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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
2
Immense opportunities to save at our winter sale. Text lists heavy Turkish towels, cretonne, blankets, blouses, ribbons, and house goods at very low prices. Emphasizes weather as reason for the sale and urges broad community shopping.
Local authorities push ahead with surveys for a Colac water supply project under the Water Act. A Water Works Trust may form after detailed estimates, with T W Fowler directing surveys while council reviews the prospect of hand resumption and related measures.
The Stonyford annual meeting notes a low balance sheet and elects officers led by President, Mr A. My and Vice Presidents Jax Seaton and A. B. Boyd. Committees include Jas. Sexton and Wy Tesse. secretary Arthur Snaith. treasurer Ate Wo Bosse. stewards Gilad Ste Hobertson and detin Binstan. Debate centers on unity versus rivalry and an assured plan to ease tensions with local associations.
A large group assembled at Mr L F Lancashire's residence for a farewell event on the eve of his departure. Guests included Vr G Coppock and Mr H M Thali with remarks praising Lancashire's business and personal qualities. A song and recitation program followed, ending with a supper and dancing.
From London reports Berlin admits major naval buildup as seven Dreadnoughts and two Invincible class cruisers are being constructed. In France a Hazebrouck trial ends with four gang leaders sentenced to death for a sprawling crime spree of 118 offenses including three murders.
The text reports that Premier Stolypin orders action against cruel police practices in prisons for political suspects. It states that the Premier forbids torture to obtain confessions and directs officials across the empire to stop such methods.
A correspondent reports a series of farm tests at Aspatria Agricultural College showing butter production rising with different feed mixes. A cow fed oats, crushed cake, and other residues produced up to three pounds of butter weekly, with color and quantity improving as diet varied.
Mr J C Williams ons cheap excur sion train to Melbourne on Friday May 3 offers locals a chance to witness The Merry Widow at Her Majesty s Theatre. The production has achieved global success and comparisons praise its charm and popularity alongside Floradora and Mother Goose.
A report by Victorian Government Statist E B T Drake shows increases last year in factory count, employment, output value, and wages across the state. The study details male and female workers, machinery value, and output shares by industry, with Brick Stone Glass and Metal Machinery among fastest growing sectors.
A letter to the Times critiques a proposed declaratory act on confiscation tied to land leases and improvements. It suggests corruption in renewals, notes substantial sums (£70,000) spent, and warns public opinion may be swayed by sensational reporting while exposing graft by officials and agents involved in securing renewals and improvements.
The Geelong council discussed rail expansion with preference to urge the Western District Railway Bill before the next session. Premier Pent speeches implied no firm promise for quick passage while the measure gained support in the Upper House and could begin early. Austrians noted funding from proper lines, and the plan drew broad backing in the chamber.
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