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Newspaper

Portland Guardian

Location

Portland, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

3

High Commissioner term debated amid wage rise talk

The article discusses Sir George Reid’s pending term as High Commissioner, possible extension to five years, and a raise to £4000 a year as part of Commonwealth considerations. It also notes ship Stuart’s sale costs and implications for the Australian government, plus local labor and weather notes from Port MacDonnell and Coleraine.

George Reid London Minster England Commonwealth

Peacocks Ministry sworn in and political shifts abroad

Melbourne reporting Sir A Peacock becomes Premier and Treasurer with Labor retaining Labor, Mercy to be Honorary Minister, Referenda Bill sent to electors, House of Representatives on Supply, electoral roll ready mid July. Also reports on Storatad Empress of Ireland collision, Mexico peace conference risk, San Salvador mission, and Albania insurgents near Durazzo with government garrison under threat.

Peacock Sir A. Peacock Department of Labor House of Representatives Cook

Neutralising Danger ous Stomach Acids For Digestion

Medical prose discusses preventing stomach fermentation by neutralising acids after meals. It endorses isolated magnesium magnesium carbonate as a preferred remedy to halt fermentation and relieve sourness, claiming it guarantees healthy digestion. The text reflects old medical advice on antacid use.

Ladies College of Health reveals home treatment for women

The Ladies College of Health promotes a home treatment that has restored thousands to health at a trifling cost. Interested readers are invited to send two penny stamps to Department 44, Ladies College of Health, 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Australia.

Ladies' College of Health Bas Ladise’ College of Health Eligabeth Street Melbourne Ady

Editorial Letter and Winter Meeting Racing Notes

A reader letter from the Portland Guardian editor critiques church attendance and urges return to biblical primacy. The Winter meeting report covers Etienne and Fairy Girl as winners, with multiple races listed including hurdles and steeplechases at Mt Gambier.

Toeeday Ararat Coleraine Racing Club J. G. Latdiaw Sda Ld Grandstand Association Wooda Hever Falla En Plate Etienne Fairy Girl Noogay Fine Degree Tanna Beaulion Jarwan Ben Miller Woakwine Emerald Dale Chateway Sickle Turmoil A. Wilson Valcano Pansieap Pirateer Thunder Royals

Narrawong Social and Improvement Club Reunion Notes

Narrawong East June report from our own correspondent describes the Narrawong Social and Improvement Club annual reunion and supper in the local hall. About 1 membbers and visitors attended with decorated central tables and a program of toasts and music followed by the annual meeting selecting officers for the coming year and a lively dance to conclude.

Narrawong B. Beanders Living Leo. Stanford Wintnors O'Connor Moore Alex. McCubbin Livingetone McGoldrick Hun Saunderg H. O'Connor Alex, McCubbin Trongarer Law Stanford

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Sydney Reader

A reader recounts severe kidney pain and backache relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims rapid improvement after one bottle and complete cure after three, urging purchase from chemists and McCormack Co. 8 First Street Sydney.

Jackman Gawler Sreet Porland Doan Howe Chemlee McCieMad Co Fit Sirent Sydney Bat Gure You Ges Kwan

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