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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
2
The report lists Belyla and Duncon facing Opp J G Johnstone and Co in a competition. Details on location or outcome are not provided in readable text. The parties named appear as principal teams or firms involved in the dispute or match.
Pearson's launches a new consignment featuring electroplate and beaten copper bowls along with silverware and ink stands. The store touts tasteful, affordable pieces designed to beautify homes and compete on quality and variety.
Bernard, aged two weeks, died at Nurc Jew's Private Hospital in Cambridge town. Beloved son of Michael and Lucy of Layer's Hill. The death occurred on the date referenced as the sixth of June. The note appears to be a brief obituary with limited legible details.
Readable notes show Warrnambool and Dhawidown mechanics districts extended to include Viewbeg central. Wooloomapata estate being subdivided. Warrnambool platform extension for rail traffic. district cooperative factors' company increases capital to £40 400 with 4000 new shares. local weddings and hospital guild activities. Beazley and Woods family health and travel news. local fines and court actions. charity gifts for Miss Philip Brown and Mukti mission items. Labour meeting supports J B H Boullin.
The Public Hall concert to aid the piano fund drew a very large attendance. Mrs Thomas chaired. the varied programme featured dialogues Hook and Eye and many vocal and instrumental items. A heart felt thanks was given to performers. Arbor Day was celebrated at the total State School with a large parent and child audience and several trees planted.
The Australian Eleven drew with Essex at Leyton after showers and bright play. Attendance about 1500. Essex scored 429 in first. Australia 178 and 408 for five wickets. Notable players include M’Laren Hazlitt Mead Buckenham and Douglas for Australia and Emery, Hazlitt, Minnett, and Healitt for Essex. South Africa beat Scotland by an innings and 97 runs at Feinberg.
Advices from Tripoli report Italian artillery bombardment followed by an assault that overran a Turkish entrenchment opposite Eid Said. The Turkish force of about 6000 suffered heavy losses with around 600 killed and more than 600 total casualties. An Italian flying column raided the Turkish base camp, taking prisoners as twenty Italians were killed and twelve wounded.
Prime Minister Asquith faced a disruption at a Liberal Club reception as suffragettes disrupted and were removed. Protests over forcible feeding and prison treatment spread to Manchester Ludlow Hitchin Letchworth Clapham and other cities with arrests and further planned acts.
The National Democrat Convention in Baltimore adjourned without a decision on a presidential nominee. Champ Clark led on the first ballot though not enough for nomination. Harmon had support from New York. Bryan drew only one vote from that delegation. Ohio and the South oppose Bryan as Clark emerges as the stronger option. Roosevelt pushes a progressive split, vowing to persist in the fight.
Rome Friday Night reports Baron Vincenga Paterno was sentenced to life for the murder of Countess Crulia Trigona. He faces solitary confinement for ten years in a cell 11 by 5.5 by 6 feet, with food passed through a trap. no talking allowed. Parents may visit yearly. a monthly yard walk is allowed. Queen Elena left Rome to avoid the trial’s final scene.
West Ham sugar refiners Henry Tate and Sona Limited report to Prime Minister Asquith that intimidation during the transport strike has forced their works to close. The closures threaten thousands of livelihoods as workers unload raw material amid threats to damage homes.
Correspondent reports a lively contest between Gerangamete and Murpoon clubs. The Gerangamate pair proved the stronger over a best of one game, securing a winner by a slim margin. A return match is to be played soon with Beasley, P J, and D Murnane J A leading the Gerangamete side.
The ball in aid of the England hospital benevolent fund organized by Mr Don M'Kay was held Friday night with about ten couples present. Music by Grist Bros Mallingoo Bros M’Grath and others pleased attendees. Mr M'Kay expressed thanks to all who assisted. The event boosts the England stall fund and a large crowd was expected.
Fragmentary text notes a change in finances and union strength linked to an insurance act. It hints at a government measure impacting wartime trade and fighting capability, mentioning a secretary and financial adjustments without clear details or dates.
Racing results from Williamstown races in Melbourne list winners for Matden Hurdis sch Boy Flavel 2 Pleasant Ways 3, Warrawoons 1 Tom 2 Brolgan 4, Brookong 1 Paisley 3 Ap l arist 3, King Darius 1 Big Bob 3 Korcile 3, Wingarajah 1 Joe Rufus 2 Pott 2, Duniries 1 Tiercal 2 Api ar ist 3 with winner odds noted for each event.
Colac tennis officials agreed to close the senior ladies tournament for Mr Connor's trophy on August 10, with the winner to be the competitor at that date. The junior tournament for Miss Isa Johnstone's trophy is set for July 27. A men’s handicap trophy was offered by Mia Wheeler with entries to close next Thursday.
From Our Correspondent Beeac Hall hosted a large, lively farewell for Mrs Turner and her daughters as they move to Geelong. Guests praised her longtime friendship to Beeac residents while a program of songs dances and recitations entertained the gathering. A silver tea service and other gifts were presented, with thanks voiced by Mrs Turner’s supporters and apologies noted from several attendees.
Fragmentary report notes inter-society competitions with tense discussions and a drawn outcome. Names and locations are unclear from the unreadable passage.
The fiscal year ends with forthcoming figures from Trade and Customs and the Post Office. Trade and Customs receipts are expected to exceed 214,600,000, about 1,700,000 above the previous year, while the Post Office adds at least 50,000. Together these yield an anticipated surplus around one million three-quarters.
Police report Alfred Thomas Smith a 14 year old boy walking on Ker Street Newtown was halted by a man who flashed a revolver and demanded he be shot He was forced to stand and twice the cartridge misfired while two bullets lodged in the platform beneath him The assailant fled and police later arrested William Lawton 24 on charges of shooting with intent to harm and threatening words He claimed to have come from Harden to start a face.
The weather weekly report notes widespread rain across the eastern continent from a tropical disturbance. Queensland and Victoria face heavy showers. Western areas see storms and high rainfall. Adelaide and central regions report cooler temperatures with variable winds and scattered showers throughout the period.
In Melbourne’s Thursday market, prices for pigs showed steady demand among locals with light porkers selling in the 12s to 14s range and prime heavy weights moving up to 46s. Backfatters and steers saw firmer rates for prime lots, while family buyers pursued Tequiire Tents and related fixtures amid improved overall tone.
Mr Ben Tillet secretary of the dock Wharf Riverside and General Workers Union of Great Britain and Ireland delivers a forceful strike speech at Stratford. He says blacklegs would have won if railwaymen had not fought and the dockers would have fallen long ago. A sensational report from Naples notes a princess took corrosive poison and is hospitalized.
A fragmented account of St John’s Church Bowlin recounts a past service led by Hey Gibo Principal of Hidley College. The piece hails the church’s history and its members, noting their consecration to God and the call to serve in daily life, guided by faith and community work.
A Berlin airship suffered a wreck during a squall today injuring several persons including Victor Emanuel. The accident disrupted travel as passengers sheltered in hotel areas and gas compartments were damaged by rain. Royal pardon reports mention Bellstieri in connection with the event.
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