Dr Johnstone’s Stance on Colac Electric Light Debate
Dr Johnstone, a retiring Colac councillor, condemned attempts to block electric lighting and defended the Silverton Company agreement. He argued municipal electrical work was risky and pushed ratepayers to see electricity as a paid service, highlighting past gas rates and the potential for a future electric light venture by Colac.
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Johnstone
Iby Tateparere
Victoria Hall
Munda
Cola
Colac
Inso
Silverton Colpad
Calverton Company
Blntre Light Development Compaq
Ondac
Weno
Udac Cas
Coun
Silverio
Victoria
Australia
Iolac Herald
Jolmetonr
Lomana
Lta
Niger
Dole
Ile
Moeredi
Citac
Ellimyt and Gellibrand Clash in Turbulent Friendly Match
A strong Ellimyt side travelled to Gellibrand for a Saturday friendly. Excitement rose as the locals fought back in the final quarter with Slater captaining Ellimyt and Trotter leading for Gellibrand. Final score: Gellibrand 2 goals 4 behinds to Ellimyt 6 behinds.
Auction notices list varied livestock and goods sale
A chaotic auction notice details cattle, poultry, farm gear, furniture, and miscellaneous items for public sale at Colac and nearby locations. Items include cows, steers, pigs, geese, hens, harness, sewing machines, churns, beds, and bric a brac, with sale starts noon and multiple lots from various estates.
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Lonsdale
En McCount
Mertivorge James
Dresden
China
Euler Gane
Seiie
Gore and Kallman
Colac Boots Sale Shows Price Drop From 10/6 to 7/11
A Colac retailer advertises ladies boots with style terms like patent cap Cuban heels. The listing shifts price from 10 shillings 6d to 7 shillings 11d, labeling the item The Cheapest Line and noting a notable reduction.
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Colac
Public Hall event and community notices in Gellibrand article
A meeting at Public Hall for fund raising toward a park netting was a record success. Ties for rental trophy and ladies prize were resolved in a play off. A near accident on departure of the Colac train is recounted with miraculous escape. Elliminyt footballers were hosted by the local club. Public Hall trustees held an overdraft report and planned dances and lectures.
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Obey
Mesara A.V. Willson
H. Webworth
Mise L. Bole
Mra J. M. Sexton
Hallett
Blackwood
Bekil
A. Pearce
Mac
Robt. Frith
Colac
Celar
Sins. M. Hexton
Bowes
Sweetiend
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Electic
Elliminyt
Gellibe
GelBbramd
Gellibrand
Lud
Slater
Ellimmyt
Ls Trotter
Vigitore
Bod Slaver
Tom Slater
Armodies
M. Malone
Stuart
Mathews
Small
Saunders
Gellihid
Het
Trotter
Sioroeg
M. Aldergen
A. Grant
L. Bothell
J. Marks
V. Hallett
Laver's
Carliale
Becch Fireet
Lardners
Culae
el Timins
Feuter Cirheim
Cew
Wong Hotel
OAC
District P
A. Society
Ati Po
Praia
PGA
Tariae Sethe
Black
Reilens
Toseraverenny
Nit
Fap
Fey Arvetaine
Osha Taitienty
M. McLennan
Solad
Lyric Pictures
Colne
Shire
WN. Selwood
Mexico
W. Slater
Pianiet
J. Powell
Doure
GOLAG
AG New Auction Mart
Murray Street
Nhomas & Joyce
H. D. Uty
COLAS
Ta Hire
Ats Klubber
Gutta Merchantamph
Dalgety
Garcey
English A Costume Comedy CO
Kiptember
Nis
Vins Shire Mall
Publis Hall
Newinwts Palatine Thal
Caercroceks
Vuluie Hall
Levewillipe
Pariah Hall
Alvin
Hevek
Bay McCurath
Uebel
Waltle Hill
Vultee
Warricourt
Anolla Bays
Tata
Paine
Batol
Hill
Walter Graham
Melbourne
Edo
Hitumine Oniers
Wall, Cole
Eth Auaziet Vhs
OL and District P
Society
Antal Horse Parade
Gribe
Fnhomas & Gorge E
Geatrude Healy
Preete
Euan
Kathieey Meogan
Hiss Violet Clarke
Sourane
Mr Sian Coverdale
Barons
Thomas and Joyce
Yaugak Public Hall
Council of the Shire of
Wade
Tinker
Jus. Clarke
See
Tore
Tastard
Jaeres
Ole West
Gelfirand St. Quest
Selsom
Railway Street
Herwan
Witinyt
Lardow
Swan Marsh
Corervohe
Renae
Nalungal
Comlares
Colae
Misinizs
John
Sale
Ball
Lire Hall
Anamast Gall
Iihd
Connor
Bay Mere
Tech Coffee Bros
Tye & Co
Tweedside Ees
Marc
Walt
Amd Bey
Mel
Erwes
Powactionalt
Plumpton
Tha Win Grove
Alydrs
David M. den Oos
Sirone
Trone
ALGETY # CO. LIMITED
CarTus
Alvie
Cororocke
McRae Bros. Larpent
Rokewood
Verda
Liligee
pAocery & Co, Limited
Fortshcurtly
Ibe
Surkber Tarrise Byytied
Cressy
Uantle
Shell Gs Horses Sundries
Entees
Cape Clear
Poyaion
VY Asted
Coaik
Daciitey
Hasaie Math Ote Pte
EL Aiuhborss
Chaent Hope
Eeposition i
Haneer
Levers
Peter Miller
Thine Pereong
Hindson
Coreraoke
Vie7
Torian Sarge
W. E. Stephens
Birregurra
Narwon
Team Marsh
Gerangamete
Yangher
Forrest
Winchelsea
Wilson
Thurstdas
Pptember
At & Pop
WM. Bannister
Kouine Ame Eadh
HE Alemandra College OF Music
Wertheim Deiat
Quelwoon & Vag
Roca
Ton von the
Proeratanes
Uta
Peasy 4 CO
Yelm Apotios le Dietr
Vace
Apollo Bay
Aizes
Lil
D Algety & CO
PUBL
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Ad G. Johnstone & CO
Uowa
Mp BK oPare
Wadleywood
Uuws
SUN Dailies
Colac Dairy Company
Purther Butries
Oolac
Pis
Tome Plas
Fata
Weil Fe
Porlic
Beetaer Entiat
Tasco
Wischelsea
J G. Johnstone
Charke
Grant Street
E. B. Jones
Coufort
Priday
Parry Farm
UN Bros
Scott and Dennis’ Btreeta
Bilson & Co
Cc. T. Anderson
Jarence Dale
Ce. T. Anderson
Ton
AA Mae
Boies
Wigune
Leona Russell
Grace Kid
Gale
Weber
Ling
GEO. Strong & Son
Phana Nn
W. Parcy & CO
Puriay Auction
Leeda Pheep
Ab Messrs
Thomas and Joyve
Mortouaugee
Burongarook
Tralgety & Company, Lte
McKay
Teneilis
Pirro Yallonk
Agenia
T Dalgety & CO
LTT
Birrequara Stock Sale
Ernard Michael
Thomas and
Joyce
Marteager
Bell
Thomas J. Connor
Barangarook
Will Wheal
Zoy Os
Siri Oghan
Murray & Shanson, Proprietary Ltd
Tof
Ketries Imyited
STONT
Tohnstone & Ct
Lorres Els Dries
Morrison
Weriows
Pers
Cil
Lend
Sevehay SY
Joon Aiden
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