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Newspaper

Bathurst Daily Argus

Location

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

2

Australia and Governors in Empire Role and Rifles

Sir Harry Rawson departs New South Wales amid praise for loyalty to Britain. The piece argues governors from the Old Country strengthen ties, cites past refusals to dissolve governments, and praises figures such as Clarke Mawson Lawley and Chelmsford. Also covered are an Empire cinema program and Cardinal Moran urging rifle training for Australians.

Harry Rawson New South Wales Enra Australia Sly England Beas Enliy Ban Meyer South Australia George Sydneham Clarke Harry Mawson Arthur Lawley Lora Chelmeford Pal Answala Thomas Bent

Grapes from Thorns Lecture at St Stephen's School

Mr. W. P. Jackwen of All Saints' College will deliver a lecture entitled Grapes from Thorns or Figs from Thistles in St Stephen's School Hall Howick Street to night under generally warm with scattered clouds and thunder showers forecast.

W. PF. Jackwen All Saints’ College St. Stephen's School Howick-street

Butter Market Slows as Price Decline Signals Week End

Sydney dispatch reports a weakening butter market with a fall expected by week end. Butter merchants met today but offered no new information.

Sydney

Fisher Won't and Dreadnought Offer Shunned

A Melbourne cabinet meeting on Tuesday confirmed the federal government will not offer a dreadnought to imperial include. In Bathurst a public meeting at 4 pm discussed rights of publicans booties and fruit stall for the race meeting on April 2 and 3. Sir Harry Rawson retires with a district school ceremony and national anthem flag salute.

Fisher Melbourne TURD Bathurst Turf Club Willan Street J. Cassidy Harry Raweson Bathurst Harry Rawson

New Discovery for Throat Troubles from Mockle Bros Bathurat

Dr Sheldon's New Discovery offers immediate throat relief priced at 1/6 per bottle. Available at Mockle Bros George Street Bathurat BH Morgan Burraga.

Sheldon Mockle Bros George-Street Bathurat Mogan Burraga Mookley Bros George Street Bathurst Morgan, Burraga

Bathurst Hospital Concert Aids Fund Drive At Machattie Park

A successful Bathurst Hospital concert under the District Band auspices drew a large crowd at Machattie Park last night. The program featured Gems from Sullivan and Mozart, Memories Of Britain, and items by local schools. About 240 pounds was raised for the hospital fund.

Britain Besses O' Th’ Barn Bathurst Bradley Ada Ward Sally Horner Patrician Brothers School Bathurst South A. B. James Hospital Lewing

Dreadnought Proposal Critique From Bathurst Patriots

Letter to the Argus editor argues against Britain building a Dreadnought to fight Germany. Writer calls the proposal a scare used by a few to gain notoriety and says no Bathurst man supports it.

Argus Bathurst Britain Germany Milit Ds

Education critics question free schooling and exhibition focus

A reader criticizes a local education period of halted teaching for a Nature Study Exhibition lasting months. He asks if the Parents' and Citizens' Association is serious about education as classes shift to a four week exhibit and a concert prep period. The note ends with mention of Argentina ordering three Dreadnoughts in Germany.

The Argus Thia Haute Ralaly

The Proposed Dreadnoughts and Fund Drive

The Federal Attorney-General says German naval effort aims to challenge Britain but warns against hysteria. Talks of Dreadnought fund entertainments gain momentum as newspapers criticise Cabinet inaction while Geelong natives’ meeting plans 260000 pounds in subscriptions.

Melbourne Victorius Assoel- Avon Geelong

Britain faces Dreadnought gifts debate tone of empire

London dispatch reports New Zealand governor Plunkett offers Dreadnoughts to Britain. Canadians back the proposal, Australia and New Zealand press for gifts while Britain insists on not offering Brasil three ships under construction. McKenna confirms no offer to Brasil for the three ships.

London Lord Plunkett New Zealand Colonial Office Admiralty Australia Mall Britain House of Commons McKenna Brasil England

German minister’s pronouncement on naval talks

London March 24 Herr von Schoen German Foreign Affairs official told the Budget Committee that Britain had signaled willingness to discuss naval limits but offered no formal proposal. He praised improved Franco-British ties and hoped German and British relations would grow friendship. The Navy League meeting at Guild Hall on March 11 features Lord Rosebery Baron Rothschild Lord Brassey Lord Avebury and Mr Hal four.

London Herr’ von Schoen Bulow Britain Germany Navy League Guild Hall Lord Rosebery Baron Rothchild Lord Brassey Lord Avebury Halfour

Mining Dispute in Brisbane Over Copper Contract

The case between Benjamin Abraham Gabriel and Emil Hireeh trading as Aron Husch and Sohu against the O.K. Copper Mining Developing Syndicate concluded. Plaintiffs seek repayment of 26,000 overpaid and 60,000 damages for breach. jury answered 34 questions mostly for plaintiffs. Maximum damages assessed at 50,168 with motions for judgment set for Tuesday.

Brisbane Benjamin Abraham Gabriel Emil Hireeh Aron Husch Sohu O.K. Copper Ming London

Magnatio Liniment Ad Promises Pain Relief

An aged advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Magnatio Liniment to cure shin pains and stiffness. It claims rapid relief and urges readers to purchase from Muckler Bros on George Street in Bathurst and Morgan Burrogae.

Dr. Sheldon Muckler Bros George-street Bathurst Morgan

Blayney Show Official Opening Draws Regional Leaders

The Blayney Show opened with a large attendance though some missing crowds. Hon T A Waddell Colonial Secretary and several local figures including Sydney Smith and K L Gilmour attended with visitors from Orange Millthorpe Carcoar and Molong. Speakers praised agricultural progress and urged closer settlement and science based farming.

Hon Sydney Smith Visits Show and Thanks Committee

Hon Sydney Smith did not plan to speak at the Show but thanked the committee for the chance to address friends. He noted signs of improvement and heard of the district’s benefit. Mr Page congratulated the committee. on a motion by the Colonial Treasurer Mr Yearty, the President received aid as cheers were given.

Sydney Smith T We Olemiends Page Mb Yearty Vale of Shielnits Mv.gration Ubon Barron Newnes Rix Nodius

Parkes Jockey Club Annual Meeting Yields Tight Crowds

The Parkes Jockey Club held its annual meeting with large fields and satisfactory handicapping. Results include La Patric winning the Opening Handicap over Melyra and Corra Lynn, Prospector taking the Gobang Handicap ahead of Santiago, Trilby in third, Claude Loftus winning the Town Plate in a dead heat with Martle and Valkyria, and Status winning the Francis Foy Handicap with Marvel Lawn second and Asshore third. A protest against Claude Loftus in the Town Plate was noted with no decision yet.

Laos Parkes Parkes Jockey Club Zosovs la Patric Melyra Corra Lynnge Goobang Rgsovs Santiago Trilby Gosovs Claude Loftus Martle Valkyria Aosovs M.X Francis Foy Claude Laltus

Bathurst Bowls Reach Grange in Western District Shield

A Bathurst team travelled from Bathurst at 9.20 am and arrived at Grange by 3.55 pm for the Western District Shield match. Rink No. 2 struggled on rough ground against stronger opponents, with Orange captain H. Lee delivering decisive drives. Final scores show Orange winning by 23 in the No. 1 rink, while other rinks remained closely contested.

Bathurst Grange No. 2 Orange Lee

Rifle Shooting At Range Yields Mixed Scores

Civilians and Senior Cadets took part as four Civilians and many Cadets tested at short and long ranges. A. Stubbs led with 25 2734S while A Willman posted 23 20-44 and W Willman 20 18-385. Tinning scored 26 7-28 and both Stubbs and W Willman continued long range firing after seven shots.

Goo Jeep A. Stubbs A. Willman W. Willman J. Tinning Stubbs

Sydney Letter Weighs Dreadnought Support Across Empire

Our correspondent contends Australia should fund a British battleship to demonstrate imperial unity, arguing it would bolster Britain’s naval supremacy and not drain Australian manpower. The piece surveys political figures, public sentiment, and the theater of Sir Harry Rawson, Mr Deakin, and broader debates on taxation and immigration.

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Ptomaine Poisoning Sours Sydney Tram Guard’s Day

Sydney tram guard William Reardon was rushed to hospital in serious condition with stomaine poisoning. Companions say he complained at breakfast that something he ate did not agree, before relapsing into illness.

Sydney William Reardon

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