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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
7
The Colac Herald reports on Austrian naval plans and ships, noting a potential fleet buildup. It discusses ship types, armament, and comparisons with British battleships, highlighting Austria’s aim to enhance coastal strength and strategic leverage.
A Middlesex court heard a case over a captive cricket experiment insured by Lloyds Sons, tied to a policy covering matches between England and Australia. Key witnesses described contracts with players, liability disputes, and the insurers demand for premium refunds while judges weighed warranty claims and the condition of the underwriters.
A London court heard how Albert Tend a clerk and others allegedly stole money from two men Charles Heinl and Andreas Meier. Witness Hugo Meyer recounted how Tend posed as an employer to recruit waiters, arranged travel to Lincoln, and was later arrested at Liverpool Street station after trying to retrieve funds. The case highlights a planned confidence scheme and the defendant’s plea of guilty with potential hard labor.
A detailed survey of Sir Cuthbert Quilter's collection assesses preeminent canvases from Velazquez to Murillo and Veronese. It highlights Spanish works, Dutch portraits, and Italian pioneers, noting academic painters' influence and urging public retention of private treasures in London galleries.
An experimental report describes a silencer attached to a British service rifle revealing a substantial noise reduction and energy absorption. An apparatus uses a rotating Turbinio-L.e. to convert explosion energy into heat, markedly quieting the shot and reducing recoil. The test includes a demonstration with a cardboard target that is blown apart when the silencer is absent.
A column offers assorted culinary notes on gelatine based desserts and savory dishes. It includes proportions, methods, and variations for jellies, puddings, and molded confections, plus steps for baking biscuits and savory items like potato and sage roasts. It highlights patterns, substitutions, and practical tips from a domestic kitchen.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Colacho a sturdy 57 year old veteran of the tight infantry who gained fame in a 1867 incident near Nangis. He served in a vineyard era and earned the Legion of Honor diploma sword and Helena medal amid a dubious banner of glory.
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