Colac Notes and Events Highlight Local Meetings and Weather
Rainfall drenched Murray Street while officials discussed voting turnout from last November showing 64.92 percent of electors casting ballots. Local entertainments feature Victoria Mall shows with Miss Miller and Miss Sheedy, plus a Defence Department warning on true government buyers. Community notes cover the Hope of Colac Tent LOR meeting, Armistice era performances, road improvements, rabbit destruction debates, and Governor Arthur Stanley’s statewide visit.
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J Kensie
Wanganui
Mise Sheedy
Nelson
Joe M.mahon
Binister
Defence Department
Colac
Shank
Seversl
W. Mimpson
J. Lee
W. Ball
Mater J.wilkie
Preference to Unionists: ested Boycott of Dutchance Threats
In a tense local note, tensions rise as unionists advocate a boycott amid threats linked to Dutance. Officials urge restraint while community leaders seek a peaceful path forward and discuss potential economic pressure.
Death of a Nurse at St Kilda Baths
Nuree Minule McCarthy of Tearat fell into the Kanaxe Ladies Baths at St Kilda this morning. She was unconscious on rescue and died shortly after.
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Rne
Tweedey
Nuree Minule M'Carthy
Tearat
Kanaxe Ladies Baths
St Kilda
Strike widens at Melbourne shipyards as non unionists kept
A Melbourne shipyard strike extended this afternoon with Progressive Carpenters Union members ceasing work while non union workers remain employed. The stoppage impacts yard operations and labor relations in the area.
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Melbourne
Progressive Carpenters’ Unies
Meat Supply Debate Cites Slaughter of Calves and Ewes
Sydney reports Chief Inspector of Stock Mr Bymona warns indiscriminate slaughter affects meat supply. He urges legislation to prevent slaughter of female cattle and sheep under a certain age. Current practice reportedly sees most heifers calving and ewes lambs killed for food. The meat industry and abattoir trade say they will investigate the situation.
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Sydney
Bymona
Boots for the Army Melbourne Tuesday contract by June end
The Assistant Minister for Defence Ole Jensen states that the contract will be completed by the end of June. The report notes boots for the army issued from Melbourne on a Tuesday.
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Melbourne
Ole Jensen
Military service evaded Melbourne Tuesday report
Firiel Onde Ware Stella and six others aged about 19 to 14 were charged with evading military service. Mr. Goldsmith, P.M., said employers helped authorities as much as possible, and would ensure no employee is prevented from drilling again.
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Melbouine
Firiel Onde
Colac Council Debates Railway Freight Increases
The Colac Shin Council discusses a Ballarat East Council request to back higher railway freights. Cr Baker argues for remunerative rail rates over direct taxation, while Cr Cockerill backs no action and Cr Parone proposes supporting Ballarat and pressing parliament to oppose the rise.
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Ballarat
Parlliamentary
Dally
Sunday Trading Debate at Colne Shire Council Meeting
Discussion at Colne Shire Council on whether shops should stay open Sundays for drinks and fruit. Councillors debate legality, fairness, and impact on teetotal lines with no firm action, then defer decision to next meeting.
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Johamene
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Cy. Hancock
Ce. Baker
Melbourne
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Meredith
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M'Lennan
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Parsons
Ballarat
Geelong
Cockerill
Johnstone
Winchelsea Meeting Advances Public Auction Plans
A local group met in the Slujs Hall on Saturday evening to discuss arranging a sea stake and public subscription. Dwyer and Beane were among those taking part, with efforts focused on fundraising and committee organization for the event.
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Slujs
Iaster
Pam
Lep
Dwyer
Ft Beane
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