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Newspaper

Warrnambool Standard

Location

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

4

Warrnambool Area Inspection Plan and Local Notices

Inspection focuses on the Kaatern district with routes via Nort Chiltern, Wangaratt, Benalla, Violet Town and Euroa. Public notices warn on fence rules and telegram delays, with Mary Stirling visit plans and a charity ball at Pine View Keilambere. Local events include dances, town hall programs, trotting races, and a weather forecast for Victoria.

Kaatern Shires Chiltern Wangaratt Benalla Violet Town Euroa Mary Stirling Frank Wright Fowlkner Smith Ment Warrnambool Wow Mary Wreists

Imperial religion urged by Sir Francia Younghusband

A morning appeal by Sir Francia Younghusband advocates an empire guided by religion. He argues the empire must be based on religious principle shaping administration, with officials proving religious sincerity beyond mere appearance. He stresses ethical aims, personal faith of leaders, and devotion over self interest as core imperial policy.

Francia Younghisband Heammaden Crepda Tipaw F. Yourehostimor

Deportation of Labor Leaders Aboard Umgeni Sparks British Protest

British labor leaders vow to seek justice after deportation of South African strike figures from the Umgeni. Exiles allege illegality, with M P C W Bowerman and Trades Union leaders pressing Britain to challenge government actions. Passengers report calm aboard, while lawmakers pledge legal scrutiny and possible amendment to punishment provisions for loyal railway workers.

Britain J. T. Bain Trades' Ration Ae Henderson Sersiistan Merckens Haim Hia Trew England South Africa Benth Africa

Irish Home Rule Debate Ends In Standstill Votes

In the House of Commons the motion for Home Rule faced defeat by a 31 vote margin amid party laboring divisions. Leaders pressed and parsed proposals, with Ulster’s stand highlighting the opposition to altering the government’s course while Irish self government remained a central yet challenged aim.

K. G. Falle Baioniagt

Mexican rebel execution sparks tensions in border area

Reported today that General Villa claims responsibility for the execution of Benton and another government execution in Mexico. The U S government considers a visit to Juarez to secure sufficient force amid rising violence. News notes another Mexican government execution raises regional tensions with the United States.

Hane of Commons Bonar Law Edward Grey Hee Vite Juares Mexico Elf Staten

Villa Declares Rivera's Body Interred Respectfully

Elphaso Texas February 95 General Villa states Mr Ren ton was buried with full religious rites and will not tolerate sacrilege. The American consul seeks witnesses to the shooting but has had no success. Washington February 25 Mr Spring Hice British ambassador approves the U S course in the Henton cane. Percival British Consul at Houston ordered to Elphaso to investigate the murder details.

Washington Spring Hice Brith Arsnador United States Henton Cane Percival Tnlveston Texas Elphaso

Howe from polar regions reaches distant port voyage note

An garbled report describes a voyage from northern regions toward a port, mentioning a ship or person named Howe and uncertain dates. The fragment hints at opening a route or inspection, with references to Auror and a port area. No clear figures or concrete events emerge.

A Wife's Dream Aided Mine Rescue From Entombment

A remarkable rescue story from Franklin reports a miner entombed for a week saved after his wife dreamed his location. Rescue teams, urged by her vision, found him alive at the spot and he is recovering rapidly.

Renker Sable Windiungin Franklin Pitsepeans Hiat Mike Cons Babaneki Kpot

Mentone Races Afternoon Card Highlights and Timings

The Mentone races feature a packed afternoon card with divisions and handicaps led by Bouchal Machee and Telus, plus several hurdle and trial stakes. A special train departs Warrnambool at 12 5 pm and returns at 6 15 pm for visitors, with entries strong for the annual Trotting Club meeting on Saturday next.

Firma Bouchal Machee Qavence Antoinette Portlock Lely Medalet the Veu Telus Lond Walla Karvels Ron L Possdens Boratethes Diiion Mindeay Sera Mbatanei Rerone New Zealand Warrnambool

Bush Fires Ravage Healesville Area and Surrounding Homes

Reports from Healesville and districts describe extensive bush fires driving cattle from lambing pastures and forcing residents to flee. Fires burned Chum Creek near Koolang and the orchard areas around Chocedule, with Dr Brown's residence lost. A large blaze near Hogesville and Warburton spread, threatening properties and fence lines as crews battled flames. Dried grass and timber suffered, with several houses narrowly escaped and orchards damaged.

Healesville Chocedule Brown Chum Creek Koolang Hoglesville Warburton

Desperate Kitchen Encounter Ends With Robbery

In Sydney on February, a woman attempted to bottle a liquor from a kitchen drawer as a fire drill approached. A reptile, seen near, allegedly attacked, with bystanders noting a tense struggle. A pocket contained a Chinese make and six silver forks found among the debris.

Sydney H. Kerra Js ‘Ort Resetea Curt

Transcontinental Line Statement from Premier Ment

Fragmentary note references Sir John Forrest and a statement by the Premier about conforming with the transcontinental line. Details are unclear in the OCR text. Further readable context is needed to identify entities, date, and exact action or outcome.

John Forrest

Marconi Share Deal Inquiry By Lords In London

In London on February 25 reports say a Lords inquiry into high level share dealings tied to Lord Murray of Elibank will proceed. The Law Lords including Lords of Appeal and others reportedly agree to appear, while Milner declines. Some papers urge Lord Murray to clarify references by Lord Lanadowne suggesting possible corruption.

Regter Timm London Margie Lansdowine Selber Committee Hieghare Transacions Lord Murray Elibank Ween House of Commons Law Land Lorda of Appeal Aml Mersey Parmoor

Public Works allotments in Warrnambool Shire budget

Melbourne reports Public Works allocations for the Lade Warrnambool Shire. The council receives £900 toward roads and bridges with a £100 top‑up, plus £100 toward southern riding works and a £150 supplement.

Melbourne Alloastuona Lade — Warrnambool South Riding Il Wo

French Cruiser Waldeck Rouse Ashore

Reuters telegram from Paris reports the French pruner Waldeck Rouseeelin ashore on the Gulf of Diman with damage to its machinery. The vessel Sue is deeply embedded in the med and the status of its equipment is described as damaged.

Reuter Paris Pruner Waldeck Rouse Eelin Gulf of Diman Sue Med

Danish Steamer Sinks After Gale in Bay of Disros

Pare Feb 21 Reuters telegram reports the Danish steamer Ekhotika foundered in a gale off the Bay of Disros during a voyage from the Italian coast. Eleven crew members were rescued while ten others including the captain drowned.

Reuter Pare Glamor Ekhotika T la Caglian Bay of Disros

London Wheat Market Declines Amid Fair Prices

London wheat market reporting a cautious tone with demand fair and prices steady at current levels. Traders note lingering uncertainty from harvest prospects and currency shifts affecting import costs.

Ranter

Wharf Laborers They Await Arbitration Court Award

Morbourev February meeting at the Athletic Pavilion discussed work overtime while awaiting the Arbitration Court decision. Laborers indicated they would adhere to agreed overtime pending the court ruling.

Morbourev Hart Athletic Pavilion Alded

Collision in the Yarra Between Steamer Bombala and Coogee

In Melbourne on February 2 a collision occurred in the Yarra between the Bombala bound for Sydney and the Coogee. Bombala struck the port side near Coogee, injuring several passengers who were treated on board. The Bombala proceeded downstream toward Sydney while the Coogee continued inbound, with both vessels maneuvering near a narrow river section.

Malbourne Yarra Siemens Bombala Cougers Sherk Air Abrasons Bombats Synwer

SACK JOHNSON AGAIN

Reuters telegram reports Jack Johnson the Leary weight champion of the world as a principal in a Paris restaurant brawl. He quarrelled with an American manager and a fight broke out wounding tempers as diners fled. Johnson's wife fainted and a crowd pursued him on the boulevards.

Reuter Jack Johnson Johnon Montmatre Jene Hushand Dubmsen

Diabolical Murder Sparks Courtroom Shock at Boort

Court heard a grim murder in Boort when a groom shot Coutts after a dispute over wages and threats. The victim, Comtus Coutts, a respected craftsman from Laongiew Station, was killed as he attempted to delay the offender, with a second shot ending the struggle. The crime shocked locals, with Coutts’ family noted as longtime residents.

Court Cowal Hobert Coutts Mal Couk Tos Eomb Coates Melbourne Boort Wales Cimtts Coutts I. Coutts Spudder Jad Sim Posen Camis Ane Hin

Health of Our Women In Mesos 4 Netora Home

Fragmented OCR notes report health restoration efforts for women at a Mesos 4 Netora Home. The text is garbled but references women’s health support center and addresses. Limited readable details prevent full clarity.

Boxing promotion adds Clabby bout with Commonwealth foe

Chicago February 24 The known Australas obeying promoter Heg Baker is in Prete this day. He has engaged Jimmy Clabby the American fighter for another bout against the Commonwealth foe. Clabby has undertaken training for three rounds in August the putemma.

Chicago Heg. L. Baker Australas Prete Jimmy Clabby Wilterwright Chaibby

End Naval Maneuvres Test Promised By Churchill

Lomita February 25 Reuters report notes a House of Commons session where Unionist MP for West Perthshire raises a question on naval maneuvers. First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill replies the mobilization will be tested for the third time this year to save expense.

Reuter Lomita Tullissar

Attempt to wreck train carrying Lord Kitchener reported

A Petit Journal telegram from Pans says an attempt was made to wreck a train carrying Lord Kitchener and guests to the Minh racecourse. Several heavy projectiles struck the track near Perameds, but the driver averted disaster. The Khedive's envoy and members of the diplomatic corps were aboard.

Reuter Pans Petit Journal Lord Kitchener Wie Goents Minh Racecourse Levther Membene Diplomate Corp

Butchers Strike Talks Fail to End Sydney Dispute

Sydney, Australia. Premier Holman and Minister Entali plus Victorian envoy Flowen met with union leaders in an hour long morning conference and resumed discussions in the afternoon as butchers' strike unsettles the city.

Heater Sydney Holman Entali Labor Flowen Vicw Envcative Court

Divorce Petition Withdrawn in Society Case

In a society divorce case dated February 25, AL OB withdrew his petition for divorce from his wife on grounds of alleged misconduct. The petitioner has stood on the grounds of separation and adultery, and Espenibians and Mr. Comyn Bit, who were men to AB PO-Pe spore, will give evidence in the Ivers Court tomorrow denying the allegations.

Reuter AL OB Espenibians Comyn Bit Ivers Court

Billiards match report from London telegram

In a February London report George Green Taperoe challenged Cakin in a 14 000 up game with ivory balls. Afternoon play featured breaks of 28 and 2th with Realstration making notable runs. By evening Green trailed by 864, with scouts Faller 2000 Grey 12 04 noted.

London George Green Ube Faller Grey

Extra grant favored for industrial attaché funding

Melbourne reports Premier Mr Wate urged the Council of the Workingmen's College to add 6500 pounds to a 10000 pound allowance for an industrial attaché. The move aims to persuade the Cabinet to approve the extra funds for the post.

Melbourne Wate Council of the Workingmen's Collate

WARSHIP AUSTRALIA ARRIVES AT MELBOURNE

The Australian warship arrived in Melbourne after passing the Heads with 1 foot of water. The crew were greeted by officials and a guard of honor. Officials toured the ship and port facilities, with ceremonies at Borough Chambers and visits to Tower Hill and other landmarks. Desertions at Hobart and Adelaide were noted, and lights and signals were observed from the ship at night while it prepared to depart. A Railway Committee meeting and an excursion to Terang with a special train were also announced.

Itum Cor Ae Warsely Mie Op Pot LU Rety Vietime Line Cruiner Syumey White Heal Huey Lem 1 Vesel Aseteral Uffierra Si Tormay Viet Geardh Talsa Dite Warrattaiffeer Hobernon J. Dutus Tower Hill Hare Awelralia Port Fairy Hobart Adelaide Australia Terang Forest

Potato and Onion Crops Face Dry Weather across Regions

The Argus reports widespread potato and onion prospects clouded by continued drought. Yar crops vary by district from Camperdown to Colac, Moorabbin, and Rumsey, with yields falling short of last year in many areas. Prices range from £3 to £5 per ton for early sales, while новой varieties like ranged pat anticipate mixed results.

Ruben Anen-Colent Ballarat Camperdowyn Camperdown Acre Donald M'Donald Hes Erk Glenormiston M'Donald Cajon Colac America Weeriog Siperton & Peom Moor Abbln Uain Srasun Moorabbin Corrom Darrawenguim Argus

Supreme Court upholds will for charity gifts in Me. C. Le Forrest case

Chief Justice rules the Me. C. Le Forrest will valid, allocating nine large sums to charities. Pecan Samaga heir agrees to donate 35000 pounds to charity. funds to be placed in trust for the needy.

Supremes Court Me. C. le Forrest M Lla

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