Victorian Government Guarantees Rail Contract Amid Mixed Support
Melbourne reports the Victorian Government will provide required guarantees for a new rail contract under conditions while other states waver. New South Wales shows reluctance, and South Australia opposes state subsidies, leaving Commonwealth responsibility. Federal officials are advised of various intergovernmental positions as contractors proceed.
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New South Wales
Price
South Australia
Powe Minster
New South Wale
Tasmania
Gutherinies
Tomank
Sir Dala: Porrest
Accident in Port Melbourne injures boy at play
Fourteen year old Arthur Jones of Garton Street Port Melbourne was admitted to Melbourne Hospital with concussion after colliding violently with a telegraph pole while playing with four younger brothers in the street Type.
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Arthur Jones
Garton Street
Port Melbourne
Melbourne Hospital
Alleged Receiving Case Heard in Riclaond Court
An older story notes Joan Cerrived and Thomas Brown appearing in Riclaond court over alleged receiving. Evidence shows a driver named Wu, employed by Anerket Bros, selling three skins. In connection with selling two skins the defendant sought pay from an employee’s store. The accused claimed ignorance of theft and was committed for trial.
Plumbers Death Case Details Coroner Opinion
City coroner Mr Candler delivered a verdict on Jit Baptista Mojo killed at the Kaster Arcade on May 30. The rod supporting the structure showed a nine inch split and fell killing him. The coroner found no clear cause for the defect and held the workers unaware of the risk, concluding the accident was likely unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
Jit Baptista Mojo
Fulliae
Kaster Arcade
Eggroner
Melbourne Hospital
Cecased
Kyhele
Eastern Arcide
Melbourne
Deerased
Arecon
Supreme court libel action opened in Sydney
Alpe and Sarat Saxon, a president of Balkunvt, bring libel proceedings against St. Williams' Medicine Company over an advertisement in several papers. The advert claimed to be by Min. Sugum and alleged a defense misrepresented by the defendants. The matter was raised today with preliminaries and an order for pleadings and interrogatories.
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Supreme Court
Alpe
Sarat Saxon
Balkunvt
Airmidest
St. Williams
Coupaty
Sydney
Min. Sugum
Ste
Thay Warter
Chick Justice
Mint Robbery Trial Adjourned As Crown Prosecutes
Senior constable J Barclay faces a negligence charge linked to the Mint robberies. Sage eminent Cowan presides with Inspector Graham assisting and counsel Croker for Barclay. Witnesses are called as Mr Pascoe of gold registry offers a reward of £500 for information leading to capture, with government debate over funding and possible top up by private donors.
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Neglrct
Agaijes
J. Barclay
Cowan
Graham
W. He Croker
Barclay
Croft
Pascor
Croker
Croft Ale
Coumeans
Pa Cou
Polier ,Jr
Pascoe
Colonial Wine Licenses Case Reversed on Appeal
The District Court action against Anthony Lucas and other restaurant keepers for breach of the licensing act was appealed. The Crown contended wine and spirits could be served to colonial license holders under prior allowances. The Pall Court reversed the lower ruling, imposing fines of £1 each and costs of £8 8s.
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Anthony Lucas
Cnet
Dwrer
PML
Thin Pall Court
Wach
Tyne
Hondall Walthers
Apcdeank
Tod Bennett
Harwood
Myr. Robinson
Wm. Goddard
Mr. Robinson
Alleged Gaming Debating in Pall Court Case Summary
In a Pall Court session witnesses from Shanghai Society contexts testified about gambling at the club and related activities. A Crown witness denied warrants or charges for stealing and debates over a watch led to a not guilty verdict. Judges and juries emphasized character and minimized formal declarations on premises. A note mentions football match aftermath involving Carlton and South teams.
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Pall
Shanghai
Gow
Justice Hood
Wirmees
New South Wales
Dee
Jadwe Mimiy
Macken
Cour
Enelih
Gael
Lfe
Mlb Goon
Dlio- Gee Hinge Sovivay
South Melbourne player fined after Melbourne match
Richard Casey of South Melbourne received a £4 fine with 14/3 costs after a Melbourne match. Spectators allegedly assaulted some players and left others unable to participate as balls were thrown. Meanwhile a parliamentary country party meeting is planned for Tuesday to discuss stance toward the Government and potential agenda items for the session.
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Melbourne
South Melbourne
Richard Casey
Tariff Commission Final Reports Near Completion
The remnants of Comin giaw's work are embodied in final reports presented to the acting Prime Minister for transmission to the Governor General. Protectionist items, including metal and machinery, gas and electrical appliances, are reviewed by the Preotrade section. Final reports are expected to be ready before month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit
John Forrest
Victoria Gardeners Seek Pactoria Act Protections
Delegation from Victoria Garden seeks to fall under Wares Bound provisions of the Pactoria Act and to secure relief from bad pay. Chief Secretary blocked petition signed by twenty bona fide gardeners, noting gardening work often done by jackitoal workers who faced poor pay. Moxon Roosevelt heard the deputation and urged a review, but cabinet delayed submitting requests as session work continued.
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Victoriaa
Jaskittoal
Asc
Ulity
The Pea Rifle Danger Sparks Calls for Suppression
The secretary bias warns of pea rifle dangers posed by a boy owner and notes several near misses. He urges action to curb practice in populated districts. The proposal would grant full prosecutorial powers to enforce weapon bans in public places, with Sir Mexander Pesco rk adding that a preventive measure should begin now.
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Tiel Tereyettt
Dager Arbeins
Wetinn
Mexander Pescork
Gayyee Tin
Local Shire Council Debates Finances and Roads
Meredith Shire Council discusses monthly receipts of 284168 and bank balance as treasurer notes. Delibertive items include road works payments, proposed 12 foot widening between Down's corner and Campbell’s, and crossing at Thowpean's near Maude. Council actions cover settlement funds and governance motions with federation input from the Federated Peoria Association of Victoria.
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Preaus
Gargan
Motusworth
Tucker
Scott
Syrot
McOll
Mankesy
Elliott
Pressent
Tate
Federated
Peoria Association of Vietoria
Deliberatids
Priferenioe
Askimg Thy Council
Slosicipal Association
Alamietpal
Croft
Flealy
J. Il Reale
HL Reale
Steiglitz
J. Demin
Aecobl
Ihia Shire
Eric Elst
Thcker
Sooty
Wiliont
Synot
Cepwert
Tse
Cr. Blliaty
Down
Campbell
Treker
Reon
Montis
Ana
Ball
Lousht le
Ageant
Athenee
Dah
Shanaie
de Malian
Anaitie
Crs
Thowpean’s
Maude
Worms Symptoms And Cure For Children And Adults
Child suffers intestinal worms and adults are troubled by this complaint with signs including nostril irritation from finger biting and grinding teeth. Read Shot Worm Pellets advertised as a safe remedy for worms in children, available at chemists and stores from The WH. Conmtock Co. Ltd. Sydnery. Clarke's Blood Metteture sold for scrofula and various diseases with many cures claimed, beware imitations.
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Coystock
Conmtock Co., Ltd
Pitte Street
Sydnery
Tattersall's Ticket Agency Case in Full Court
Melbourne report on the Full Court ruling in Leslie King's case tied to Tattersall's sweep operations. Court upheld conviction for use of premises as a common gaming house under betting and lottery laws, noting evidence showed Tattersall's carried on lotteries and forwarding tickets.
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Melbourne
Tattersall
Victoria
Leslie King
Nan
Queen-street
Justice Cissen
Supreme Court
Tasta
Commonwealth
Nisi
Timber Trouble Protests Sweep Tow Hall Meeting
A crowded public gathering protested government action in the timber disorder. Speakers attacked police prosecutions and the Truck Act while blaming hired government tools for enabling crime. Attendees urged firm enforcement and warned workers against unfair practices.
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Pricch
Holman
Lie
Haytos
KCL
Mablove
Chine
Corellone
Wealth Of Victoria Reveals Wider Wealth Diffusion
From the 1906 07 governite bulletin, Victoria shows rising wealth concentration spreading to general public. Probate values reach £6,424,738 with 117, or largely, estate numbers, and a broader base of property value including urban and rural districts. Savings deposits rise, life policies held by companies increase, and cooperative societies report varied holdings. The data highlight thrift among Victorians and evolving wealth patterns across districts.
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Governitie Bultin
G. T. Drake
Petits
Munnar
Comyernies Ie Faltow
Policius
Anigun
Avabrnlis
United Kingdom
America
Auierleaty
Another Safe Robbery at Temiperanes Ball Lodge
A theft at the Temiperanes Ball quartered meeting of Star of Australia Felix No 1 Pent of the Independent Order of Rechabites saw £800 in fees mislaid after a night security lapse. Treasurer Aly. A. Selarineke reported £150 in oil and silver, notes and postal orders missing as the safe remained locked. A constable found no tampering. the robber likely had a key, with two lodge officers and the treasurer present during deposit.
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Melbourne
Star of Australia Felix
Independent
Order of Rechabites
Jby
Aly
A. Selaineke
Gregory and
Huckingham
Tme Lodge
Des Bhiet
Biel
Geelong Hospital Committee Discusses Changes and Appointments
The Geelong Hospital Committee met to review payments, accept donations, and consider governance changes. They discussed increasing matron’s salary, honoring ex-patients, appointing visitors, and whether to rename the institution to Hospital rather than Infirmary, with debate and a vote pending.
Likely appeal over South Australian Senate vacancy
Adelaide reports that Federal Attorney General Melouph opts for Parliament to fill the South Australian Senate vacancy, a plan seen to provoke further action. Sir Edmund Vartan criticized the costly and divisive process, suggesting a potential High Court challenge by Mr. Vardan against Air Groow's nomination.
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Adelaide
Melouph
Senate
Mat Wouds
Boer Feseel
Edmund Vartan
Blundell
Vardan
Air Groow
Netron
Piles Ignored Can Lead to Ulcers and Fistulas
Serious risks arise from neglecting piles with ulceration or fistula formation possible. Doan's Ointment is promoted as a safe, effective remedy, claimed to cure itching and irritation and supported by a Glasgow tailor named Mr. Geo Duncan who reports long term relief and cure after using the product. The advertisement notes price and availability through Wester Mclellan Co. and chemists.
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Dean
Geo. Duncan
Murray Street
Caine
Tboon
Wester- Mclellan Co
Pittstreok
Erdney
Doan’s
Untitled fragment advert and names in a shop notice
An OCR fragment from a local ad lists multiple unreadable names and a reference to E Hooper and Co at Moora near Theatre. The legible bits hint at a sale or announcement but no clear action or date is present.
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Volunts
Wadees
Dadarnt
Ala
Brout
BO Eee
Dowen
Gotile
E. Hooper
The Gollins Street Murder Mystery Deepens
Police pursue leads in the Bernard Bauer killing as informants report sightings near Modern Chambers on Friday night. Investigators soberly test each tip, while fear of publicity grows among officers as they methodically sift clues for a portable, unidentifiable weapon and await a decisive breakthrough.
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Melbourne
Mir Dover
Bernard Bauer
Heroc
Force
Brownlees v Pettit Bros court case in Geelong county
In Geelong county court Judge Johnston heard Brownlees v Pettit Bros on work done and goods supplied with a counterclaim. Witnesses detailed orders, payments and alleged misstatements over gates, attachments and a post driver. The judge dismissed the title claim and awarded the defendant £1 costs on the counterclaim with other costs denied.
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Johnston
Brownlees
Pettit Bros
Dufindants
Horwood
BK. Wilson
Harwood and
Pinecott
John Pettit
Mercer Street
Vincent
Hitself
Witness
Plaintit
Plaintiff
Biddlecombe
Kirchner
Albury
Green
Cael
Colne
Murray
Diddlecombe
St. Vincent
Browlees
Brownlee
Paul
Drownleas
Afr
Willow
Harwood
Pettit Brow
Pettit
Brownlees Enidle
Winchcombe
Wittess
Jax
Brawnlees
Hower
Wilson
Ogee Myr Wilson
Polmitetdffemmser
Etnee
Harwool
Port Melbourne Letter Praises Dr Shelden’s Discovery
Jno W Riall of the Suburban Press Association and Port Melbourne Standard writes of recovery from a heavy cold after using Dr Shelden's New Discovery. He notes relief first dove, three days of treatment, and no remaining symptoms. He endorses the remedy for coughs, colds, and consumption and urges its wide distribution.
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Jno
W. ‘Riall
3 Melhourine and’ Suburban Press Association
Port Melbourne Standard
DE Rarldon
Obtainable Everywhere, Inc, Officer and Co
Adve
YALLA MOVEMENT Aims £10000 Building Fund Progress
Ballarat correspondent reports on the YALLA movement raising funds for a building fund with a progress tally of about £1000 already. The Town Council expects a £1000 credit balance at its next meeting and notes rate payments before the 10th as required by the Local Government Act with similar response to the city.
Wimmera Outlook Reports Promising Farm Prospects
Mr. W H Chandler recently traveled the Wim mera and reports promising conditions across parts of the countryside. Land values show activity with Young Bros. selling 16 000 acres by tender at 3s 10d to 6 per acre. Lamb raising and freezing industry growth noted as season prospects look reassuring.
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W. H. Chandler
Wimmera
Young Bros
Daylesford Mining Fatality at Adelaide Reef
In Daylesford near Adelaide Reef two miners died by drowning after an inflow of water at Eganstown. The mine was well timbered and inspectors found no Mines Act breaches. A jury returned accidental death verdict and urged stricter Mines Department oversight on dangerous sinkings.
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Adelaide Reef
Eganstown
Daylesford
Howe
Ming Manuser Fron
Alines Atea
Mines Department
Agriculture in State Schools Shows Potatoes Pay Off
An AML report from Eckersley Heywood district details a state school farming project on Portland Forest land. Boys ploughed, drained, and subdivided plots. potatoes harvested with no rain from November to April and sold at £3 per ton. Proceeds shared among the pupils. land also hosts a flower garden and experimental plots. A local resident notes the value of the work, saying he would pay £10 for a half acre.
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AML
Eckersley
Heywood
Portland Forest
Constipation dangers and cure via Mother Seigel's Syrup
A 1906 testimonial warns of chronic constipation causing apathy, headaches, piles, and weakness. It claims Mother Seigel's Syrup and Pills restore regularity, energy, and health, urging readers to seek relief to prevent serious diseases. The narrative highlights a Surrey Hills reader, symptoms, and a cure timeline.
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Mulhes
Herr Wood
Rewkin
B. Jorcell
Bourke-devel
Surry Hills
Sas.w
Mother Seigel
Purcell Angsis
Health and Legal Headlines Highlight 19th Century Alerts
A stray mix of health ads and legal notices outlines a sweeping fine by a Standard Oil era firm for illicit rebates to railways, a Senate move on pay equity for women teachers, and a variety of patent medicine pitches including Mother Seigel’s syrup and KERNOTS pills, all reflecting period commerce and governance.
RACING RESULTS AT EPSOM AND MELBOURNE FOOTBALL NEWS
At Epsom, trials include Geebung in the Trial Handicap and Langywarrin leading the Jumpers Plate. Captain Shannon wins the EPSOM plate with Toddy Gambol second. In Melbourne, J Hassett gains clearance to Geelong, set to debut against Collingwood as league play resumes. Dutchers vs Gracers ends with Grocers outclassed.
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Melbourne
Epsom
Geebung
Boven Quks
Princess Ena
Wingar
Langywarrin
Keho
Betwyer
Epsom Eplate
Shannon
Tody Gambol
Rose Queen
Victorian Football League
J. Hassett
Geelong
Tr. C. Brownlow
Geelow
Hassett
South Melbourie
Geelong Ucrt
Collingwood
M Tanteh
Geelong Oval
Goulong
Melbourne Club Aims to Boost National Cricket Standards
The Melbourne Cricket Club seeks to raise cricket quality nationwide by promoting inter-town and country matches. Representatives in various centers, including Geelong mayor Dr. T. E. Bostock, have been consulted, and a meeting of local leaders is planned to coordinate the movement.
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Melbourne Cricket Club
Melb Wire Tv
Hug
Geelang
T. E. Bostock
Lin
Oddfellows meeting and 61st Geelong lodge anniversary
The Geelong Lodge of Oddfellows held a halfe yearly meeting at the M.U hall with Bro Windsor presiding. Auditors praised profits and membership growth, reelecting J. Smith as delegate to the dispensary commission. Four new initiates and social plans for the 61st anniversary were noted. The Australasian Women's Association gathered at the Exchange board room with three new members and a refined program. A Night With Stairspore featured in the evening program by Miss Green and others, concluding with a vote of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong Lodge of Oddfellows
M.U- Hall
J. T Windsor
P.p.gi
F Wolier
Abe Lodges
J. Smith
Alertra
Breguet and
Marks
Geelong
Tongo
Annaner
Australasian Women's Association
Cameron Spreatil Ouly
A.W.A
Exchange Board Room
w.Nul
Mise Green
Orpheus
Miss Oglethorpe
King John
Chamberlains Pain Relief Ad As Teething Aid
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Pain Relief and Noting Soothing Powders for teething, claiming sixty years of use. It lists Edwin J Hooper and Co as sellers and mentions various products from medicines to dairy and meat items with price notes and shop location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Alwys
Chamberlain
Paula
Edwin J. Hooper and Co.'s
Hatton's Vrankfurte
Saveloys
Grayere
Weatem
Geelang
Chutdren
Goueth
Dirkeon
Notice to Creditors Estate of Johann Frederick Hes Rich Bre nsch
Statutory notice under the Trustees Act informs all claimants against the estate of Johann Frederick Hes Rich Brensch, late of Germantown near Geelong, deceased intestate, that claims must be sent to James Wighton solicitor by a specified date. After the deadline the administrator will proceed to distribute the assets among those entitled, with any claims not proved by then excluded from distribution. Dated June 7, 1997 Geelong.
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Bensalin Clarkson
Geelong
Victoria
Hurseromam
Arthur ‘Olirayd
Glark-street
Geelons Aforosid
Indorer
Tors and Agency Company
Ats. Tralassa, Limited
Givestrost
Melbourne
Supreme Mays
Charles Acthir Oldrayd
Sant Benjeaip Clarkson
Atlee
James Wighton
Exchange
Tiitle
Fin Sil Company
Johann Frederick Hesrich Brensch
Germantown
Victorian
Mary Agnes Daenseh
Germantaven
Deemer
John Vna
Mary Asses Baensch
Johanna Mary Agnes Anonech
Doerasiml
Honda
Mary Agnes Baonseh
Libbs Malopestreet
Bary
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Carlton and
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Meredith Shire Council
Wadnesday
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Golda
Clarke
Benrrey
Pirupler
Sorea
King
YaEue
Urien
Satieletory Pearths Ho
Wmont Om Depost
Jane of Evels
Jowt
Cooperative Credit Bank
Geelong Hospital Committee
Dew Geelong Hoeplcn
Sussex
G. Mar UN
J. Steel
Wydumble
J. Pursliy
G. EB. Wagland
Z. Philpot
W. W. Bradley
J. W. Sagar
W. Eigeins
W.C. Mernot
Dr. Small
Messrs. Collier
Vollicn
Smith
Leney
J. MP
Mens
Deavit
Nicol
Harris
Mosers, Ragland and Higgins
House Committee
Bertani
A. Davidson
Davidson
Siuah
Abr
Tran Ifirmary
Inspector of Charities
Lian
W. Higgins
Provident
Charities’ Association
Stall
Brown
England
Teadley
Thin
Messe Nicol
Rower
Sayre
Kernet
Philpat
Wrathall
Printios
Messrs
Sigallard Wernot
Gollins-Street
Geelong County
OWN & Bossence
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His Majesty
the King
Ballarat
Yall. A
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THY
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Acbul
House of Assembly
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Chemiet
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Kardinia Park
Aforam
Young
Webber
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Healey
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Gough
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Reis
Tha
Ritchie
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Denhum
Brennan
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Friendly and Debating Societies
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W. H. Cavanagh, Esq
Horsham
Arnold's
Elas
Ballara Tis
Walter Kemxot
Chemiat, Geetone
Martin
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Rigrealrest Enat
Dusesiptlent
Ondertarlie
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Govlant
Ane
Predric
Tagh Domglass
Blues Advertiees
Ofice
Beuth
Reelong
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