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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1914
Page
2
Hat shop offers trimmed and untrimmed hats at moderate prices
A local shop advertises a fine range of trimmed and untrimmed hats at moderate prices. It invites customers to view shapes and trims and mentions options for renovations.
One of a kind dress stock warning from Dresmaker
A department stresses its unique dress offering and urges early orders to avoid missing out. The message highlights limited stock and expert Dresmaker services as why customers should act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresmaker
Lear
Back to the Land and Rural Prosperity in Australia
The article argues Australia must address urban overpopulation and rural underdevelopment. It notes 40 percent of people in six capitals and a 49 percent city share, urging closer settlement and decentralisation, criticizing party strife and weak government action on land policies and compulsory purchases. It calls for decisive reforms to boost farming, spread population, and strengthen the country’s foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Europe
Denmark
London
Paris
Herfin
Petersburg
Victoria
Lafp
Hts
Thes
Colac Herald To Not Publish On Easter Monday
Notes and events note the Colac Herald will skip Easter Monday edition due to holidays. A Colac Town Band social is planned at Victoria Mall this evening. The town also announces new sole agents for electric cycle and motor lamps with public inspection invited. The Colac Free Library committee plans a monthly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colac Herald
Colac
Victoria Mall
Burns
The
Colac Free Library
Ford car scales Mount Buninyong and other town notes
Reports note a Ford car reaching Mount Buninyong summit on March fifteenth. Miss Murray’s golf club service accepted by secretary Mrs Gibbs. Local garages advertise magneto repairs and quick overhauls. Accidents at Woodford Racing Club meeting injure riders. fashion critique prompts church audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Murray
Ladies Golf Club
Mre BR. H. Gibbs
Ford
R. G. Carey
Ballarat
Buninyong
Woodford Racing Club
Woodford
J. W. Grace
Bill Smith
Moten
Kenburb
Armatrong
W. Dunford
Motes
Ingpen
Easter Carnival Entries At Colac Hospital Carnival
The Colac Hospital Easter Monday carnival lists entries across events. Friendly Societies Handicap includes Lea Sharrow and L K Collier among many names. Amateur races cover 120 yards to mile events with multiple entrants. Firemens events feature teams captained by W Walker and D Begley. novice log chop has twenty entries and open log chop twenty-two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colac Hospital
Friendly Societies
Lea Sharrow
L. KK. Collier
Atl Hill
J. M. Fraser
G. Banson
G. Cooper
A. Bilkers
E. Connor
J McCullogh
A. Lanson
A. H. Hill
R. Bassett
A Hill
Les. Sharrow
L. Kerr
W. A. Wood
C Chant
J. W. Cummings
M. C. Gainner
C. Bell
N. B Reid
W. H. Box
A. Box
D. Mowat
FR. Hill
CA. Patallo
Barrand
R. Fraser
Steen
Casper
We. Holt
G. Connor
O Neill
Seoie
L. Selwood
H. Holt
W. Walker
J. Hole A. Kemp
W. Munro
Ww. Bell
J. Helmore
J. M'Cullogh
Coe
D. Begley Deapt
C. Haseldine
A. Bickers
C. Matthews
Sanson
Senatorial Reform and Federal Powers Debate in Colac
A Colac audience hears Mr Irvine argue that the Australian Senate with equal state representation undermines popular sovereignty. He condemns the Senate as overstepping constitutional rights, defends state powers, criticizes amendments and Chinn’s appointment, and warns the Senate disadvantages the people in federal governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
People's Party
Mr Irvine
Ed Ocattering
Colac
Australian Senate
Australia
Senate
States
House
Labor Party
Chinn
Bernate
Federal
Political resolve on double dissolution in local meeting
A heated meeting discusses the need to reconstitute parliament to empower government through a double dissolution. Speakers urge the people to decide between liberal governance and a socialist regime, praising Mr Manifold and Mr Irvine while thanking Mr Sydenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
Sydenham
People's Party
Colac
Birregurra Races Easter Monday Handicaps
The Birregurra Turf Club issues Easter Monday handicaps for multiple events. Included are Handicap Trot for Barwon Wiskee and rival runners, Ripple Vale Handicap with Jenny Brown Kingaroy Norah Doyle and others, Novelty Pony Race with Jenny Brown Kingaroy and Spectator, Ladies Bracelet listing entrants such as Wirideil Sports Girl Hypolytus and Gordentine, and Handicap Trial Stakes with Patriotic Hypolotus Isabella Jay and White Armes. Handicaps dated April 12 1914 set by Thos Darby Handicapper at 12 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Jay
Gordentine Sports Girl
White Armes Alfine
Erindinnte
Elliminyt East school picnic at Yeo paddock
The annual Elliminyt East school picnic at Mr T Ketule's paddock Yeo featured races and competitions for children and residents. A large turnout enjoyed fruit lollies and rewards with substantial money prizes for top finishers in events such as Yeo Handicap Niblett and various sack and potato sticking contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliminyt East School
T. Ketule
Yeo
Lower
Yeo School
BH. J. Carr
Niblett
Ars Robb
Mra Meshan
Mina Parker
W. Kettle
A. Colling
H. Carr
A. Collins
G Wray
Home Rule Debate Shapes Key Commons Division
The article outlines the central Commons clash over Walter Long’s motion to reject the Home Rule bill. It notes expected divisions after the second reading, amendments from Liberals and Unionists on federalism, and proposals from figures like Mr J C Lyttleton and Mr Dunraven regarding Ulster exclusion and suspension pending a federal bill. D V Fire supports devolution with a statutory commission to draft a federal constitution within six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Walter Long
J. C. Lyttleton
Ulster
Federal Commons
Ireland
D. V. Fire
M.P
Speeches in Hyde Park Stir Ulster Debate
Reports describe Unionist processions and speeches in Hyde Park before a rally. Controversial charges against the Government include use of the Crown’s forces and plots attributed to Churchill. Debate over Ulster tensions surfaces amid mixed rhetoric and warnings of civil conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Sterk Bachangs
Baltirbachange
Carlton Club
East End
Hede Park
Carew
Lord Buries Leresford
Ulster
Churchill
Lilliput
Napoleon
Windleiivetess
Helfast
Lord Milter
Elster
Slatermen
Exclusion Offer to Ulster Remains Open as Long as Possible
The House debated the Ulster exclusion offer in the Irish settlement talks. Sir Edward Carson argued for firm conciliation while Scripture Gordon (sic) stressed precision and consent from Ulster. Sir John Simon said the six year exclusion could stay open to Ulster to avoid a leap in the dark. The House adopted the motion by a parliamentary majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lannon
Julia
Eechmond
Legaer
Marty
Sir Edward
Urson
Lalk
Peserwiisi
Henir Redgmond
House of Commons
Ireland
Edward Carsom
Cister
John Simon
Ulster
Lord Cecil Seeks Select Committee Review of Home Rule Bill
Last Thursday Lord Hugh Cecil Unionist gave notice in the House of Commons to refer the Home Rule Bill to a 20 member select committee. The panel could frame suggestions to exclude all or part of Abster. Mr M Kenna Home Secretary said the Government believes a select committee offers the best method to deal with the Home Rule Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Cecil
House of Commons
M'Kenna
Home Secretary
War Material Landed on Coasts of Antrim and Down
A report states a quantity of war material has been landed on the coasts of North Antrim and South Down by North Sea trawlers. The notice notes material arrived along the Ulster coast and details are limited in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Antrim
South Lawn
Orth Sea
Unionist elected unopposed in Belfast district poll
Unionist candidate Mr Crawford was returned unopposed in Belfast district polling. The result shows no opposition and confirms party support without a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
M'Morme
Divorce Court Grants Decree Absolute in Lady Of nae en Chrehall Case
In London this morning the Divorce Court issued a decree absolute for the dissolution of the marriage involving Lady Of nae en Chrehall and Mr George Corn. This afternoon Mr Cornwallis-West wed actress Mrs Patrick Campbell in a ceremony noted for its discretion and privacy.
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London
Wallie
George Corn
Cornwallis-West
Patrick Campbell
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