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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
8
The report blends legal and business items with farm market results from Melbourne and Warren, noting shifting will matters, clerical changes, and Bishop succession in Melbourne. It details a steady potato market, sheep yarding below expectations, diverse fat and store cattle quotes, and broad farm produce movements including wheat, meal, hay, and butter trends across Melbourne, Warrnambool, and surrounding areas.
A garbled OCR fragment references a weak era with mentions of Lee and a forery or wank. Context is unclear but preserves names Lee and era indicators.
Perth reports a passing heat wave followed by heavy rain. Carnarvon notes drought broken as the Escoyne River runs high for the first time in five years and London and Mantva rivers overflow. Damaging floods and ruined crops observed.
Saturday March meeting features Handicap Trial Stakes and Handicap Hurdle Race with varied distances. Included are Garvoc Handi events and a Distance Trot, plus Pony Race. Special trains from Colac and Koroit ready for March events. F. A. Bullion secretary announces details.
Brisbane February 17 The Minister of Instruction and the Minister of Agriculture conferred on combining teaching of agriculture with education. It is understood the work will be pushed ahead. The Caider Secretary of Instruction will visit southern States to make inquiries on the subject.
In Camperdown on February 17 a sixteen year old youth faced Judge Johnston in General Sessions on charges of shooting a cow and housebreaking. Constable Hagen noted the youth had been under surveillance at Cawlyx Creek for up to three months. He claimed a desire to act criminally and was ordered to temporary commitment to a receiving home.
At a Melbourne Labour League meeting the executive’s recommendation to censure Mayor Dr A L Page for acting against caucus decisions was approved by a large majority after opposition claimed loyalty to the party. The motion followed disputes over party alignment and city actions.
Saturday event outlines a first Monster Procession to the grounds with pedestrian activities. Christian Arte Boys Haldtcap provides entries for a prize trophy and related awards. WN wards and nominations are noted, with several unclear items and mis-phrased segments remaining.
Details of the Kirkstall Picnic Race Meeting list numerous races and prizes. Highlights include Catholic Young Men's Relay, St Patrick's Day Handicap, Novelty Pony Race, and Maiden Hack Race with cash prizes, weights, and entry rules. The program features hurdles, trotting, and throwing events attracting local entrants and sponsors.
Notice regarding the deceased John M. Rainey of Wordford calls for nominations and entry fees to accompany nominations. Handicaps and events to be published in Warrnambool Standard around March. A grand entertainment is planned at Town Hall in the evening as part of the proceedings.
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