Parramatta Flood Rushes Through Suburbs After Record Rain
Heavy rain storms flood Parramatta and surrounding areas, the heaviest in 36 years. Streets flood to depths up to ten feet, homes washed away, and bridges destroyed. Police rescue children as thousands of pounds in damage occur. transit and deliveries halted. rainfall totals reach 14 inches in Parramatta with eight and three quarters in the last 24 hours.
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Bydney
Tursia Mang
Parramatta Fetriet
Marramatte
Harria Etrect
Granville
Liverpool
Perramatta
Howre
Women as Gatekeepers Remarks by Dr Cole
Melbourne report notes Coroner Dr Cole in a verdict of death by misadventure condemns placing women in charge of heavy gates at Mentone level crossing. A widow mother of Jeanie Robinson aged 65 died while gate duties were performed for seven hours during peak traffic. The coroner calls Railway Department to account for the policy and warns against hiring women at low pay for dangerous gatework.
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Melbourne
Cole
Jeanie Robinson
Mentone
Exeter Railways Tragedy Verdict Blames Driver Irwin
The jury found deaths from the Hueter railway tragedy due to injuries caused by Driver Irwin overrunning a danger home and failing to follow regulation 167 for safe railway working. Irwin imprisoned for trial for manslaughter on April 28. In Melbourne, Frederick Thorpe and wife arrested at Wartton with a counterfeiting plant and sovereigns found.
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Sydney
Hueter
Irwin
Menal
Irwin Bent Bortial
Exeter
Melbourne
Frederick Thorpe
Wartton
Platelayer Killed at South Yarra Station
A platelayer named Jeremiah Murphy aged 66 was killed by a rain at South Yarra railway station. His body was found badly mutilated. Murphy, a married man, resided locally and leaves a widow. Authorities investigate the fatal accident and circumstances surrounding the death.
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Melbourne
Jeremiah Murphy
Bouth Yarra
Murphy
Original Correspondence on Public Access and Vandalism
Letter from James Stewart of Kanaowalla dated 25 August 1914 laments vandalism at a riverside camp near the Wannon. He reports partygoers damaged cooking gear and poultry, deterring future visitors and warning locals about trespass and property harm.
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Hamilton
Hamilton and District
Wannon
Sumiay
Ford
Lam
James Stewart
Kanaowalla
Merino Meeting Sets School Committee and Institute Plans
A meeting of parents at the State school room set a plan to appoint a school committee with J A Elliott and others named as appointees. New members to meet in April to choose a chairman. A subsequent institute meeting discussed holding a meeting in aid of the institute on Easter Monday, with a May assembly proposed. W A Urves and A J Fox named joint heart secretaries.
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Corwn
Porenta
J. A. Elliot
Treaided
Meera
J. A. Grant
J. Hollard
J. Joyce
W. Fevis
F. A. Burrell
Thureby
Merlanicg’ Institute
Monlay
Aeaar
Mesare
W. A. Urvee
A. J. Fox
Conference opened at Wangaratta with 200 delegates
Melbourne dispatch reports the ANA Conference opened in Wangaratta with 200 delegates representing 44,000 members preemting. Chief President Mr. Phillips urged a round table conference between doctors and lodges to improve medical treatment. Resolutions opposed authorial regiments in Australia.
A Rejected Suitor Charged With Assault
Walter Powell, a cheminint, received a fine of £20 after axanviting Eva Solomon, a widow, who refused his marriage proposal. A weekend report covers a school committee election, new officers, a proposed memorial for Sir Thomas Mitchell, fishing and beach outings at Yambuk, a public meeting on railway witnesses, and notes on local weather and upcoming events.
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Melbourne
Walter Powell
Eva Solomon
Jie. Holmes
Membre
J.T. Monaghan
Jd. M.dougall
Holmes
Carl Falkenberg
Baterday
Jot Holmes
J. Folkenberg
Trensurer
F Rentach
Sir Thomas Mitchell
Thia
Parker
Mont Napier
Messie
R, Heatt, & Frazer
J. Kinghorn
A. Hattie
J. Monaghan
J. Nichols
Yambuk
Tort Fairy
Mechanicn’ Institute
Ned
Railways Stanting Committee
George Chriatic
Fntal
League
F. Brand
Guyett
Port Fairy
Putrle
Hnally
MM. Ashat' Ell
Noradjuhbna
Goord
Korumburra
A Simple Cure for Indigestion from London Letter
A London letter claims a simple remedy cured indigestion after long suffering. Mr A H Cuddeford of George Street Hue ton and a hospital patient describes severe stomach pain and constipation. He reports rapid improvement after using a suggested preparation, urging readers to try the preparation with water after meals.
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AH. Cuddeford
Hue
London
Cudkdeford
Miother Chemical Products
Macarthur Racing Club Secures Race Date
The Macarthur Racing Club committee after several applications to the W.R.C. has secured Wednesday April 2 for the club's annual races. The programme will be published within a day or two.
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Macarthur Racing Club
W.R.C
Donkeld Race Club meeting plans calendar date
A Friday meeting of the Donkeld Race Club committee, chaired by Mr Duncan M'Leod, noted a loss from the previous meeting. A VLC note said if the club wanted Ponte Artuce in the racing calendar the date must be fixed before May. The club favored holding races on a Saturday with rounding species trains, and a definite date to be decided later.
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Dunkeld
Annual sports meet set for Dunkeld on April 18
The annual sports meeting will be held at Dunkeld on Saturday April 18 with a varied programme. Entries close on Wednesday April 11. For a copy of the programme contact the honorary secretary Mr J Looker.
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Dunkeld
J. Looker
Caledonian Football Club set for annual meeting at Atevie hotel
The Caledonian Football Club will hold its annual meeting of members and raupperteres at the Atevie hotel tomorrow evening at eight. The club reports a strong outlook for the upcoming season and notes the recent promotion of the game. Portland Golf Club to hold its annual tournament over Kimster Saturday and Enster Monday with a sought after program available through the Spectator office. Worries accepted until Monday, April 6.
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Caledonian
Atevie
Ecloh
Ino Ros Nerona
Tmortland Ne Tournam
Portland
Rifle Shooting Final for Valeade Trophy at Miniature Range
The Federal Ladies Rifle Club held the final shoot for the Valeade trophy on Monday evening at the miniature range. Eight competitors had a near equal chance, with Mrs Balkin winning by one point and a narrow gap among the runners up. Final scores reached 198 to 197, others close behind, as the club plans next month contests for trophies from Mr Sack and Mr Rise.
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Federal Ladies’ Rifle Club
A. Howell
Georet
Sherman
Mike M. Maloney
Missee Dunphy
W. Hinchilfle
Mines Harser
Waynets
Sack
Rise
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Reuter
DR. Cole
Exeter Railway Tragldy
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Sander
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Merino
Wangaratta
Sporting Notes
MacArthur
Dunkeld Rach Club
Go Own
Dunkeld Sponts
Caledonian Football Cloud
Ae A
Anne Ee
Fea
Iron Store
Bostock
Posteck
Merry Maid
WIL Black and Tan
Clark's
Gray St., Hamilton
White's
Albert White
Ape Victoria Hotel
AY ST
S. L. Steele Hamilton
MR. G. Chew
French-Street
Western District Fatories
Beaton
BAUB
Binder Twine
HTC
Ollice Baeren
Hoyal Chambers
Kepleratreec
Werrnambool
J. J. Ort
Dolman Bros
Namilton
Coleraine
Nlegrake
Hixpreas
Westare
Coschee Telef Rowe MO
Ikeyhill
Cape Paget
Siuinss
Aes Mead
Ser Soene
Potmtar
Deutscher, Son & Walker
Lonedale-street
Stephens
Walter Bros
Lonsdale Street
Melville Park
W. J. Wilson
Hamilles
Anks
Heth
Sharple
Hamilton Motor and Engineering
Fraser & CO
Nell M‘donald
F.la.t
Russell
Ampson
Qverbauls
Aphelipsbod Maer
Qontinestal Tyres
FURDS
Thomson-street
THE
Western District Motor & Engineering Works
Grant Car
Bradbury Motor Cycles
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