Premiers Conference Opens in Meocrne Victoria
The Premiers Conference was officially opened this afternoon by the Governor of Victoria. Mr Watt was elected chairman on the motion of Mr Helman. Representatives from New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia West Australia and other ministers attended. The conference adjourned to resume tomorrow with hours fixed and agenda items to be discussed.
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Melaourse
Hall
Victoria
Watt
Mr. Murray
Magsinnon
Queensland
Harnes
South Australia
Peake
Hutler
Hotmburg
West Australia
Scadden
Mr Collier
Actas
Griffith
Works
New South Wales
Peacock
Labour
Blair
Ootr
Legislative Assembly
Miam
Barors
Holman
Trime
Baer
Heiman
Oe Revji
Kalman
Georgetown Rainfall and March Totals in 1914
Georgetown reports rain measurements for the first quarter 1914 with a total 27.4 percent inches. March rainfall reached 18.85 inches and a period from March 2 through March set recorded heavy falls. The average daily rainfall for March is given as 6 points.
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Georgetown
Wreck of the St Paul and Shark-Infested Rescue Details
Brisbane reports the steel of the St Paul wreck on Smith's Rock with Captain Forrester leading the inquiry. Survivors recall the rapid sinking after striking near Cape Morcen as sharks feed on floating debris and a little girl is saved by a deck crewman amid chaotic efforts to launch lifeboats.
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St. Pau
Ste
Jane Llewellyn
Morthwast
Cape
Forrester
Liewell
Lewan
Brisbane
St. Paul
Smith's Rock
Porrester
Jean Saulnier
Cape Morcen
Wittres
P.m
Wifner Ubq
Veter
Pask
Mom All Hates
Fimnel
Belant
Witmens
Prisoner Hamilton Found On Raft After Island Search
The Comptroller of Prisons reports Frederic Hamilton fled the island before escaping by raft. He endured days without food, built a makeshift raft, and was spotted paddling toward the shore as guards closed in. Hamilton, born near France and Germany, has prior injuries from Mexico and faces additional charges if recaptured. The island patrol recovered a plank, a small chest, and a chair from the mangroves.
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Brigbank
Komptroller of
Frederic Hamilton
Terape
I, Melons
Hamilton
Wessen
Beth
France
Germany
America
Mexico
Mt Ott
The Cost Of A Strike In Wellington
Wellington reports the cost of the recent strike with Premier Massey noting the expenditure at a little over £100,608. The figure underscores the financial impact of industrial action on government funds and public services.
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Wellington
Atrihe
Massey
Randwick Track Reopens For Morning Workouts
Sydney trainers reported good going as the middle grass track at Randwick reopened after a closure. Multiple horses posted times ranging from about 1.0 to 2.19 for various distances with notable performances by Lechiffonetts Curlin and several others, as well as scratchings announced ahead of the AJC meeting.
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Sydney
Randwick
Tainter
Lechiffonetts
Curlin
Tartanus
Queen Malt
Regest Bird
Marculian
Simon Frisco
Maken
An Ben Soult
Multifoy
Owen Roe
Audaciity
Golden Hop
Matouree
Afeconper
Lilyveil
Christian Brother
Odie
Stimulus
Rathlen
Sinapin
Mre Belowne
Midlnight Sun
Beck
Lardner
Law
Limelight
Iran
Grail
Lady Vive
Alured
Hobble Skirt
Ninja
Yoneda
Carpentier's Terms Spark Disorder in Bei fam Quarter
A crowd of Nationalists attacked three Ulster volunteers in Cogrrik Hill a Nationalist quarter of Bei fam. Police dispersed the crowd but the volunteers were badly injured and taken to a hospital. A note mentions relief from chats and brandy.
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Cogrrik Hill
Beifam
Slke Supervision of First tass Hair Gremer
Teephems Me report from the courtroom outlines supervision at the first tass hair gremer case. The document lists P.O. Box 1 as a contact point and references the NEXT COURT HOUSE title.
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Toba
Court House
P.O
Lennon Gairdresser Tobaccultist Agent Seeks Communications
J M Lennon lists himself as a gairdresser tobaccultist and TRF commissions agent registered X9RA with AKHOTT-RETREET Burns Philp & Co. Primarily an informative sporting stock dealer offering first class cigars and cigarettes of top brands. Three chairs and wait area noted. Communications with Holery via mail.
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J. M. Lennon
Gairdresser
Tobaccultist
TCRF
Akhott-Retreet
Burns, Philp & Co
Immortal Kilt Debate At Federal Council
Melbourne reports that the Federal Council will consider regulations to honor the Defence Minister and allow Scottish regiments to keep kilts. The regiments will be extra territorial with only three Scottish parents allowed to join, about 300 battalion strength, and cadets may volunteer at each year start. Training will reflect Spartan simplicity.
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Melbourne
Federal Council
Canadian Orangemen Oppose Dominion Government Naval Aid
Urangeries across Canada pass resolutions pledging to oppose any guest from the Dominion Government to aid the British Navy until the Home Rule question is submitted to the British sectors.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Herbert River Notes and District Changes
The Ingham rainfall for March reached about 45 inches with 8 inches recorded for 1914 to date, above the yearly average. The Herbert district saw moderate falls, while a local solicitor and cane farmer recently sold Stone River property to an Italian buyer. Franks Gardiner, early land pioneer and Ripple Creek cattle station founder, died Wednesday week at age TA. He helped shape local public life and led the Divisional command in his time.
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Ingham
Herbert
Ftone Hiver
Bey Om
Witteil
Frask
Townsvale notes slow progress and local events
Residents report deaths in Florence Court Fairford and other townspeople. A HAL Society Conference delegation from Incham will arrive and be welcomed with a town ceremony, followed by a dance. The Townsvale Indiam Line plans a partial opening April 6, with fifty miles remaining. Local hotel licenses face appeals, a Local Custom Park event looms, and a new picture theatre opens next week despite quarantine in Sydney due to smallpox concerns.
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Wren
Oby
Traendts
JS Colburs
Florence Court
Fairford
Townsvile Hospital
Unitergis
Mollings
Tetai
Othe Hal Societe
Vssemples
Lesaene Aml
Twesley
Town Crm
A. Casands
Mstrict Council
Indiam
Towneville
Lonsime Court Oealnet
Damages Sought After Injury in Sydney Trial
In Sydney on March 31 the jury concluded the bearing case against Ferguson and others as the Commonwealth Government sought damages for horses injured during a military transport. The plaintiff claimed losses paid by the government while horses hired for the transport suffered injuries and one died. The jury assessed Sutton and Up and the amount claimed.
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Sydney
Eruate Ferguson
Sstton God Co
Commonwealth
Liverpool Am Heathcote
Sutton
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Messrs Martin and Company Limited
Burns, Philp & Company, Limited
Cairns
S. Mayeshiba Lake Street
Meocrne
Georgetown Maintall
Ferce
Sigameer
Lover Deen
Resseid
Eugene Courtoix
Rene Mourin
Exim
Felix
New Caledonia
Capa Moreston
Tito
New
Califonia
Sraman
Jeremig
Armstrong, Ledlie & Still
Doe A
Gms Frying
Smother Frien
Gil
Nou
Orr
St. Helena
Comptroie
Young Wen
A.J.C
Diana Forget
Beast
Carpentier
Linnett & Holland
ION Agents
Ay Wong Euraight
Will.Man's
Amy
Willmax
Het Hillman
Denay
S. Hillman
Abbott St. Cairns
Kilt
Orangemen
Herbert River Notes
Post
Herald
F. Jobran
Esplanade
J.G. Kipps
Abbott-Street
Cainns
Alia
Paris
Ella Campbell
Lance Fallon
The
Caires Post
Limited
Wett Et., Coirsa
Normlecomsland
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