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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1914
Page
4
Hamperdown reports Harry Stansmore died from injuries after three boys climbed a willow tree following an echo haure, fell 50 feet to the ground. George Pike and Colin Bell were injured with broken arms and collarbone. Pike’s condition is critical.
The Federal Government grants £55 to Fremantle officials involved in uncovering thirteen Chinese stowaways on the steamer Faturia. An officer gets £12, two receive £10, one £6, and three £4 each. F W C Gabriel, noted for blocking Chinese arrivals, becomes inspector for the Department for Maternal Affairs at £200 yearly.
Operations of the American Hoof Trust extend toward Moree and Gurley Station along the NSW rail line between Moree and NS 1. The Colonial Meat Export Co. Cay, claimed identical with the American Beef Trust, is reported to be involved in large district purchases. Details indicate aggressive buying and payments, but a last moment withdrawal is noted at Balgarit.
Mrs Margaret J Wateroo of Emerald Queensland praises Chamberlains Tablets for liver disorder and headaches. She notes improvement after a few doses and relief from headaches that had persisted. The product is sold by chemists and stores.
In Melbourne a discussion unfolds over whether a Labor holiday for certain MPs is a fair response to suspensions. Mr McGrath faces debate on continued allowances, while calls arise to scrutinize parliamentary tradition and staffing during the hot issue. The tone suggests a tense political climate as the issue grips the House.
A fragmentary note references wiring in a location and several individuals, including Mr. and a person named Queene rlesni. Details are incomplete, with no clear event, date, or outcome available from the readable text.
The piece weaves garbled passages about desert survival and airships near water, interlaced with political debate on Mr. Cook's policy and Labour's stance. It reflects parliamentary maneuvering over major measures, opposition to Liberal strategies, and the risk of obstructive politics delaying reform.
A garbled classifieds excerpt details multiple land parcels for sale near Warrnambool including 48 acres with cattle land and permanent water, timbered tracts near Poncurry, and 20 acre properties with improvements. Also advertised are several residences including a substantial stone dwelling, Queen Anne villa, two New WA Villas, a four room cottage, and a well built villa on North Warrnambool. Additional items include auction rooms trading furniture and building materials.
Typhoid fever claims another victim in St Armand with the death of four year old Mr Geeties Peters. This marks the second fatality from the illness within a week in the community.
An advertisement claims LaxeTonic Pilly can be taken by all ages under all conditions without side effects or danger. It alleges benefits for digestion and relief from headaches and various ailments while noting a low price and pleasing flavor.
FOR SALE New standard age wheat oats and barley bage bran bags now and second hand onion gunnie flour bran pollard sewing twine barley meal wheat gristing and crushing orders executed with prompt despatch corre Royal Chambers Kepler ove Warrnambool Telephone 293
Land and Commission Agent offers diverse Nelson Street Banyan and lava street properties with stone dwellings and large allotments. Prices range from £70 to £500 with terms and loans available. Also 4 room timber cottages near railway and multiple town properties with assured rents and insurance services.
Property listings note multiple homes for sale in Warrnambool areas including North Warrnambool West Warrnambool and LavA Street. Featured are 4 to 6 room villas, stone houses, and level allotments with prices ranging around £70 to £775, plus acre allotments and fenced parcels.
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