Federal Capital designs progress near award decision
Our Melbourne letter reports the Board handling Federal Capital designs near final prize selections. It notes some entries may be discarded after close scrutiny and Parliament will ultimately decide the recipient. Updates on state ministers and weather-adjacent drought relief follow, with commentary on rents, two storey houses, tram extensions, and Oscar Asche's Kismet production gaining attention in Melbourne.
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Yase-Canberra
M'Bride
Mr Watt
Watt
Ralns
Dividing Range
Victoria
Melbourne
Sydney
Rome
Melbourne Tramway Company
AIL Melbourne
Oscar Asche
Theatre Floral
Asche
London
Rayope
Tammy
Alempt
Brilliant stage pictures and notable cast in Australia show
The review praises brilliant stage pictures and acting led by Mr Asche with Misa Lily Brayton and an ensemble seen in Australia. A lighter note follows about a telegram winner in a Sydney Cup consultation, then a US inspired plan for wooden legs donated by towns with an official inscription guarding municipal property.
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Asche
Misa Lily Brayton
Australia
United States
Tam
Preparing Poultry for Show Exhibitions
Guide to washing show birds four days before events. Wet thoroughly, rinse soap completely, use three tubs with temperatures warm tepid and cold. Prep pens night before, acclimate birds, handle daily to reduce nervousness, and ensure grit and feed stay ready for show quality bloom.
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Anya
Saya
Nomey Three
Exibition Poultry Care Tips From A Distant Page
Practical guidance on preparing exhibition birds with washing drying and feeding steps. Advises drying boxes, warming post wash, withholding food briefly, and using light oils to improve feather appearance. Warns against overexertion and emphasizes avoiding drafts and keeping birds dry and healthy for show readiness.
Pope Pius Health Rumor Denied in Rome Telegram
A Rome telegram denies Madrid reports of Pope Pius XII's death, stating the claim is untrue and that His Holiness is in excellent health in a contrasting update from Rome.
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London
Rome
Madrid
Prnet Noneio
Pius
Henter
Melbourne Pic Market Prices for various stock types
At Melbourne Pic Market on Thursday buyers faced varied demand. Prices showed firmness for prime porkers and baconers with prime pigs selling around 20/ to 28/3, and extra trade at higher rates. Beasts and backfatt ers showed limited extra prime heavy fat sold up to £4, with primes from £2 to £2 35/ and roughs including stags from £1.
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Pennell
Porkere—Owag
rEy Mainder
Open Back Race awarded to Little Coil at Swan Marsh
Swan Marsh Club stewards award the stake for the Open Back Race to Little Coil after ruling Carlow ineligible. Silver Shield placed third in the Second Division Handicap at Montone, with Alyndhan first and Glencaran second. At Sydney sales, yearlings fetched high prices including a colt by Ministery out of Walkeful sold for 1400 guineas and a colt by Minster ownt of Zoninna for 25 guineas. Upcoming Bio fur Sports events include footrunning and log chopping trials with last-minute gloved events. Jack Donaldson makes a final Victoria appearance tonight as the beyond reserve.
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Swan MarshSporkay Club
Little Coil
VRG
Carlow
Swan Marsh
Ya Me
BR. Edgnar
Silver Shield
Montone
Alyndhan
Glencaran
Sydney Seles
Rcohotees
Aogia
Mulster Ows
Lady Trenton
Shh
Scobie
J. N. Arthur
Minster
Zoninna
Billarat
Jimiston
Bonnin George
Besaomor
Me R.E. Baker
Fey
Outrica
Ovbuts
Sreminpe
Jack Donaldson
Victoria
Nyond
Toeile Tor Moghind iv
Colac Nostital Monthly Meeting Notes Staffing and Finances
The Colac institution held its monthly meeting with members including Selwood and Hancock present. The committee recommended increasing the nurses salary and granting three weeks leave to staff, and discussed training, balance, and overdraft while noting donations and hospital receipts.
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Ibore
Thera
Dawson
Pasence
Sears
Bethern
Aes
M. Ryan
J. Dupop
Misa A. Healey
Ghurehps Christ
Ball
Lerne
Alon Glib Hotel
Mra
M'ivenese
Cressy
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Mareball
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Regatta
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Js Goleman
B. Marriner
Eneh
St. John's Church
Treasury
Fila
Nira Hosking
Mra Astley
Mire Smith
Mra Firth
Me Woods
Dugg M'Lenton
Mills
Firth
Morland
Wilhelm
de Wynne
Mes Smith
Mr Scott
Callow
Sithafason
M'Leod
Presbyterian Picnic
Mra Reich
Milge
Btowart
Nitec M
Fucker Fairar Ani
Twat
Fey Ernie Pe Glnig
George
Trang
Tha
Bhat
Army
Absenee
Tain Grant Nuna
House
Hen
Hancock
Auction of Cattle Sheep and Lambs Friday Next
Auction of prime fat cattle forward conditions and mixed stock including crossbred sheep and lambs. Sale lists steers heifers cows bulls and yearlings with many springing and lambing entries due by May. Also pigs poultry and sundries with further entries invited.
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Lincoln Rams
Lincoln
Shropshire
Auctions at Apollo Bay May Public Sales
Algety Co Limited will sell by public auction cattle sheep horses and pigs at Apollo Bay on Tuesday May 7 with entries invited. Danahor's Yards and Laver's Hill hosts dates fixed for later sales with dairy fruit potatoes butter and other goods also offered.
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Algety & CO
Eas
Algety & CO. Limited
Afont
TK Thomas
Wertheim
Johnstone & CO
Poblig
Jy G Johnstone & CO
Sud
Avollo Bay
J. G. Johnstone & CO
Public cattle and dairy auctions advertised in multiple lots
A long notice lists forthcoming auctions by Beech Forest and others with cattle dairy stock sheep horses and sundries. Sales span Thursday Friday and Wednesday, at various yards in Howat s and Castlemaine areas, detailing dairy heifers cows steers and farm equipment plus horses and ponies to be sold by public auction through to May.
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Algety & Co.ltd
Walker
Hollera
Ayrshire
Ares Bec Peats
Scotland
Koonin
Edward
Winghelsha
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