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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1911
Page
5
A troubled farewell assembly at Coleraine honored Mr G H Dare as he moves on after years with the bank. Local figures including Messrs Corduer Ware and Abercrombie praised his leadership and service in Mechanics and public life, noting his popularity and long tenure.
A serious railway accident occurred on the Contra rail line near Dr Ell mag ill, with several carriages damaged and many people injured. One driver jumped from a moving locomotive, a man named William Sparkes warned bystanders, and ten empty carriages derailed toward the platform. The driver Gometatte Wallisia and guards were among the injured, with a patient at the hospital reported in serious condition as Melbourn Herald notes.
Mr Bromwell the Emigration Agent travels to Adelaide to meet Commander Wohwel, 68 migrants, to discuss Melboune travel. Intercolonial letters discuss sending colonists from Victoria to India or United if entitlements arise. Thomas Cook and Co report many inquiries and await full information.
Paris reports fatal exhibition accidents led to two aviators convicted of manslaughter. Hewvel killed a woman on a public footpath near Isay and must pay 200 pounds to the victim's husband. Railloch, who killed a girl and wounded another at Limoges in October, received one month imprisonment.
The Colac library committee reports on the year ending with 103 members, 234 books added, and a total balance of £386 0s 2d. Funds included £80 3s 3d receipts and £40 liberal grant plus £5 from Colac Shire Council. Special meetings totaled four with various members attending, and resignations and appointments filled vacancies. Public reading room improvements were discussed with plans to enlarge the room via a memorial fund.
Sir J H Younll, Liberal MP for Borough West, states the government’s plan on invalid workers insurance. He says the scheme provides a weekly payment for the first 86 weeks, with authority backing the proposal.
London quotations from the Australian wheat market dated 19th June show prices for Western and Victorian wheat. Buyers bid 46 to 36 shillings per quarter. new crop January to April offers vary. 300 quarters on hold for January February delivery. Victorian and Australian shipments feature per 40s per 4 pounds and fresh taters noted with store prices.
In Beech Forest a public meeting was held on 17th to discuss a local allotment event. Prizes totaling £75 were announced including cash and wood chopping awards. a £20 first prize was highlighted. Mr A W M'Kenzie was elected president with Messrs H Southern and G H loans as joint secretaries.
The report notes heavy rain in New South Wales and Gippland with river overflows and flood risk. Monsoonal trough and thunderstorm activity caused bevy rains in Melbourne and Lexton large floods. Cool week with scattered showers south of the divide and temperatures mostly below 90s in Mildura and Berar. rainfall totals reach up to several points across Gippsland and northern districts.
Objections listed to ratepayers in the Warth-Otway division with names and numbers from the electoral list. Full details available at the electoral registrar's office without fee. additional general electors listed for Sectoral District of Fol 1810-11 with numerous names and numbers. Public sale notices and auctions for cattle horses and farm goods accompany municipal notices.
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