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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
3
Annie Venus, staying at the Limpire Hotel, declined to aid police after Wheeler shot himself following firing on Friday night. At No 1 Police Station she demanded the key found on Wheeler’s body and refused proof. The preliminary coronial inquiry adjourned until Wednesday to seek her information.
February state revenue totalled 4 953 30 percent, a drop of 7 325 from last year. Major decreases stem from Commonwealth returns 31 921 Land Tax 18 443 and Land Revenue 11 538. Principal items include Railways 2529954 Pramways 8 Stamps 5995 and overall decline to February 28 at AHSLA93T a8 versus prior period.
City Coroner opened an inquest into the death of Jessie Macintosh, 50, and adjourned it to Wednesday. Government Analyst found nicotine traces in viscera and a virulent poison in the stomach contents. Dr. Sheldon reported a fragment of an unsmoked cigar in the mouth.
Authorities seized about one hundred tins of opium on the ship Sigismund last Thursday. The contraband was found hidden in a sling of cargo. A grease worker aboard the vessel and a dock laborer were arrested in connection with the case.
The Friendly Societies of New South Wales debated doctors refusing attendance to high income members and admitting wealthier entrants. Delegates criticized bankers and doctors, and a plan for a state medical institute was defeated by two votes. A committee was formed to study schemes and report in a fortnight.
The federal Greprint camp near Melbourne plans an inspection of the district with the first batch of campers due March six and arrivals two days later. Members will travel by car or horse and tram to the site with several vehicle offers pending negotiations. A separate report notes a pedestrian accident in Sydney with severe head injuries.
The Barrier mine region reports wage losses totaling £90,000 since January 1 with about 4000 workers affected across Broken Hill and Port Pirie. Arbitration award looms as unions refuse full operation while 4000 jobs risk unrest. Carmichael notes dire conditions rivaling rockchopper hardships.
A woman named Mary-Ann Taylor was swept into Binelivattie Bay after attempting to cross a footpath beneath a storm driven guttered drain in Gebchardt. A boy and a man tried to rescue her but were unsuccessful. As of 6 o clock tonight the body had not been recovered.
Bill Lang the Australian heavyweight champion plans to propose a world championship match with Johnson after his return from Melbourne. Lang aims to sail soon by steamship and has put up 2500 pounds as a stake to secure the fight before leaving.
In Maitland District the Heddon Greta Colliery dispute over the punk to benik system is likely to be settled by a compromise allowing work to resume tomorrow. South Greta colliery unsettled. Conference between miners managers and district lodge officials may clear a settlement next week. Some miners were paid by the manager in an effort to curb lodge leaders active in the trouble. Sydney reports note a swimming championship in New South Wales with Harawicke winning and Solomon second at the Public Schools Carnival.
London February 2 at a gathering of the National Liberal Federation committee the debate turned to armaments. Officials insisted the government must show cause before Liberals approve higher spending. A resolution reaffirmed economy in naval and military outlays amid a naval policy dispute and concerns over shipbuilding.
London reports that the Wallabies left America for home with Moana noted as the heading. Merthyr beat the Lea uers by 15 points while Australia had three injured players who left the field in the first half. In the second spell Merthyr added three tries with Courtenay Bolewski and Rosenfeldt scoring for Australia. Bootland defeated Ireland as Scotland beat Ireland 9 to 3 in the international competition.
London reports the Hamburg American liner Kai serin Auguste Victoria broke its gangway as it neared Hamburg, throwing several passengers into the water. Eleven bodies have been recovered. New York saw A Shrubb defeat Dovando over 15 miles in Buffalo.
Civilian Rifle Club members faced poor weather at Sooyds range with rain delaying finish. E Cutler led scoring as others battled issues from defective cartridges to unsteady conditions. Easter match invites extend to Bathurst, with Parramatta Hargreaves and Millithorpe clubs already replying.
A 33 annual telephone rental is announced for towns with populations around 20 000 a separate usage charge to be fixed later. Also an advertisement notes Dr Sheldon Magnetic Liniment claims fast relief for burns blisters bruises and pains with available stock at Mockler Brothers Bath and others.
Shoes and boots priced to clear as new shipments arrive. Ladies lace boots and buttoned styles cut from one shilling to a few pence, calf and glazed kid options advertised with bold reductions. Strong as a winter sale, urging purchases before stock runs out.
Extraordinary bargains on drapery and ladies wear at E Welit & Co. Includes Voile fabrics, printed cotton, borders, and French check goods with deep discounts. Also selling ladies gloves, kid gloves, and walking skirts at unusually low prices to clear stock.
Local ad highlights men clothing with Mercerized shirts and heavy discounts on men's garments. Featured items include shirts trousers jackets ties and denim, all advertised as well made and finely finished with reduced prices across sizes and styles.
The report notes a proto treaty signed to embody Austro Turkish terms and a fading Turkish boycott of Austrian goods. Russia agrees to join other powers in pressuring Serbia, signaling that Servia cannot rely on Pan Slavic backing. The Vienna Bourse is buoyant.
In reply to the Trade Union Congress deputation Mr Asquith expressed support for paying candidates expenses but remained undecided on whether funds should come from local or imperial sources. He noted government unemployment efforts but opposed trade union grants used for militant purposes and declined to fix a minimum weekly wage for government clerks. The Times urged consistent resolve should an open party dispute arise over naval estimates.
The Californian Senate recommended by 28 to 7 the exclusion of all Asiatics from the United States. At New York Peace Society dinner Mr. Root urged ostracising and punishing those who insult friendly powers, citing diplomacy as hindered by people rather than negotiators. The Japanese Ambassador praised Root’s work and dismissed the idea that Japan seeks war.
Fragmentary notice describes a preparation named Mage or elixir for back pain sold at a merchant on George Street by B Morgan and Burtagas. Readable hints mention a product obtainable at stores near Mockicries. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or full claims.
Sydney reports a 50 year old single man Jeremiah O Sullivan of Sussex Street Hotel accidentally drank carbaric acid Sunday night. Emetics were given and he was removed to hospital where he was reported progressing favorably tonight.
A Victorian court and many witnesses flagged dangers in fake eucalyptus products. The genuine Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract is promoted, while many unsafe preparations caused irritation and a death case, urging caution and verification of authenticity.
The New Zealand Cabinet decides to construct new post offices at Wellington and Auckland using day labour. A miner named Abbott died by self-inflicted dynamite blast at Gymple in a determined act. An advertisement offers Chamberlain's tablets with a reply-paid postcard to Sydney for a free sample.
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