Hope of Colac LO R meets at John's Grammar School
The fortnightly Hope of Colac LO R meeting at John's Grammar School had a large turnout with one new member initiated and two admitted by clearance. Reports praised Warrion Tent visit and Chandler's address. the ladies' hockey team planned a match with Colac Town next Saturday. A 2 pound night social followed. A wedding at Marys Church Cobden on June 30 united Alfred H Sw ean and Violet M Smith, with local families noted.
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Hope of Colac
Lo.r
John's Grammar School
Bro
R. Syer
C.K
R. Lyer
Warrion
Chandler
Colac Town
Lab
Uulac Caret
DP Coulte
Divbsutt
Zieg
Sere
Woostides
Deparcment
Gwen
Coble Dae
Cate Ord Hermestra
Ae Komder
Wo Polkamgberpe
White
Wiger
Lo Coe
Erence
BR. Dittench
Messrs Parkes
Harrison
Clutterco
East Porsemage
Themeet
Monty Oo
A. Dennis
T Terang
John Btones
Srinen
Wan Kees
Shipbuilding strike action at Williamstown yards
Forty men were taken to the Williamstown Shipbuilding Yards to carry out work rejected by strikers, but pickets persuaded twenty not to start.
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Melbourne
T ‘Williamstown
Police Pay Increase Approved by Executive Council
The Melbourne Executive Council issued an order raising police pay by sixpence a day from July first. The move follows discussions on officer wages and aims to adjust compensation for service.
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Melbourne
Executive Council
Colac Turf Club Meets as Members Face Subscriptions
A Colac Turf Club committee meeting notes £64 14s 6d in accounts approved and calls for defaulting members to pay. A September demonstration of a pew scratching board is planned and works committee to draft improvement schemes. Obituary announces Allan M Donald of Winchelsea, former shire councillor, died midweek. Windsor Magazine July issue highlights new romantic stories by Junius Miles Forman and other features.
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Colac Turf Club
Messra J. Hancock
J. Wilson
Baker
G. H. Dare
W. Underwood
T. Purcell
C. Hayes
W. H. Clements
T. W. Hancock
Windsor
Diplomatic Lfe
Junius Miles Forman
Quest
Countess Alla
G. Wilmshurst
W. L George
Albert Kinross
Hitler Hayward
Alan Quarterman
Employers' Federation seeks strike prevention legislation in Victoria
In Melbourne today 50 representatives of the Employers' Federation urged the state Cabinet to introduce laws preventing strikes and lockouts. Sir Alexander Peacock said he could not attach the proposals to the Factory Bill, despite the deputation's appeal.
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Melboumne
Employers’ Federation
Alexander Peacock
Engines Collide At Colac Yard Blocking Rail Traffic
A collision between a goods train engine and a pilot shunting engine at Colac yard caused hours of track disruption. Both locomotives derailed and damaged the permanent way. No injuries were reported as workmen and officials coordinated the evacuation and transfer of passengers and luggage to nearby trains, with journeys delayed into Tuesday morning.
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Colac
Colee Yard
Gerelong
Cadwalader
Melbourne
Warrnambool
Geelong
Proposed Railway Rally Seeks Colac Warrion Route
A large Alvie Hall gathering backed a Colac to Cororooke rail plan and urged a westward extension. The sub committee outlined route ideas from Colac toward Cororooke and Melrose road, with discussions on a trustfunded line to serve farmers, tolls, and compensation. An alliance named Colac and Warrion District Railway League was formed with officers and an executive committee to push the proposal.
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A. Kilpatrick
Colac
Deans Creek
Hosmorne
Cororegke
Leene
Corerocks
Ourarte Aiie
Warrion Township
Beeaw
Melrece Road
Melrose
Alvie
Warnon Hills
Glendenning
Glen Alvie
Warrion Hills
Dresiie
Warrien
Mr. Delahunty
Fralepayerm
M’carthy
A. M'Kensle
Cunningham
Dreeste
Kent
Trust
Rushworth
Murchison East
Buninyong
Ballarat
Hiingolong
Maffra
Neerim Zouth
Warragulex
Lancefeld
Lancefield Road
Wavubra
Waubra Junction
Warrion
Sta‘lone
Cororsoks
Lar
L. Chant
W. Lawrence
M’kay
Wdit
Melrose Road
Beene
Baker
Hailway
A. Brepnall
Australia
A M'Laren
Dr. Baker
C. M. Meredith
League
M'Laren
Meredith
A Blepnall
Messia
J. L' Morries
Chant
J. Meredith
J. Mankin
Arbor Day Observed At Cressy School With Planting
Arbor Day ceremonies at Cressy School featured children planting trees and shrubs under head teacher Mr Knight. A working bee by parents and residents installed tree guards provided by Colac Shire, with continuation planned Monday due to contractor delays. A picnic and songs followed, and Mr Geo Draffin spoke in Presbyterian Hall about his nine years in Rhine vision work before returning to his field.
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Cressy School
Knight
Shire of Colac
Geo. Draffin
Rhine
Public Hall Benefit Concert for Catholic Schools
Arrangements are practically complete for the concert and hall event this evening at the local Public Hall to raise funds for Catholic schools. A strong demand for seats is noted and it is admitted there will be an audience.
Methodist Church Meeting Delays and Debates on School Box System
The Colac district Methodist meeting discussed parish finances, parsonage improvements, and missionary work. Officials reported progress on a parish residence upgrade and fundraising, while a resolution condemned introducing box systems in state schools as degrading to character.
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Colac
Ernst Jorational Sisten
Giate
Lgv
Apa
Geelong dairy society plans lectures by New Zealand expert
The Geelong district dairy society discussed inviting Mr. Byrne of New Zealand to lecture at multiple centers, with a final big talk at Victoria Hall led by Dr. Cameron. A eleven day visit was planned, with farm visits by committee members to discuss dairy herd testing and show preparations continuing.
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W. Byrne
Paeroa
Colac P
A. Society
Sydney
Baturdey
New Zealand
Paros Dairy Co
Byrne
Easy
Frei
J. James
W. Read
J. P. Cockerill
G. M'Leed
J. Inglis
R. Spiers
H. Vaushan
J. Meredith
W. Prosser
Ww. Brisbane
BH. Bonney
G. Bucnle
Priestly
J. Gude
W. Edgar
G. F. Sydenham
Sydenham
Victoria Hall
Cameron
Arthur Brawler
Lands
Messrs
H. V. Vaughan
W. ©.Ead
W. A. Prower
Geelong and District Employers’ Defence Association
Geelong
Rural Producers’ Defence Association
Crear
Jo Morrisey
Thanks to supporters of the Panphe Day Celebration
The Day Celebrations Committee expresses heartfelt thanks to individuals and organizations for their support. The chairman D C Duncon and secretary Albert J Handley acknowledge the wide assistance and enthusiasm that contributed to the success of the season.
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Reese
D.C
DRAUGHTS MATCH BETWEEN STONY RISES AND NOORAT CLUBS
The drought match at Camperdown Mechanics' on Friday night drew eleven players per side coached by R L Clements and J B Smith. Stony Rises won 20 games to 10 with 9 draws after a series of close contests including Sexton and Smith, and several 1 draws. The Colac Golf Club ladies plan a monthly medal event this afternoon at 8 o clock, following a hockey match on the Colac grounds.
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Tany Rises
Noorat
Camperdown Mechanics
Pla. Er
R. L. Clements
J. B. Smith
Stony Rises
Bambeang
Stonyford
J. Sexton
W. B. Marshall
T. Brisbane
P. Atking
W. Chappell
V. F. Shady
RL Clementa
V. G. Haglitt
Peter Sexton
V. F. Smith
R. Cole
Johnson
KR. J. Dalaiel
V. EL Lewis
J. Bone
V. E. Long
M. M'Grath
Colac Golf Club
Milner on Ireland Committees for Government Change
Lord Milner said the only hope for substantial Irish government change lay in leading party members uniting to hammer out an acceptable compromise. He emphasized bipartisan cooperation as essential to any lasting solution.
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House of Lords
Lori Milner
Lord Willoughby de Broke
Lord Milner
Ireland
Ulster Crisis Voices Clash Over Army Duty
The letter warns Mr. Asquith that emptying the military to coercion would break the army though policy makers ignore it. Soldiers refuse to shoot at men determined to resist exclusion from the community they serve, risking civil power intervention. Lord Curzon calls for clear government intent and a rational solution to the deadlock.
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Lord Roberts
Curragh
Iter
Lord Curson
Persia
The Marquis of Crewe Speech on Reform Policy
A garbled report of a speech by the Marquis of Crewe indicates ministers were reassured by Lord Lansdowne in repudiating negation. He argues that if Redmond Cars Brien could view it a jury for permanent arrangement would emerge from such a conference, while ministers hope to place themselves in opponents’ stance to meet a difficult situation.
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Marquis of Crewe
Sail
Lord Lansdowne
John Redmend
Edward Cars
William Brien
Nationalists uneasy over Ulster exclusion
Nationalists in Ireland oppose permanent elusion of Ulster and refuse consent. Nationalist Volunteers on a day numbered 153,500.
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Ireland
Redio
Ulster
U'rday
Golf Tournament at Beeac Club Sees Pink and Bastaird Win
Local links hosted a Saturday golf event presented by Mr and Mrs Lang and the club. About 50 players competed with Joe Pink and Miss Grace Bastaird taking the victory, gross 53, net 44.5, while Miss Bastaird placed second with 46. The event drew many spectators and included a ladies afternoon tea.
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L Ocal Links
Lang
Creee
Joe Pink
Grace "Bastaird
Gross
Pink
Miss G. Barnard
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