Geelong News Briefs on Death, Return of Poon Gooky and Rifle Drainage
The report notes a sudden death due to kidney disease after illness, with coroner inquiry and pending return of Poon Gooky who plans to reenter business in Victoria. It also mentions a police inquiry into a missing person tied to a city wife and visits by officials. A Geelong council delegation discusses drainage issues for rifle butt areas and proposes cost-effective river improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraney
W. R. Anderson
Wiver
Poon Gooky
Poon Coony
China
Gerlong
Poon Vincey Wai Dee
Vietort
Goolong
Thia Biase
Poon Gover
Ainyor
Kine Ald. Amderon
Geelong
Lemet
Geelong Hospital Board to Convene Conference on Local Representation
Council to convene a conference of interested bodies over municipal representation on the Geelong hospital board. Dr. Pettitt moves to borrow £350 to finish Autumn and Church streets. Hospital cases include Charles Cunningham 16 treated for lip incision and Ren wou 35 with fish bone removed from throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CORTO
Geelong
Corioshire
Pettitt
Charles Cunningham
North Geelong
Hopital
Renwou
Corio-street
Charitable Trust Grants Announced by Geelong Trustees
The trustees led by A I Rowman and BD of MIntyre announce annual allocations totaling £101 11s 1d for local charities. Geelong Hospital receives £7, Ladies Benevolent, £14. Protestant Orphanage £?. District Nursing £1 1s. St Augustine’s Orphanage £4 10s. St Vincent de Paul £11 0s. Try Heres Brigade £3 10s. Female Refuge £0 10s. Salvation Army Rescue Home £2 10s. Town Mission £2 2s. People’s Mission £2 5s 11d. Cheques available at Mr. McIntyre’s office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A I Rowman
Ladies’ Benevolent Associaton
Geelong
District Nursing Society
Bt. Augustine’s
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Salvation Army Rescue Home
Town Mission
People's Mission
Varra-street
McIntyre
Water Revenue Seen Record This Year
Water revenue for the year ending Tuesday is expected to reach a record level. Tenements and areas served have grown, and a long dry season has kept water meters busy. The farming community has received hundreds of pounds worth of water from the grand pipes.
BOYS RACE IN CUTTERS AT GEELONG
A cutters race at three o clock this afternoon features crews from the Naval College North Geelong and the Victorian training ship Jon Murray. The mile course runs from a mark near the training ship to a buoy off the railway pier and back. Youthful stamina will be tested in rough seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval College
North Geelong
Jon Murray
Military pay distributed among 8th Garrison atillers
About £140 paid to men at the Or derly Room last night covering half-year pay and prizes from musketry events. The remainder of deferred pay goes to those who stayed in the company. Light Horse pay to be issued at regimental offices tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acney
Jme Toney
City Abattoirs Protest Sends City Council Railings
A Geelong area protest over abattoir operations drew City Council opposition and debate on public health and local governance. The council debated reports, with Dr Molynour supporting the report and differing views from Dr Hiliett and Ald Philpotts, highlighting tensions between municipal authority and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Geelong
Enery Proms
Kuteatiog
Ratopuyiere
Weultuis
Basel
Cartoet
Une
Molynour
Hiliett
AD Holin
Ali. Philpett
Wilpott
Willams
Arcuml Cieslong
Ald
Philpott
Comal
Paul Ie
Gealonir
Native Attack and Police Response in Toit Hit Village
A colonial era report describes violence in Toit Hit village where natives attacked laborers and attacked a missionary teacher Mr Herbert. Police fired on natives. four men and two others were killed and eight people arrested as patrols secured the scene. The administration faced pressure over the incident and a telegram urged action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloutton
Rikor Rover
Lee Wapun
Mer
Staniforth
Jesus
London
Canion
Sinilng
Mt Rotniels
Eareoum
Herbert
Herbert Wits
Telavon
Ronsan
Iwi
Atlee
Department of Externe
Lionel mentions H H Jalineau and C 2 Trice received
A terse note records that Liontnmnts H. H. Jalineau and C. 2. Trice have been received. The brief item confirms their receipt status without additional context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Jalineau
C. 2. Trice
Mixed Debtors and Local News From Melbourne
Debtors’ cases opened with names like Meare W B and Dal rotady while a drunken charge and garnishee orders appeared in court. A wagon broke a rut on Pakington street near Aberdeen street. part of the lane had to be removed to pull the wagon free. Showroom bargains include overcoats and a ladies knitted golf dress. Ed Hopkins, a famed elocutionist, plans weekly visits to Geelong for instruction, with prior years in Melbourne and competitions across Australia. Miss Tsobol Cox won prizes at the Comunn Na Feiine competitions and offers more pupils. W Rox and Son advertise three sizes of the Challenge incubators. A Russian fur auction is set at H J Helin & Co.’s room this afternoon at 2:30 in Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meare
W. RB
Andemen
R. W. Dalrotady
Walter
Pakington-street
Aberdeen-strewt
Hopkins
Geolone
Mer. Hopkins
Goelong
Hey
Tus Yew Teachon Elocution
Melbourne
New Zealand
South Australia
Tasromaitn
Hupile
Tsobol Cox
St. Tres
Villa
Yarra-atrect
Miss Cox Ia
W. Rox and Sonn
Moorabool
Terie
Air Incuhstors
J. T. Helin and Co
Rights of 690000 Catholics in Ireland Exclusion Debate
In the Lords the Marquis of Crewe outlined approaches to Ulster exclusion and autonomous governance amid Catholic plurality. He warned against arbitrary red lines and described a six year distinct period for any excluded region with civil administration by crown officers and representation in Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Marquis of Crewe
Hill
Edward Carson
J. H. Asquith
Edwart Carson
Tron
Ireland
Forllusion
Theorwend
Ulater
Uater
Cavan
Dancun
Mr. Asquith
Uleter
Demarenti
Perliamont Weld
Lord Trentenant
Commons
Trevere Nonstithenny
Will Not Avert Civil War Theme Emerges in Witnessed Debate
Fragmentary report shows talks over Home Rule and nationalist influence in six counties. Cabinet pressures ministers to craft a workable plan, while imperial subsidies and regional minority concerns shape cautious government strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanstowte
Suet Phic Bey
Crowe
Cortmons
Viener
Ranco
John Redmand
Erich
Berchs
Burl Grey
Oa Eet
Dominions
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
House of Commons
A. Fell
Great Yarmouth
Anquith
Trish
Alice
Labor Breakaway Over Finance Bill In House Of Commons
London June 24 The Labour party refuses to vote on the Finance Bill and is unhappy with the government for yielding to pressure from supporters. Hayes Fisher moves an amendment on land valuation and tax relief for local authorities. Liberals threaten to oppose government over cuts to local grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hayes Fisher
Fullham
Ratine
Labor Party
British Fleet Arrives at Kiel for Festive Welcome
Vice Admiral Warrender brings the British first battleship squadron to Kiel arriving yesterday for a series of celebrations. The visit draws much interest as newspapers and worshipers greet the fleet while the Kaiser at Bronsbuthel regatta dinner cites German progress and echoes Bismarck on fearing God and nothing else in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Warrender
Ioel
Kaiser
Bronsbuthel
Bismarck
Greece Buys Warships Idaho And Mississippi
The House of Commons approved selling battleships Idaho and Mississippi for about 12 million dollars by 174 to 67 votes. Turkey lodged protests but the administration’s plans remained unchanged. The ships will be delivered to Greece within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Idaho
Missiappi
House of Commons
Turkey
Fire protest against vice sparks jail term
In a Gww police court Frances Gordon a suffragist was sentenced to 12 months for fire raising at Rutherford. A caretaker heard a noise and fired a revolver in the courtyard. Gordon requested leniency arguing her act stemmed from horrors of the white slave traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Mkenna
Home Secretary
Nemuoh
ANOTHER BATTLE AT BUTTE
Butte Montana June 24 Serious disturbances occurred yesterday as Crawly led insurgent miners to the Miners Union Hall where the Western Federation of Miners planned a peace outline. Sheriff deputies fired, injuring three men, one fatally, as the crowd railed for dynamite and armed themselves. The hall front was blown out by dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Crawly
Western Federation of Miners
Ttin
Wijan Nall
Runiners
Picking a President in Mexico Agent Talks
New Zealand report dated June 28 states the United States invites General Cocronsa and General Hoierta to send reps to formal negotiations for a provisional Mexican president. Carranga’s private secretary says he declines the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Mexico
United States
Cocronsa
Feader
Constitutionalists
Superstition Leads to Death in Basses Pyrenees
Paris reports the case of Clhms Kowy Castrates and Flowri Castlanes, two brothers afflicted by dementia after family beliefs that a curse controlled them. The parents restrained the afflicted, one until death by suffocation, and killed a dog to drive out the spirit. Authorities placed Herri Castlans in lunatic asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Basses Pyrenees
Wingorry
Miley
Flowri
Herri Castlans
Hindus at Vancouver Try to Board Komagata Maru
A 15 member Hindu group at Vancouver attempted to board the Komagata Maru to reach their countrymen. Police halted the effort after the party chartered a tug and moved from the wharf. Ringleaders and followers were identified and ordered off the water Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Bird
Hinds
Immigration Department
London
Indiana
Caxton Hall
Canada
India
Tstrongh
Dominion
Special Hair Treatment for Itching Scales and Falling Hair
Advertises Cuticura for scalp itching and hair loss with a regimen: parting and applying Cuticura Ointment, covering the head to avoid staining, then shampooing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Recommends periodic use for thin hair and notes free mail offer from R Towns & Co. Dept. T. NBW (Advt).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Towns & Co
Dept. T
NBW
Adwt
Four Day Week Debated by Trade Unions and London Builders
Reports from London describe miners and post office workers debating a four day working week and wage controls. The Post Office uniforms in Paris protested the Senate wage rise defeat by blocking courtyards and piling letters, amid ongoing police activity and disrupted deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fane
Tiko Scobbih Miners’ Federation
S Oonterthie
India
Mr. Hewitt
Central
Builders’ Federation
Abe
Yori Jiie Sih
Postaoen
General Post Office
Transatlantic Flight In Historic Test Flight
New York reports a transatlantic test flight by airmon Tilen Corti built for Mr Redman Wannemneder. The craft, valued at 10000, was shipped from Hamm non depot NY. Lieutenant J C Porte will represent Britain on a ceremonial crossing aided by Antero signan and aims to reach Ireland in about 20 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane
Airmon
Tilen Corti
Redman Wannemneder
Mit
Hammnondeport
New York State
Wannanawker
J C. Porte
Porte
Unnster States
Ireland
Aviation in the Navy forms new Royal Navy branch
The Admiralty to create a distinct aviation branch of the Royal Navy. It will be open to civilians with ages 18 to 50 required for service as engineers for four years, followed by four years in the reserve. Pay is set slightly higher than the submarine service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Navy
Admiralty
Mrs Pankhurst Found In London Following May Arrest
In London on June, authorities report Mia Pankhurst has been located after eluding captors amid enforcement of the Cut and Mouse Act. Mrs Pankhurst was briefly detained in May near a raid on Nottingham Palace and Grovenor Square, with a liquor release noted. A bomb plot against Nowding’s St Mary’s Church was thwarted as a fuse failed to ignite the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mia Pankhurst
Pelowse
Mra
Pankhurst Ae Ovachting
Pankhumt
Muckimgham
Palau
Sholumgomsiunck
Liner Gothland Strikes Reef Near Bishop's Court
The liner Gothland, sailing from Mons to Rotterdam, ran aground on a reef near Bishop's Court. Ascari and other vessels have moved to assist, with rescue operations ongoing.
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London
Tine
Gothland
Bond
Momtroms
Rotterdam
Hn Serick
Hishop's Court
Ascari
Veewls
Plans for Mexican Peace Conference Completed
New details from London and Washington report that plans for the Mexican Peace Conference are complete and most protocols related to US and Medion differences will be signed within days. The session will not include the personnel composition of the provisional government, with the exception of that document remaining to be signed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Niagara Falla
United States
Medion
Washington
France
Germany
Warner
Large sunspot passes and ancient flood tablet find
A sunspot ten times Earth's diameter has moved beyond the sun's visible disc. No connection between sun spots and weather is evidenced. Dr Langdon of Oxford reports a pre Semitic Babylonian tablet describing a Great Deluge recently disinterred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farly
Langdon
Oxford
Farmers Help The Statist In Wheat Stock Survey
Government statistician A. M. Laughton will survey about 37 000 cords of grain and wheat oat areas this season. Farmers are asked to complete the form by the 30th to state sowing status and stock quantities, with cards sent to railways, flour mills, and stores for quarterly stock estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Laughton
Wita Ce
Governor General Dissolves Parliament After Senate Address
The Governor General in Council declines the Senate's request to make constitutional amendments and dismisses Parliament. Prime Minister and Ministers advise dissolution of both Houses to prevent constitutional crisis. Ferguson signs the communication, stating government responsibility and adherence to responsible government principles.
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Senate
Ivens
Commonwealth
Senate of the
Tam
Sanultauteurs
Auich P
Mr. Ferguson
House of Representatives debate on electoral act and infrastructure
In a lengthy session the House discussed the electoral roll and postal services with mention of the Electoral Registrar handling thousands of names and labor supporters. Members debated the construction of telephone lines and ministerial actions while committee proceedings continued through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faliee
Union Steamshio Company
Fostemater
Commonwealth
THN Mining Co
John Porreat
Finlayson
Kendell
YY Opcelie
Olae Fm
Wynne
Wirath
Howe
Valle
IME
Fuattom
Hoon
MiGrath
Rass
Senate in Chaos Over Roll Call and Quorum
The Senate debated rolls and attendance with chaotic exchanges as members clashed over a May 1914 date. Senator O Keefe pressed for a supplement, while M Coll and Millen argued duty and procedure amid confusing remarks and a mistaken shipment described as a practice joke at a Queens fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Coll
New South
Thas
Queemsela
Lords Test Opens With King Present Amid Close Play
At Lord s His Majesty the King attended as Rest of England faced England A team from South Africa. Rest of England 467 in first innings after resuming at 382 for five. Surrey pace bowler Hitch took seven for 42. South Africa 60 for one at stumps following on. Banquet at Hotel Cecil marks Lords centenary with Walter Long HMP praising imperial cricket.
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King
Lords
Vlevene
England
South Africa
Barnes
Douglas
J. W. Hitch
Surrey
Poglon
Nong- Insa
Hotel Cecil
Lords’ Cricket Ground
Walter Long
Imperial
Australia
Diarrhea Relief After Teething Ad Pure Remedy
An advertisement claims a caregiver used Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to ease a teething infants violent diarrhea. After several doses, the child showed rapid improvement and recovered quickly. The copy emphasizes the remedy’s swift, favorable effect on the distressed infant.
State Parliament Adjourns After Formal Business
The twenty third Victoria Parliament completed its session with a Governor’s speech outlining progress and future bills. The house planned notices of motion on monopolies, railways, local rates, and public acts while awaiting next week’s adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victora
Arthur L Branley
Senay
OrSeont
Legelative Assembly
Council
Conference of Premiers
Privy Council
Victoria
Closer Settlement Commission
Riverina
Justice Cussen
Metropolitan Cox Company
Countey Town
Crean Thill
Hering
Eireel
Fred
Twemain Battery
Alet. Pracock
Watt
Lemmon
Prucore
Welbourne
Geelong
Legislative Council Proceedings Note Read First Time
The Legislative Council moved that a Bill on taking evidence in Victoria in relation to foreign proceedings be read first time. A motion set sitting days for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with private members business on Wednesday. A Bill amending the Transfer of Land Act was read first time. Debate on attendance and health of members followed as the session’s focus shifted amid concerns over attention and upcoming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhreateatelal
Fimatie
Fionnal
Rauiney
Wien
Victora
New South
Mackineon
Elmein
Renly
Arbitration Court
Deeston
Alex
Penesch
Commonwealth
Motr
Me. Brown
Attorewlen Et al
Victoria
Hailey
Beckett
Pearson
Eneland
Rees
Evans
Mr Rees
Ireanin
Merritt Ir
Vireen
Annual Report on Factories and Shops Presented to Parliament
The Chief Inspector of Factories and Shops delivered the annual report to Parliament detailing a 183 page document. In 1975 there were 648 workers employed in Regina factories. Reports noted generally satisfactory order books and a level of activity comparable to 1969 with several plants showing improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Musphy
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