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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
2
The Ballarat produce market notes heavy demand for certain staples with generally steady to firmer prices. Wheat and other grains show modest gains while stock hay and bulk feeds remain in good supply, with several items noted as in steady demand and occasional price firmness across categories.
A community notice praises social reform efforts tied to private residence improvements at Ornamibeabiles site as 46 percent funded. It urges ongoing public support to advance reform and improve life’s real means, highlighting Highland Hill and surrounding areas as key to progress.
A long column traces how civilization’s ills burden the lower classes and how wage cuts, long hours, and poor schooling fuel unrest. It compares England and Australia, noting reformers push for legislation and public opinion to lift living standards and curb exploitation.
The Colac Shire Council holds its monthly meeting today. At the Lavers Flour Press Association last week a plan emerged for a garden culture elite for men. A ladies branch may form if this succeeds. Ballarat reports arrests linked to valueless cheques in Geelong trades. Nominations for Heytesbury Shire Council announced with riders for South West and East regions. Youths face police action for two up games at football matches and possible hefty fines. A special service at Church of Christ drew a large crowd with a sermon on Paul the athlete. Community concerns include enforcement of disorder in Murray Street and loitering addressed by Langhborn Harry, with rainfall noted districtwide. Colac Takings Company directors seek election tomorrow. Debates continue on suburban planning and immigrant conduct, including a Melbourne police court case. Seppelt wines promoted by Enterprise House, with vintage tickets dating back to 1874. Coursing Club notes hares and plumpton concerns, urging a caretaker to secure the grounds amid unaccounted hare shortages.
The Premier of Queensland notes rising competition to butter and margarine in two years of price and quality focus. He argues margarine is wholesome and not health threatening, and emphasizes improving butter quality to counter the threat. A PLC Colac branch meeting features Senator Barker with political debate and plans for a follow up. A Colac delegates conference is set for late April with Coranganite District Council. Dr J W Barrete highlights scientific training’s value at Victoria state events. Wisconsin university example cited to show funding affect on state needs. W E Stephens' Detroiter car praised for silent running and accessibility. advert invites calls to 31.
The quarterly meeting of Tent 1 was held Tuesday evening with good attendance. Bro. kubertaon presided and minutes noted the 23rd of ser Lemite as the tent’s anniversary, postponed to November, with a committee to arrange a celebration and a temperance district teller to assist.
In Nelangil the community celebrated Mr and Mrs Jackson on the eve of their departure to Drippe land district. A large crowd heard speeches by E Stephens W Higgins and J Turner. Presentations included a clock for Mr Jackson and a silver coffee service for Mrs Jackson. The event featured singing dancing and generous hospitality amid rain and cold.
Ratepayers brace for a period of scrutiny as Colac Corangamite and surrounding shire voters prepare for August municipal elections. Voters aim to question retiring councillors on finances roads and reform while new candidates tout fresh ideas and borough proposals.
News from Laver's Hill reports Mr and Mrs Gam liner celebrated their silver wedding at the Dit cherry Hotel Beech Forest with friends in attendance. A curiosity note mentions Mr and Mrs Gardiner tied the knot on August 8 88. Beech Forest resident Mr Charles Buchanan junior tills land and plans potatoes using a notable fire clearing method. Gardiner leases part of Ditcherly Park to two brothers and John Gos sold a 200 acre property to Mr Tip ging.
Very Rev. Dean Nelan to take a month’s holiday leaving Colac. Father Ryan to be honored at a Tuesday banquet with attendance from Warrnabool, Camperdown, and Bendigo official J. T. Keane present. Ave Maria and HAR societies plan contributions, while a future Irish dramatic club is discussed amid parish events and school improvements.
In Dundee ministers urged a land tax to compel unoccupied areas into the market and promote closer settlement by making land available for productive use.
Melbourne telegraph reports winners at the Flemington meeting including Statu Quo in the Auguas Hurdle, Aleconner in the Ladies Bracelet, Vanguard in the August Breeplechase, Sea Prince in the August Handicap, Aronworth in the Three and Four-year-old Handicap, and Avarice in the Alignet Welter with Yandilla King and Atuicator also placing.
A Colac Herald reader laments open council debates and caucus influence in shire elections. The letter defends McLennan, questions May’s school grant decision, and urges transparency in council meetings and voting at the ballot box.
The Elliminyt Debating Society held a meeting featuring a visit from Kent House debaters and discussed Ladies' Question Night and an immigration-themed topic. Scores showed visitors leading after a seven-point adjudicator summary, while local members earned points in a close contest.
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