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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1914
Page
4
London dispatch reports Unionist MP James Craig visiting Bal as part of ongoing political tours. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text, but the balance of power and local reaction are noted as context for his visit.
Police armed with ball cartridges during active Ulster preparations as mounted authorities brandish arms. The scene depicts tense security buildup with troops present and equipment readied for potential clashes amid escalating tensions.
The House of Commons heard Mr Birrell say the Irish volunteers numbered 122,000 and the Ulster volunteers 45,000 with many receivers among them. Parliament Secretary P Aorth noted options for renewing government talks with the nationalist leaders.
Lord recast the amending bill removing Ulster and the southwest from Home Rule jurisdiction. It also withdraws Lands Purchase from the Imperial Parliament. Lord Kenmore’s motion aims to extend imperial control over the constabulary. Third reading expected next Tuesday.
Large crowd despite wintry weather attended the Saturday medal at the links where heavy rains had left the course in fine order. Eleven players competed and H Morrison claimed his first win of the season with a 74 as Eros net bep and several others posted scores. Next Saturday a match with Beeac club is set, and the secretary seeks players to join the team.
Last week ended with a Presbyterian parish service at Lismore Church conducted by Her J, Moderator of the Sam Chucn of Victoria. In the afternoon the Jubilee Memorial was dedicated to large congregations from across the district, drawing worshippers from many parts. A separate court note records a defendant fined for unlawful conduct and firearm possession on Sunday, and a burglary report details a drapery store break-in with a limited takings amount.
The report of the High Commissioner prompts the Minister for External Affairs to press a special vote of £150000 for an active immigration drive. Despite a £50,000 vote, the Commonwealth will push further to recruit suitable immigrants. the Canadian and Pacific Railway Company is noted for transporting entrants, though many did not settle permanently. The government seeks to fill labor needs and repopulate wasted lands.
A garbled report describes mendicant deaf mutes in Melbourne seeking alms and a man found in a collapsed engine-house on Maroubra Street state, charred hands and ear injuries, a fatal fire in Sydney, and a court ruling dismissing a death claim linked to a farm incident near Inglewood during a NZ Express era.
Many rural properties in Victoria's Colac district and surrounding areas are offered in Liberal terms including 248 acres near erelleweg with a modern homestead and school, and over 200 acres dairy farms in New South Wales wheat and dairy regions. One dairy farm includes irrigation water pumping plant. payments require little money down. Thos Baker, Corennen Colsa.
Thomas and Joyce Auctioneers Colac list properties for sale. Sale details include locations and listings from the Colac agency. The notice promotes real estate opportunities and invites inquiries for available properties.
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