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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
2
Market reports from Melbourne detail varied prices and availability across commodities. Listings mention dairy butter, eggs, vegetables, and fish markets with price ranges, delivery terms, and quality notes. reports also cover market conditions, private lines, and seasonal demand uncertainties.
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In loving remembrance of Nellie, only child of Teury and Jane Dewing, who died on the 3rd of April 1889 in her fifteenth year. We stood by her silent bed with crushed hearts. Not lost but gone before, we are deprived of our only one most dear. Teach us to accept thy will.
Executive committee notes 1400 new abates taken up since last meeting, bringing total subscriptions near 31 000. Factory buildings near completion except floors, with plant installation underway for an early opening. Land offers at Braybrook show progress, but withheld for review. Shareholder meetings planned across districts, with travel and inspection arranged.
The case over the will of Charles Lamond Forrest, long-time Legislative Assembly member, was heard in the Practice Court. Issues include whether trust provisions are void for uncertainty, the estate’s distribution on intestacy, and the executors’ duties regarding real and residuary personal assets.
Bairnadale Tuesday marks the eleventh Farmere' ntion of Agriculture with President Duncan M'Len nan presiding and over 300 delegates in attendance. Prime Minister Joseph Ook, Senator H. M'Coll, M.H.R. W. Kendell, and M.H.R. J. Bennett receive loud cheers as they pledge to deliver justice and a square desk to all. A motion on redistributing state electorates and three senatorial districts prompts debate on whether political topics may be discussed, but the convention votes to exclude political discussions.
The editorial predicts heated discussion this season over measures such as the Greater Melbourne Council Bill and Redistribution of Seats, arguing against increasing Assembly membership and urging drastic parliamentary reform to reduce costs and improve efficiency. It faults current plans to expand the House and calls for voters to support candidates pledging reform in the people's interest.
A local tale titled The House of Darkness screens Thursday night at Victoria tS. The feature portrays a lost boy guided home by hopeful acts amid dramatic lighting. The review calls the drama picturesque with notable scenery and a rare Toledo setting.
London witnesses a deputation from the butter trade urging a ban on coloring matter in margarine. High Commissioner Reid presents the case to Walter Runciman, president of the Board of Agriculture, while T M Mackenzie of New Zealand supports the request. Runciman will consult the Local Government Board on the issue.
The Colac post office logged 192 points of rainfall for June. A fragmented note urges making the most of good fortune with savings tips and a claim that strong incentives help weather winter, though the text is garbled and partial.
Last Thursday night at Crowes a farewell gathering honored Mr Michael Horan of the railway staff who was leaving the department. Norman Blackie chaired. toasts included The King and Our Wothy Mr Horan, with songs, stories, and a final chorus of Auld Lang Syne.
Colac Golf Club hosted the Town vs Country match last Saturday on the Colac 2 Golf Links. Scores show Keith Ross leading for Town with several matches close against Anstey, Han cock, and others as Country leads in total holes and aces across the day.
A fire destroyed the trestle bridge linking Rockaway Beach with Long Island. Fifty thousand picnickers were forced to sleep in the open after the bridge and a passing train caught fire but flames were put out before a panic.
At Wimbledon on Monday night the lawn tennis championship events progressed. In singles American champion M. E. O'Long defeated England's J. Parke in three straight sets 6 4 6 4 6 3 6 4. In the All England Plate A Z Jones of Australia beat Hotham by 7-4 6-2 7-5.
A breach of promise case opened in the King’s Beach Division involves plaintiff Miss Daisy Markham, noted actress, suing the new Marquis of Northampton who succeeded his father last month for alleged breach of promise. The suit has generated significant interest in society and theatrical circles.
A Savor Cafe raid on Sunday morning ends with a detective allegedly assaulted by a local doctor who used offensive language. Chief Commissoner A. G. Lathebury states the doctor will be summoned and charged to prove his claimed identity.
Sporting notes report Ascot races with winners in several handicaps and plates led by Plain Kate, Gaby, Alpin ue, Little Wallace and Merry Goer. The cricket section covers Henry Leveson-Gower's XI vs Oxford University with Australia bowler Garrett taking six for 60 and four for 32 in the two innings.
Local ads announce a furniture sale by Thomas & Joyce on behalf of the Estate of T. C. Murray at Calvert Street premises starting 9 o clock today. A London to Paris flight by Gilbert is reported in 34 hours. A July 7 stock sale by Sam Jacobs is teased for the winter stock shift. A note recalls Tucker's shopping trip with wife for gar requirements.
Sir John Forrest the Treasurer announced revised returns for the financial year ending yesterday. Mr Fisher estimated a rise of about £199,199 in the customs and excise revenue but actual figures diverged, narrowing the final gain to around £1,010, with year totals near last year’s level. The Telegraph Department reported the revenue’s increase close to the initial forecast, though actual gains were constrained by monthly shortfalls.
A Treasury return shows that by yesterday 2,543 claims for the maternity allowance of five pounds were wired, totaling £412,718. The report notes the rapid processing of these payments and the ongoing distribution of funds.
Two Mexican men were arrested after an evening service at St Bartholomew’s Wharf in Pyrmont England. They smashed candlesticks and pews, damaged a large notice board, but nothing was stolen. The intruders fled before police arrived.
The article reports on population estimates for Victoria and other regions, noting Victoria's aging population share and West Australia’s smaller share. It lists major cities by population including London, New York, and Paris, and mentions emigration and immigration patterns with limited data on certificates of mature imation and origins.
The heat wave spreads devastation with Chicago recording 40 deaths and a daily average of ten. Across several states people seek shade near lakes while homes remain uninhabitable. The report notes sweltering conditions in St. Paul Kansas Missouri and Washington as a double tragedy unfolds.
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