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Newspaper

Portland Guardian

Location

Portland, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1914

Page

3

Patchwork of Notes From A Far Ocean Sydney Diary

A Sydney dated column reports a failed burglary in Factory Street, a bomb-plot reward set by the State Cabinet for Lew of the Western Settlement Board, the King's Birthday celebrations postponed, and a flood of notes from Melbourne including curiosities, advertisements for Woods Great Peppermint Cure, and a tale of Prince Oscar's engagement. It also mentions a large hawk caught near Yambuk and various local anecdotes amid a mix of public notices and society items.

General Hamilton sails from New Zealand to England

Melbourne correspondent reports General Hamilton has left New Zealand for England. He described New Zealand as an earthly paradise in his farewell message. The Meat Commission Bill and Savings Bank Bill were introduced into the House of Representatives. The House spent time on the Postal Veto restoration Bill, with the second reading carried on notices. Good progress was made in committee. The Senate passed the Constitutional Alteration Bill to the third reading stage. A sensational report from King Salter, new general manager at the Federal Dockyard, alleges inefficiency and waste and that vessel construction times exceed expectations. Ivy Bon, a young suffragette, after hunger striking, attacked two figures in the Gallery with a hatchet, wounding one attendant. A motor cycle incident at Pittaburg races caused fatalities among spectators. The mystery of Henry Smith’s disappearance on the Great Lakes nears resolution via a bottle message. Rare art treasures once owned by Sir Murray Scott were bought in Paris. French bandits’ revenge plots continue in Paris. a shopkeeper linked to recent cases, Gouzy, was shot.

House of Representatives Senate

Great Shipping Disaster Involving Stor Stad and Empress Wreck

In Melbourne this day Mrs. Anderson wife of the Stor Stad captain denies charges spread by the yellow press. Canadian Pacific sues Stor Stad owners over alleged faulty navigation of the Empress of Ireland. Over 200 more bodies recovered from the St Lawrence wreck as Ottawa press faces sharp critique.

Storstad Canadian Pacific Company St. Lawrence

Double dissolution granted after Senate rejects bill

Melbourne This Day correspondence reports Mr Cook's interview with the Governor-General seeking a double dissolution after the Senate twice rejected the Preference Prohibition Bill. The ministerial reply is expected today as the House adjourns until Wednesday.

Cook Senate

Naval Cadets Exam Results Prompt Mixed Scores

The weekly examinations list several cadets with marks across petty officer and leading cadet categories. Notable scores include Squires 974b, Dusting 77.4, Ryle 746, Jones 9., Vivian 74.0, McDonald 80.9, and Cruse 87.6 in the adult class aboard the Naval Reserve.

Jocal Naval Gadeta Squires Dennings BE. Od Dusting D. I Ryle A. H Jones G. Winin Davie Fesa Allen Gn. F Vivian W. T McDonald Naval Reserve O Cruse A.B

Casterton Urges R ailway Reclassification to Boost Town

A Casterton reader letter decries unfair railway classification affecting the town’s status. It argues Mount Gambier Portland traffic will not net gains and urges the Railway Commissioners to raise Casterton’s grade, citing stagnation and local property interests as at stake.

Casterton “Newa Casterton Mount Gambier Portland Woul Mount Gambier-Portland Defof HompEra Hamilton

Portland Hospital committee meeting notes and resignations

A Portland Hospital committee meeting records attendance including Mr James Long Rev W Teit and others. Discussions cover correspondence, government grants, staff resignations of Mr and Mrs Patterson, repairs and improvements, and the unanimous support for retaining current house staff despite resignation notices.

James Long Rev. W. Teit Mecore W. Williamson J. R. Woods M. Miller T. F. Murphy 4. Marshvell J. L. Wyats Cuthbert

No More Indigestion Wonders Achieved By New Product

A fragmented piece extols a new remedy for indigestion claiming most stomach trouble stems from acidity. It asserts historic antacids are outdated, promotes a magnesia-based formula, and suggests a half-teaspoon dose after meals to neutralize acid and aid digestion. The passage blends delivery with archaic verse.

Directors name a trustee and executor for Ballarat Trusteer

Directors including Joan MacLeod Chitra Han Ko Yo Melanard and others appoint Ballarat Trusteer Execu trade Legency Co Ltd as executor and trustee under wills and powers of attorney. Full details requested from Joan Glasson manager.

Joan Macleod Chitra Han Ko Yo Melanard Mel Frank Herman J. K Woolcott Robert Scott George Lewis Trustee Inn Murciaga Ballarat Trade Legency Co, Ltd Joan Glasson

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