Farmers Convention Discusses Timber, Rail, and Manure Policy
The Warrnambool convention heard Sir G F Sydenham warn of timber shortages and destruction, urged forest protection, and noted government subsidies fueling logging. Delegates pressed for railway land relief, tax work credits, and manure pricing reform, with lectures on improving cereals and farm income strategies.
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Warranimbool
Wednes
G. F. Sydenham
Cole
Sydenham
Battery Gippsland
Ubeom Mall
Waa
Lai i
Otwas
Peel
Ww Andersen
Hother
Stremtons
Pbrigutett
Ohaerva
Juper
EB. T
Pollard
Pia Vibelli
Schweiger
Ot Lennan
Martin
Mornington
M'Lennan
Touteber
Min A
Legislative Assembly
Failways
Messrs Brewer
M‘lennan
J. Zwar
Kilmore
Wr Kerr
Chariton Society
W. Coutts
Waubra
Gibbin
Horsham
A. Robertson
Victoria
Basbel
Women's Nazi League meeting reports progress and votes
The Colac branch of the Women's Nazi League held a meeting at Fire Brigade Hall with P Bim chairing. Mrs W H Broch was elected president, with Mesdames James Hope Johnstone and Westwood as vice presidents, Hancock as treasurer, and Morrison as secretary. The report highlighted growth in 12 branches and praise for the Liberal candidate J Johnstone in the State election, plus organizing efforts for Corangamite and Federal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
P. Sim
Bim Hag
Colaca
Alvie
Beeac
Warrion
League
Woltes
Bett Ars
J. Johnstone
Sim
Opening of Victoria Parliament Amid Plan for Rail and Water Reforms
Governor Sir John Puller presided as the second session opened with a speech praising autumn weather and the People’s Day. The government outlined bills for water storage, country roads, Melbourne water supply and tramways, rail electrification, and industrial reform while confirming plans to place irrigable land under water authority. The address forecast legislation on schools, charities, child welfare, harbor reform, and workers' compensation among others. A public ball in Colac supported Hospital Bazaar and local clubs, with multiple fixtures in June and July noted for various societies.
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John Puller
Wened
Victoria
Melbourne
Victorian
South Australian Railways
South Melbourne
Hill
Rosds
Greater Melbourne
Public Service Act
Charities Hill
Port Campbell Socials Highlight Fundraising and Tennis
Port Campbell reports a successful social raising funds for gifts with future events planned. Rangers beat Port Campbell 3 2 in a ground match with D M Rae Morris and A Currell top players and P Brady notable. Grand National Hurdles final results and entrants listed with several horses and riders noted.
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Brom
Ogteber
Batur
Rangers
Port Campbell G
Pores
D. M.rae
Morris
A. Currell
P. Brady
Princetown Umy
Morrison to Auction by Public Sale of Various Goods
Auctioneers Morison will sell at 11 a.m. Vermette fruit potatoes bacon and at p.m. poultry and bundles of descriptions. Fortnightly Pig Sale will value and sell fat and store pigs.
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Morrison
Jattle
Corgrooke
Beeac
A& Count
Thos. Baker, Jr
Johnson
H. Clive Roberts
Jas, Flynn
Ayrshire
J. Stout
Thomas
H . Thomas
Douglas Milne
Wimba
Trachan, Murray & Shan. Non Pty. Lid
Johnstone & CO
Irarious
Juan
BOS Mobos
G. Johnstone & CO
R. J
Public Auction Notices From Colac and district yards
At the yards auctions scheduled with entries at 1 o clock. Johnstone and Co. conduct sales by public auction including cattle from the late Mrs and dairy stock. Dates listed include Thursday July 1 and Tuesday July 6 with specific yards at Colac and Beech Forest and a monthly shoot by Olac Gun Club on Saturday July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el A. Johnstone & CO
Osattle
Drawn match ends the Australia tour cricket test
London reports the cricket match concluded today in a draw between Australia and England with players including G B Hashtt and W H Whitty noted. The long item list also contains extensive notices for upcoming fairs auctions and local events dated July 1912, including underhand chop competitions and a hospital bazaar.
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Ter's
London
Australia
G. BL. Hashtt
W. H. Whitty
Concert and Ball at Larpent State School Raises Profit
A successful concert and ball at Larpent State school drew many attendees despite seating limits. Organized by Mrs Underwood with an active committee, the event featured Miss M Rae and F Ungsins, Mr Carmichael, and others, raised by £10, and concluded with the National Anthem and dancing refreshments.
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Larpent
Tueday
England
Hospital Hazaas
Underwood
Lalies
Gen Lemen
Mearky
WJ. Clarke
M'Rae
F. Ungsins
Carmichael
Mia. Ninham
Arch M‘rae
Mise James
Vaughan
Miss Spiers
Juanes
J. M*rae
A. Reid
Brenda Rankin
Miss Heppell
Mr Spiers
Miss Hill
Jamea
Olace
Miss Ninham
WG. Duncan
Colac
Birregurra Hosts Decisive Card Tourney Win Over Colac
In St Peters Hall Birregurra Hibernian Lodges held a cards evening with a Forty-Fives match between Hickey Maloney Maloney and Father Evan M O Connor J Rourke Plac. Birregurra won 11 to 9. Supper by Mrs Keeghan and Miss Hickey. Colac and Birregurra exchanged welcomes for a possible return match.
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St Peter's Hall
Birregurra
Colac
Hirregurra
Thos Keeghan
Mies Hickey
T Keeghan
Father Ryan
Keeghan
A. O'Dowd
Birregarra
Oney
D. Malon
Calac
Connor
Fr. Ryan
J. Bourke
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Farmers' Convention
A.W.N.L
State Parliament
Hesi
Tazaar
Cahill
J. Ryan
Carney
F. A. M‘carthy
M.C
Mra J. Gost
J. Carney
Srachan
Danaher
Quoits
H.A.C.B
A.N
A.N.A
H.A.C
Debe
Port Campbell
Acceptanuhs
Telegraph
Norm IL
Joe
Uxbridge
Flavel
Wes
Lord Desmond
Ransom
Wingurara
Merry Monach
Yeouilla Ki Jolly Hay
Flash Jack
Pleasant
Rufus Ts
Baturday
al Descriptiona
Laver's Hill
Butreg
Jornstone & CO
Eonbes, Sundeier
Hip Gale
Apollo Bat
Sporting
Olac Gun Club
Union Club
Claas
Mr. E
Maguire
Apollo Ay
Cricket
Yorkshire
Yorkshies
Rdaley
Sree
Melba Pictures
E. Leonard
Aturuday
Wistoria Hall
Gulag
Rominy
Podger
M. BR. Brown
EEAC
Beeac Orchestra
Strachan's
Moonlight
Chas
Cratke
Alvie Mutual Ingprovement Society
H. T. Ilett
Cape Otway Forest
Western District
Bheldrick and Co
Warrpambosl
Mesure Denman
Lack
Western District Axeman's Association
Harrington
Lavern Hill
C. Tucker
G. J. Thomas
D. White
pAwee & Co
Bell
Winchelsea
Tilton’s Yards
Barwon Hotel
Algety & CO
Will Bell B Public Auction Throuther Auctioneer
Entriee
Tad
Gellibrand River
Walter Kilpatrick
W. Beverly
Bees
Herald
Algety Limited
Dunstan
Nalangil
I. Conway
Western Coree
Cape Char
New Auction Mart
Gellibrand Brrest
Gellibrand Street
Poynton’s Hotel Yards
Bikton and Co
M. EK. Mahoney
Ezetee Turf
Lug
THE
Colac, Dairying Company
Colac Turf Club
John Hancock
Colas
Entrica
Trachan. Murray & Bhannon, Propty, Ltd
W. Chappel
George Armatrong
Shee Beal
Uatralian
Ital Bazaar
Lauliss
Alvie Mutual Impro Society
M. W. Barry
Oyen Seed
Das & CO
Pullic Auction Ther Auctionser
Cheep, Pras. Sundries
Michael Hartney
Ignine
Rawerd
Will Bell
Fuly
A. BE. Langhorne
Dietriot
Strachan, Murray & Shannon, Pty. Ltd
Derrinallum
Musars Norris Toyne and
Derrinplum
Simon Mebdonald
Derri
Goolens
Omer
Promps
Strachan, Murray & Shannon. Pty., Ltd
Ehdominiae Beeson
Sind
Ai Dieaber
Deets Ce
Tennion Sak
Pho
Howat
W. Darcy & CO
Eamous
Ani
Oolaog
J G. Johnstone & CO
Iers
Ondit
Alvin
J. Moyle
John Ince
Yeo
Frids
Ennes
Carlisle
Carlisle River
Clydesdale
A. Johnstone &Co
Adambon, Strettler&co
Victoria Foree
A. Barber
Glendenning
W. Connor
Black Boy
Lismore
Apollo Bay
Yoiba
Firron Valloak
H.a.c-B
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