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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
3
Report from the state capital describes debate over treasury expenditures and railway revenues as drought and rail receipts shape fiscal policy. Observers note holidays for legal staff complicate court work while reporters enjoy a rare insider view of government buildings during a Sunday incident.
The sportmen of Melbourne anticipate a fine winter meeting at Flemington with notable owners holding back surprises for punters. Me Byron Moore keeps the track in top order and weather permitting spectators will enjoy hurdling and jumping events. Results from Geelong Racing Club trials include the Trial Handicap won by Bouchal Madres, Kilmont Welter Handicap won by Flinch, Breakwater Plate won by Jemlah, Victoria Handicap won by The Bachelor, and the Jumpers Flat Race showing strong performances.
A Sunday Times report outlines a Potchefontain expedition seeking a waterless desert wealth in Portuguese territory beyond the Transvaal. Leydsdorp is the probable base, with Donkey transports and a secretive party aiming to retrieve diamonds from a legendary prior discovery amid extreme drought.
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