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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
2
Washington officials and press reports discuss tariff policy and protectionism as President calls for tax revisions. The exchange questions consumer fairness and the impact on prices across nations, with observers noting Republican stance and market reactions amid global trade tensions.
A stream of distorted cables and misread headlines highlights bungled transmissions from Europe to Britain. The missives joke about the Czar, the Sultan, and warships while lamenting press errors and the public’s appetite for sensational notelets.
The passage mashes together garbled dialogue about sales, wages, and a broader labor dispute. It references arbitration, legal action, and unionist rhetoric, with scattered mentions of miners and political elements amid a chaotic narrative fragment.
The Local and General section includes a weather update praised as sharp and vigorous and notices about railway plans to Melbourne on May 2b. It also lists a gathering for Mr G J Wylie at Town Hall and an organ recital at All Saints Cathedral with Mr Jarman leading the choir and performers announced.
After the Bicycle Sports today the Bicycle Clay will host a gimoke con cert and offer guests seats. The event highlights a revival in bicycle racing with support from bands. Bathurst hosts a return visit by Messia, Gibb, and Beeman consulting opticians fromHunter Street Sydney, Willowade, in May. They are noted as expert eye specialists available for consultation on glasses and eye defects.
The Wellington 6m meeting for the Bililstita Challenge Shields saw athletes McPhillamy Carpenter Quinn and Sullivan with emergency men Dudley Frees Megorfey but the club card was delayed. The Sun insts notes the event postponed to allow a lash with cycling sports.
The Turon Shire Council reports efforts to address sanitation at Sunny Corner and the Wat Hao Public School after concerns about unsanitary conditions and polluted water. Local residents report persistent coughs following influenza, with Clim berlain's Cough Remedy recommended as a prompt cure to prevent serious trouble.
A chaotic police court report notes a first offender charged with a crime of unclear type. A jail officer and hurried proceedings reveal anxious defendant remarks about sentencing and a desire to avoid drinks as the court handles the case.
A Turonhire Council meeting to lay the Dreadnought fund on the table revealed President H Sultor promising £65. A councillor urged a meetlog of lie inhibitants in his riding and proposed annular proceedure. The President said he would attend nestings with Crosaley Council. In Crosaley, Qeettiously noted that Sofela had practically built a Dreadnought.
Mr John Miner MLA calls for inquiry into Bathuret Technical College attendance and conflicting statements. He asks the Minister for Public Instruction to obtain a report or commission an inquiry, seeking transparency from management and citizens to uncover underlying issues.
The EDP and associated engine drivers cleaners honor Lite for 14 months as Loco Sub-Inspector at Bauwurst. A silver engraved plate and smoker’s emblem were planned as a gesture of appreciation. The event was postponed due to departmental work and will be rescheduled with best wishes from the association.
In a Lithgow Mercury report from the Glarénce correspondent a smaller man fled a creditor at a railway platform near Sydney. A local storekeeper pursued and cornered him, asking if he was on. the debtor denied, but faced liquidation of debt quickly. The brief clash ended with the debtor captured and pressed for mercy as payment was demanded.
Mrs Toa Biddle of Clermont Queensland writes that Sheldon's New Discovery eases chest colds and coughs after a few doses. She reports significant relief from persistent symptoms and endorses the remedy for her family at 19d per bottle.
Fragmented market notation lists quotes for Broken Hill areas with prices. An advertisement promotes Woods' Chrysanthemum Cure and Oppermint Cure with price indications for chronic chest conditions.
A heated council meeting centers on a letter to the President and allegations of mutilated minutes. Councillor Sullivan clashes with the President over truth and accountability regarding funds and a potential pipe project tied to a railway station.
A Kelso meeting will consider action to appoint an officer and confer authorities. The gathering aims to decide whether to grant specific powers to the chosen official.
Turon Shire Council met at the Council Chambers in Kelsotage with President Dr HC Suttor and councillors. The Department of Agriculture was urged to improve fencing of the Bathurst-Sofala road water reserve. a motion opposes minimal pales without proper leasing and public access. The Lands Department payment for crown land trustees was discussed, fear of high charges on roads through common lands. Committee reports approved funding for concrete causeway at Thompson Hill, road improvements, and private road declarations. Clerk noted a £100 government grant for Thompson Hill deviation.
Correspondent urges Bathurst Bicycle Club support for winter afternoons on the Cricket Ground. He stresses public attendance to back the club’s programme and revive healthy recreation for Bathurst’s youth, urging the community to help restore bygone Bathurst days.
A council meeting debate centers on the use of the word mufliaded in a letter to the council. The editor Mr Pearce denies any bad intention and expresses respect for the council clerk, Snitt Jones, and mentions local remedies and a dog anecdote in a chaotic, fragmentary 1909 text.
A Bathurst Empire League gathering at Town Hall drew a good crowd including several women. Debate over publishing donor names ended with a vote to print the subscribers. Mrs Perkins and Mr Slade backed publication, opposing Hogarth’s stand against naming donors. A biograph show by Frank Sceats was approved for Empire night.
The report lists numerous riders with assigned handicaps for the Boys and Mug’s races in the afternoon program. Missing Corry’s name and handicap are noted as to appear in the programme for the Hoyd Half Mile.
Listing of assorted cereals and animal feeds with prices in pounds, shillings, and pence, including wheat, flour, pollard, oats, barley, and maize. References to Australian sources, brands, and regional quotes across New South Wales Victoria and South Australia.
Sydney Tuesday price list lists forty-dive trucks and assorted lures pate ad with ranges for prime A4 to B/G produce including potatoes and table produce. Items include large and medium grades with prices in shillings and pence, mentions towns Loch and Newbrides along with brands Hulatoss and Chitterdon.
A Swede who arrived destitute in Sydney two years ago and vanished while seeking property may be heir to a Swedish baronetcy. The Swedish Consul believes he is connected to the estate of Baron Steirnstedt Woods, following the aunt’s death. Also mentions a patent medicine, Great Peppermint Cure, priced at 1s 6d.
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