Melbourne figures and court notes mix in this excerpt
The report mentions Misa McFachern and a June 8 music resumption, Frank Bullock steering Blown to victory, and Labor Bureau job push directed by Mr Watt. Le Temps discusses New Heb government partition as a possible solution, a Nemurkah Police Court case fines two men for twelve opossums, and a tale of drill shirkers and an escorted escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa McFachern
Frank Bullock
Melbourne Cape
Watt
Labor Bureau
Memu
le Temps
Nemurkah
Messia R. Knight
P.M
W. C. Fitawater
J.P
Seal
Wilson
John Lucas
Percy Shaw
Shaw
Woods
Brunswick Court
Halwart Sarc
Gunner Reuit
Artilerymes
Journe Ls
Bendigs
Melbourne Evening Digest: Labor unrest and political shifts abroad
Melbourne notes report a Master Bakers meeting disapproving a decision and seeking amendment. High Court prolongs a tramways prohibition case. Socialist figures Doumergenes and Viviani loom in French politics. Suffragettes clash with Belfast mill girls. Zeppelin comments on airships. German Shipping aims to extend to New Zealand impacting London port by about 100000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Doumergne
M. Viviani
Sir E. Carson
Belfast
Count Zeppelin
New Zealand
London
Great Shipping Disaster in Canadian Inquiry
Melbourne reports a Canadian Shipping Act amendment to create a separate commission to investigate the St. Lawrence disaster. Cal Anderson testifies the Empress of Ireland altered course, while Storstad captain asserts no deviation. Mrs Anderson supports the claim. The Liverpool relief fund reaches £15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
St. Lawrence
Cal Anderson
Storstad
Mra Anderson
Kendall
Uae
Rently
Epparvater
Fewood
Liverpool Relief Fund
The New Pier Water Works Underway
Public Works announces immediate laying of water pipes on the New Pier extension. Mr H J M Campbell wires this morning confirming the plan. Works proceed to supply piping and water services to the new structure promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. M. Campbell
Public Works Department
Heywood Poultry Club Sets New Officers and Plans
The second annual meeting on the 26th elected J J Barclay as president B Beavis as vice president C M Larty as secretary treasurer and committee members all financial. Ian Hamilton sent 53s and proposed a prize for the beat marked bird next year. The club boasts seventy members and plans a prize schedule with the Heywood P and A Society show day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Barclay
S$. Beavis
C. M’larty
F. W. Best
Ian Hamilton
Bird
J. Beavis
Heywood P. and A. Society
Sunshine Station Collision Sends Passengers Flying
A second collision at Sunshine railway station near Melbourne occurred Monday night with no deaths. Two injured riders are J Maloney a six year old boy with a broken nose and shock and Mr J Beamland with a severely lacerated face. About twenty others suffered minor cuts or bruises and departed. The accident stemmed from points failing to divert the engine to a side line as the train from Spencer Street reached Sunshine at 9.45 pm and the return service planned for 9.50 pm. The engine moved across the points as carriages lingered on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Footscray
Spencer Street
Melbourne
Royal Edward Nicks Iceberg in Cabot Strait Escape
The Canadian Northern liner Royal Edward escaped a collision with a huge iceberg near Cabot Strait on the Gulf of St. Lawrence voyage to Bristol. Captain Wotton reversed engines and kept head on to strike, lifeboats deployed, bow buckled but no leak. Ship tonnage 11 117 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Northern Company
Bristol
Cabot Strait
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Royal Edward
Wotton
Johnson as Wrestler Sparks Paris Ring Return
In Paris at the Nouveau Cirque Jack Johnson the world boxing champion returned as a catch-as-catch-can wrestler to meet German champion Urbach. The crowd roared as Urbach attacked with fists and elbows, Johnson countered by grappling and forcing Urbach to the mat after two rounds. The German refused to shake hands after defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouveau Cercle
Jack Johnson
Johnson
International Boxing Union
Urbach
Paris
Tiger
Urbsch
Cireus
Jack
Whispers of an Alick McLean Tale in Odd Speech
A fragmentary monologue presents a character named Alick McLean recalling odd phrasing about self identity and travel. The text evokes a rural or rustic voice with references to a green hide a weak point a blanket and a bottle of Woods Great Peppermint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alick McLean
Ewing
Bluey
Football sermon links sport and faith at Christ Church
Rev R Hamilton preached to a crowd of football club members linking Pauls exhortation to watch and be strong with the value of manly virtue in sport. He urged school participation and loyalty among players, warned against rowdy fans, and urged Christians to live their faith in work and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
R. Hamilton
Christ Church
Paul
Corinth
Apostle
John Franklin
Gordon
Lord Roberts
Church of England
Seon
Mise Hallam
Diocesan Mission Fund
Y.M.C.A
What Is a Caucus Origin Debate in Melbourne Note
The Melbourne correspondent surveys claims about the caucus etymology. He cites Algonquin elder, North American Indian, Calker's House, and Greek caucus origins, noting American roots and Australian adoption in Birmingham. The discussion remains inconclusive with multiple competing theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ararat
Oxford Dictionary
Webster
America
Encyclopaedia Dictionary
Calker’s House
Chambers
Encyclopaedia
Knickerbocker Magazine
Bowton
Massachusetts
Ireland
American
Century
Birmingham
Ballarat Trustees Exe cutors & Agency Co Ltd Directors
Ballarat Trustees Exe cutors & Agency Co Ltd offers executor and trustee services under a Will and in Marringa and other settlements. Appoints executors via transfers and acts as general agent for trustees. John Glasson, manager and Portland agent, and Mr. Richard Cieshorn provide full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Macleod
J. ¥. McDonald
M.L.C
Frank Herman
J. D. Woolcott
Robert Scott George Lewis
Ag Teuatee
Marringa
Uther
Es Ag
Abouns
Ballarat
Executors & Agency Co, Ltd
John Glasson
Book on health for children offered by Ladies' College
An advertisement invites readers to obtain a health subject book for children and married couples. It offers free delivery after sending a remittance and directs inquiries to Dept. 44, Ladies' College, 40 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snga
J. Cook
Well and Strong Ladies' College of Health Offers Home Treatment
A Melbourne home remedy from the Ladies' College of Health claims to restore thousands to health at a trifling cost. Interested readers are asked to send two penny stamps to Dept. 44, 49 Elisabeth Street, Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ College of Health
Elisabeth Street
Melbourne
Tary
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Hunter
Heywood Poulty Club
Liner
Iceberg
Lonpom
Poriland Guardian
Rev. R. Hamilton
Maine
Dunstan, Brown, and Co
Apollo Chambers
Little Flinders Street
Sydney
Adelaide
Julia Street
J. N. Barchom
Roverne
Dan Tisligaid
Jabher
Fricg
J. N. Barcham
Dheemanict
Portland
The
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Camp Street
Kvtatee Con
Truatoeship
Executera
Willian Tranafer
Portland and District
Richard Cieshorn
Geo. Smith
Dierdy
Climete
Smith
George Smith
John
Campbell’s
Percy
Cherein
Enterprise House
Trimming's
Brousings, &c
Percy Street
John H. Row
Fortland
Vivian Practical
Wire Ae
E, Ada
Trusta
Annett
Shire of
Cashmore Hallet
Tallant & Committes
Cope
OPTI
Brett
Pe Rulow
Shire
T. Btu Law
Vireland, May 18, Ltd
Allen and
Errey
Ian
Portlane
S. J. Treloar
Withes
J. Brown
Anid
Argyle Dakery
Chaff
J. Rae
Wonlon
Buckeye Harvester Co
Gaboroo
Putato Planters
Lhggers
Fitzroy Stores
Hoywoor
J. Best
L. M. Lesser
Saltan and Son
UTA
ChampStore
Faderal" Ur
Rackarock
Tae Lee
Manus
Prulorives 45 Chemical
Witham Stroy Et Melbourns
Tolmahage
Central 1A
Deer Pury
Wietor
Shou
Leiedey Timber
Mubewaiter
Wrait & Iu
Dabellian
Nerruwvar
Luca Agate
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