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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
3
Reuters dispatch reports a chaotic scene amid labor unrest in Europe with clashes at a royal event. The piece mentions Thorne and Park labor figures, royal anger, and security concerns as crowds gather around a palace.
Fragmented text appears to sketch political names and places in a noisy, garbled fashion. It references parliament, figures like Pope and Verrine, and various terms that hint at a contested session or legal action without clear dates or outcomes.
Correspondent notes a heated discussion over inviting the Commonwealth Government and the American Float to the winter season opening. A formal vote split the audience, and after the meeting the Forrest branch held a meeting, reporting a generally satisfactory outcome with plans for future events.
A divisive divorce matter unfolds in the Supreme Court with proceedings led by attorney Ebigal Trish and Cathermne Wells Kimewid. The petition involves parties including P. S. Weston and OL Weston, with allied counsel listed for the petitioner as the case heads toward discovery and potential settlement.
A farewell social was hosted by the Maltual Improve lottery members for Rev J N Phillips and Mrs Phillips after his service at St Andrews Church of England. The event featured readings, speeches, and thanks for his four months in charge, with best wishes for his health and future.
A long debate on pig breeding discusses Yorkshires and Berkshires for pure and crossbred progeny. Observers cite prolific litters, preferred traits, and the eye of judges, noting costs, feed, and farm practicality for local markets and bread supply.
A local Condh Board was held at Colac Friday chaired by M Tayloe. The minutes list allotments and decisions with names such as Harongerook Harremunige and Krambruk parish. Several applicants were granted, refused, or withdrawn across multiple allotments and acreages, following the board's deliberations.
Reports from Kalgoorlie describe a strike at a local mine area with a heated session in Parliament. The Attorney General and Assembly members faced calls to address wage issues as strikers remained orderly, insisting on substantial penalties for the employers.
A 14 year old boy Leonard Hwang was shot and killed by another 14 year old, Choice M Gavin, during a nighttime play with a five chamber revolver in Beaufort Street. The loaded weapon fired three times, killing Evans who collapsed from a heart wound. Investigators found the weapon in Evens pocket. Evens mother is a widow. his father died recently. Melbourne Herald reports.
A fragmentary report describes a child severely burned while flannelette caught fire. The text mentions related concerns and a meeting of a local association, but details are incomplete. The report hints at household fire risk and ongoing discussions at a fortnightly meeting.
A bold theft of a large diamond quantity occurred at a Genoa hotel. M Peyrense, Paris jeweler, distracted by a telephone call, discovered his wallet with diamonds missing as the thief slipped away. Police were alerted. diamonds remain unrecovered.
A closely fought Saturday game at Forrest ended with Barton Downe trailing 2 goals to 1 as Frank Calla Han and A Wallace scored for Barwon Downs while W M Cubbin netted for Forrest. Referee J Balcombe officiated and earned general satisfaction from spectators.
The day’s pig sale attracted usual attendance and life in bidding as bacon pigs led activity. Buyers pressed for top baconers with prices reported for various accounts and forward stores, while supply of store pigs remained ample and a strong market trend emerged. The west sale is scheduled for next Monday in July.
A garbled report outlines a day of athletic results and people involved, mentioning races, jockeys, and various venues with scattered names. The text stitches together names such as Cael Hutel and Mis beettimes, and hints at tracks, matches, and probable events without clear coherence or complete details.
An extended public sale notice from ALGETY & CO LIMITED announces upcoming auctions at Colac and Murray Street venues. It lists cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, hides, tallow, sundries, dairy cattle, and related farm items with multiple sale dates including Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday. The notice names multiple consignors, dates, and sale times and mentions preliminary conditions and special lots like prime bulls, dairy stock, and sundries.
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