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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
3
Reports from Rome note a major earthquake devastated Calabria and Basilicata. About 1,600,000 lire in relief funds have been collected, but many remote villages remain forgotten and starving with shelter lacking after the disaster.
London reports allege Alliance Assurance clerks must join the Territorials, prompting questions and a motion condemning Mr Haldane as conscription. Haldane envisions a large army to match major powers, tying reforms to Imperial Conference resolutions and citizen corps. Local Government Board criticism focuses on unemployment act administration and loan policies.
London reports from Vienna state Austria insists Servia must recognize the non-existence of any right to annex territories and must humbly yield. Other sources note Germany ready to deal directly with Servia, while Marconi-equipped lines connect New York and Chicago. An avalanche in the Tyrolese Alps traps Austrian troops. Burns Johnson paintings fetch 3000 dollars. Admiral Sperry resigns and Schroeder takes over the Atlantic fleet. tariff reform gains in Associated Chambers vote. Scottish election results favor Tariff Reform.
At a council meeting Alderman Beavis questioned a newspaper report claiming doctors could travel motor cars at high speeds with special cures. The Mayor denied any truth, citing ordinances limiting speed to ten miles with three miles for corners. The Clerk blamed the Sanitary Inspector for giving an interview. Alderman Craig noted the misstatement and questioned blame.
A playful note from Iv. Elgloy und Co advertising a male preparation for a quick cold remedy. The misspelled copy markets a parody product titled Chamber lain's Cough Komedy and hints at simple home remedies.
At Melbourne's Y.R.C Autumn Meeting and Orange Races, large crowds witnessed close finishes. Pendil won the Australian Cup with Delenda second and Signor third after a long drive from the field. Sunny South edged Mala in the Ascot Vale Stakes. Kororait led to win the Steeplechase. Maltine claimed the Burke Handicap. Elsewhere Canoblas and Valkyrie secured notable placings in Orange events.
The winner started at 6 to 1, finishing a half length ahead. Time recorded as 1.9534 with Cary 9.8 and glib, penalty, Blumine 77, St. Etienne .73, Speak 7.0, Keen 7.0 in the field.
A match at the Sports Ground ended with the Players team posting 265 led by J Hemsworth 3 and G Collier 86, while All Saints College XI struggled with 32 then 86 for 4 on a challenging wicket. In a schools clash at All Saints College, both sides scored 75 first innings and 33 in the second, yielding another odd coincidence.
Bathurst Bowling Club announces its 20 player lineup for Friday’s match against Newcastle District on the local green at 2 45 pm. The Newcastle team lists 18 players including Maudson, Richardson, Gilert, and O'Brien. Newcastle previously played Dubbo, losing 133 to 88 and 79 to 71 in two matches.
Sydney audience hears Mr Reid oppose compulsory military service while urging stronger coastal defences and a naval plan. He questions invading risk, calls for training reforms, and argues for immigration reform to boost population with affordable settlement and land distribution.
The District Band reported to the Council on Wednesday that wet weather prevented two concerts. The conductor sought permission to perform Friday if allowed, amid questions and a judge’s order to cease playing.
Sydney share market quotes mixed with scattered regional items. The page notes Broken Hill tensions over non union workers and potential industrial deadlock affecting Bartier. it also cites Queensland revenue and expenditure figures for eight months ending February 28, and includes several medical advertisement references.
A fragmented 20th century job notice from 74 William Street seeking youth stoker helpers for night work. Applicants asked to apply in their own handwriting to AZ Post Office, Sythorrt, with unknown company names and garbled town references.
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