Warrnambool News Briefs and Events
Local notices list a busy schedule with theatre, dances, and club events at Mechanic Hall and Town venues. Promotions for sales, auctions, and hospital donations accompany notices of dental and architectural services and a demonstration of a milking machine at Sherwood Park estate.
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To-Dat
Chas. McMeekin and Co
John White
Liebig-street
Swintons’ Pty. Ltd
Colac
Warrnambool
M. J. Tate
Mortlake
Ballangee
M. F.dawson
Sherwood Park
Sharks attack during Sydney outrigger training
In Georges River near Comothis on Feb 10 mis Emma Pickering, an Australian champion woman paddler, was attacked by a fifteen foot shark that struck the outrigger three times, nearly capsizing the boat she commanded while her brother Stanley Pickering and others escaped.
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Sydney
Emma Pickering
Australia
Georges River
Comothis
Pickering
Stanley Pickering
Mies
Melbourne Scratchings Lead to Confusing List of Names
The Melbourne February 10 listing shows a chaotic set of horse names and handlers for the Newmarket Handicap with numerous misspellings and unclear entries. The fragmentary text includes race entries, potential trainers, and stray notes, yielding a jumbled record of entrants and related references.
Go odher Do To Others Ruse Wa Cher
Fragmentary OCR text mentions phrases about doing unto others and a possible error or ruse with names and a cher. Limited context prevents full reconstruction. core idea appears to be a proverb style admonition amid unclear surrounding content.
South Aprigan Parliament Debate on Cheswell and Smuts
London Feb 10 British Parliament debate features Mr Cheswell and General Smuts. Sir Creveell accuses government of collusion with mine owners to provoke a strike. Mr Long seeks amendments on deporation of citizens without trial and constitutional changes before general election. Discussions on Ulster issue and Army Annual Bill dominate, with leaders debating concessions and settlement of Irish question.
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Capetown
Laber
Creveell
Gonsal Amuts
London
Serret Outrages Committed Or *Atelines Attempted During the Crimin
Eply
Lomg
le Tore
Chercion
Ulster
Asquith
Long
Uister
Meers
Redmond
Dilon
O'Conner
London jury hears about motive in case of slain son
Reuters telegram from London reports testimony on motive in the murder of an unnamed son as carter famous Moore identifies defendant Jake Starchield and recalls meeting him near Camden Town station. The witness is not the same timber porter who previously spoke with similar tones.
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London
Heresy Hunt in Communion Adjudication
The London report notes the Most Rev Dr Randall Davidson investigating bishops Peel of Mombasa and Willis of Uganda over administering Holy Communion to non conformists. Davidson declines to press charges and plans to refer questions of significance to the Central Consultative Committee meeting in July, with members including Archbishop Wright and ex‑Bishop Walla.
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Lomlon
Canterbury
Randall Davidson
Bi Rt
Pameibas i. Ston
Mombasa
Peel
Uganda
Willis
Davidson
Wreton
Central Consultative Committee
Sydney
Wright
Walla
Wellington
South African finance underwrites vast loan plan
The South African Government has arranged underwriting for a large loan of 4,000,000 pounds at 94. The telegraphic London report notes the deal aims to support government finances and stabilize markets, with terms outlined for potential investors and timelines set for distribution.
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London
Queensland Boxer in ten round bout verdict on points
London February 1. Mhert Scanlon fought RGU Bristowe in Queensland bout at the Hing Blackmars tom. The scheduled ten rounds were completed with Bristowe winning on points.
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London
Mhert Scanlon
Gueensland
Rgu Bristowe
Hing
Blackmars Tom
Bristowe
Fireman Davies Admits Omission at Disaster Inquiry
London hearing into the Renghenvld disaster reveals fireman Davies who inspected the pit hours before the collapse says he found an explosive gun and failed to report it. He also admits a prior failure to report a similar discovery despite the commissioner’s warning.
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London
Hime
Renghenvld
Davies
Restitution Suit Over Conjugal Rights In Germany Case
Countess De Grasquet James sues Duke Borwin von Mecklenburg Schwerin for restitution of conjugal rights. The Countess, an American of French descent, married in Dover in 1910s. A religion marriage ceremony was annulled by the High Court of Mecklenburg due to lack of guardian consent, leaving the Countess not formally a wife in Germany. She seeks the court to define her position.
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London
Countess de Grasquet
James
Borwin
Germany
Defence of Sweden Demonstrations in Stockholm
Reuters telegram reports two protests on Friday in Stockholm. Patriotic peasants urged arming increases while Socialists marched to the Government Offices calling for fewer armaments. Premier M. Siasil said Swedes must make great sacrifices for national defence.
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Stockholm
Asa
M. Siasil
Japanese Navy Estimates Decreased by 3 Million Pounds
Tokio reports a 1914 naval defense budget cut with the Budget committee voting a reduction of five million pounds in the Navy estimates. The telegram notes a decrease in projected expenditure for the year.
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Tokio
Diat
London clergy urge bishops to repudiate dissenting ministers
London clergymen promote a memorial urging bishops to repudiate ministers who deny the Holy Virgin and the birth of Christ. The petition asks bishops to require episcopal ordination as a prerequisite for clergymen to exercise ministry and dispense sacraments.
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London
Cavendish to Tooling Railway Bill Read First Time
Tuesday February 10 1905 reports outline a railway bill authorizing construction from Cavendish to Tooling. The Crown Law payment issues tied to railway costs await ratification and ministerial review. Bereavement notices express sympathy for Collingwood member amid discussions.
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Jim Mber
Pretier
Collingwool
Elmslie
Han‘nah Wan
Tooling
Cavendish
Toolong
Closer Settlement Debates Highlight Government Shortcomings
Debates in the House critique the closer settlement program, urging clearer government action and a Royal Commission. Speakers condemn administration, valuation methods, and compulsory provisions while warning partial reforms could jeopardize a prosperous era. Progress noted but urgency pressed.
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Houw
Elmslie
Graham
Ellie
H. M'Kenair
Wa Ave
Robertson
Chatham
Menzies
Hogan Athroom
Toucher
Community leaders honor McDonald with thanks and gifts
At a Hoard of Management meeting, John Gray presented Mr McDonald with four handsome traveling hay as a token of appreciation for his Foxes service. A string of compliments followed as Mr MacGrath and Mr McDonald spoke, while public notices in Parliament detailed clerical salary raises and a railway farewell at Warrnambool for Roadmaster Kinby.
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Lani Waek
Dobna Prestivtenon Chuek
Her
John Gray
Mal
McDinak
Hay
Hia
Bark of Management
McDonald
Th. C. McGrath
M.P
Howe
M. Kimby
Bendigo
Kinler
Williams
Rinny
Sioa
Titanic disaster case upholding verdict against steam line
The Court of King's Bench upheld an award of C100 won by Thomas Ryan against a steam navigation company over the death of a son in the Titanic disaster. The ruling confirms the verdict in the maritime collision case.
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Court of King's Each
Thomas Ryan
Dewanic Steam Navigation (Co
Timber kills man at Kerr and Sons yard
Melbourne timbers yard worker Alfred Mathews a Kerr and Sons wardman at Beckett and Elizabeth streets was instantly killed when timber toppled onto him during the morning shift at the timber yard.
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Melbourne
Alfred Mathews
Kerr and Sons
A Beckett
Elizabeth Treets
Pope and Tango Demonstration At Vatican Debated
Rome February 10 The Paris journal Le Temps claimed the Pope witnessed a Tango demonstration in the Vatican and then urged seating for the dance, but Roman authors now declare the Pope and Tango story an invention.
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Rome
Paris
le Temps
Vatican
Hag OW
Serious railway collision narrowly averted at Geelong line
Melbourne February 10 A serious collision was averted last night between two trains at Mt owing to an official forgetting to set the danger signal. The following train was stopped from entering the stationary train by the engine driver. The stationary train was lightly struck and Guard Graham injured but not seriously.
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Melbourne
Sera
Mt. In
Graham
Unclear fragmentary health note prompts confusion
Fragmentary readable text mentions a person named Mr Hog with a health claim about a treatment. The content is garbled and lacks clear date, place, or verifiable facts to establish a complete news item.
Speech by Warrnambool organizers echoes aid to league
In Warrnambool a fundraising afternoon for the Australian Women's National League featured a decorated hall, speeches by Mayor and President Pratt, and warm tributes to the organizing ladies. Mrs Moody addressed the gathering from Melbourne, praising the efforts and American tea gifts. A lemon tree display and a diverse program of songs and elocution concluded the event, with funds expected to support the cause.
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Warrnnambool
Gfage Warrnamboolown
Mins Pratt
Ino
Lee
Miber
Mrs. Moody
Vera Pybrick
Severs
Museu Aml
Ales
Chur
Alcohol as a motor fuel challenge and promise
Dr. Hos Hele-Shaw argues in the Daily Mail that alcohol offers a seductive solution to fuel supply for petrol motors but faces two major barriers. First, complete denaturing and safe use as a fuel remain unresolved. second, public demand and government action lag, hindering any forced move toward alcohol as an engine fuel despite its potential for perennial employment and landowner returns.
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Hos Hele-Shaw
F.kls
Motor Union Fuels Rmmittee
Institution of Autobobic Engineers
Daily Mail
Amell
Fisher Visit Highlights Camperdown Pause in Labor Drive
Hon Andrew Fisher discussed a quiet respite during a Camperdown visit, reflecting on his health, plans for North travel, and the broader Labor movement. He praised mining interests in South Africa, faced Referenda debates, and hinted at continuing political activity after the recess.
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H. J. Hassett
Peliamentary Labor Party
Hassett
Hewett
Camperdown
Fisher
Mr. Hosett
South Aires
Hanset
Fister
South Africa
Australia
Hevtt
Magan iMerState
Main
Waterside Workers Strike and Market Report
The dispatch notes a waterside workers stoppage hurting port activity and detailing beef, mutton, wheat, barley, and potato prices. It records shipments, truck shortages, and fluctuating prime and inferior stock values, with a cautious market tone favoring buyers amid irregular deliveries.
Big Deal Mr 8 W Coplew in West Australian prospects
Mr 8 W Coplew arrives in Methourne to discuss pastoral prospects in West Australia. The north-English companion state reports good conditions with fires at the corners. Kirkerley tarred stretch linked to Cavnn Cold Stores. about 140,000 heed of stock on site.
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Merndar
West Almatralia
Kirkerley
Cavnn Cold
Conpenny
England
Aly Bomghe
Unconscious After Spider Attack Near Tallangatts
A young man named James Rolin near Tallangatts on Callaghan Creek Mitta Mitta was bitten by a spider and rendered unconscious. He was driven over fifty miles to Tallanvette for medical treatment with initial fear of hopelessness fading as he recovered.
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Tallangatts
James Rolin
Callaghan Creek
Mitta Micta
Kobiostig
Tallanvette
Sydney meeting discusses cab fare rise plan
At a Sydney and Suburban Cabineo's Chiena meeting held in February, the motion to raise the minimum cab fare was discussed with representations to traffic authorities, and the matter was referred to a committee for report.
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Sydney and Suburban
Cabineo
Street omators fined in Brisbane public meetings case
In Brisbane on Feb. Kate Perry John W Mockeami Williams were fined fifteen pounds or six months in gaol for taking part in public meetings in the streets without a permit.
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Brisbane
Brisbane Court
Kate Perry
John W. Mockeami Williams
Simply Wonderful Scene From A Childhood Memory
A fragment recalls a child’s perspective and a mysterious object, a Chamberlain silver, amid a scene that suggests a fading or evolving memory. The text hints at a personal, intimate moment and a key visual that anchors the recollection.
Dairy Produce District Report From Melbourne Market
In a truncated Melbourne dairy and produce district report the notes reference weather impact and shrinkage on supply. It lists quotations for prime and medium dairy products, with prices per stone and per unit, indicating market conditions and private buyers.
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Dietrict Fastores
Iapaatie Ltd
Eingoteess
Melbourne
Veteran Cyclist Chases Australian Alps Journey
A veteran cyclist accompanied by Henry Wilkine travels Deniliquin to the south coast and back via Bathe Brig and Mitta Kehi. The 71 year old man completed the long ride covering the final four miles with effort and focus.
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Henry Wilkine
Wilkins
Deniliquin
Brig
Mitta Kehi
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