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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
3
Telegraph report from Boom New South Warca Country records the death of jockey Tom Clayton after a race at Parramiatia. Inquiries note Clayton collapsed following a fall when his horse galloped and fouled another, with his position fourth as the incident occurred. Jury findings awaited.
In Sydney on a Thursday hearing at the Water Police Court, Laura Beveridge aged 42 and Flora Chifford faced charges of stealing a bag containing 67 sovereigns from Albert Thompson on March 4. Clifford also faced an attempted theft of £48 from James Tisher. Beveridge and Clifford were committed for trial on the first charge, while Clifford was committed on the second. Thompson and Fisher testified to the alleged theft and attempted theft after a stroll from a play. A separate report notes Newton Hammett charged with embezzlement, remanded for a week, with no evidence taken. A man was charged with manslaughter in relation to a death at Darlinghurst. the accused will appear in court tomorrow. The Nepean Hotel in Penrith burned to the ground, uninsured for a small amount. A boy named Gibbs from Narrabri died after eating too much watermelon. A gambler named Tod Cook faced a leniency plea. the magistrate, King, sentenced him to 14 days without option.
The telegram reports the suicide of Matthew Hutchinson at Fremantle, while J H Geddes is announced dead in London with ties to Sydney and Melbourne business. A private message notes Austin Chapman M.E.U.R. has suffered a paralytic stroke in Melbourne, with refits returning from Colombo aboard the RMS Marmara.
Crowded Town Hall meeting in Sydney backs a Commonwealth Dreadnought for the British navy. Speakers including Lord Mayor, Mr Wade, Mrs Joseph Cook, and G H Reid urge contributions and a State bond scheme to fund the naval subsidy amid war fears and calls for national unity.
Passenger Admiral Dosanguet from Australia aboard the Omrah says Britain will keep ahead of Germany in naval strength. He notes no need for panic and cites statements by Asquith and others promising the navy will not fall behind. He expects Britain to maintain shipping supremacy amid German expansion.
In London on March 24 the House of Commons announced that the Government accepted New Zealand's offer of a dreadnought. The Secretary of State for the Colonies cabled the news to Lord Plunkett the Governor of New Zealand as War Secretary Haldane praised the gesture linking it to imperial sea power.
A dated Sydney market summary reports prices for milling grain, feeds, flour products, bacon and eggs, and other farm commodities. It covers Australian and overseas inputs, with declines noted for some items and prices listed per ton or per hundredweight. Homebush stock sales and Sydney produce sales are also summarized with bid ranges and recent transactions. Volunteers, districts, and rail yard details appear alongside market figures.
A London report states the Dominion House of Commons unanimously accepted a £60,000 gift from Lord Strathcona to encourage physical fitness and military training in Canadian schools. The item also notes related political commentary and other international affairs.
Sydney reports the Labour Council will stage further indignation meetings about the Broken Hill situation. Unions will be appealed for additional strike funds as the Proprietary Company’s appeal is seen as an effort to starve workers. Several strong speeches supported the motions.
London reports brisk wool sales last night with prices steady month to month. In Parliament Nationalists condemned the Ireland League as harmful to the party and national cause. Influenza deaths rise in London while a Russian trainee spy body is found in a Rome garret. French postal strike settlement nearly complete after key demand for Deputy Symyan remains unresolved. An ad promotes Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for throat troubles.
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