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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
3
A jumble of local notices lists a dance tonight at Mechanic s Hall with cloakroom, a Wednesday Empire Way celebration at Camperdown on the 22nd, Warrme mboot Eight Hours Day on Monday, a June 24 poultry show, a June 1 poultry demonstration, and various racing and parade plans across Camperdown, Ballarat, and Sydney, plus a marriage of Eleanor Wilson and M Adoo noted.
The well known optician Abotomey will visit Camperdown and Trapy from the Sun to the Web in May. He will assess leading optical establishments to offer the latest instruments for scientific sight casting. He is famed across SA and Victoria with many testimonials. He will be at Laura Hotel Camperdown all day Thursday June and at Whentahoa Hotel Friday.
Rome receives details of the Sicily earthquake with rescue efforts hindered by darkness and chaos. Troops arrive to aid Linera and other villages where relief kitchens feed survivors as many lose homes. Catania suffered panic after multiple tremors and patients fled the hospital.
An article argues for mouth disinfection as a protective measure against throat and respiratory infections including smallpox and diphtheria. It promotes SANDER'S EUCALYPTIC EXTRACT as a potent antiseptic, claiming it disinfects the mouth when three drops are used on sugar and ingested. It asserts superior antiseptic strength and avoids uncertain ingredients of lozenges.
Leitch Pictures will present the latest Picturedom show in singing and talking pictures in Camperdown at Snowden Theatre Melbourne. The feature Vivaphone film Faust will have actors speaking their parts with several other pictures. A list of ordinary pictures will be shown in the second half, with selections by Joe Powell. Admission prices apply.
A gun running operation by Ulster forces and allies succeeds while the patrol flotilla seeks shelter at Carrickfergus amid heavy sea. With the patrol absent, auto tugboats land 24 field gun components on the County Down coast and the Ulster men hide the ordnance in a cafe hideout.
A reader argues that fair wages and union backing create unfair competition for workers earning precarious livelihoods. The letter contends certain unionized tradesmen, claimed to be nonmembers, undercut others by working on Sundays and clipping jobs like the once-a-year clipping. The writer calls for recognition that every worker must earn a living and urges unions to address the issue.
Sporting notes the fourth club Leura has entered the Corangamite Challenge Shield prompting a revised draw. The schedule lists Camperdown, Terang, Cobden and Leura in multiple swaps from May to September including semi finals and a final.
Forty thousand special services were held in UK churches today for the Mansion House appeal to raise £20,000 for the National Institute for the Blind. The funds aim to cheapen and simplify rail literature. Thanksgiving was offered for sight blessedness, with prayers for Divine aid to support the collection for the blind.
In Rome on Sunday Mr John Garham, a Canadian lawyer, was duped by two men who befriended him and persuaded him to hand over £4000. After the theft the pair vanished and Italian police have not yet arrested them.
Lealin reports that Russia France Holland and Belgium have raised objections to their subjects resident in erm. May be subject to the sorman war vy.
A bold price cut campaign targets Australian farmers as ocean freight rates soar from America to Australia in April. The ad offers brand new Buffalo engines, portable tractors, disc plows, smoothing harrows, carts, and land rollers at deeply discounted cash and staged payment terms. Many items promise guaranteed quality and vast usage in Australia, urging immediate orders to secure warehouses and avoid missed opportunities.
A letter denies rumors that invitations are issued for the Caledonian Society annual ball. The society states decisions on attendance are not made by invitation. Tickets cost 3s for double and 5s for single, obtainable from council members or at the door.
The Beulah Record printing office in Warracknabeal was destroyed by a fire today at 1 pm. Proprietor C. J. Upton, formerly of Camperdown, had just locked up and was en route home when the alarm rang. fire brigade arrived to find the building gutted and flames under control.
A promotional notice urges women facing fertility or health issues to consult the Natura Home Treatment via a company representative. The next visit is Tuesday, June, at the Jeura Hotel from 10 am to 8 pm, with requests to send a free Natura Health Guide to Natura Health Co., 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.
London report notes Parke defeated Norman Ltookes as the standout moment in the Davis Cup tie in Australia. Expert opinion then suggests Australia will reclaim the Davis Cup this year and mentions a patent remedy for bronchial coughs.
The steeplechase event drew only four nominations. Officials lament the poor patronage and quality of entries for the Camper race.
In Port Campbell bay, fishermen report plentiful catches with large bouls of barracoota pil chards and salmon trout recently landed. Trompeter are also appearing in strong numbers, signaling a robust fishing period for local waters.
The friende of Mr W J M Kean reports he has shown improvement and is on the road to recovery, marking a favorable turn in his health after ailment.
M. P. Stewart of the Head Office staff of the Ladies College of Health will visit Cam Perdown from morning until 9 p.m. on Wednesday May 13 and may be consulted at Leura Hotel. The visit answers many requests from women seeking affordable health advice without traveling to Melbourne. Mrs. Stewart offers free advice with payment only for remedies, urging all women to consult the female specialist.
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