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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement announces a new music teaching method by Naomi and notes it claims to replace tedious practice with simplified reading. It promotes the Newton system, offers demonstrations, and invites Colac residents to attend on Murray Street.
Church notices list multiple services at Andrews Presbyterian Colac and nearby St Johns Church of England. Rev. P N Knight and Rev F N Knight preach on August Sundays with topics including Nothing but the blood of Jesus and Great Ayots. Morning and evening services scheduled at 11 and 7.
Notice to readers that changes to standing advertisements must reach the office by Tuesday or Thursday for inclusion in the next issue. Late submissions will appear in the following Monday issue as per newspaper policy.
The discussion centers on extending old age pensions to public employees and whether it is fair to fund special privileges for many workers from tax sources. Proponents argue for universal coverage and long-term fiscal sustainability, while opponents warn of shifting costs to future generations and private workers.
The Colac district reports 307 points of rain this month and crops from Colac to Lara look well then decline toward Melbourne. Local officers discuss retiring age of Sergeait Usher and Beek of Gee Lonehouse helps capture bushrangers. Accidents, society meetings, and forthcoming social plans fill a wide wrap of community items with notes on parish events and local commerce.
The piece argues that many workers with families cannot save for retirement while high living costs bite. It supports a government age pension as essential yet contends against special favoritism, insisting benefits should be shared fairly among all taxpayers and not limited to a select group.
A public poll on September 18 seeks permission for the Silverton Company to install electric light and power in Colac. The agreement ensures no ratepayer liability, guarantees supply reliability, and allows future purchase options with safeguards to protect residents.
Practical advice for poultry yards covers site selection on sandy east-facing ground, building open-fronted coops with eastward roofs, low perches, and movable shelters. The piece notes Dorking and Indian Game as table birds, warns against overfeeding, and highlights breeding practices, egg handling, and upcoming local shows with remarks on dog and poultry society activities.
Paris reports that parachutist Fegoud accomplished a novel feat by leaping from a monoplane at 800 feet over Chateaufort. He descended safely landing in a tree and was not injured.
Workers leave the Lismore line camp after finishing their task. A young man set fire to a tent during a night out, was rescued while unconscious and burned. Dr Paton treated burns to both men. no serious injury expected. Other items note stock sales and a Detroiter car praised for comfort.
The naval airship No. 2 was disabled at Ghisham Hampshire at 200 feet but was overtaken by a second airship cruising at 400 feet. It towed the disabled craft 14 miles to the Royal Flying Corps hangar at Farnborough.
Fragmented report from Montreal on Wednesday night about Harry Thaw and proposed interview. Court actions and surrounding chatter fill a dense city scene with references to the case, interviews, and looming public interest.
Sir Edward Carson urges Ulster Unionists to enroll in newly formed sorps urging all who have not joined to sign up immediately. The Pall Mall Gazette notes Belfast manufacturers insured mills and horses for 4000 pounds and that anchorwriters charge 1 percent after this week.
On a Wednesday night in Thungary Premier Tiga and Marquis George Pailovicini dueled with swords after a dispute over witness influence in a political trial. Both combatants were wounded and the scene sparked retaliatory actions.
A fragmentary report notes an exchange of prisoners and details about their handling. It mentions Greek and Turkish detainees and hints at prisoner casualties and missing persons during internment.
The fragmentary text hints at a public or organizational deal amid confusion. Mentions Wilkinsilae Seepht Whe and ProT Pabe 8a] with references to a potential bidder and a bid process. Details are unreadable, but a formal arrangement or sale might be underway despite uncertain items.
The report details upgrades at the race club including paddocks, platform, hedges and telephones. It notes tree topping, financial position with a debt of £267 3s 11d, and lists committee member attendances and upcoming nominations due by 23 August. It mentions retirements and re-election offers.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a concert at Beeac Hall in Caturiey with many seats hooked and rated artists engaged. Details are unclear but imply a major event with substantial attendance.
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