Shaw lecture and Six Points plan stir London audiences
Bernard Shaw spoke at the Guild House Eccleston Square on the Six Point Group proposals. The lobbying body counts Lady Rhodda and Dr Garrett Anderson among backers seeking reforms on child welfare, widows’ rights, unmarried mothers, guardianship, teacher pay, and gender equality in opportunities.
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Banani Ghan
Bernard Shaw
Ecclestons Square
Rhoodda
Garrett Anderson
Wissountye Astor
H. B. Irving
Philip Snowden
Terington
Wintringham
GBS
Mse
The Skin Market Report From Market Prices
Market observers note brisk activity in hides and skins with varied prices. Buyers report softer tannery values and selective gains for large and superior lots, while lighter weights remain easier and overall pricing drifts downward.
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Jong Hak
Devon Morkar
Arden
Athens
Iasaubine
Morinoy
Marlon
Ned Pric
Telly
Landen
Nationd
Natimuk Considers Electric Light Scheme at Council
At a Natimuk council meeting Dr B E Sudhols led discussion on installing electric light after information from other towns. The engineer warned against rushed plans, urging a public meeting to test local willingness to pay. A Melb trip and price drops were noted, with Kaniva’s £3000 setup cited as a benchmark.
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Natimuk
B. E. Sudhale
Council
Yallourn
B Sudbolz
Melbourna
Kaniva
Halled
Sadhole
A. P. Badhole
Sitio
Usauan
Sutimuk
Natiwah
Tony
Mania at WM Meeting Sparks Discussion
Attendees express interest to attend and thoroughly discuss matters. Seconded by Dr. 8. Budbole and carried.
Early Terang Find Reveals 1864 Warrnambool Examiner
A pickle bottle unearthed under a demolished High street building in Terang contained dried but legible copies of the Warrnambool Examiner dated December 16, 1864. The report includes Geelong Labor Market data from December 9 1864 noting demand for farm laborers, grooms, shepherds, cooks, and married couples, with stated wages and rations. female servants were sought after. The report is attributed to AR and F Fitchiett of the Victorian Labor Market Geelong, with Warrnambool market prices for flour, bran, potatoes, and other goods noted.
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High Street
Terang
Warrnambool “Examiner
Geelong
F. Fitchiett
Warrnambool
Market Trims Prices For Eggs Butter Bacon And Gold
Fragmentary item lists show prices for eggs at 3 shillings 10 pence per dozen, butter 10 pence per pound, bacon at LOA, and gold quoted at £2 11s per ounce, with partial notes including an 1/8 chosen and emres tag.
Prosecution Review in Game Act Case at Birehip Court
Senior Constable Tully led the case against Janes L. McLaughlin in the Birehip Court of Petty Sessions for shooting ducks out of season. Justice McArthur issued an order to review the decision, with Mr Little opposing and evidence from Wilfred Robinson of Dimboola about duck shooting on Lake Buloke during the close season. The case noted details of the close season dates, McLaughlin's guilty plea to the informant’s charge, and the review set for May 18.
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M. ‘Tully
Janes L. McLaughlin
Birehip Court of Petty Sessions
Justice McAr- Uour
Melbourne
Lisi
Little
Crows
McLaughlin
Tully
Ltter
Birebip
Wilfred Robinson
Dimboola
Horsham
Lake Buloke
Monson
Robinson
Bupanyup
Robinras
India
Vison
Meloughlin
Honel
Informan Formont
McArthur
Ergy Minut
Agricultural Shows Fixed Dates Listed by Towns
The states fixed for the agricultural shows include Balmoral on August 18 and 15th, Horsham on September 20 and October 1, with additional dates in multiple towns such as Foulah October and Warracknabeal October, and various sequences through October 27 with towns like Nhill Dimboota and Murton among others.
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Balmoral
Horsham
Rotary Supports Scouts in Melbourne fundraising drive
The Melbourne Rotary Club backs the Boy Scouts showing a strong unity with youth service. A May campaign aims to raise £10,090 with bonds and donations from suburbs Geelong Ballarat Bendigo and towns, while leaders praise Rotary efforts in welfare homes and Scout development.
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Melbourne Rotary Club
Key
E ¢ Petherick
Presbyterian Hall
Phat
Melbourne
Stedlel
Geelong
Batlarat
Bendigo
Grant
Mpox
A.D. Brainstreet
Banke of
New South Wales
Amstance
Petherick
Chills Welfare Department
Howe
Morshan
Hongers
Joy
Storkdarle
Rotary Club
Hebring
Seine
Alt
Sours Club
Scouts
Rotary
Horshoe
Ana
Shaw
Towal Industrien
Saul
Mayer J. Maro
Melhontme
Rutyry
Iso
Induenyr
Fbr
Red
Seoul
Om Railways
Vic
Boy Scouts
England
Aix
Soceretas Aera
Individus
Pipanail
J. Dame
AB Rodger
Horsham Times Correspondence Highlights Youth Tour Plan
A letter to the editor in the Horsham Times discusses a forthcoming Young Australia League tour for Victoria boys at the end of May. It praises inclusion of a local member and urges support for broader contact and participation, noting organizational roles and local representation.
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Friends of Peace
Conerstr
Monitor
United States
Horsham Times
New South Waly
Victorian Hoya
Young Australia Langue
Camtittine
Sud PS
le Fey
Iit de
Rothar
Chas. A. Brough
Western Province Election Letter to the Editor
Florshany Timm writes to readers urging support for Mr White in the Western Province election. The letter references the National Party and potential candidates, arguing for Mr White’s candidacy and critique of opposition claims while appealing to local electors and noting dates and places in the Western Province context.
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Florshany Timm
Cratefol Fs
Wriers
Petey
J White
Mr. White
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