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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
6
The revised timetable lists passenger trains running from Western District centres to Melbourne. Officials urge travelers to consult new schedules for departures and arrivals.
Catalog of discounted items includes gash tapestry carpets heavy Axminster and Wilton Pit designs from 5s 6d to 7s 6d per yard, lace curtains, lace applique, table covers four Mohair options, tapestry and velvet pile covers, linen blinds and blinds by yard, Hartshorn Spring Blind Rollers, trunks and travel requisites priced cash.
Our Melbourne correspondent reports the Federal Government has yet to fill six High Court judges and three Inter State Commission members after the Judiciary Act and Inter State Commission Act. Cabinet has not formally discussed the vacancies, with inner ministers quietly considering options. The Northern Territory and Melbourne developments, next session plans, hospitals bill, Greater Melbourne Scheme, and South Melbourne Markets funding feature in the broader political agenda.
The Education Department aims to promote swimming in all schools with Mr Besure Paire organizing classes for teachers and students. The Cabinet will subsidize districts establishing baths and prizes will be offered. In Melbourne theatre investments approach £1,600,000 with warnings of a looming slump. A bookmaker anecdote from Colombo circulates about publishing Melbourne Cup betting books.
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