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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1912

Page

2

Federal finance debate warns against excessive spending

A newspaper column critiques rising expenditures and tariffs in Australia, arguing for cautious defense and capital schemes. It urges prudent use of a buoyant revenue, stresses the need to balance naval, pension, and public works costs, and calls for careful handling of the Federal Capital and Northern Territory plans.

Australia Great Britain Fenton Arase New South Wales Tony Commonwealth Northern Territory South Australia Miele Watrion

Pearson’s wares and service for Colac residents

Trust in Pearson’s for home beauty with artful affordable lines. J H Dunn advertises reliable tailoring and a complete jewellery stock. Colac residents are informed of cab service and a private house work option via Scott St Colac address.

Pearson J. H. Dunn Colac Scott

Notes and Events from Colac and District

Local notes report curing and export ideas for Victoria pork and bacon, changes in breeding and weights for shipments, and a meeting on Borough status. Obituaries detail Edward Considine’s funeral with a large turnout. Other items cover a girl’s arm injury, a lost overcoat, and council condolences for ex-Councillor Armytage.

Victoria Shepparton R. Crowe Prosser Victoria Co Berkshire Yorkshire Tamworth A.N.A H. D. Thomas L. Smith J. Holden O'Brien J. J. Considine Considine E. Considine Hiordan George James Ladbrooks Advt

Australians win Grand Challenge Cup final at Henley

The Australian crew defeated New College by a length in a splendid semi final and then beat the Leander crew to claim the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley. The race featured fast strokes and the Australians led from the start, finishing in record style.

Pearson Ieee Reuter’s London New College Henley Lesoder

Irrewillipe Rifle Club Opens New Range

The Irrewillipe Rifle Club opens a modern range with two new target frames and a telephone after government inspection closed the old facilities. Sgt Major Meggs supervised the construction while Mrs Arnold fired the first bull as Capt Brown of Colac Rifle Club declared the range open. A banquet at Oddfellows Hall followed with speeches and Auld Lang Syne, and an afternoon individual match saw Arnold junior score 15 points at 600 yards.

Irrewillipe Major Meggs Defence Department Mra Arnold Capt Brown Colac Rifle Club Oddfellows’ Hall Arnold

Debating Society Lectures On American Ways

The Elliominyt Debating and Mutual Improve Inet Sociory held a Wednesday meeting chaired by vice president Mr OD M'Hengie. Gilbert Chandler spoke on The Ways and Habits of Americans noting calamities and misperceptions, praising education in the United States and recounting anecdotes about travel, social life, and civility toward visitors.

Qur Ellioinyt OD. M'Hengie Gilbert Chandler America Australia United States Cheadler Finadter Mrvg. Pickard Nick Federak Ane Sealy Dante Jandrille Jaba

Racing results from a mixed card at Moonebar and nearby tracks

Report of several horse races with odds and placings. Finnian led in a close finish by three quarters of a length, while Lion and Wingarara battled to a late win by a length in the National Hurdle. Maiden Steeplechase winner Tinapager edged Myall Jack Wall by a head, and Malbay narrowly beat Bt Constant and Plymouth in the Myross Handicap.

Moonebar H. J. Neale C. Andrews Agst Nemgar Bart Godwin Fille Fogi Chesterminy Nexi Nee Fi J. V. M'Gregor Uxbridge D. Coleman Lion Huewkina Pinkus We & Betting Aget Forest Prince Wingarara Merry Monarch Hanirada Uxjbridge J. G. M’gregor Mhack V. Pinkus J Peat T. Woods Tinapager Tinapages Napagee Topmisl

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