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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary report from Melbourne outlines discussions on constitutional reform and the 1910 council approach. Key figures like Mr C Campbell and Mr M M Philippe are noted as guiding the political rapprochement amid Liberal and Labor pressures.
Melbourne correspondent reports the Ministerialista will seek a three month supply when the House meets, Labour Party stance expected. Rail guards arrested in Milan tied to an international train robbery gang. extensive property recovered and riots in Ancona reported. Mexico supplies awaited. assembly in Africa noted. references to Palace and individuals appear as fragments.
In a letter from Thomas Hickey of Portland, he condemns the neglected road linking a railway bridge and station. He notes heavy traffic and piles of portable obstacles harming animals and carts. He urges maintenance by the railway department or harbor trustees, warning winter damage will rise liability if unanswered.
The Wanderers struggled to field a full side against Wallace at Incedale in the Southern District clash. With many regulars out injured and juniors underperforming, Wanderers fielded 16 players and trailed at times but showed moments of effort led by Alberts while Wallace supporters left dissatisfied as the visitors finished under par. Umpire Quinlivan supervised a tense match as locals staged a brief, orderly drill before play.
A fragmented OCR note mentions mare indigestion and a new product, with garbled phrases about eating water and digestion. It lacks coherent details, dates, places, or identifiable organizations. The readable items are insufficient for concrete facts or named entities.
A Carters ton area note praises Mr Campbell as the best Liberal choice for Parliament. It argues his personal character and public service, pledging electors to back his candidacy while criticizing the opposing candidate and Liberal opponents. The letter claims Campbell will represent all voters fairly and promote national policy.
The article lists Victorian Senate candidates under Liberal and Labour banners with names such as Mweate J Hume Guck Wegar McCall McLan Mauger Tronchll Lamour and Barker Garner Findley Kasaol te Kimoch while noting House of Representatives hopefuls including J C McGrath Maribynomy Malbourny Malbourne and others. The fragmentary political roll hints at election logistics and candidate naming.
In a chaotic stock report fragment, buyers and sellers list bids and yardage for cattle and livestock at Crombrod markets. Prices in pounds appear with bids for prime livestock, calves, and weights, noting adjournments and weather impacts on sale timing and attendance.
Fragmentary text references a book dealing with child welfare topics and a discussion about making information available to families. Mentions Algiers Dapao Union, Melbourne, and Lizbeth ateeos with scattered phrases suggesting grants, education, and public concern about marriage and social issues.
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