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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
2
Mrs. June Lee of Roma Villa Blackpool England recounts four years of severe eczema on hands and arms. After doctors failed she used Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent Pills, improving gradually until a full recovery. She praises the remedies and notes high past medical costs.
Poignant obituary note honoring Manry John who died at age 20. It laments a righteous life and faith in divine protection, recalling his youth and the sorrow of his family.
A correspondent argues about protectionism's effect on wages and living costs. He cites Australia in 138% and New South Wales free trade comparisons, noting wage and price changes, and contends protectionists exaggerate or misstate effects while urging careful scrutiny of monetary purchasing power.
The article contrasts New South Wales and Victoria wages under protection. It cites 1907 wage averages, employment by gender and children, and production value per head. The author questions protection’s impact, argues NSW pays higher wages with less protection, and hints at future discussion on factory conditions and family outcomes.
The Bathurst community laments a local paper’s influence on city elections. Officials criticize styling and content as divisive and vulgar while urging accountability. Citizens vow to support better coverage and reject gutter journalism affecting local politics.
At Bathurst A H and P Association meeting two Cuneo students faced formal discipline for cheating in assignments. A boy copied another’s work with erased names, and a girl presented work partly dating to 1008 to avoid age limits. Both were disqualified for a month from April 1 by the NSW union and local committee. The editor urges action to stop cheating and warns of wider fraud among students.
The article notes a labor dispute with employers seeking a Wager Bontril setup while workers reject reps, amid broader political strife. Parliament faces a session likely to stir ill will, with opposition intent on pressuring the government and fostering conflict over key legislation. The Chapman Alexander Mission draws crowds, praising George Reid's oratory and urging reform of political and social life. Prime Minister Ward downplays emigration fears as New Zealand faces unemployment amid produce price slumps. Also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and announces the Bathurst Champion Bar annual meeting for tomorrow at 8 p.m.
A terse dialogue shows both sides agreeing on a point as the arbitration judge signals progress. Curlywig and others affirm, mentioning remedies and cures in a terse, almost comic exchange.
Local forecast reports a mix of eastern and western weather with variable winds. The Steplens Literary and Koulul Union meeting was postponed to Tuesday July 19, and a sports program at the Sports Ground is set for Saturday with Raghu vs Cunneen, City vs Batthurst, umpire Read, and inspector Cox named for duties.
Subscribers and members of the nieve Society are reminded the annual meeting is held tonight in the Leg ure Hall of the Technical College. Chen excursion tickets to Sydney will be issued by the passenger train leaving Bathurst today at 1 o clock in connection with the Sydney shoe sales. Tickets are 24 and Id per mile.
A Bathurst Coursing Club meeting at Wowden's Court House Motel approved admission at 2/ for the Gap meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, then a reduced rate. The club reported a fine day of sport and good weather with the new stock of lines. Mining news notes a wider lease taken on the Gleat Creek tailings by Dan Jonas and party, with past expenditure on shafts and gold prospects along the boundary near Stielgl's. Additional Alliew claims have been staked, but bottoming for gold is not yet reported.
The Lady Entertainers performed at Magonic Hall last evening to a small, appreciative audience. Mind reader Miss Minott or Cora Glover presented successful mind readings and revealed hidden articles while Ruth Mnattit displayed watercolor paintings. Alice Raymond offered nine selections and a Naunline mint demonstration. The group plans private lessons during the week.
Poets spoke of Vision Splendia yet thousands complain of eye pains and headaches blamed on other causes. Specialists from Bathurst sight clinic at 385 George Street Sydney visit Bathurst Park Hotel on Tuesday 20th June from 9 AM to 9 PM offering expert eye examinations.
The Special Licensing Court adjourned four cases from the issue of the 23rd to June 2. James Kelnher had objections withdrawn and renewal granted after improvements. Mortimer of the Melbourne Hotel Kaleo received renewal on condition improvements be completed within a month. Robert Stackey Farmers Arm Motel renewal granted with required improvements within a month. David Geo Simmons case adjourned to June 30.
A meeting of the Bathurst A H and P Association reviewed finances and agreed to hold a Spring Show and Horse Parade with a ball at the School of Arts. Members discussed funding, a £50 donation offer, and sub committees to manage the event, aiming to attract a large attendance and support from the community.
A Wingham Nova Scotia reader from Treagolden reports relief from back ache joints and neuralgia after using Dr Sheldons Magnetic Ointment. The advertisement claims instant relief and a quick cure with repeated use for rheumatism lumbago lame back and minor injuries. Also promoting Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children's night cough.
A late evening meeting chaired by Mr. Britten discussed joint actions with the Cyclists Union, protest handling, and player clearances. Subcommittees were formed, and motions on suspensions and eligibility were decided. Hayes and Kelso club issues were debated amidst a weather note on rainfall and frost followed by a product advertisement.
Two gatherings marked Bathurst Mission events yesterday. In the Baptist Church the afternoon session drew about ten attendees with Paton presenting a sermon from the 23rd Psalm. Evening talks at the Presbyterian Church centered on The right kind of Christian with a burning light theme.
A committee met at Mr Shute’s premises with A Mgby in the chair and several members agreeing to donate to a club fund for a Diegele rate to aid the hospital. A charity ride from Bathurst to Bathurst via Perthville and Bude was proposed for the same date with prizes for boys including tyres, a bicycle lamp, and gifts from local merchants. The road race discussion also covered potential from Lithgow to Wallist with Bathurst as a starting point for future events.
At Bathurst Police Court Frederick Ponhn an agent was charged with stealing a portion of whisky valued at 2s 6d from Cecil Coney at the Imperial Hotel on the 20th. He pleaded guilty and was fined 20s or seven days imprisonment. A first offender faced other breaches including undressing at a river and sleeping in a cement waterway in Piper Street, with 24 hours or 20s penalties.
Sussex Street market prices list for Sydney grain and livestock items. Wheat oats maize pollard hay lucerne straw and feeds show varied per ton and per dozen values with regional skews and freight notes. Prices reflect Melbourne Adelaide and Victorian sources with rail and delivery details mentioned.
Sydney market report for Monday shows trucks offered and passed loads with prices listed for sheep and cattle. Wethers and ewey bid ranges noted with firm values. beef cows and bulls quoted with limited variation. Wool and related goods appear in the closing notes alongside a health cure reference.
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