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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 31, 1909
Page
2
A Bathurst reader notes a promising young rifle shot from Bathurst achieving a high score in the Daily Mail Empire Trophy. The column praises Bathurst people for backing the effort and urges local pride in the candidate who may bring honors to the town and nation.
The text portrays John Miller facing strong disapproval from constituents over attention to his parliamentary duties and financial interests. Critics argue he neglects local concerns and personal affairs, suggesting his focus rests on appearances and party loyalty rather than serving his electorate.
The piece cites Rev Chapman the Erangelist and a tale from Philadelphia to illustrate contrasting paths from study to work. A young Australian is contrasted with two men, one a diligent learner and the other a plowman, highlighting theme of effort versus opportunity in a humorous anecdote.
A ratepayer complains about municipal charges and unpaid services. He criticizes the council for not delivering goods and argues some roadworks are unnecessary. He suggests legal action if the debt remains unpaid and mentions plans to pursue remedies through the local court.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales quashed a conviction for unlawful premises after appeal. The High Court judges unanimously upheld the decision, ruling the premises were not unlawful under the standard.
Report outlines enforcement under local law with penalties for first and subsequent offences. Officials pledge to act under section 3 of the act to strip licenses, citing fines of £6 for the first offence and £20 for the second. Police will target licensed premises to eradicate the drunken behavior.
A jumble of notices details a benefit social at the Masonic Hall for Wood felled by paralysis, a police court appearance for Campbell McPherson with medical observation, and an absolute sale by Mossri H Taylor & Co covering estate properties. additional details appear in adjoining adverts.
Members of the Bathurst Gun Club act as minders for the £5 Novice Handicap to be shot next Wednesday. The event draws many members who will be seen out at the laps for the first time. The Hon Secretary states the first bird will be trapped at 2 pm precisely.
The article reports Colonel Alexander Styrie M A A dying at the Terraces Hospital Paddington after two months of illness and a severe operation. It notes a failed recovery followed by a final decline and death. A separate note mentions a recent truck derailment at Folgecombe with negligent act claims aiming to avoid delaying the main railway line.
A recent arrival from the Colomlo silver fields in America reports a new discovery at Cargo. The geologist notes an outcrop on the surface yielding a lode with samples assayed at over 1002 ounces of silver per ton, indicating rich ore.
A G. and O. Hoskins Ltd representative inspected developments at the chalk mine site on Wednesday noting progress cleaning walls and preparing tramways and an endless chain road to the vein. He said rail treks are being laid and about 20 more men will be employed when a start is made in two weeks. An assay is expected.
Readable fragment notes an assayer named WW on Wie spet at Lithgow Mer with unclear actions or dates. The text is partial and omits concrete events or outcomes, offering only scattered names and locations.
A garbled OCR segment reports a broken carriage or device and trouble with a fox, noting items torn and an attempt to entertain or detain it. Names and places are unclear, but references to a governor or secretary and ongoing expense imply a local incident.
A case at the Water Police Court revealed a woman accused of stealing from the School of Arts Library. The magistrates ordered the lady to pay eight pounds for four volumes and two posts. It is alleged Quentilly learned the library loses about 1080 volumes annually.
Local article extols Bathurst industry and urges residents to buy domestic products. Highlights John Miller and H Sherman and Sons as examples of aerated beverages, pickles, sauces, and soap. Argues keeping money in town sustains employment and local prosperity.
Our sporting writer recaps results with tips for the day. Protector placed second by half a length in the Subiaco Stakes while Poser won by a length. Master Foote was favorite and Our Dry ile placed second in other events. Banana Treosehill Handican had no starter entry. Parramatta Mile saw Britain win by a length.
A long report recounts the Hill End and Macquarie holdings detailing Rankin led assessments, past diggers, and new mining operations. It notes a resurgence with a 20 ounce per ton average in some reefs, a 400 ton yield of 16000 ounces of gold valued around £60,000, and plans for further development, crushing mills, and water-based processing reducing costs.
Rain delayed play but the second English innings progressed well. Hobbs advanced to 62 with nine boundaries as Fry hit the winning four to leg, building a 105 run partnership that decided the match. Ransford made 43 before bowler Blythe dismissed him, and Trumper scored 4 for 99 before being caught.
A good muster of B Company at the Saturday range shoot produced notable scores at the second 600 yard ranges. Private Perkins led with 63, Paul Treut 60, Walsh 58, Holman 56, and others from the unit posted competitive tallies. The B Company team was selected to face Lithgow next Saturday, headed by Captain Pringle with Lieutenants Duchatel and Paul, and included Holman and multiple privates. Civilians also shot, led by A Byatt with a 70 total, earning the club medal for achieving a double 105. Senior Cadets contributed limited turnout but strong averages led by Whatley and Tennant.
A deranged correspondence to the Bui contains mangled phrases about rebials and fires, suggesting confusion over arithmetic and a plea for caution. The text mentions names like Rathor dieu and Mowfire but remains largely indecipherable with little concrete detail.
The Board of Examiners of Engine Drivers under the Mines Inspection Act reports on certificates from examinations held at Sydney Cobar Broken Hill Orange Grahamstown Tingho and Dowling Alrey Point. Forty four candidates attended twenty passed and eighteen failed.
Bishop Stretch at the Synod of the Newcastle diocese warns against isolating drink as the sole issue. He stresses addressing underlying causes and urges forming branches of the Penperanes Society to curb the evil at its inception.
A Canowland farmer W Cobley plans a train loaded entirely with lucerne to celebrate the railway opening to the town. A novelty event, it would be a remarkable display if accomplished. A court mention notes a court hearing and fines for not destroying rabbits.
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