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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
2
Maggie Hynes of Ester Ellery Mayo recounts a months long battle with facial eczema and swelling. After trying many remedies she credits Cuticura for visible improvement and endorses its use based on personal success and wider testimonials.
The author questions Germany's plans to build a world empire, noting heavy naval preparations in the North Sea and Channel. They argue Britain must be prepared for all eventualities and urge the public to understand the true motives behind Germany's ships and commerce aims. They warn pacifist voices as traitorous to national defense.
A deputation from the Northern Territory Railway League meets Mr Fisher to argue for an overland railway from North to South. Mr Fisher replies the League may press the point but cautions the Commonwealth should develop the territory freely without entangling obligations.
Officials debate which railway corridor offers the least resistance to move the greatest number of troops. The Commonwealth weighs financial burdens and territorial transfers as it plans how to control routes. South Australia looms as a factor in the strategic calculation amid broader imperial aims.
NMR Nick Willis is said to be at Newbridge for health benefit. Druid's Band Social set for Masonic Hall Tuesday June 1 with aims to match last year's success. Coonamble racecourse and show ground ruled non rateable by Judge Docker with possible appeal.
A globe trotting vet Mr FA Luley settles in Bathurst offering consultations for slack ailments and horses dental work by Mr Lukey. The Orange Leader cites salaries of politicians in the state, naming J C L Titzpatrick and several others with large payments, noting Pitt’s stance on raises.
An old advert claims Woody’s Peppermint Cure never fails for coughs and colds. The snippet also includes an odd quotation about political discrimination and leadership attributed to a Mr. Thal-Toun, altering context.
A dwelling and store owned by Wattsman were burned on Friday. Both Wattsman’s daughters were killed by the flames in the fire.
The appeal of Captain Naylor regarding the Marine Sport suspension of his certificate after the Penguin loss has been dismissed. Death of Rev. Joseph Spence, former Methodist Conference president, noted with long service in Australia and Ireland, and a family obituary lists two sons and two daughters.
Judge Pring's remarks trigger calls to impeach him as Broken Hill faces a sharp industrial clash. Mine directors refuse to recognize unionists as in the past while a ballot asks workers if they will return to work amid possible victimisation. Labour leaders condemn the judge and push for his dismissal.
To the Editor the correspondent reports the Court House clock will be turned from its guilty ways at noon on Wednesday the 11th after leaving the repairer. The notice mocks readers to comment favorably on the old ruffian.
Within Penk Tin offices samples of amber cane and paspalum are described by Mark Coulston who grew 12 acres of amber cane hoping to yield 100 long of ensiloge. The licensing court refused a gymnasium license on hotel grounds and a townsman laments the decision amid a dry summer.
The Oberon District Band held its annual social at the Federal Hall. A large crowd attended in fine weather. Mr. McGee led music with assistance from the Band. MCs were Mr. J. Humphries and E. Lambert. a supper room spread was provided by district ladies. Seven couples competed in a waltzing contest. prize of 105 went to Mrs. J. Sewell and Mr. Baker. Entrance fees added to the band funds, total proceeds near £15.
A meeting of the Cowra Show Committee set September dates for the show and discussed a liberal prize list including guineas for draught stallion and a gold medal for champion. Stallion prices noted as £10 for blood stallion with gold medal and £5 5s for Suffolk Punch first prize. Regulations require veterinary examination and a certificate of non hereditary unsoundness for competing stallions and breed-pedigree requirements for prize eligibility.
Dr Morrison, a Victorian, journeyed by Lieway through China to Barmah without arms or a translator and met many Australians in remote places. One figure, Jon In Blance, served as a Customs officer fifteen hundred miles up the Yanglee Klong. A morning bed taste prompts Chamberlain's Tablets to sharpen appetite and aid digestion.
The Warwick Arm Races at Warwick Sarm Race Club hosted a May meeting with favorable conditions. Winners included Ryde in the Hurdle Race by a head, Chamade by a half length in the Mile, Dilly Stordy by six lengths in the Nursery Handicap, Wee Laddie narrowly beating Thrust, and Blue Hook by four lengths in the Weller Mile.
The Dubbo races concluded yesterday with results across events. Flying Handicap saw Jersey win ahead of Amilcorn. Show Handicap lists Valkyria with Claude Loftus in third. Macquarie Trot results include Delevan Wilkes and Marvel Lawn in top placings.
At the Cricket Ground Bathurst defeats Kelso T G s 12 6 in a sparsely represented exhibition. Lewis kicks a field goal for Bathurst while Nec and Critchley add tries and Anderson converts. Horton scores for Kelso with Hayes adding a penalty. Referee Joe Yeomans officiates. Senior and Junior City Football Club trials follow as next season looms.
The Kangaroos beat New South Wales 43 to 10 after a second night of play between the league team touring Britain and a NSW side. Glebe beat University 6 to 5, Eastern Suburbs def NSW 18 5, Newtown outscored North Sydney 35 to 6, South Sydney defeated Balmain 16 to 6, St George beat Manly by five, Northern District defeated Western Australia 44 to 0.
An endineering finish secured Orange a narrow victory over Bathurst by a point in the Western District Shield contest. The match stayed in doubt until the final bowl with Orange clinching the win as Bathurst missed a key shot. Bathurst lost despite two rinks winning, while Orange's H Lee delivered the decisive last shot.
A garbled OCR line lists varied names such as Musurs Parairal Parkex Mitchell and A Gartrell, followed by a string of unclear terms, locations like Bathurst and Grange, and scattered numbers 6 23 40 64 74 31 47 16 56 18, resembling a damaged district record or inventory. The fragment provides no coherent event or clear action.
Municipal Council will discuss moves to install a corner lantern at Durham and Grecinterents and light it at night. A gas works branch for second installations and a 159 grant for a show room in Town Hall are planned. An architect will draft plans, a bridge inspection is requested, and Vale Creek work in Howlesstrest is to proceed without delay.
The Windsor Court opening saw Dan Mayne of La thurst Sentinel fame involved in a bench dispute. The presiding officer questioned Mayne about a case, Mayne defended his seating, and the judge adjourned to the next court as police failed to locate him.
A striking drawing shown at the Bath art scene depicts a table with an empty whisky bottle a dregulralned tumbler a hat a pipe and tobacco beside a folded newspaper only the title visible The note from the artist explains a probable owner under the heat of the moment amid a Western town publication known for numerous typographical errors
Mrs Thos Biddle of Clermont writes a winter endorsement praising Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a splendid chest cold remedy. She reports severe influenza and coughs cleared in few doses. The medicine is advertised as unequalled for chest complaints and lung troubles at 19d 3d per bottle.
A new Illinois bill mirrors Oklahoma style temperance law. It would allow a man with one drunk driving conviction a year to marry, and two drunkenness convictions within a year to be grounds for divorce. If enacted, divorce courts could see a surge in cases.
A distorted verse recalls a binger who caught a cold and faced the bar's liquor. It mentions Scott, a mis-typed street, and a boast about avoiding liquor while claiming Woods' Great Peppermint Cure will end the winter frost.
Postmaster General Thomas dismissively stated he does not care about a potential fusion of Mr Donkin and Mr Cook. He insisted the government would continue its program regardless, prompting puzzled reactions from pressmen. A referenced Deakin sermon tale followed, illustrating the mood of detached remarks.
Mr Deakin and Mr Cook arrived in Melbourne after a train ride together and refused to discuss any fusion of parties. Mr Cook’s trip was to address a Hospite Sunday meeting at Seymour, while Deakin noted only casual conversation about federal politics.
In Perth Western Australia Harcourt Elis was arrested for the alleged murder of Miss Fitts who died under suspicious circumstances. Dotty Martin faced Police Court on a stabbing charge against Mary Andaf with a carving knife. remand was granted as the injured woman remained in serious condition.
The Premier stated no definite offer had been made to the Imperial Government by New South Wales and Victorian Governments for presenting a Dreadnought. Mr Wade proposed waiting until the Commonwealth Parliament meets for a decision.
Melbourne readers learn a Postmaster General regulation on telegrams. It sets counting rules for figures up to 99 as single words and joined money expressions up to 116 pounds and four pence as two words.
At Wirths Circus an announced jiu jitsu style match between Professor Stevenson and Arthur Franz drew a 75 sovereign purse but Franz could not appear due to a wrenched shoulder. Albert Mounier replaced him, the match lasting fifteen minutes with Stevenson winning as officials, crowd unrest, and a referee punch were briefly resolved.
In London on Sunday Notts faced Australia after a beautiful day for play. Laver was injured and replaced by a substitute, Hardstaff marked early, and Cotter and O Connor attacked. Alleison and Armstrong featured in a tense chase as Australia defended steps to end Notts innings at 86 with four needed to save a single innings. Australia won by an innings and 144 runs.
The Rev. James Moulton, a Methodist minister noted for work in the Soul Sea Islands and translator of the Bible into Tongan, died at his Linfield residence today aged 18.
Dubbo Show featured strong art entries in Section V with watercolors of nature and flowers by Misa M E McKee Miss Wi McKee and Miss M K Devlies. Notable pieces included watercolors of animals birds and seascapes by multiple exhibitors and several prize placements across painting and printing categories.
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