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Established August 1842. -o h o ortland nua dian, With which is incorporate EUt 5,artl d sl tirror. -o Publishaed at rortlaul Every Monday, WVed nesday, and Friday Evening. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, I901. Au ECITINGc INCIDENT.--While the steamer Flinders was making her way out of \Varrnambool on Saturday last, a sensational quarter of an hour, we are informed, was given those on board. At the best of times the passage over the bar at \Varrnambool is none too pleasant, but on this occasion it was only about what is known as the ordinary. How ever, after proceeding a short distance a wave struck the steamer, and the sea coming on board was sufficient to give some 30 passengers quite a lively time. They were carried aft to the vicinity of the wheel, and generally roughly handled for a few moments. Most escaped fairly well, but one man is reported to have had his head cut somewhat badly, while others were momentarily dazed. It is further stated that damage was done to the extent of about £4o or £5o, HAMILTON SHOw.-Tbis well known and popular annual exhibition commences to-day and will be continued to-morrow. The entries in all classes are large and, given fine weather, the altendance is sure to be lari:,
OBITUaRY.--Vhen the " Guardian" was issued on Monday, the latest infor mation to hand respecting the condition of Mr Trebor Kittson was that he was still lying unconscious at Casterton, tLe result of a fall received from a horse com peting in the hurdle jumnping at the show there on the previous Thursday. Al though the lengthened continuance of the unconsciousness was viewed with alarm by many, the hope was freely ex pressed that no fatal result would ensue. Such a hope, we are sorry to say. was not realised, for later on that evening a wire was received that the unfortunate man died at 7. o'clock that evening. The news was heard here with very'general regret. as we believe it has, or will be, by all throughout the district. As a resident of the district generally, Mr Trebor Kittson was well and favorably known. Ever prominent in athletic movements, and fond to a degree of horses, and particularly partial to the dangerous tria's of subduing them, he v.as always in e"'idence at the district shows, never flinching to stow his prowess in the saddle, whether on a noted buckjumper, an untried horse, or over the big and little fen?es, all were the same to him, while a dash of extra risk appeared only to sharpen his energies for the struggle. That he bad been far more successful than most who have ec gaged in such ventures n;ust be admitted by all, and yet he lost his life ir. the most simple manner imaginable, and from the back of an animal that had been tried and proved to be clever over both big and little fences. The horse Mr Kittson was riding was the well known perior.ner Clary, and one picked out of some twenty-six competitors for the final test for prize at Casterton. Every previous jam, had been negotiated safely, and in such a manner as to lead many to be lieve he must win, but after lauding ever the last hurdle the horse made some mis take, which experienced horsemen look ing on could not account for, and fell. When the animal rose his rider was found to be unconscious, and unfortun ately died from injuries received, The sad ending was heard with great regret in this town, and much sympathy is felt for the aged parents and members of the faniily. The remains are tc be laid to rest in the Drik Drik cemetery this after noon. REGRADING \VOORi .-During the past week considerable additional progress has been made with the work of regrad ing the railway line between the two stations here. A ballast engine has been at work, and with a large staff of men a vast quantity of earth has been removed from the line, and is being replaced in that portion of the beach reclaimed near the new deep water pier, and which is required for station yard ipurposes. CLAIM FOR A SUI'ERANNUATION AL LOWANCE.-In April last a petition by James Lyon Collier against the Crown, claiming a superannuation allowance from October, 18S9, was beard before Mr Jus tice Williams, The petitioner entered the public service in July, 1857, and from February, ISS3, until Octcber t4, mSS9, he was postmaster at Pcrtland at a salary of £400 a year. In 1888, the petitioner attained the age of Go years, but did not then retire, as his services were continued by an order of the Governor-in-Council. In October, 1889, however, he was dis missed from office. Mr Justice lVil:iams held that in order to entitle a civil ser vant to a retiring allowance he must still be a member of the service In the sense of being liable to be called on to serve, though not in active service. But here the petitioner had been dismissed from the service. Accordingly his Honor dis missed the petition. An appeal against this ruling was heard en Monday by the Full Court, consisting of the Lhief jus tice, Mr Justice Holroyd, and Mr Justice A'Beckett. The Court concurred in the view of 1Mr Justice Williams, considering that the fact of dismissal disentitled the petitioner to any allowance, rhe appeal was Iherefore dismissed with costs. Fiss,--During the past few days our local fishermen have had a happy time with the 'couta in the bay, the fish betcg both plentiful and biting freely. GUESSING COMPETITIONS AT Slio\Ys. -The police at MIount Gambler have received a communication from the authorities in Adelaide, drawing their attention to the fact that in the prize-list issued by the Mount Gamnbier A, and H. Society there is a prize offered for guessing the weight of a bullock, and the letter further points out that guessing compe titicns are illegal under Clauses 2 and 4 of the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 53 of i875. These clauses are as follows: -" 2. In the Act the word lottery means any scheme or device for the sale or gift, disposal or distribution, of land, houses, plate, jewels, ships, money, securities for money, goods or chattels or of any right thereto, or any share therein, depending upon or to be determined by lot or draw ing, whether out of a box or other re ceptacle or by cards, tokens, coin or dice, or by any machine, pocket envelope, or device, or 'y any chance whatsoever. 4. From and after the passing of this Act, every lottery, by whatever name it may be called, shall be deemed and is hereby declared to be a common nuis ance and unlawful, and every sale of gift, disposal or distribution made by means or in pursuance thereof utterly void to all intents and purposes."' Inspector baun ders has written to the secretary of the Mount Ganmbier A. and H. Society, warning him that guessing competitions are illegal, and the attention of the police in other South-Eastern towns, where ehows are held, has also been called to the provisions of the Act we have quoted. Much surprise is expressed by members of the conumittee of the Agricultural So ciety and others that action should lbe taken with the vitw of stopping gues. sing competitions at shows. The ques tion arises-Are they in any sense lot teries? The winner is he who gives the exact or the nearest to the exact weight of a fat bullock, and considerable judg ment, experie-ce, and skill is required. \We ,understand Mr Dainiel, of the Mt. Gambier Society, is securing legal advice as to the position the Society hold in this matter,-" Border W\atch." AccouxTs.-The following accounts awaited payment at the local sub treasury this morning for D. Conole, J. Hanlon, Portland Borough, G, Staflord, W. B. Docker, A, E. Jones, F. Spencer, H. Rosenbloom (trustee), s.. Prier, jnr., E. J. Moore, M. O'Shannessy, W, MIoore. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods' SGrect Peppuinist.Curg, god,
PoLICE COURT.--At the local court this morning, before Mr Dickson, P.M., and H, Campbell, J.I'., James Robins proceeded against Thomas Herbertson, claim for £5. From the evidence given by complaisant, it appeared that Her bertson had sold him a cow for 1.5, which sum had been paid with the stipulation that the cow was in calf. Tte cow proved not to be in calf, and Robics claimed the 11 refund of the money. Herbertson's evi dence was against the stipulation that the s sale was conditional upon the co' being s in calf. After also hearing the evidence of some witnesses, a verdict was given e for complainant for L5, with £1 its r costs. TIeE PERILS OF TilE Si-,.--Mr Smith, t chief officer, and four of the crew of the steamer WVillowdene, who left that ves sel while off the 9,ueensland coast to make land and report the breakdown of the machinery, and were five days at sea before making Tweed Heads, arrived in Sydney on Sunday. Six hours after leaving the steamer a portion of the chart of the coast was blown overboard. This hampered their progress somewhat. Next day the weather was dead calm, and for :3 hours rowing had to be resorted to in sweltering hot weather. On the follow ing day bad weather was encountered, a sea-anchor having to be thrown out and s oil used to prevent the waves from break ing over the boat. The crew suffered a good deal from exposure. MlR. RICHARD BLOOMFIELD: the oldest pioneer of Hamilton, died on Monday at t Hamilton. He arrived in Tasmania in I 1t42, and crossed over to Victoria shortly r after and joined the police force. He came to Hamilton as chief constable, his district reaching from Pocrtland to 1 Hamilton, in 1853. On resigning his position in the police force he followed pa'torl I pursuts. He was 79 years of age. THE BaRlrTsil AilSIY.-It is an nounced that Sir Redvers Buller, who is in command of the Aldershot military district, has been appointed (from Octc ber e) general on the staff in command of the first army corps, under the new army reorganisation scheme, the head quarters of which will he at Aldershot. A LADIES' RAcE.--With the laudable desire to add variety to the show pro gramme, Mr Rizzo, jeweller, of Gray street, Hamilton, wrote to the secretary of the P. and A. Society stating that he was prepared to give trophies valued at £3, /3 and ELL los respectively to be competed for in a ladies' race. I he only conditions imposed were that the race should be three times round the course, and that the event should take place at 3 o'clock, a time which it was thought would be convenient for everybody. Mr Rizzo stated in his note that his idea was to stimulate interest in the show, and thereby promote the interests of :he town. The cond.tions may be impracti cable, but the offer is a generous one. Mr Rizzo is disappointed in not having as yet received a reply to his communi cation.-" Spectator.". AN OLD Co.uVcT HULK. - During the recent heavy seas, the hull of the Red Rover, which was used in the con vict days, and was wrecked Go years ago at Broulee Bay, in the Moruya district, N.S.\V., was washed ashore. The tim bers were found to be perfectly sound. A considerable quantity of copper and numbers of old muskets have been re covered by the residents in the vicinity. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wrods' Great Peppermint Cure, We ask the attention of breeders to the stud notice respecting Silver King. A meeting is called for the 28th at Brioge&rater for the purpose of forming a \Vild Dog Club. Sicter Mary writes to say that her western trip has realised £14o in aid of Miss Sutherland's homes. Harold Hay, a lad r3 years of age, was at the Horsham Police Court on Friday fined tos for stealing a news paper. Major Mcinerney has very quietly slipped away from Melbourne, and has returned to south Africa to assist Lord Kitchener in subjugating the Boers. Cr. Silvester gave notice at the Hey tesbury Shire Council meeting on Tues day of his intention to move that £10o,oco be borrowed tor road purposes. A miner named Edward Watts dis charged a dynamite cartridge in his mouth at Blayney on Thursday, death being instantaneous, He was 72 years of age, and an old age pensioner. The s.s. Venetia is about toload in Tasmania a carlo of oats and hay for bouth Africa for military consumption. Fuither business has also been arranged in hay, and it is expected that another steamer will shortly follow. Earl Roberts; the commander-in chief of the British army, has commended Captain Cecil Gaunt, of the 4th Dragoon Guards, son of Judge Gaunt, of Mel bourne, for his meritorious services during thie war. \Vcods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails, 1/6. \'hilst branding a calf at Merino. MIr James Wombwelh, of the Bluff, bad the misfortane to have his leg broken. He was pulling the calf over when his foot slipped and the animal fell on him, and broke his leg midway between ankle and knee. A little bey named Bates, employed in the Maffra post-oflice was running with an open penknife in his band, when he slipped anl fell, the knife running into Iis right chest and penetrating the lung. HIe fainted from loss of blood, and Mr Roekett, 1M.B., who attended himn, was doubtful of his recovery, but hie is now progressing favourably. \Vhile HIer Excellency the Countess of Hlopetoun and party were returning from the Oa.k!ands Hunt Club's meeting on Saturday an accident was narrowly averted. The vice-regal carriage was passing along Swanston.street, when an approaching tram, at the intersection of Collins.street, caused one of the horses to plunge violently. As an accident ap peared imminent Lady Hopetoun and the other occupants got out of the vehicle, but the restive horse was got under control in a few minutes, and the drive was resumed without further mis. hap. For Children's Hacking Ccugh at night Wodl' Grcat PeppermiPt Cure, 1li(