Fragmented OCR listing hosiery and gift items
A damaged OCR text describes Velveteens in colors with yard measures and prices, Ladies' Cashmere Hose, children's rulers, lace collarettes, and gift items priced at small denominations.
31 Aug 1906
Page 1
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
1
A damaged OCR text describes Velveteens in colors with yard measures and prices, Ladies' Cashmere Hose, children's rulers, lace collarettes, and gift items priced at small denominations.
A Reeves compilation shows two years of emigration from England to New Wooland under reduced passages, with 320 persons aboard and aggregate capital £522000, averaging about £75 each. In the Legislative Council on Wednesday a proposal to enfranchise women was rejected by 14 votes. amid ministerial debates, Mr Crone’s actions and appointments to dairy and factory roles drew protests and mixed support, with tensions over governance and labor issues, and an ongoing discussion on public policy and civil rights.
A report from the district notes the Bier Choral Society plans a Wednesday social event to entertain members. Colac’s Wr Croft is in temporary care, and the piece highlights the society’s aim to offer intellectual and social opportunities amid a wet, unsettled spell with improving prospects for the future.
A string of revolutionary violence across Europe is detailed with incidents in Warsaw and Moscow. Assassinations in Warsaw require guards, while Moscow's revolutionaries target police. A large clash in Semoyern, Southern Ewes, leaves many wounded as authorities pursue rebels. A secret society in Saint Petersburg threatens General Wonktarlarski, and the Duma labor leaders face scrutiny amid mounting tension.
A committee meeting of the shows society was held at the secretary's office on Wednesday afternoon. Present were Alessis Sherree as president and numerous members. Finance showed a debit balance of £ 55 12 11. Correspondence included donations and applications for show grounds, with amendments proposed to charges and use of space. Proceedings discussed prize grading, eligibility, and tendering for prizes and services, with consideration of public liability and event organization.
Correspondent reports a confusing exchange over a dog show dispute. A judge letter questions committee terms and entry approval while Fenton and Shaw figures are named. Claims allege misrouted entries and a collie involved in prize misawards, stirring local society debate.
The Melbourne Senate debate centers on training reforms and a Paypay Bill while the House discusses reciprocal agreements with New Zealand and Britain. Sir William Lyne argues about duties on goods, beet-derived duties rising from 30 to 40 percent, textiles and cloths from 10 to 40 percent, drawing fierce opposition demanding immediate action as the chamber adjourns to Wednesday.
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