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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1914

Page

2

Local Sporting Events Offer Prizes Across Disciplines

A variety of Highland style races and demonstrations list prizes from £1 to £10 for events such as 100 yards boys and girls under 16, log chopping, cycling, and Highland Fling dances. Entries close on dates in March. competitors must register with the secretary. committee reserves right to refuse entries. Ballarat venue noted.

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Colac News Briefs and Local Events Highlight Week

A police magistrate's court will meet in Colee tomorrow for a long hearing list. The Colar Town Band performs at Colar East tomorrow evening opposite the late School. C T Anderson showcases timber artistry with blackwood and rich panels. Beech Forest timbers are praised as examples of authentic craftsmanship. Entries for Be. Patricks Day sport close on Tuesday. The regatta and gardens dispute dominates council discussion with a proposed deputation to resolve funding terms. The Rev. Nelan and Dr. Carty Salmon figures appear in obituaries and political notices accompany local civic matters.

Colar Colar East C. T. Anderson A.i. Spark Wheal Hancock Mr Wheal Brown James Clements

Home Rule turmoil and naval budget debate in London

In London January 1914 observers focus on Home Rule and Ulster tensions as Parliament nears. Cabinet unity surfaces amid armament finance talk, with the Navy budget and shipbuilding rules under review. Australia Day festivities and British politics intersect as Austrians, Chamberlains, and cabinet ministers shape impending policy.

Cressy Cemetery Meeting Reports Finances and Plans

A coin collection at Cressy cemetery raised funds chaired by Mr J Spalding. For the year ending December 1913 receipts were £26 14s 1d and expenditure £9 18s 9d, leaving a credit balance of £16 15s 1d. Trustees plan improvements estimated at £7 0s 10d.

Cressy J. Spalding

Fragmentary civic note hints at duties for a child helper

The readable fragments describe a young helper taking on multiple duties within a community group. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions are present to identify who, where, or when these tasks occur.

Meat Trade Proposals Accepted by Majority Vote

Telegraph report notes employees accepted a weekly wage increase of 5 shillings by a majority decision. The document records the vote and advocates for the new terms in the meat trade.

Waterside Workers Stand Firm Amid Stoppage

Melbourne reports the Waterside Workers remain in trouble with no change in position. Coal bumpers refuse to work, and the mail steamer bateley was delayed at Port Melbourne due to the strike. Overtime demands persist as tensions continue.

Melbourne Bateley Port Melbourne Todd

Bowls tournament results for President's Trophy and Chan Championship

Report of bowl results with players Handley Beals Knight Dickson Lon Mus Castles Forbes Harada and others. Scores include 2 0 1 1 21 to LI and 21 to 16 in various matches. Finalists mentioned include Harada Forbes Bethera Johnston Lane Knight Dickson and Castles among others.

Handley Beals Bethera Teat Bartlet Knight Dickson Lon Parr

Melbourne Racing Final Acceptances List Turbulent

Final acceptances announced for Newmarket Handicap and related races. Entries include Jully Bougar Desire Cagor Eliva Lily Veil Cider Mountain Princess Captain White leconner J Medov Tadanea Silver Lad Gold Brew Phim fownit Tota Hathlea denetis Gwuttle Widgiewa Averse Ual waire Trizette axir Born Reen er Dhuldul Avonwort Mis Gower Sirkar Coolugunyal Yur rien Upright Four Flash Leica Ethel Buckier Charlatan SCRATCHISGS Ascot Vale stakes Rinvser fatyea Felim Blairindic Lindvan Whylactery Master Dale Savantich Weleria Greuier Monodia Prince Lis olph Effervescence alide Linudewt Murch Steeple Setuom Stu Lemer Stakes Lord Castle var.

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Beeac Concert Features Dramatic Club Dream Faces

A Beeac Saturday concert under the Heovasa Band featured the Dream Faces drama by the Beeac Dramatic Club, with strong performances by Miss Mary Danaher as Marcare and Mr. Chas Wernary as Robert. The program, staged at the Pablie Mu m, included stirring musical numbers by the Beeac Orchestra under Mr. Will Cooke and lighting by James Prowse, receiving hearty audience acclaim.

B. Carter Chas. Hernan Lovil Sudiencv Elage Veae Marcare Mary Danaber Chas. Wernary Robert Mewily Challis Lucy Will Honan Phillip Ek. Danaher Luscombe Cha, Findley Beeac Will Cooke Jas. Prowse F. Leigh Misa Ila Frees Charles Findlay Amy Pink W. Cook Cartes A. Santager Emcor Lumley Brandon Win Hunan Danaber

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