drop per case. Public interest grows as Cleopatra cases are displayed at the Agent General's office.

Nic Orlow London Jonathans Victoria South Augualis Bathurst Monument Yard Ilessrs Keeling and Hunt Ortona New South Wales Mmueli

Market Report from Sussex Street on Record Wheat Shipment

Sydney Tuesday market update notes a glut of chaff and a record 46 000 bags arriving from Victoria. Prices fall across many staples including wheat, maize, oats, barley and potatoes with varied regional quotes for Tasmanian, Victorian and New Zealand origins.

Sussex-Streay Vlices Sydney Victoria Wheaton Ootom Choice Stow Lucerne Hunter River Quaten Hoy New Zealand Hovey Hitched, Ltd Middles Hawis

Sydney Produce Sale At Railway Yards

Twenty six produce trucks were offered at Sydney Railway Yards on Tuesday. Sixteen sold. Prices listed include choice chaff up to 7s 8d, prime potatoes 3s 9d per cwt, medium 3s 3d, inferior swede turnips 4d per cwt, table pumpkins 34s 3d to 35s per ton. Good hay bales noted.

Sydney

Sydney Market Quotations and Telegraphic Notes

Latest market quotes show Commercial Bank at £20 Ge, BankeZ MLB at £17.58, with brokers listing 1008 ta paid. Entries reference Broken Hill Junction areas and multiple holdings with various premiums and fractions, including Lloyd's Capper and Mount Molloy preferences.

Commercial Bank Bankez Walea Hil South Broken Lill Junction Broken Lill Ee Hill Ill Mount Molloy Lloyd's Capper Broken Hill North Dine Corporation Mount David

Post Office Employee Sentenced for Letter Stealing

A North Sydney Post Office worker was sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing money via a letter. The judge suspended the sentence for the first offender, warning that future offences would be made an example of.

Sydney North Sydney

Pantomime of a Cough Foe Haunts a Stage Singer

A garbled old time prose scene recalls a performer whose cough and labored breath awaken fear. The pipes are stuffed and he struggles to draw a breath, while a peppermint cure is invoked as the remedy that might ease his distress.

Case of R. D. Meagher hearing continued to day

The application of R. i. Meagher for re astatnment on toll of Attorneys was continued after arguments by Mr Reid and Mr Shiund. The court weighed whether to entertain the application given prior decisions. Justice moved that Meagher might apply for relief later if conduct remained within bounds. the matter was adjourned before conclusion.

Sydney R. i. Meagher Reid Shiud Meagher Rylls Ft Solleitor Rofe Hole Thort Mouves Slind Peter Tea

Panic at Goulburn prize distribution incident

At a Goulburn Eisteddfod prize event a youth suffered a fit near the Grand Arcade causing panic as spectators shouted fire and fled down stairs. Several children were knocked over but no serious injuries occurred before order was restored and prize distribution continued.

Goulburn Gouburn Grand Arcade

Shooting of Barter Case Brought to Policy Court

James J. Robertson, a farmer, was charged with shooting Ernest Bartee with intent to murder. Police said Barter was in serious condition and the case appeared a deliberate attempt at murder. Bail was set at £200 and the accused was remanded for a week.

Sydney James J. Robertson Ernest Bartee

Land Appeal Court reviews cases of local interest

The Land Appeal Court today remitted the case of T. Graniy to the Bathurst Land Board for further evidence. Gruly appealed the Board's decision on Original Purchase 16, Bathurst. The depth War ordered to be returned. The annual rent of John Ferguson Swarts' settlement at Dubbo was determined at 6d per acre.

Sydney Land Appeal Court T. Graniy Bathurst Land Board Gruly Bathurst John Ferguson Swarts Dubbo

A Sailor's Life and Ailments After Long Sea Voyage

A Norwegian slip from South America after 195 days reports beri beri outbreak among sailors. Several men died orfell ill during the voyage and while at sea, with many left weak and incapacitated upon port arrival. Beri beri is described as a nervous, inflammatory disease causing debility and severe limb rigidity.

Sydney Sophie Say South America

Unification Petition Presented In Parliament

Melbourne reports a long petition presented in the House of Representatives by Hon Frederick William Bamford for the Herbert electorate Queensland. The paper, signed by 55 000 people, measures a mile in length. Petition seeks a plebiscite on the unification of the Australian states.

Melbourne House of Representatives Frederick William Bamford Herbert Queensland

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