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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
2
Local and general news repackaged from court and church notices. Verdicts include Boltam vy A Doig with 33 costs and a drunkenness case against Jean Gillespie, plus six months imprisonment for unrelated charges. A Sunday School workers convention is planned for June, with a public meeting addressing parish concerns and transportation for a proposed Sunday service route.
In thy ballot in connection with this Society last night Mr A Jones Wilmd street wags the winning share holder.
Football action set for Show Ground Saturday at 2 30 with City B facing Kelso. Lineups include L Lowe Wilson Mattett Cock rel Stevens McGrath Gorry Applaby Walker Biv Elvin Roggs McRlug Sullivan Tromitly and others as teams prepare.
Police stated the cause and result of the fire at an industrial site remain unclear after interviews. They reviewed a witness from a truck incident and reported no conclusive leads or surviving details about other individuals involved.
Local post office worker Stozebray, after four years at the Bathurst post, departs via rail. Friends gift silver-mount pipes. D Simmons praises the recipient’s sterling qualities. Gibbard Besman of Sydney offers eye care and sight testing at Hunter Street, Sydney, with consultation on correctly adapted glasses for all wearers.
Tomorrow marks the 74th anniversary of Holy Trinity Church dedication with special services at 11 am and 3 pm. The bishop will preach in the morning, and two magical services will be held in the afternoon conducted by darman. The choir is to be assisted by an orchestra, and a social gathering with a gramophone recital by Mr ET Web is planned for 7.20 pm in the schoolroom.
Police theorize burglars entered the Willia home through an unseen route without leaving traceable footprints. The house showed candle grease and lies but no real evidence of a break in as newspapers found were cryptic fakes. Willis escaped unharmed amid the intrigue surrounding the attempted intrusion.
A meeting of the Shop Assistants' Union was held at Beaving Bros Rooms Mowloi Street. Mr E J Pulvey presided as officers were elected including President P Dalvey Secretary A N Lewis Treasurer S Vinton Vice Presidents Hewitt Pearce Davis Wyans Naylors and others. A luncheon followed with Nicholls Orchestra.
Weather report lists yesterday s rainfall in multiple locations with figures for Ballhurst Trankey Routley Blayney Cowe Ornge Dubbo Hil Goa Nye Fan Nymagee Sydney Wellington Brewarvina Cobity Bourke and other areas. Data shows varying amounts from 1 to 33 units with some entries unclear.
The ketch Flirt, last week bound for Maa with building material for the mission residence, is missing after leaving Thursday. A white man and the owner were aboard. Search vessels are out as authorities investigate the disappearance near Brisbane.
The Randwick home of Nir Wills was broken into last night through a cellar window. Thieves attempted to bore into a safe with improvised tools, leaving candle grease and drill fragments. no money or valuables were taken, but Mrs Wills and children were terrified and Mr Wills plans to pursue legal action.
The Mayor of Orange notes receipt of the first instalment for the local Dreadnought Fund. A letter from Sydney dated June 1 190% confirms £100 cheque for the fund and praises Orange supporters for their ready patriotic response. The remark ends with a local dig about showing where some money is.
Friday quotations from Sydney market include Broken Ui Junction at 72 Sd. O.1¢ and Copper at 1s Lid. Mount Wetler and Livya's Copper appear with unclear figures. Occidentals and Queen Lew listed with uncertain values. Broken Hill South Mocks shows Ita Od. and 225 3d. readings are incomplete.
William Tidyman of Lithgow was fined 48 in default a month in prison for maliciously damaging stalactites at the Jenolan Caves during a Friday hearing at Oberon Police Court.
A heated discussion centers on Dr Ehrenkamp and Mr Miller as union supporters and paid agitator claims. Members debate recalling the letter and thanking Miller while stressing that non unionists have equal chances, ending with a 22 to 12 vote in favor of the amendment.
A 25 year old Moses Murphy, recently discharged after throat surgery at West Milford hospital, left his Morpeth home in night attire and plunged into the river. His brother pursued him but Murphy disappeared, and the body was recovered today after a search in the river.
Edwin James Ellis sues Ellen Dilis for divorce on desertion grounds in Divorta Court. They married at Bathurst in 1893, lived apart during long Western line work, she feared death and left for Bathurst, later resuming cohabitation before final separation. Decree granted to be moved to six months.
The hearing on the application of Lohohard Denis Meagher for reinstatement on the roll of attorneys was continued today. Argument was not concluded when the court adjourned until Tuesday.
Missis of Cobar, an inmate of Fonte Mission Home Glebe, Sydney, died early Friday after a violent fit. She was in Sydney when the sudden attack occurred and expired within minutes.
A newly born male infant was found lying on the beach at Watsons Bay in the afternoon. The body was wrapped in calico and bound with cotton wool and brown paper. Indications suggest the child was murdered.
In reply to Borecide submissions by John Miller ML.A. the Department of Agriculture Sydney forwards a report from Bathurst Elm borers. H C L Anderson notes Elm trees treated with Boreecide showed blocked access channels and some larvae. A Bathurst Experiment Farm report by R W Peacock details channels, tree condition, and estimated per-tree costs for labor and materials with possible spray-wash improvements.
The Marine Court ruled the steamer Kiama ran aground near Tam Thumb Island off Wollongong due to mate William Allison's neglect to exercise due care as weather thickened. Allison must surrender his certificate.
A premature fireworks display at the Bank of New South Wales in Moruya last night caused a blaze. The manager's wife struck a match in a bedroom. the ignited tip fell onto Grewerks on a children's bed, starting a fire. Neighbours arrived quickly and the fire was extinguished. the mother sustained serious burns while helping the children to safety.
A serious mining accident near Parkes occurred on Thursday as two miners Brown and Pasque were working to clear slate. Brown became pinned against timber and crushed, while Pasque escaped with minor injuries and assisted his companion before Brown was taken to hospital.
The steamer Nictovin arrived this morning from New Zealand with 180 passengers aboard. Of these, 97 occupied steerage berths, while the ship prepared to depart toward the Dominion and broader Commonwealth.
The estate of D. Bryen of Randwick valued at 04,848. The estate of W. Mewar Mick, cast maker, of Bulmein, valued at 230, as7. Details reflect a valuations report published Friday in Sydney.
Geelong writes of the first round draw for the Clix billiards tourney listing 25 matches including Jackex vs. Ohndea Galonial Cobary and others. Names such as Glinka, Stapleton, Venatai, Gook, Hennessy, Seago, Bhute, and Cromer appear in the shuffled pairings with venues and participants from Geelong and Toleda.
At Wollongong Court the hearing of Alfred Carson charged with administering poison to Charles Edwards at the Corrimat Hotel was continued. Dr Mano testified he was satisfied strychnine was put into Edwards' ale with criminal intent, though he did not suspect the accused or anyone else.
A Shop Assistants' Union gathering grew tense as acting secretary Mr. Pegg clashed with fellow members over his consultation and position. Grievances, sharp exchanges, and interruptions dominated the meeting until others restored order.
Seventy or so trucks of produce were offered to buyers today at Central Railway Yards. Purchasers bought portions of the lot while prices varied: chaff and lucerne 4/ to 6/ per ton, prime 4/1 to 4/3, median 3/6 to 4/1, lucerne bale prices around 4/9, potatoes selling near 3/3. Vendors listed include Chait Rollands and Wungoatn with further quotes from B Morrison New Bridge.
The ad speaks of two doses of Chamberlain's Tablets to ease distress and claims to cleanse the stomach invigorate the bowels regulate the liver and bowels and restore appetite. It also mentions sales by L. Hdgby and Wu in Dathurat and advertises Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure for a hacking cough at night aimed at children.
The Cambridge and Australian players struggled after lunch as Trumper McAlister and O Connor led Australia’s scoring while Cambridge’s Nason Ramsbottom and Lavery faced Whitty and Lovatt. Long rain halted play with the outlook uncertain for Friday.
In Cape Town the Legislative Assembly saw dissent from Schreiner and Sprig on adopting the Constitution for United South Africa. Natal to hold a referendum next week. Colonel Seely’s remarks in London described as a typical official speech lacking colonial consideration. Merriman of Cape Colony criticized the utterance as hostile to colonial sentiment. The Colonial Office said amendments on constitution are not intended pending technical phrasing.
A Hamburg newspaper commentary on the Kaiser's visit to the Czar declares that Germany's aim is to drive wedges between Britain and Russia and to break their understanding wherever possible, reflecting circumscribed ambition in wartime diplomacy.
London Friday reports underwriters insuring Australian frozen meat have asked for representations to the Australian Government over the unsatisfactory manner in which Australian frozen meat is handled.
China withdraws arbitration proposals on the Fakumen railway contract and signals intent to reopen negotiations. Beijing expresses willingness to resume talks with the contracting parties, aiming to resolve outstanding terms and avoid formal dispute escalation.
London dispatch reports Major General Barton has been officially appointed Governor of Tasmania, with details noted in the Friday notice from the Tasmanian Governorship.
Mr John Burns president of the Local Government Board opened a Tuberculosis Exhibition in Whitechapel to show disease prevention and mitigation. He claimed Britain leads the crusade and cited higher wages less drink less betting and more regular work as remedies. He said open windows could stamp out consumption in a generation.
A gas buildup in the ball stores at Angus and Coote on George Street exploded when a lighted match touched it. The blast tore up the floor and brought down the ceiling but no one was present. It is believed a foreman inadvertently struck the match.
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