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Newspaper

Bathurst Daily Argus

Location

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 26, 1909

Page

2

Cure for Eczema Claims Cuticura Gave Relief

Mrs Jane Leo of Rome Villa Blackpool describes years of severe eczema on hands and arms failing doctors until Cuticura Ointment Cream and Pill regimen provided rest and cure after two boxes. She praises Cuticura products and urges others to seek treatment via local depots.

Guy Good Imad Taad Jon Dey Thave Jane Leo Rome Villa Blackpool Eng Jerome Ee Lonmin Crarteriecuse

Australian zeal over Dreadnought gift to England

The Bathurst Argus reports a nationwide surge of loyal feeling in support of presenting a Dreadnought to England. It notes disagreement with Home Government on some issues, but stresses unity within the British Empire and Australia’s duty to defend itself while pursuing its own destiny.

Australia’s Labor Leader Faces Caucus Grasp on War Policy

The piece portrays Prime Minister Fisher as deferring crucial decisions to party caucus. It argues he would not arm Dreadnoughts or act without caucus approval, even if England faced danger. Citizens are urged to rally behind a loyal leader who believes Australia and England can aid each other by cautious restraint.

Australia England Henry Parkes Downing Eng Times Chelenge British Empire Jack Midston Queensland Meidston Amstra- Ma An. Klidston Labor Kinston Liberal Party Fisher Maher Tha

A H and P Association Tickets On Application

Local notes show members of the A H and P Association may obtain subscription tickets by applying to the Acting Secretary at the office in Russell Street For the empire pictures the management of Mr Frank Sceats presented a program concluding with Masengon gt The School Of Arts Wali last night The attendance featured Bathurst visitors including Mie Wye Pipaident and Mr K L Gilmour A Bathurst musical show drew a crowd and Bathurst imported Sydney artists for concerts

A, H, and P. Association Beers Tary Russell-strest Pictures OF Empire Ving Pictures Frank Blayney Bathurst A. H K. L. Gilmour Oberon

Furniture Sale Notice Times District

We have been requested to announce a clearing sale of furniture by Mr M A Heylin at 132 George Street this afternoon at 2 o clock. Mrs Heylin denies Sydney. Everything to be sold right out with further advertisement to follow.

Frank Glasson and Co M. A. Heylin George-street

Rights sold for Show meeting booths and pricing

In a brief record, Jas Cas sidy sold rights for a Show meeting to be held Friday and Saturday April 8 and 9. Prices listed include No 1 publican's booth grandstand booth to Mrs Kelly and No 2 publican's booth leger reserve to Mr Adam Innes with amounts and names noted.

Jas Cassidy Publican Kelly Leger Adam Innes Smit Jatall Dagon Feaervey

Liberal donations at Blayney Show fund drive

The secretary collected donations for a prize fund at a smoke concert linked to the Blayney Show. All contributions came from Water Government supporters while Labor sympathisers, aligned with Prime Minister Fisher and his supporter Carr, remained silent and withheld funds.

Wate Fisher Carr

Heredity Quip Delights Audiences At Lecture

In a lecture last night Mr W F Jackson drew laughs with a joke about the German Emperor. He joked about the Kaiser Wilhelm and heredity comparing traits of successive generations of the Hohenzollerns and tied it to a telegram sent to Kruger and other actions of the illustrious person.

W. F. Jackson Kruger

Peaches Showcased By Daty Dargus Representative

A Daty Dargus representative displayed two peach samples grown by BE Saundare of Ponsum and Co at the corner of Howleh and Willam streets. Frosts hurt the crop but the fruit was of high quality with cooking peaches reaching over 11 inches in length and prices noted, while the eating peach weighed about 11 ounces.

BE. M. Saundare Ponsum and Co Howleh and Willam-streets Demas

AH and PB Association Meeting on Show Grounds

A special committee meeting is convened this afternoon at 4 o'clock on the show ground. All members must attend to discuss complete Show arrangements and to consider the 1910 show dates.

Public Clamor Over Dreadnought Policy Quoted

The Prime Minister Mr. Fisher says public pressure for federal action on the Dreadnought will subside in a few days. He notes the government must find funds for Australia’s defence policy, and warns preparations cannot be delayed by mere scolding or petty attacks. The excerpt ends with ad copy for cough syrup.

Fisher

Dreadnought Fund Sees Australian Support Rise

The Dreadnought Fund gathers contributions from across Australia to build a Dreadnought for the British Navy. Blayney has donated £100, and Wat is urged to participate, with the Argus inviting further subscriptions and a Wat meeting proposed to boost support.

Australia Wathurst Blayney Argus Wat Mobile

Bicycle theft cases heard at Police Court

Yesterday two cases involved bicycle agents with Edward Gray alias Beeshore remanded on a larceny as bailee charge over a bicycle valued for John Charles Berry and William Berry. King of Cowra testified the accused left the bike for repairs and planned to pay on return. The court fined the accused £10 with four months imprisonment in default and remanded Frank Dillon for Conqueror bicycle theft until Monday.

Edward , Gray Beeshore Dremand John Charles Willum Berry Boon De[pases Rowe Koorawatha Doran Portland King Bathurst John Charles William ‘Berry Jagent Stewart's Mount Ased Sheehy Frank Dillon Conqueror Company

Death of Mrs Ballard one of Bathurst district’s oldest residents

Mrs Charlotte Ballard died yesterday morning aged long in Bathurst district NSW. She came to New South Wales as a girl and settled in Bathurst with memories of early settlement. Survived by daughter Mrs William Finnagan and three other children, her funeral is planned for this afternoon.

Bethurst Charlotte Ballard Ballard New South Wales Bathurst Fihe Sand Tinea George Aris Tedus Min GW George Hier Kelso William Flanagas William

Sofala Carnival Easter Carnival Plans Announced

The annual Easter Carnival is announced with former programme details. Mrs Susanness and James Crossley serve as joint secretaries for the event planning and organization.

Susatness James Crossley Ard Moe

Shackleton’s Dash for the Pole Near Dense Plateau

London reports on Shackleton and the British party pushing toward the South Pole within 97 miles, detailing routes, depots, and dangers. The expedition reached latitude 88 degrees 4 minutes and longitude 163 degrees 8 minutes, with total travel about 1768 statute miles and multiple mountain and crevasse hazards.

London Mare Shagiteton Latiituda Discovery Placier Sinder Latimds Alain Marshal Hut Point David Magnetic Pole Union Tack

DREADNOUGHT PROPOSAL ADDRESSED TO AUSTRALIA

A letter from PATRIOL in the Argus argues for greater naval readiness and imperial unity. He warns that British supremacy at sea is waning and advocates Australia bearing more responsibility to protect its position. He emphasizes Australia’s wealth per head and asks whether aiding the Motherland would securing the Commonwealth’s future.

Tao Argus Wim Billato Commonwealth Australia Tam, Ste Patriol

Bathurst Gaol Easter United Service Planned

Comptroller-General of Prisons approves a united service at Bathurst Gaol on Easter Monday at 10 30 am. A new Easter organ supplied by the department will be used for the occasion.

Figs from Thistles An Excellent Lecture by Mr Jackson

A mixed audience at St Stephan's School Hall heard Mr W S Jackson lecture on biology and evolution. He argued life is conscious movement from an Almighty mystery, discussing heredity environment and the role of education in shaping human potential. The talk explored natural selection, adaptation, and the influence of environment on development, urging the present generation to use its powers for progress.

W. S. Jackson All Saints'’ College St. Stephan's School A. Clarke Literary and Social Union Ifa Heaven Hell Iit Wight Jackson Ite Fae Ei

Parkes Jockey Club Annual Races Second Day

At Parkes the second day of the annual meeting featured Flying Handicap won by Melgra with Spector second and Fra third. Brolgac Handicap saw Kielder first with The Alchemist and Silver Rose following. Parkes Jockey Club Handicap concluded with Otho, Status, and Lady Alice. Nelungaloo Handicap results listed Ayrbrook, Asthore, Lifeboat. A protest over Town Plate was upheld awarding Valkyrie and Martle a dead heat for second. Claude Loftus owner appealed.

Parkes Valkyrie Martle Claude Lofusins A.J.C

Living Wage Dispute Reaches Industrial Appeal

Melbourne. Thursday court hearings at the Court of Industrial Appeal feature Mr Justice a Beckett rejecting Mr Justice Higgins's Harvester ruling that 7s per day is the minimum living wage for a working man supporting a family. The case concerns fellmongers and cost of living evidence.

Melbourne Court of Industrial Appeal Justice a'Beckett Justice Higgins Harvester

That Ingeesant Tickling. Tr. Bheldon's New Discovery

A historic advertisement promotes Tr. Bheldon's invention for coughs colds and consumption with claims of small dose efficacy. It lists price and availability at Motkler Broz George-st Bathurst and mentions Morgan Burrage as a contact.

Bheldon Motkler Broz George-street Bathurst Morgan Burrage

Blayney Show Awards List Highlights Horse Classes and Prizes

The Blayney Show awarded numerous prizes across horse divisions and farm produce. Notable honors include Draught Foul and Handcock classes, various hackney and pony events, harness and driving contests, and field crops such as wheat and oats with multipleก prize recipients named.

Mle Blaynay J. Burton I. Browning BH. Rwin Uf. Meacham Thomas Sloane Dr. Smith-Carr Rhea C. Horton W. B. Hamer Gil W. Rowlands Bert Hackney A. Judd TY. Mendham BN. Shea F. Mendham Fred Bull A. Hewish J. Browning H. Ewin TF. Bull Boy Tider Neville C. BH. Barry Dr. .Smith-Carr T. Bloane Tom Chandler Boyd Joan Bull Hohn Larndon C. Chandler Tinie Troy J.B. Larnwell James Nanemrow Tiomins’ Patterson Miss. Mendliati Astrid SA Mendhans H.mendham Migsiri S Cyle Bimpson Srith Py North Wheats Op Mendham Berkshire A Dennis Olan Smith Yorkshire Marsh T. Rmith G. Baker J. J. Hayin Baker Stinson A. Marsden

Show Concert Delights Blayney Town Hall Audience

The Blayney Town Hall show on Wednesday evening drew a packed, appreciative audience. Performances included Elsie White and Elsie Ewin in Tarantella and Oberon, Gertie Gow solos, recitations by Alice Howells, and encored numbers by J Kenny Edna Dowse and a quartet by Misses Clements. Prospects for better behavior during future events noted.

Blayney Town Hall Gottschalk Elsie White Elsie Ewin Mattel Mr. J. Kenny Edna Dowse Bohm Holero Gersion

Concert under Miss Elsie White direction

Messrs Dann and Gorrin along with Mr Gorringe provided the entertainment. The performance featured vocal and instrumental accompaniments under Miss Elsie White's direction.

Messrs Dann and Gorring Gorringe Ube “Entertainment v Migs Elsie Whi Clements Ash Nod

Racing notes from Parkes meeting highlight strong fields

The report details entries due for principal races including the Opetia Handicap 20 sovs, the Shaw Handicap 35 sovs and a President’s Handicap 35 sovs. Lindsay receives entries until 8, weights for Wo former released Tuesday, with Parkes meeting praised as highly successful and Orange horses featured among the winners.

Alp Lindsay Shaw Parkes Spood Jockey Club Thurs Claude Loftus Valkyrie Martie Bathurst Rainers Orange Marie Molong Parkes and Grange Oldfellow Aso Langley Coonamble Jockey Club Coonamble Club Western District Racing Association ALC

St Stanislaus Clinch Bathurst Senior Cricket Title

The Bathurst Senior Competition ends with St Stanislaus undefeated in league play. The Collegians earn congratulations despite perceived lower club standards. A match against Dubbo at Easter is planned, with team selections and player availability discussed for Farm and Bathurst sides.

Bathurst St. Stanislaus Collegians Conepiens J. Keogh Dubbo St. Hannaba Gregg Parm Dubboiles Allman Forrest Orange Gerry Kel Barnes Diamond Amery Noble All Saints

Family Deaths In A Week At Weymouth Command

A Royal Gnrdi son Artillery family based at Weymouth suffered multiple infant deaths from a transit disease over a few days. Four children were buried in a long grave as the remaining child sought relief from illness and the text promotes a feet balm as a remedy. Local sellers Loglogy and Cot advertise this balm alongside the obituary notices.

Mra. Harper Royal Gnrdison Artillery Weymoulle Jose

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