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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
3
London reports say the Lords changes to the India Council Bill and deportation reprieve boost patrols and morale as authorities in Assam face heightened risk. Rutherford amendment backed to extend regu lations though ministers warn of broader military strain.
London reports the unfrocking of George Wyndahin Kenni son and Smyth-Pigott head of the Agapemone. The ceremony in Bath and Wells Diocese was subdued as charges of immorality were raised. Smyth-Pigott did not attend.
The Narrabri Sensation reports rising tension as outsiders have threatened vengeance against Constable Lane after an incident involving an 88 year old Dane, Chris Hansen, fueling great excitement and anticipated developments in New South Wales.
The Barrier Unionist organ Truth editorializes on suppressing non unionists from mines. It urges workers to avoid collaboration with non unionists and calls for strict adherence to union discipline amid the controversy.
The City Heart Office reports a plague case at premises on Goulburn Street involving Ler Young, with unsatisfactory conditions found. Authorities plan actions against the owner. A second plague case is linked to a quarantined property on Bathuret Street.
The article reports on political debate over Premier Conferences with Opposition figures urging the public to demand concrete results and financial proposals rather than ongoing criticism. It also notes customs officials ordered to destroy opium found on arriving vessels.
The clipping lists varied market prices and broker notes from Sydney about securities and commodities. It includes references to Broken Hill Proprietary and other firms with uncertain spellings, plus stray phrases about rainy day prep and a medicinal advertisement.
The Premiers Conference reconvened in Hobart as Mr Watt Victorian Treasurer circulated a government scheme to settle financial issues between States and Commonwealth. The plan favors sharing future funds with States receiving 60 percent of subsequent totals, and would use the first £509,000 to meet aged and invalid pensions. Several attendees backed Watt’s proposal, with a mood to accept Melbourne Conference resolutions.
The report lists six members of The Australian Rugby League touring party including J. Devereaux and S. Deans of North Sydney and P. Walst of Newcastle. It notes a Lancashire defeat of 14 points to nil and mentions ground conditions and early tries by Courtenay and Abe Crombie.
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