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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
3
The Prime Minister spoke at Orange last night, defending government policy on defence and naval strength. He warned critics against party tactics and urged support for stronger military capacity, while addressing alleged misrepresentations and urging unity for Australia.
Melbourne reports Mr Deakin stating his association with Sir John Voureal’s mission to Sydney has been openly discussed. He announced a Liberal Party meeting for May 25 and a Commonwealth Liberal League public gathering that evening at Melbourne Town Hall to inform members of forthcoming steps.
Broken Hill faces famine fears as Tom Mann's sale of men looms, with workers unsettled yet hopeful for a general settlement across Port Pirie and the Barrier. Delegates are en route. Port Pirie and nearby districts await developments after meetings.
Percy Robinson, a young clerk, reported a midnight assault at a Park railway stall in Melbourne Sunday. Two youths entered, produced revolvers, one held him at gunpoint while the other took money. A female witness corroborated parts of the incident noting stamps were not sold there.
Mr Simons arranged a US cadet visit of 40 to Australia and New Zealand. The contingent departs Friday for New Zealand then Sydney, Auckland arrival is June 1, two weeks later they reach Sydney for rifle drills and competitions. They will use their own pattern rifles with arms consent from the Minister for Defence. Competitions planned for Sydney Newnesville and Wagga.
A woman at Sydney's Central police station was placed in a reserved cell after an arrest. She freed herself from restraints during transfer and, seizing a sergeant’s weapon, attempted to strangle herself using improvised bindings. The episode caused serious injuries and a chaotic escape attempt.
Thirty five bankers and leading commercial firms met the Premier to oppose the Budget. They argued the proposal preserves the old system of taxation and would tempt the government to understate revenue while overestimating expenditure. Lord Aldenham warned the Budget may drive capital from the country and burden the few who pay most taxes.
A fragmented report recalls a June banquet in Vienna where Emperor Franz Joseph and Kaiser Wilhelm discussed Europe’s peace. The Kaiser praised the Triple Alliance for maintaining stability and both rulers sent telegraphic notes to Italy affirming unwavering friendship and unity.
Special German inquiry reports Krupps employing about 70 000 workers an increase of 22 000 in a year. A Bertin paper says Germany launched four dreadnoughts and has five more under construction with several laid down. British reaction notes dreadnoughts employ 1000 to 1500 skilled workers daily with 70 percent of costs in wages.
London reports Canada negotiating to acquire a British cruiser for Pacific coast protection of fisheries. The vessel would serve as a guarding asset and deterrent against illegal fishing and intrusions.
The Inter-State Eights championship boat race was held in Brisbane on Sunday with New South Wales leading early while Victoria moved up to challenge. Tasmania showed strong form before New South Wales claimed the amateur championship with Allis Towns of NSW named as the victorious skipper and Richards of Victoria among notable crew members.
In Melbourne on Sunday Ma W H Irvin MP urged successful fusion talks as ten Labour opponents shared similar policies. A. Gorboon, an elderly resident of Heathcote, was found dead in an abandoned wharf after attempting to walk from Carson's Gully the previous night. A drug advert promotes Kerinin's Tablets and Cham-Toy and Co. products with a bad taste in the mouth warning.
A drawn match between Australia and Essex ended with Essex 15 for 0 in their second innings as stumps fell. Australia bowler Cotter led the attack with four wickets, aided by Hopkins and Whitty, while Fane and McGahey starred for Essex before rain and cold weather paused play.
Turkish detainees accused in grave cases are to be tried. Troops have been sent to Macedonia road works sites and Adana where a court martial will hear cases with orders to apply the passing penalty to those found guilty.
The May 16 to 23 forecast for New South Wales warned of thunder and hail with wintry uplifts. Bathurst recorded 18 points of rain in 36 hours and ongoing sleet, while Western stations reported widespread falls.
In a Sunday night incident Cyril Howarth age 22, a tram conductor, quarreled with his wife and then, after entering his room, released a gunshot. He was wounded, taken to hospital in a serious condition with injuries described as life threatening.
A large group of assistants gathered at Beagle Bros to form the Shop Assistants Association. A sub-committee was created to draft rules, with Mr. Stuart-Robert Bon to assist. Officers elected include Secretary G Peige, President P T Falvey, and Treasurer TY Hillis.
A St Barnabas parish meeting presided by Rev F J Harris approved a substantial credit balance after expenses in the treasurer H V Box report. A Parochial Council with listed members was formed and a Ladies Committee to be convened by the Rector. Miss Dousi was reappointed organist. Weather caused rain delaying Oberon PC Races. Potatoes digging near complete with yields up to 16 tons per acre. May 1900.
TRUNKEY reports indicate Goodacre and McLean recovered six tons of ore at Hunter's Battery and plan pumping to reach a rich shoot below water. Atkins Bros. work on oge ton lot aiming for a profit. Sunderland and party renovate Fydney Co tunnel to reopen old reef paths. Mrs. McKenzie of Abercrombie Junction is buried after years of invalid status. May 12.
French Pozla workers on strike held a meeting at Witich yesterday and approved appealing to the workers lung classes to Bul hort. The federation of Libour would assist the workers in their appeal and organize wider backing.
A reader letter surveys typhoid nurse cases in hospitals, criticizing long shifts, inadequate rest, and low pay. It cites Sydney and Danish parallels, urges reform, and notes that private hospitals often exploit workers while public ones struggle with funding. The writer calls for accountability and better support for nurses.
A damaged report warns against false imitations of Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypts Extract alleging dangerous quality claims and deceptive marketing. The piece cites a court finding in Victoria defending the genuine product amid widespread counterfeits.
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