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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1909

Page

3

Deputations to Council Push Forest Road Upgrades

A Colac deputation urged Colac Shine Council to improve rail siding roads to Beech Forest and Bowen's Hill, including new pipes and a bridge. They asked for funding for a new bridge at Whe indicated, and support for extending railway to Laver's Hill. Residents warned of dangerous roads and heavy traffic, demanding urgent work and better maintenance.

Isech Forest Colac Shine Couvet Beech Forest Bowen's Cockerill Kewrship Lennan Barangarook Witbow Dowtings Eirnes Methven Carp Dowling Ir Morris Gellibrand Hoyt Stels Liama

Colac court actions outline contract and land cases

Details from Golog county court list actions on a contract breach claim over £2 20s for alleged breach of agreement to supply a drill. Other matters include possession order for land and mesne profits of £2 5s and a board and lodging claim by Norah Mary Thompson against Ada O Neil with conflicting witness testimony.

Norah Mary Thompson Clarles Ani Gunningham Bantock Imother Ada Clyilt Hantotk Haven Tim Murdoch Thompson O'Nail Hancock O'Neil Watnese Ada O'Neil Jash Ooluc Thompson Mr Cunningham Charles O'Neil Mra Thompagn

Breach of Promise Trial in Colac Court

In Colac the County Court heard Ellen Maxfield sue John Clarke for 500 pounds over breach of promise of marriage. Clarke denied the engagement and any breach, claiming Maxfield failed to fulfill the plan to marry and left him with responsibility for her upkeep after her pregnancy. The testimony spanned their June agreement, ongoing cohabitation, anticipated marriage dates, and the eventual breakdown before the planned ceremony.

Neighbour Ellen Maxfield Colac John Clarke Quiumrer Cadiz Hancock Phaintif Qunasigham Elion “Maxfield Defendant Bie Wag Il Gippeland Walter Nell Lyot Coen Sue Atay Panteche's Lid Moe Maxbeld Gail Wim Murray Street Paetsch Slaymaker Melbourne Atte Conningham Defendant’s Ashe Pigtsch's Clarke's Danaher Dansher Slayaker Paatsch Clara Mazéeth Plajuiis Ner Lang

Insolvency Court Grants Discharge and Salary Suspension

A sitting of the insolvency court presided by Acting Judge Neighbor granted a discharge certificate in the Matthew Wilson insolvency case. The trustee reported the estate would pay as required. an order to suspend John Peter Gurman’s salary at £3 per month until debts are paid was approved on consent, with creditors opposing.

Tate Consideraov Ignia Gyobert Havcock Ecysyle Firt Ae Gr Barchard DeDaker Jtter Water Trust Councillark Cr Boker Gr Fulton Neighbor W. G. Sewell Harwood Gail Pincott Matthew Wilson Sewell John Peter Gurman Todice Bdward Gilbert Applid Harcock Cunningham Behall Distone Hancock

Rush for Land Draws 800000 Applicants in North America

London reports a nationwide land rush with over 800,000 applicants for new farmland acquired from reserves opened for settlement. A Bilson's-based stock exchange ad hints at large land hunts while motor car tours expand district visibility and business activity as residents react to the settlement offer.

London Gruak Duyerica Nein Boecinia Bilson Mat. Baron Thio Pan Robinson

Defendants Contested Marriage Case Faces Damages Award

In a Colac court a defendant faced cross examination over alleged deception and an intended marriage to a woman with an illegitimate child. Witnesses described engagements, separations, letters, and the plaintiff’s claims of worsening relations. His Honor found the plaintiff entitled to damages but dismissed broader accusations, ordering costs to be fixed.

Quoringlam Pantech Bae Hancock Samuel Maxfield Carpenter Winnes Del Paatsth Defindant Witthess Melbourne Tobn Clarke Cate Whalee Pattack Maxfield Paintiff Gulag Paatsch's Eric Holt's Tscoredd Colac Tom Sipymaker Colas Bell Byng Gullingam Oungutpham Cusginglam

Creesy Sparrowe Club Shoots Trophy Roundup

The Creesy Sparrowe Club held a lively afternoon with twenty one shooters. Mr G. A. Mook won the trophy with 9 bills, Mr Joifer second with 7 kills. Several prizes were shared among Piarey, Mask, Whetcombe, Johnson, RVCullim, and Whorland. The next meet is planned in Lima and a shoot-dos trial will occur Saturday at the Mechanics Hall to aid the institute funds.

Faou Creesy Bparrowe Messro Piarey Mask Whetcombe Johnson Nor Rvcullim Whorland Lima Mechanics Mechanicia’ Institute Garry Ul Conia Gotes Sudvaned

Swift club match on the show ground and shooting meet

Sporting notes report a Cororugkea wood Swift club match scheduled on the show ground this month with team form hints. The monthly shooting meet of the erungua Gun Club was held today at one o'clock, plus local athletics and racing mentions.

Witeopeed Cororugkea Wood Swift Lotter Curorocke Lave Tomminolop Johanneburg Chae Teforun Norman Conway Ktadlin Ruf Naylor Bindi Conehikion Cays Conway van Whip Law Joviel Tara W. Bandelee Lily Daenmotunt Bat Babydell Mulder Hagu Lut Moutwioge Rome Slophins V. Vamper Unidetey Hurigen Glonowstucghire Rons

Large Midday Auction Sale of Cattle and Farm Stock

Public auction lists cattle dairy cows bulls steers and heifers with 400 baconers porkers and mixed livestock. Includes dairy cattle yarding of 60 top cows 12 Shorthorn heifers and 5 pure Berkshire sows with litters. Also horses pigs delivery gear and draught stock to be sold at Cororooke and surrounding markets by Johnston Adams Strettle and Co. agents in Melbourne with outside buyers invited.

J. Inca John Inca Afr B. H. Lock John Maluna Corerooke Gerangamp Foulthy Ww. Johnstone & CO Adams Son, Strettle & CO Victoria Bazane Melbourne Conjiunetop Moeses Benda Lroa Lu O'Vlock Bocas Wetlay Cororooke A. G. Johnston & Ud N. M'Innes Notley Horkshire Borkshire Doar Biowy

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