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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
2
Fear on a Conron's new consignment offers a wide selection of beaten copper bowls silverware stands ornaments and jewelry including watches rings and brooches priced to rival city options. The sale promotes quality and variety with special purchases and attractive designs.
Marriage notice from Colac reports the wedding of Minnie McConnachy to James Anderson the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Philip Anderson of Srwillipe DWYER. Also notices the death of James Dwyer aged 29 with funeral arrangements from Geelong West to Colac Cemetery via Colac Railway Station after the first tram tomorrow morning.
A seasonal sale at the big store promises bold reductions on men s wear undergarments hats shirts and more. Shoppers are urged to consult the sale catalogue for bargains while noting the store does not stock the lowest grade goods and features deep cuts on fabrics calico dress materials and blankets as part of the winter fair event.
Receipt of a sale catalogue is requested with spot cash prices and a money back guarantee. Send orders to Bilson & Co. The readable text has fragmented branding and misspellings but indicates a sales pitch and return policy.
Mr W M Pearson forecasts misty cold weather with northerly to northwesterly winds and unsettled showers by Saturday. A Colac riding ratepayers meeting is set for Thursday evening to discuss municipal incorporation. Obituary notes James Dwyer of Colac dies in Geelong. funeral arrangements follow Geelong arrival. Also listed are parades for S and O Companies, banquet for MP J H Scullin, a horse accident involving Alice O’Brien, revenue updates for the Post and Telegraph Department, and other local notices and advertisements.
Humphrey Mead Hearn of Co lac died May 17 leaving real estate valued at 3295 and personal estate 2086 to his children. Colac A W N L branch members are urged to attend a July 4 meeting at 2.30 at the Fire Brigade Station. Other items include railway farewell for Mr Bradley and Mrs Bradley, and updates from the Colac PWL.C branch.
The London Times notes Leander is the favorite for the Grand Challenge Cup at Bentley with a 7 min 17 sec course time. Australians and Canucks expected to meet in the tray wend, praised for wrist work and technique. Also reports on Diamond State race entries, Ascot results, and cricket star C P Mead scoring 100 in Moyland.
The Australian Eleven opened a return match against Yorkshire at Sheffield in dull weather with a good wicket and about 19 000 spectators. First innings saw Jeanlegs run out, Macartney and others scoring, Booth taking multiple wickets as Yorkshire struggled after a late collapse.
Bright morning at Barwon Downs school marked Arbor Day with pupil activities. Students dug holes, planted trees named Hercules The Mare The Peak and Slender Richard while teachers and residents joined in songs and a planting ceremony.
A spirited community gathering featured performances by Mire Lattin, Mee Vroetan, and other local artists. Participants included Archival figures Kerr, Mehr, and Walter dSehilly, with praise for teachers and volunteers who supported the day.
A successful June 24 concert at the Gerangamete Sunday school raised money for hall additions. The hall was decorated by the Misses Reids and Miss K Harlock. Performers included Bong the Gerangamete Choir under Miss K Billington, Mr C W Fletcher with recitations, Mr P Whilon singing, Mr F Fletcher recitations, Mr T King gong, Mr Jones monostring, Mr W Pletcher recitation, Mrs Evelyn Deatley, and phono graph selections by Mr Geoil Crabbe. A califee supper followed.
Correspondent reports John Bourke purchased 180 acres four miles from Laver s Hill for cash at a sale conducted by J G Johnston and Co. He earned £18 per cow from a herd of 68, with pig and calf profits excluded. Dalgety and Co expected to offer about 30 township allotments for Mr Tom M McGrath at the next note. Mr and Mrs McGrath to receive presents for supporters. Merry Won, McDonald and Buchanan noted in passing.
The Loyal Alvie Lodge 1.0.0.F. held a parish hall celebration with a euchre tournament and dancing on Friday evening. About 100 attended from Loyal Colac Trrewillipe and On dit Lodges with prizes won by Miss Steppell and Mr Hager. Music by Mayer Williams Richards Thompson and J F M'Ivor accompanied the event into late hours.
Avhey Way was celebrated as parents and residents joined a working bee to lay out the new garden. Shortage of workers limited the program but much valuable work was completed by volunteers and the ladies who helped. A program of songs and recitations followed with speeches by local figures and teachers.
The Beech Forest congregation honoured Miss North for her public service with a bound present and a prayer bell. The Rev Mr Haucer spoke of her sterling qualities and aid to St Atselm's, as locals gathered at the railway station and joined the journey to Geelong and Colac.
The opening ceremony marks Parliament with Governor's speech dominating the day. Debate centers on whether local independent Vaméron will back the policy or fuel Labor-Liberal clashes to topple the government. Key issues include amending the Electoral Act while preserving Hare-Mack voting principles.
In Cobden the state school saw teaching staff shifts with Miss Robertson resigning and a new appointee named to the teaching roster after a ceremony. Edward Davis was arrested in Cobden on a street-herring charge and remanded with bail set at £25. Geelong discussions covered Gooey’s visa issue and the Crown lands reservation proposal. Mortlake reported on butter factory finances and electric light installation concerns, with court and local council notes and a series of local incidents and accidents including a home break and fishing voyage near Warrnambool.
A vast tornado wrecked Regina City and surrounding Saskatches Province, killing about 50 people and leveling hundreds of homes. Relief crews from Winnipeg arrived as fires followed the destruction. Property losses reach £1000,000 and major buildings suffered severe damage. Many residents search for missing family members amid ruined streets and scorched grain elevators.
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