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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
2
A reader laments Australian political folly and party strife. The column rails at politicians playing for power, predicts shifting allegiances, and calls for a stable leadership to avoid continual fraud and division.
Report on a motorist meet under the Automobile Club of Sew South Waternet with Renault driven by Mr Skinner covering over 214 miles on a half gallon of petrol and A Christie placing second. Also notes readers advised Abon cough remedy for lingering influenza cough, sold by L Edgley and Co.
The article reports on a global motor speed contest with records broken during a festival in the Mediterranean. It highlights the Wolseley Swallow boats and a six-boat race with speeds averaging over thirty miles per hour and notes Australia’s defence speech urging a new policy stance.
Local and general notices report a postponement due to the secretary’s indisposition and details of a mining government lease in Roxburgh Yetholme parish. The promoter warned of a cancellation window and a court remand granted for a police case with sureties set.
A special licensing court will be held at the Court House Bathurst on Thursday June 24. Hotelkeepers whose licenses expire on that date and between 20 and 50 of them must have their renewal applications in 10 days before that date.
A labor dispute centers on union badges worn by workers. The Union insists employees wear badges while employers object, fearing the symbol could be used to forward a boycott. The Employees’ Union claims a badge requirement.
Unreserved sale of furniture advertised with McWilliam's auctioneers and brief notice of George's Plains Public School tender approval for a new double school building. Football lineup for Regian nh Shely match appears with listed players. Police report notes Wilton drunkenness and a 21 hour imprisonment, with admonitions to pub landlords.
The Chombers of the Bathurst Ladies Choir met at Ball's to thank Mrs Nolginno the former conductor. Mike Mowals presented an enlarged photo to Mrs Newind and praised her work benefiting the group. Mrs Nowlind was elected conductress, Miss Howells secretary, and Mrs Makepeace accompanist.
Readers are reminded of a concert tonight by the Llede Tiv e Orchestra with Indy vocalists Miss Morencs Osborne and Miss Adi Niddenway from Sydney. The programme includes part songs, three orchestral numbers, and two double quartos by the Bathurst Glee Club. Osborne will sing Walle Song from Rome of Joliet and Rose in the Bud. Middenney will perform Sunshine and Storm, Life's Recompense, Eyes that Used to Gaz e in Mine, and She Way Home. Reserved seats are sold out with a full house expected.
Bongough Tengough the cartoonist appears on stage tomorrow in Sydney as a versatile performer. The comic entertainer draws quick portraits of public figures and demonstrates humorous cartoonery while a comic monologist offers light notes on marriage and culture.
An advertisement in Als Issue promotes Burton Bros.’ circus, detailing performances by Harton Bros and Jay, with the show spanning China Japan and other locations. The Royal Paddock hosts a mammoth display of acts on Friday night for a broad audience.
In Melbourne a Meier party meeting discussed an alliance with the orange monks for coalition. Members including Deakin and Forrest debated pursuing an independent course, while a caucus of the Opposition met and terms for fusion were hotly contested by several attendees.
Melbourne reports the opening of Parliament with detailed plans for imperial defence and fiscal reforms. Key items include a commonwealth currency proposal, a progressive land tax, naval expansion, Northern Territory development, and broader powers for federal legislation. Prime Minister Fisher signals a Progressive Tax Bill while debate on addressing proprietary companies and colonial arbitration heats up.
In the Senate this afternoon Senator Russell moved the adoption of the Address-in-Stoply amid discussion of Deakin developments and related policy.
The article argues the British Empire must stand alone as power shifts in Europe and America prompt questions about Anglo German relations. It cites figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Admiral Sperry to warn that a united imperial front is essential for security and imperial prestige.
A fragmented ad copy touts Cham berlain’s Tablets as a cure for lack of appetite and weak digestion. It promotes the product with a playful appeal and lists L. Edeffey and Cy as sellers. The text mirrors early 20th century patent medicine language.
The Bathurst Municipal Council met at the Town Hall with Mayor and Aldermen discussing sanitation work delays and a proposed amendment. Council votes backed the original resolution after a back‑and‑forth on oversight and sped projects forward. A request from neighboring shire councils to coordinate a national divider bill was noted alongside financial refunds and park maintenance updates.
A wide list of grain and produce quotes from Sydney shows wheat, oats, hay, potatoes, onions, and dairy items priced per ton or per bushel. Notable entries include white ivory prima dry wheat at high per ton rates, and various hay and straw values from local and imported sources with regional notes.
Twenty four trucks of produce were offered at Central Railway Yards to Gay with eighteen sales. Chaff declined 38 4d per ton and various Lucerne hay bales sold from 43 to 55. Prices ranged for prime to medium potatoes and Swede turnips noted.
A Clermont resident letters that Sheldon’s New Discovery relieves winter colds and influenza, noting dramatic improvement after a few doses for family coughs. The Dr Elmidon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds is advertised as a staple chest and lung remedy priced at 16 and 3 per bottle.
Rumors say two Gitlin Rifle Club members, A Cutter and A Byatt, may clash in an inter club match as Sydney shots post scores around 100 to 106 from 100 and 600 yard ranges. Local averages hover near 67 out of 70 with strong bullseye precision noted in recent practice.
Sydney report covers Major Nash statement condemning young men for missing military training to watch cricket and football. He calls it a disgrace and urges focus on defence readiness at a public function in Sydney on Wednesday.
At Broke Hill Orades Hall last night Peter-Rowling bid farewell as lively exchanges erupted among Tom Mann Jabez Wright and others. Wright denied Mann a business, Bowling opened with criticism but was interrupted by the audience while the Combined Union's Committee faced accusations and name calling ensued.
Empire Day was observed Monday with a picnic at Recreation Ground. Children from the Public School paraded, saluted the flap, and enjoyed patriotic recitations and a speech by Mr H Nest. Evening events included bonfires fireworks and light displays despite light morning showers.
The fourth Campbell's Trophy contest at the club grounds saw Ry Pratley finish with a leg-in on the seventh bird. The Birds dominated, with Dudley and R Pratley refereeing as scores show Dudley 21 10 yards and Soophor 12 10. The event included poetry interludes and winded remarks about a postman, while songs by Great Peppermint Qure provided entertainment.
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