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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
2
Infant son of Julia and Elnregurl Brive born April 29 at Pareeds residence Victoria venue Chatswood. Parents request prayers and blessings.
The article argues that repeating tables harms brain development and true learning. It contrasts rote drills with discovery led teaching, criticizing long rote methods and praising teachers who guide students to uncover truths themselves. It cites inadequate training of teachers under the English system and calls for more rigorous mathematical methods like geometry.
Report claims the Governor General of Australia earns £725,000 yearly while continuing to practice law. The text praises Lady Dudley as a remarkable figure noted for her kindness to her children and her notable origins as a milliner.
Peculiar locals claim sightings of "peculiar people" from a rumored Lost Ten Tribes of Tariel in Rathurst. They allege long hair and anti monarchy attitudes, while others dismiss the tale as fancy. One speaker asks where hats came from as a humorous aside amid the dispute.
A fragment cites a Queensland Agriculture official describing the Northern Territory as a dreary region. He claims it lacks white settlers and cautionary terms, but notes it could become a place for voluntary growth if wind and cotton potential are developed, with 30 acres offering a start and a focus on Hibam miltler.
The text argues for stronger Commonwealth action to govern and develop Australia, urging focus on land use and industrial bases. It contrasts policies and self rule in Porto Rico, Monroe Doctrine implications in the Americas, and varying approaches of European powers, notably Britain and Germany, to colonies and governance.
Health of the city report notes only one typhoid case at the hospital and four scarlet fever cases, one imported from Judd's Creek. The sales order lists gales within the yard schedule for H. Cutler and Co, Clenville and McCarthy, James Cassidy, and others.
Over seventy appeals are listed as municipal matters with some appellants arguing church and levy rights. decisions may be postponed pending Judge Murray. Experimental Farm Buildings are being extended with a new sheep shearing sled approved for small farmers and a dairy addition under construction to support sheep and wool classes at Terkn enl College. A promotional line for a laxative product is included but unrelated to the article.
The Police Court reports WHI Maling charged with stealing 0.07 from Yo HL Bayliss of Orton Park. Latmare and Midden announce a Monday benefit at Oddfellows Hall Keppel Street to raise funds for Bir ed Wood with Professor Ura ver presenting skating marvels and the expert staff offering skating instruction.
Mr Perkins leads Liberal and Reform setup in Bathurst district overseeing state electorates including Bathurst Blayney Orange and Mudgee while Macquarie and White Pine are listed for federal duties. The new organization aims to unite Liberal forces for a common cause as subcommittees plan a concert sports and social in Masonic Hall with events next week and a social on June 9.
A Bathurst health reform discussion is planned as L. Anderson, director, travels to Bathurst to confer with local farmers and public bodies. The conference aims to resolve disputes over new farming methods and encourage agriculturists to adopt reformist practices while awaiting clearer indications of progress.
The article surveys the Experimental Farm near Bathurst, noting a bright winter outlook. It details seventy-two acres of wheat, fifty additional bolley and Tape crops, and alternate iris sowing for barley and rye. It reports rye and lucerne conditions, silage production from stalks, irrigation near the show ground, and plans to depasture paddocks again.
Mr AG and Hayte assume duties as acting postmaster yesterday in Bathurst. Hayte’s prior posts include Bathurst acting postmaster and a recent inspector on the Metropolitan service, bringing expert knowledge of city postal operations to the district. He previously served as junkindler at Walgett Cootimuthin Deniliquin and as a school rector at Coutburn for twelve months. The transfer is expected to be temporary and local residents anticipate benefits from his metropolitan experience.
A quiet wedding joined Vivian L. Howard of Mount Rankin to Alice Mary Piper of Watson on Wednesday evening at 7.20. The Rev. Alexander Claris officiated. The bride wore a white frock trimmed with Inca and ingested details, and carried a bouquet with a gold bangle from the groom. Attended by her sister Hilda, the couple hosted 30 guests at Hotel Dawley before leaving for Sydney for a honeymoon aboard the mall team.
Advertises Chamberlain's Palm Balm as an external ointment for rheumatism. Claims one application relieves pain and many have been personally cured by the remedy. Sold by L. Gugley and Car 4 4ohn.
A Melbourne inquiry reveals butcher Arthur O Sullivan, 62, charged with drunkenness, as neighbors recount a brutal murder of Margaret Gallagher, 70, in her Richmond home. Investigators tie a bloodied waistcoat button and a large knife to the crime, with earlier hotel sightings and recent job dismissal cited.
The Federal Harvester Commission resumed sittings and questioned Mr H V McKay about disclosing details of harvester production. McKay argued disclosure would harm many Australian artisans and the industry, noting a 2500 ton ship ready to ship 2000 tons of machinery to Argentina. He cited high wages in Victoria versus other states and said revealing costs would threaten export manufacture.
Department of Agriculture inspected trees treated with borecide by Mr B Keefe. R W Peacock reported the bore was killed by sealing the hole and liquid reduced visible borers. Trees showed good growth and channels from borers are filling. further report to follow.
The Municipal Council debated purchasing requisites from its own employees amid objections from Aldermen Craig Allenkinson Algerian James Gartrell Gilmour Perry Leavis and the Mayor. They questioned potential self dealing and noted a past halt to the practice. The Mayor found no valid objection to an employee selling property to the Council.
A Sydney market page from Wednesday lists wholesale prices and inventories across multiple commodities. Items include wheat, barley, potatoes, onions, lucerne, and butter with varied prices in shillings and pence, plus references to brands, rail transport, and quality grades.
Forty nine trucks of produce offered at the Central Railway Yards this morning, but only twenty five sold at auction. Prices include choice chaff at 5s 4d to 7d, lucerne hay prime small bales 53 to 2d, prime large 45 od, primed skinless barley 15d, and table potatoes 62-18s per ton. Vendors include Hamet, Perthville, Harris, George's Plains, and Elrtis, George's Plains.
The Country Che Ronan Catholic Church at Bo dangora was dedicated on Sunday by Bishop RuRen Dre Dunrie of Bathurst. Very Rev Mr J O Reilly principal of St Stanis laus College Bathurst preached. A collection for the building fund raised 190 with £403 raised at the foundation stone. The total balance due before Sunday's collection was £487.
In Bathurst a council debate on extending gasworks functions prompts criticism of private competition and fears of wasteful expenditure. Aldermen push or resist a showroom proposal while weighing future savings from purchasing and ratepayer impact.
A short item notes that persistent coughs in many persons persist, but can be quickly relieved by usingClay berlain's Cough Remedy. The notice, signed by L. Edgy and Co., cautions that untreated coughs may become troublesome.
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