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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 27, 1914

Page

3

Howe of Commany debate on Home Rule delay and Ulster reaction

The House of Commons debated Home Rule with Mr B G Falle urging delay and Mr Asquith signaling a likely second reading after summer recess. Unionist speakers pressed to condemn the government plan as Ulster reactions hardened while a motion backing the Prime Minister’s stance passed on a narrow division.

Lusdon Howe Commany B. Gr. Falle Wotien Asquith Hms Hms Tesh Benrr Lawsand Esetade Ulster Ulater Booar Law William OV Bewen

Local Meeting Sees Referendum Debate And Public Works Ties

A fragmented report details a Western District gathering discussing a referendum and public works. Officials discuss amendments to charters, ratepayers, and suburban development while Depute representatives push for civic action and a smoker’s oath prompts staff responses. The dialogue references Melbourne travel and a welcome message to Sir Arthur Stankey as part of Royal Society proceedings.

T. Speaks

Ladies Box Calf Boots at Public Sale

An auction notice describes a public sale featuring ladies box calf boots in unlined box calf with stout soles. Various styles and sizes are offered, with price points and sale details implied, reflecting a mid century retail sale of footwear.

Stone Clearing Device Demonstrated for Stony Land

Report describes a triangular stone rake and a large wheel stone gatherer used to clear stony land. After trials thousands of acres may become arable, with farmers testing ground and motor cars on the cleared plots.

France Adopts New Road System For Loutrisi Traffic

A new traffic system is introduced in France to standardize road signs and directions. The plan includes color coded ribbons for interpreters and language guides to assist travelers at stations and on roads, with varied colors representing different languages.

Aml Cartuiges

Abandoned Village Wolleteia Faces Silent Desolation

A damaged report describes Wolleteia, a village near Oued fin Promia, deserted as inhabitants flee. Soil is barren, authorities refuse aid, and the town risks collapse with life there in peril.

Wolleteia Abe

Experimental Recruiting Postcards Move to Front Lines

War Office tests a new recruiting scheme issuing furloughed soldiers unstamped postcards with enlistment forms. A recruit writes details on the card and mails it to the nearest officer, bypassing traditional fees. the old recruiting fee may go to a civilian.

War Office Tommy Atkins

Hailed Nations Monument and Cost Comparison

The Leipzig unveiling of the Largest monument is noted as impressive yet not the most costly. The Vatican Emmance monument on Capitoline’s northern slope is cited as more expensive, with a stark contrast to the 700,609 spent on a Lisbon skyscraper.

Leipsig Capitoline Lewpmeg Skyecraper

New Zealand Wanderer Demonstrates Immunity In London Sketch

A New Zealander visiting London claims immunity from injuries in a mash hall sketch and offers a practical demonstration of balance. The governor lends orthodog tackle as he shows how to fake a fall on a bed of calls without harm. Belgium introduces a three month old cow tagging system for taxation. An American invents motor roller skates powered by a back mounted motor and requires heavy batteries.

Rupert Cummess London Rupert Capefarmer New Zowland Q Chewer Ap Eeei Beck

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