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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
2
A mission worker recounts using Cuticura products to aid a severely eczema ridden patient. After weeks with little progress, a single ad inspired treatment including Cuticura Healall and Soothing Ointment leads to dramatic improvement within five weeks.
The Bathurst Argus discusses the Labor Party and opposition fusion, arguing for two strong parties in Federal Parliament. It urges unity to prevent factionalism and stresses the electors must choose between two clear sides, noting Australia has yet to experience a true two-party federal system.
Fragmentary notes discuss voter questions about where to vote and how elections will be held. Mentions defending a place and the urgency of turnout for the next elections with implied choices for yes or no.
The passage discusses Brown’s embezzlement sentence and its impact on his family, then shifts to Andrew Carnegie’s arbitration idea and its limits in international affairs. It critiques political fusion rhetoric, notes Bathurst civic concerns, and urges renewed local support for clean sport funding and association finances amid hard times.
The report notes Mr. Fisher's handling of the session amid criticism of post office delays. It describes Deakin’s influence slowing proceedings and the push for quicker lawmaking not materializing. The piece covers reactions to yesterday's meeting and changes in the government’s legislative tempo.
The latest forecast shows more showers across the eastern half and fair in the west with southerly winds. In the Police Court John Ewer was charged with drunkenness, fined £1 or seven days imprisonment, with time given to pay if funds arrive.
Fall prom incidents include Frank Melioy thrown from a horse near McSorley's Billard Rooms with a slow recovery at home. George Morgan also fell from a sulky near O’Gonnell Plains, sustaining a scalp wound and now improving. Paragraph notes German Vorwärts editorials with penalties and detention figures for socialist activities.
The Railway Commissioner visited Orange and urged continuing the Bathurst to Orange tourist train. Mr Johnson argued against special treatment, noting no other center has a train covering such distance from Sydney to Orange and indicating he could not approve the concession.
The Royal Agricultural Society fixes August 3 to 7 for the Sydney event with dairy cattle judged for ribbons and later auctioned. Parade and jumping move to August 3 to allow four days for sales, with a large showing anticipated as spring sales become the year’s chief stud stock market.
Quotations from Sydney markets include Firoken Mth South feon 64e and 102 paid, Broken South Blocks and Junction North at 2lh sd. Maoint Molloy 63, Broken Hill 226 74d, Occidental 3d, with markets described as unsettled. A spectator praised Woods Great Poppermint Cure as a favorite while a player remained soaked from the eventful match.
A Bathurst area blaze destroyed the old McKay home near Evans Plains. Constables Lene non and Jones were sent to probe possible victims or suspects as two travelers were seen near the site before the fire. One man rode away hatless with the missing hat, while a second man vanished with no trace. police continued debris searches.
Turon Shire Council received A Patterson’s report detailing maintenance on main roads, washaway repairs, a new White Rock Road causeway, and the White Reel deviation nearing completion. Tenders for culvert repairs were approved, and a £15 grant for redecking and painting the Winburndale Creek bridge was requested.
Billiards handicaps list for Lonmpament at Mc Sorley’s Billiard Room includes players such as Cribb Whalan Lupp and many entries with varying figures like 80 and 150. The page presents a dense roster of participants and scores in a cluttered OCR format with numerous typographical errors.
A meeting of the Bathurst A H and P Association committee discussed the upcoming show on September 14 with prizes including 222 for best draught stallion and 10 for best blood stallion. They approved borough spending, sought revenue from the show ground, and arranged an overdraft of about 450 with a subsidy of 270 to be received.
A Bathurst business story details Butler's at 14 Georgasstreat Ba hist, stressing copper water jackets to prevent burning and ensure pure aerated waters, tomato sauce, syrups, and drinks. Water is sourced from a clean spring, cooled with a ammonia compressor, and stored in a 20-long ice room. founder Mr Butler explains winter employment decisions to keep workers.
Wingham NSW reader Mrs. Thomas Abbot reports relief from backache joints and neuralgia using Dr Sheldon s Magnative Linkment and Woods Great Peppermint Cure. She claims rapid improvement with repeated use and recommends keeping it on hand for coughs colds and general aches.
Moilieries that aid mature are always just successful. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy goes on his pionet alleys the cough, skis expectoration, relieves the lungs, opens the secratioms, mierely aiding nature In throwing off a coll and tustering the system to an hetthy con dition. For sate by Ludgreyend Co., Bathurst.
The hearing on R. D. Meagher’s bid for reinstatement to the attorney roll continued with a crowded court. Counsel Shand pressed questions of Meagher’s dealings in land scandals and the lack of books or accounts, arguing suspicion. The Acting Chief Justice noted Meagher’s circumstances warranted inference but insisted the applicant prove no disqualifying conduct. the court adjourned to tomorrow.
The report details prices and lots from Homebush and Bathurst stock sales. Included are wheat and grain prices, cattle and sheep auction results, and specific yard figures with per unit rates and buyer activity.
Readable fragments describe a children’s cough product or remedy linked to a Slee Woods setting and a peppermint cure claim. The item reads like a market notice or brief about a remedy marketed for cough relief during a local event or shop display.
Sydney reports the Waterloo Cup meeting at Woodstock ended in breezy, unsettled weather. Bulwark and Clear Light feature in decisive rounds with Bulwark advancing past rivals including Pentold Hyland. Other races include Waterloo Plate and Blagoktown Stakes with several byes and tight finishes.
The Bathurst Land Board will convene at Bathurst Court House to review water rights residencies appraisals purchases and confirmations. Cases include land parcels with acreages from 20 to 1050 acres and parties such as R G Bagell T J Ryan G T Clarke W Dowler C B Bailey J Tabin and J Tobit. Proceedings note dates across 1854 with multiple filings and exhibits.
A critical note on the Daily Telegraph and Age articles about the Lops export venture. It argues the Age misquoted and questions the liability of protection rhetoric while noting Tops shipments to Japan and the Kagono venture. The piece reflects on shipping contracts and suggests clearer sourcing and timing for future announcements.
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