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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
2
A patient with eczema on the arm suffered months of sleepless nights and failed treatments. After trying several remedies unsuccessfully, relief came in ten days with one new treatment. The report highlights rapid improvement and renewed comfort.
Local report details a bowling match scheduled for this afternoon between Bathurst and Newcastle. Afternoon tea will be served at 4 o clock, with choir rehearsal notes for Lithgow and travel plans for the group returning by train. Weather forecast calls for cloudy skies with warm to hot, isolated showers possible in highlands. Asphalt footpath work discussed at Cornell meeting with a cost of £4. C.Y.M. Society reports a well attended meeting with readings songs and recitations.
Parks Committee report to the Council notes damage to the bowling green from a large elm on Russell street frontage. The committee recommends removing the tree and the report was adopted. Raglan rugby team selections announced for tomorrow with Cosgrove Har ding Godfrey Thompson Mes Garry Bowles and others listed. St Carnaboa team named for match with All Saints at Show Ground with Kenna Collier Barnes Graham Knopp Pettit Kelly Emmett Berry Windridge Hemeworth included.
An advertisement for Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery claiming to quickly cure coughs. Price 1/6 per bottle. Available from Mockler Bros at George Street Bathurst and 2 Morgan Burraga.
Three members of a Twrana family were admitted to hospital for diphtheria treatment. Earlier in Marcel 19a the mother and two children were treated for the same dread disease, marking a period of unusual misfortune for the family.
The Bathurst council discussed whether to adopt Beveriee installation plans with orders as needed. Absentees included several aldermen and jury members, delaying decisions. The obituary notes the death at 70 of Manager John Sheldon formerly of Wattsle Plat, with funeral led by Rev L A W Purnell. He leaves three sons and two daughters.
The long time Bathurst resident and sharekeeper Mr Willem Beacham died yesterday morning at his George street home aged 71. He came to Bathurst from Turon earlier in life and earned broad respect for integrity. He was the oldest Chinese interpreter in the state and served in many court cases. He leaves a widow four sons and daughters and several grandchildren. The funeral is set for 3 pm this afternoon.
A tiny dose remedy praised for coughs golds and consumption and sold at Mockler Bros George Street Bathurst Ti Morgan Surraga. The advertisement promises pleasant taste and affordable large size at two shillings.
Muse Allee Howells of Bathurst won the first prize of £1 in the Indies recital at the Lithgow Eisteddfod. Neomie Dawson of Bathurst took second in Girls solo, tying with a Lithgow competitor. Bathurst competitors Winnie Dawson and Alice Howells were sole entrants in the 2010 event, with Howells winning the £5 prize for the soprano and alto duet. The Bathurst Ladies Choir, led by Mrs Newland, was the only choir entered and earned 91 of 100 marks, praised as a lovely performance by the adjudicator.
The Gathering of Larrikins reports a council discussion about footpath disorder on Russell Street near the slaughteryards. Officers proposed placing a lamp between William and Bonwick streets to deter gatherings and offensive behavior by both adults and youths observed Sunday evenings. The Mayor noted police involvement as the proper channel for action.
A reader is urged to prepare for illnesses by using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The note promotes a bottle for safety and mentions local distributors Edgley and Co. It emphasizes practical prevention rather than costly preparations.
Quarter Sessions hears James Reavey case end in jury deadlock after three deliberations. Accused remanded as Crown seeks trial at Coolmundra on March 30. Bail set at 100 pounds with two sureties or 50 pounds with one.
The principal Council discussed extending the water tunnel at Bathurst asking government action to resume 40 chains by one chain wide from the well along Lee's paddock to extend the tunnel 600 feet more making 1000 feet total Wells to connect with the tunnel to augment town supply during drought and sewerage issues.
The Health Committee reported to the Council on a Wednesday night inspection of premises Nos. 47/9 Keppel Street finding the buildings unfit for human habitation. They recommended issuing notice to the owner to carry out necessary repairs or make the premises habitable. Aldermen debated future housing for the poorer classes and funding to build new residences, with the report later adopted.
The Wednesday session of the Municipal Council records attendance including the Mayor and Aldermen. Discussions cover St Patricks Day events, park closures, a concert, and holiday arrangements. consent granted for park use and closing. Health updates note minor sanitary issues and lampooned storage concerns, with damper on mud cottages and Lyphard cases. Police fined two for speeding in the district.
A protest raised to the Council on Wednesday regarding a fine tied to delayed advance payments. The complainant noted a high 1260 percent per album, with no prior notice of the amount due or the deadline. The council acknowledged the issue and the complainant urged a refund, citing child-friendly policies and the potential for future confusion.
The By-law Committee reported to Council on Wednesday with a proposal under By-law 59 to charge 2d per square yard for tent areas, a minimum of 5s and maximum 43s, and to state the tent size in applications. The Mayor commended the effort as fair and adopted the report despite prior criticism from Alderman McPhillamy, noting circus tents would cost more and a large theatrical company could have raised rents to £7 or £8 without maximums.
Auctions at Central Railway Yards move 13 of 22 produce trucks while Lucerne hay dull and prime wheat notes rise. Vendors report firm prices on many grains and livestock despite softer oats and dairy, with Chickpeas, butter, lard and eggs showing varied bids across the regional market.
A clipped council statement responds to Alge ermat McPhlilnmy noting no departure from ordinary duties. It cites ten years of account payments processed through the Dewspaperg. The Mayor asserts Mr. Lawton resided in Bathurst town and should not expect further notes once the amount is settled.
The council approved a series of payroll and expense items including Gardener, Water Works, and Railway Commissioners pay sheets. Entries list wages, petty cash, carpenters, and freight for various departments.
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