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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
5
Melbourne workers at the Australian Glass Manufacturing Company in Fort Melbourne walked out in a strike over underpayment of bottles. The manager attempted to settle the issue but the men refused to return to work amid a busy season.
Melbourne reports the Carpenters' Union opposes employing unemployed carpenters for fruit picking work as part of a Wednesday notice.
Reports from Toowoomba Roma and St George describe major flood damage across Queensland. The Moonie Warrego and Maranoa rivers overran rails and bridges, wrecking ballast and sheep posts, with Doombah losing about 2000 sheep. Bridges over Puroo and Cooladdi to Cheepie submerged. flooding threatens rail traffic and cattle.
An ad urges immediate treatment with Chamberlain's Court Remedy, claiming early use prevents complications from colds and reduces future trouble. It appeals to readers to act promptly to avoid lasting effects.
Melbourne court heard Clements, a baker, was fined for selling bread that weighed less than stated. The case noted a total weight of 110 pounds and a penalty of 1 shilling per offense.
The Warrnambool potato market quoted potatoes at £2 per ton bag, with 30 truckloads on offer and dull activity. Prime and extra prime qualities showed modest price support as new season Brown Spanish arrivals loom, while several grain and hay sectors posted varied bids and prices.
A long list of horses and trainers is recorded for the Colac Turf Club’s trials and Sunngs meet. Names include Hutdie Glenkirk Palma Pie Ro tard Galoge Highview Tenarqui Scottish Clu Dier Half Holiday and many others with numerous entries such as Master Jia Cirimot Porlane Tory and Winston.
The Warrnambool yarding reached about 215 head with fats around 50 percent. Prime bullocks and cows fluctuated with light weights weaker earlier but demand for heavy bullocks remained strong at near prior week levels. Fat calves, totaling 585 penned, showed brisk demand with value holding and buyers attentive to large consignments.
Warrnambool Draughts Club members joined G. Cotterill in a four hour simultaneous session at Wangoom. Cotterill, reigning Australian champion, won one game and drew nine from a field of twelve. Top play came from J. W. Adams with two draws. T. McMahon and Score also drew twice. Supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. McMahon.
A grand concert and dance featuring Miss Nellie Ryan and Miss Macgife O Brien with Hon. Secretaries announced for Crossley Hall. Local patrons are invited to attend the social event of the season.
A varied program shows handicaps and stakes for horses with limits on winning records, including a two mile open, one mile and a half events, pony trots, hack races, and a ladies nominated Bracelet Stakes. Public notices cover rates due, health act registrations, and local meeting reminders with secretary contacts.
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