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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented report outlines push to challenge the government with a probable confidence motion as Parliament convenes. Lists names such as Deakin and Fisher as key figures and references external affairs and internal ministries.
In Broken Hill workers rush to enroll for jobs at the Proprietary Ming and Uinkoo mines. Up to afternoon 1430 men registered at the Proprietary with 65 at Uinkoo as miners await word on work starting after a period of wage payment while mining remains halted for the immediate future.
Federal politics report from Melbourne notes Mr Roberts of South Australia and Mr Hall of New South Wales will move and second the Address in Reply in the House. Senators Russell of Victoria and Lynch of Western Australia will perform the same duty in the Senate.
In Tamworth on Monday the coroner resumed a verdict of accidental death in the death of Thomas Avis. Evidence showed a van on a railway tricycle was overtaken by a light engine and killed. the body was described as shockingly mangled.
Melbourne Monday report details an incident where a boy tasked with posting letters forgot them. Non delivery triggered an investigation that uncovered several stamps removed from letters, prompting officials to review mail handling procedures.
The Prime Minister Mr Fisher referred to Admiral Lord Charles Beresford's speech and said Australia has given the Empire a good lead in dreadnoughts. He was gratified that all experienced men support the Government's defence policy.
Sydney reports Edward Sewell fifty was taken to hospital after a bullet wound to the right temple. Police say the wound is not serious and the man shot himself with a revolver at a city palace.
In Ronald v. Harper a Presbyterian clergyman claimed 4300 pounds. The judge warned of jailing clergy for document refusals, criticising religion in court. He noted danger of mixing faith and law and entered judgment for the defendant with costs.
Australian and New Zealand delegates to the Le Tipperins press conference received a hearty welcome in Quebec. Madame Pelletier hosted the ladies at luncheons while Montmorency Watts escorted them to the Garrison Club. Delegates departed aboard the Empress of India amid cheers, expressing faith in closer Canada Australasia ties and growing trade.
The London edition reports the Council of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association passed a resolution urging the Bell governing dominions to share the burden of imperial defence. It endorses the Dominion Parliament's recent action.
London notes from the Constantinople correspondent of the Daily Telegraph describe a government re organisation in Turkey involving the dismissal of 27 000 workers and incur rent employers across military and civil departments. The correspondent says the plan could proceed under martial law without disturbances.
The Evening News organized a marathon titled Endurance with an RVG price of £250. On Saturday ninety eight runners started from Windsor to The Stadium on the Olympic course. Gardiner of England won, Livery of France second, Morris of England third. The winner’s time was 3 hours 53 minutes 23 seconds.
London on Monday the French Naval Commission urged increasing battleships to 88. It favors fast scouting cruisers over armoured types and stresses need for destroyers and submarines. It also calls for laying down in 1918 two Dreadnoughts of 21 000 tons and 21 knots speed.
Mrs. Doughty Wylia, wife of the Brie tial Consul at Adana, recounts Armenian massacres in Asia Minor. She describes kerosene set fires, murder of children in front of mothers, and rape as men die. Authorities allegedly forced confessions through torture. Measles and dysentery afflict children, with little food or milk.
The Times published a 72 page Empire Day issue with articles on all facets of Imperial life. The Commonwealth States and New Zealand carried a large advertisement in the edition.
The Financial Times reports the New South Wales loan impression shows the colony advancing quickly while The Telegraph notes poor reception with scrip trading at a 16th discount, signaling divergent market views.
London reports the coal owners at the South Wales Conciliation Board meeting plan to serve a one month notice on June 1 to end contracts. The move stems from the eight hours for miners act. About 150000 men are involved. An award by Lord St Aldwyn previously reduced miners’ wages by 7.44 percent.
The Australian team led by Hopkins faced Oxford University in fine weather with a moderate crowd. Australia’s first innings saw tentative scoring before Hopkins was dismissed, as Tass was reported to have a mix of batsmen and bowlers contributing early. The English test team selection list and Birmingham start date for the first test are also noted.
At Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. Melall PDI Rodgers pleaded guilty to possessing part of a whisky bottle believed stolen and fined 20 or seven days imprisonment with seven days to pay. Six youths charged with loitering on Nankin street footpath were found guilty with costs 6d each. Senior-Constable Sheehy testified he saw them on the footpath about 3 pm Sunday and they scattered when approached.
In the council business paper for the Wednesday meeting Alderman Gertrell moves to supply a copy of the Regulations providing a system to Municipal Accounts and to seek state government removal of the phrase have Te scinded any such authorization or vote from part 3 No. 14 of the Resolutions replaced with has decided otherwise. He also asks for circulation to other councils with a letter explaining the change and requests cooperation. The Mayor proposes obtaining 200 yards of screenings for street repairs from a stone quarry and calling for tenders for carting the same.
A detailed listing of Sussex Street prices for Audney Monday milling products, flours, meals, staples, and regional goods including Tasmanian and Victorian items, with prices per ton or per unit. The list covers feed, oils, sugars, hay, barley, potatoes, cheese, bacon, and turnips, reflecting market breadth and regional brands.
Buyers at Homebush Yards in Sydney on Monday faced 18,206 sheep and lambs and root cattle offered across 10 days. Values for medium sheep and lambs held steady while other grades fluctuated.
Auctions at Railway Yards featured cattle and sheep with varied prices. Cattle including bulle and heifers sold up to 11 pounds, while sheep ranged and lambs brought several shillings. Hay and oats also listed with prices in pounds, shillings, and pence, reflecting market activity at Lyndhurst and surrounding areas.
The report lists quotations for Broken Hill South Blocks 295 and Copper 48 7d, with mentions of Mount David and Broken Hill Proprietary. An Austrian Reichsrath proposal seeks a supplementary income tax on bachelors widows and childless pairs. A cough remedy from Chamberlain’s is sold locally.
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