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Newspaper
Riponshire Advocate
Location
Riponshire, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1914
Page
3
The article describes the orangutan as the jungle’s wary climber using branches to block paths and test approaching creatures. It notes the animal’s cautious movements, rarely leaping, and its reputed ability to evade crocodiles by gripping with strong arms and wedging against water.
The text describes a shift in whaling after a demonstration by the Board of Trade and Fisheries showing explosive harpoon devices. It notes explosive rifles and new techniques making whaling safer and more efficient, replacing older methods and altering the balance of power in the industry.
Fragmentary report reflects on rubber's origins in the tropics and its arrival in markets. It notes public interest in rubber, investment dynamics, and the shift from wild rubber to cultivated sources, with references to early exploitation and growth of rubber industries.
A customer testifies that Chamberlin’s Cough remedy gave his son immediate relief from a persistent cough. He states he has since used the medicine and recommends it to others, praising its effectiveness and noting he has consumed a bottle himself.
In Lexton the Shire Council hears a dispute between Dr Yates and Cr Laidlaw over conduct during the south riding canvass and a proposed engineer action motion. Dr Yates denies being restricted and accuses Laidlaw of overreach, pledging continued south riding support despite interference claims. The matter is dropped after further exchanges.
Health notice urges bi carb magnesia after meals to curb stomach fermentation and acid. tasting notes praise Richards & Co Christmas display as superior artistic photography. Local council votes on road repair from Neal-Ekal gate to Waterloo and notes library support. police access restriction echoed by Chief Secretary. Sakarashima eruptions cause massive casualties as mountain side collapses. state event mentions Watt and Hutchinson on submarine topic.
About 80 Beaufort and Waterloo miners met in camera at Waterloo for three hours. They urged a conference with company boards to reach a settlement, possibly by Tuesday or Wednesday. After talks with directors at Ballarat, the meeting urged return to work with no victimisation, aiming to staff mines with returning strikers.
Beaufort field mines including Beaufort Deep Leads Northern Hope Southern Hope and Hope Extended West reported resumed work after a miners strike. Five men arrived to start on the field while managers noted progress on main levels shafts and drives with water removal and bore readings.
General meeting of the above club will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Monday evening next the 19th at 8 o'clock. Business to receive and adopt balance sheet and auditor report. Parker, Secy.
Renta collected and loans equitably mipptiated. Highest cash price offered for all kinds of produce by the British Insurance Co. Mount Manures and Alfred J. Spalding. Tarpaulins, horse bugs tents on hand. Bags at lowest current rates. CASH BUYER OF WHEAT. Highest price given.
Auctioneers announce sale on January 16 1914 at 3 pm in Beaufort Township Office. Items include town allotment land a weatherboard house fixtures and removal rights plus timber iron roof veranda and household goods from James B Tompkins and Leslie Baulch estates with furniture carpets and a four room residence among other estate items. Proceeds benefit respective proprietors with instructions from T W Schlicht auctioneer in Beaufort.
Methodists, Presbyterians and Church of England hold services at Beaufort Raglan Waterloo and Chute with Rev W H Chapman Rev A J Stewart and Mr J P Hamilton leading. Beaufort Presbyterian Sunday School picnic at the bar on Wednesday features events for all comers.
Beaufort Pharmacy sets new hours from November 1 with weekday 9 am to 8 pm, Wednesday 9 am to 12 pm and 6 90 pm to 8 pm, Saturday 9 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 1 pm and 6 30 pm to ? The shop acts as agent for NYAL Series Family Medicines sourced directly from F Stearns Ltd America, offering cheaper retailing by cutting middlemen costs and endorsing Stearns Ltd as a major manufacturer.
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