No License Debate Shapes Queensland Alcohol Policy
A 1909 Bathurst Argus column argues no license does not equal prohibition. It cites Queensland government study in New Zealand showing locker systems and unlicensed consumption persist under laxlicensing. The piece warns no license would push liquor into homes and urges careful consideration before any reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Licenses Victuallers Association
Westlinose
Lquor
Liey
Government of
Queensland
Trunking
New South Wales
Sheldon’s New Discovery Backed for Chest Colds
Clermont Queensland resident Mrs Thomas Bildle writes praising Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for coughs, chest complaints, and pneumonia like illnesses. She reports family relief after a few doses and recommends the remedy for lung troubles. Prices listed as 1s 6d and 3s per bottle.
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Mra
Thos. Bildle
P.O. Clermont Queensland
Lt. Sheldon
Jpmenza
B Sheldon
Prica
Chronic Chest Complaints Woods Peppermint Cure
A brief 19th century medicine note advertises Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints priced at 1s 6d. The ad emphasizes relief with a palatable preparation and local availability.
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Woods
A Fine Old Spaniard And A Game Of Whist In War Tales
The piece discusses a Spanish commander famed for bold action at Santiago during the Spain US conflict. It contrasts his daring tactics with a later British view of whist and gulps at luck versus skill, noting local opinions on chance and strategy. The tale highlights Admiral Gervera and a braver, older style of naval leadership.
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West Maitland
Maglétiale
Guehrey
Dulia Ma
Adlilor Nas Ol Nenged
Santiago
Cubay
Spain
America
Seraphon
Gervera
North Sea
Chaner
Jie
Debated Clash Over Preferential Trade in Empire Policy
A fragment from a Melbourne era debate questions Deakin era vows on preferential trade within the British Empire. It argues that propping up preferential trade risks alienating other nations and undermines imperial peace, claiming unity may become a menace if reciprocity harms non member states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deakin
Jooses
The Dreamer and Theorist Debate Empire Day Plans
A fragment discusses Grange Empire Day Committee arranging entertainment for children, noting criticism of inviting Federal and Santa Parliament members. It satirizes a serious federal member and imagines festive alternatives, amid calls for credit and caution in planning events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Empire
Federal
Santa
Sonia
Gerioua
Bathurst Gun Club to Hold Fortnightly Shoot
Local Bathurst Gun Club announces a fortnightly shoot on Wednesday featuring the Kyivhost Trophy of 1010s. Patron Mr E Dale postmaster at Albury will receive a valedictory address with a silver salver and kettle as thanks for long service. Concert by Fred Wood Venest School of Arts follows with admission prices 2/ and 1/ for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Grn
Dudlay
J. A‘hearn
Inter
Starle
Dale
Bathuret
Gixties
W. G. Thompson
Fred. Wood
School of Arts
Nat Prige
St Leon's Circus Draws Large Saturday Night Crowd
A notice reports a very large crowd attended St Leon's Circus on Saturday night. The performance is described as clean and full of fun with clowns delighting both young and old. An excellent programme was arranged for Fred Wood benefit concert at the School of Arts on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Leon's Gircus
St Leon's Cirtws
BL -Leon's Circus
St. Leon's Circus
Leon
Fred. Wood
School of Arts
Olen
Death of Mrs Owens at Peel after long residence
One of Peel’s oldest residents, Mrs Owens aged 73, died early Saturday. Irish-born, she moved to Peel at age 10 and lived there 62 years with guardianship to the late William Owens. Survived by four daughters and two sons, her funeral was held at the Guard of England cemetery Peel with Rev A Rowsell officiating and many floral tributes.
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Mas. W. J. Date
Armidale
Lig
Istom
America
Mrav Ail Taylor
Sofaln
Bmen Owens
Colombo
Christopher
Gilgandra
Charles Owens
Peel
England
A. Rowsell
Widoge
Pastures Protection Board Meets at Ba thurst Court
The Pastures Protection Board of Ba thurst District held a routine monthly meeting at the Court House on Friday. Chairman J Sullivan presided with directors Web, Wikson, W McPliliamy and others present. The session discussed rescinding a 14 mesh netting restriction and plans to destroy rabbit harbors as reserves map is reviewed. The inspector notes fewer rabbits due to trapping, and mentions that poisoning remains high. Local remedy advertising cites Cham berlain Cough Remedy for persistent post influenza coughs via L Bagley Co. For coughs Great Peppermint Cure is also promoted.
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Pastures Protection Board of
District of Bathurst
Court
Briday
Direstors
J. Sullivan
Messia
Web
Wikson
W. McPliliamy
Brownlow
Ute
L. Bagley and Co
Foundation Stone laid for Patrician Brothers School in Bathurst
The foundation ceremony in Bathurst saw Bishop and clergy attend the laying of the Patrician Brothers School stone. Architect Mr Kenny outlined a two storey brick building with ecclesiastical style, costing £780 for the contract and about £1,400 total with preparatory works. Speeches by Bishop, Rev M J O'Reilly, P Kenny, and Jim Rey highlighted Catholic education's role and current funding disputes with government education tax burdens.
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Patrician Brothers’ School
Bison Donne
Wathors Meyer
O'Reilly
Slattery
Gilmiar- UN
Mulling
Piagagan
J. Kenny
Argus
McLean
Une
M. J. O'Reilly
O.M
P. Kenny
Jim Rey
J. Flansenn
Quinn
Bathurst
Bathnet
Calholic
Catholics Rally For State Aid To Catholic School System
Speakers at Bathurst discuss Education Act impact on Catholics and state schooling. Rev O Reilly, Mr Kenny, and Rev Flanagan frame secular schooling as threat while Catholic Church supporters argue funding and religious instruction protect souls. Building funds for a new school contract total £8600 with pledges and land assets noted.
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Gul
O'Reilly
Mt. Gladstone
State Yard
Uiat
Carlyle
Henry Pala
Henry Parkes
Rome
Parkes
Mr. Stephens
Mintroducer
Bill
State Department
Henry” Parkes
Dari Shaftesbury
Chidren
Leenwee
Wat
T. B. Kenny
Bathurst
J. Hulme
Mr. Hulme
Mr. Hulue
Wibadenid
Hull
Dehling
Catholic Church
Christ
Cnuse
Flanagan
Hoe
Gouncedon
Unclear handbill notes gifts and cash totals
Fragmentary OCR mentions gifts to brothers and new Wulldinge. Morning cash 42110 and £48 in promissory notes. afternoon totals reduced to 2170 with £140 in hand. No clear names, dates, or locations.
Death of Sarah Peisley Leads to Inquest in Bathurst
The coroner opened an inquiry into the death of Sarah Peisley who died at Bathurst Hospital on Friday night about $40 was the cost mentioned. The inquest, led by Gub-Inspector Anderson, adjourned until Thursday to hear witnesses including Minnie Weel, Matron, and doctors Maelflalle and Busby. Sarah, who said she was 19, was admitted Tuesday night from Senior Constable Cole's hands.
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Sam Peisiley
Mensey
Lic
Mchet
Sarah Schoelfeld
Anderson
Mclntosh
Sarah Pelslay
Bathh Pelslay
Minnie Weel
Bathurst Hoeplins
Sarah Pelsley
Cole
Maelflalle
Busby
Unveiling of Alfred Hewitt Tablet at George's Plains Public School
Residents of George's Plains Bathurst and Caloola gathered Friday to unveil a commemorative tablet and photograph for the late Alfred A. Hewitt a six year teacher. Rev A G Creswell delivered an address praising Hewitts devotion to students and community while Mrs Hewitt and children attended. An enlarged photo of Hewitt was presented to his widow.
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George's Plains
George's ‘Plains
Bathurat
Caloola
di Fred A. Howitt
W. Dowling
Adele
Stiell
Hewitt
Q Movement
Lfe
Cbndy
Blumer
Orange
A. G. Creswell
A. G.“Creswelly
Qien
Alfred A. Hewitt
Cillesus
Calooia
Great Peppermint Cure Promises Relief from Colds
A playful line notes readers seeking something new while acknowledging recurring themes of love and war. The taunt hints at a product named Great Peppermint Cure claimed to address coughs and colds, set against a nostalgic, mystic tone.
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Than
Walve
Judge Docker Criticizes Six Years Of Unpaid Rates
The judge expresses strong concern over six years of uncollected rates, calling it a major scandal where honest ratepayers bear the burden for past councils neglect. He commends current officeholders for taking action to recover funds and prevent further losses.
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Docker
Coonarlle
Tattersalls Races at Turfe Track Reported
Racing notes from Tattersalls includes hurdles over two miles with Dinah and Vylands among entrants. A handicap event records entries such as Lady Adie and Wack King with various weights and asserted race conditions on a damp day.
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Tattensall
Tattersall
Dinyah
Bing Btreate
Botting
Dinyaty Ana Vylands
R. Haysteng
Vylands
Whi
Tal
Sublu Ney
Tna Brain
Uy Master
Foote
Lori
Akces
Dbryke
Beate
Turbeth
Ads
Mise Gor
Adie
Stokian
Vidy
Wack King
Crofton
Weller
Edna May
Mordiailet
Rene A
Prat
Dua
Senior S Competition Football At WILB U Ground Shows Forfeit Losses
The Saturday afternoon program yielded only one completed match as Newbridge Club forfeited to Kelso BG while City also forfeited due to Lia Latlor’s absence. Bathurst T Co and St Stanislaus contested at the Sports Ground in heavy, slippery conditions with Bathurst gaining 8 points to 2. Stanislane’ College made its first appearance in the competition, showing promise despite weight disparity. Sydney first grade results feature Giebe over St George 11 to 4, South Sydney over Manly 6 to 0, Newtown over Sydney 7 to 4, Eastern Suburbs over Balmain 8 to 1, and Western Suburbs over North Sydney 2 to 0.
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Wilb.u
Newbridge
Kelso BG
Iby
Lialatlor
City
Bathurst T. Co
ne-Keking
Liathoret
Tres
Collier
Walsh Ald Clayton
Cooney
Stanislane
Tims
W. Capi
Whiglle
Bresers
D. Rivett
Civear
Stanislius
Victorioue
Hurrell
Mallet
Joo Yeo Inti
Sydney
Giebe
St. George
South Sydney
Manly
Hawkins Hill field prospects and surrounding mines at Hill End
Hill End mining district reports Hawkins Hill and Rowley’s Reef prospects with Sydney capital funding. Early results show pay streaks and rich ore near Hawkins Hill, with 202 per ton from a 160 ft level. Marshall’s Reward and other crosscourse prospects yield pyrites up to 80s per ton. a 10 ton crush yielded gold.
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Hawkeins
Hill End
Rowley
G Reef
Hawkins
Sydney
Crown Prince Shaft
Weares Hawkins
Marshall
Byilioy
Tis Horthern
Port Iombia
goLos
Lithgow Pyig
Rowley's Reef
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Bathurst Argus
Cleralont, O
Melourne
Bigimy
Lima
Bla
Ateryourne
Ile
Ordiary
Nimesell
Marrié
Abe
National Library of Australia
Vonds
Pastures Protection Board
Catholic Education
Pattrician Bros
NEW Geutlding
Sarah Peisley
Cooner
Alfred A. Hewitr
Sporting
the Turfe
Newtown
Syney
Eastern Suburbs
Baluiala
Western Suburbs
North Sydney
Hill End Mining
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