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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1913
Page
2
The report shows varied activity at markets with pig prices firm on late sales and large quantities traded, while porkers and prime lots commanded higher bids. Alpening sales fluctuated with rising prices, and other commodities including wheat seed corn and potatoes appear at multi-market notes with regional references and fluctuating demand.
The Colac Shire Council will hold its monthly meeting to discuss tenders for a Colac Dairying Company project to erect a cheese factory. School events feature lessons on Australia’s discovery with talks by J. F. Parkinson and others. A cadet band reception for Lt. Sprake, community notices, and local obituaries are reported, alongside social and church activities in Colac.
A fatal accident at Deans Marsh last Friday left four and a half year old Evelyn Grace Hunt dead after a drag tied to a horse bolted. Her sister suffered bruises. The funeral was held at Bambra cemetery with burial talents by Mr George James.
The article lists writs issued on Thursday April 24 nominations on Friday May 3 polling day Saturday May 31 with returns due by July 1, and for the referendum a return date set to July 9. The text cites official dates for the forthcoming federal elections and referendum.
The Corangamite riding of Colac seeks to form a new shire including Irrewillipe Pirron Yalloak Nalangil Werrion and parts of Barongroth Elliminot Dreeite and Dunare and a 192 square mile area. Petition argues the forest area bears heavy road costs and underfunding, requests state road funds similar to Tasmania, and notes valuations around £106,795 making it among the higher valued shires.
In a Talia gathering Mr Scullin defended national leadership and the 1910 to 1919 fiscal record. He argued the Coal Vend prosecution used the 1907 Act and defended the Labor government’s anti monopoly stance. He contrasted immigration policy with Victoria and praised wartime financial stability.
Two suffragettes hoisted flags on the 1666 fire monument shouting Death or Victory and pelted the crowd with letters. They sought shelter in a house but police broke in and arrested them. The crowd threatened to duck them in the Thames as officers escorted the women to the police station and later released them. Incitement charges were brought against George Lansbury and Mrs Drummond, both remanded after police court appearances.
In golf H G Tyzack won the Volac Golf Club monthly medal with a handicap of 2. Scores include G Tyzack 58 net, W Homok 66, H Oliver 66, F J Sauer 65. Saturday's sailing saw five yachts start for the Joe White Cup. the Una led to the creek before Swastika overtook Comet for the win as Commodore Meyer steered Swastika.
A largely attended meeting of the Produce Society was held last Thursday night to arrange the placing and judging of the forest show next Friday. An interesting feature will be a paling splitting competition.
The Lae Shawne Pome bl wife event drew wide attendance in Lancashire paddock last Wednesday afternoon. Patrick Callahan led the day with a strong committee, aided by F Callahan and K Evans, as a lively sports programme unfolded. Winners spanned Maiden Plate to flag races with locals honored and a large evening ball praised for music and dancing. Councillor J M Lennan attended and noted efforts to secure land for recreation.
This morning 102 pan assisted passengers were landed in Melbourne. The Orient ner Osowa arrives Monday with 21 nominated passengers eight farm workers seven British Indians and two assisted. The Commonwealth liner due Monday with 10 nominated passengers one land settler 15 farm workers seven British lads 11 assisted and two unassisted. Immigration Bureau estimates about 600 passengers will land during the coming week.
Berlin reports British aviator Gustave Hamel flew from Lower Rhine to Cologne in a monoplane, completing the 220 mile journey in about 4 hours 4 minutes. He weathered storms that forced ascent to high altitudes, crossing five countries, and carried a total load of about 1780 pounds on the craft.
A Friday fire gutted the Forsenan homestead destroying a train and all furniture and its dairy and contents. Mrs Forsenan was in an out-building when the blaze started. Firefighters or bystanders attempted to save clothing but suffered burns to the arms and hands. The cause remains unknown.
London reports Sofia stating Bulgarian volunteers clashed with Serbians at Komædo. The Serbians suffered a decisive defeat, fled the field, with eight dead and wounded recorded.
New Zealand Defence Minister J Allen departed for Canada amid a large farewell at Euston station. Attendees included NZ High Commissioner T Mken sie and others. Allen expressed optimism that naval defence would be placed on a concrete basis following talks with Churchill.
Fragmented report describes Captain Scott and related figures with references to shortages and stores. The text mentions Mr Bruce, widow Lady Storr, and a confusing note on rubber washers affecting a will, with unclear timelines and action.
The Birregurra Roman Catholic Bazaar opened Thursday evening drawing large crowds. Local officials led by Rev Father M. Carthy announced plans for a drawing of articles and a musical program. Volunteers from the district organized stalls and raffles, with proceeds aimed at church funds and parish improvements.
A Victoria Hall program presents Howard Smith Comedy Company in a three act farce titled The Nlele Obadia from Japan. The company includes Count M Donald Scotch artist and Mise Gladye Raymond with lively scenes and catchy tunes. Performance begins at 9 p.m. with a full evening of pantomime and musical interludes.
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