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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
5
The fragmented text reflects health correspondence for Colac, mentioning clearance, fog conditions, and public notices. It references individuals and local concerns about health, cleanliness, and town maintenance with unclear specifics.
The report outlines a murder case at Clapham with the accused named as Teves and others connected to the incident at a local tavern. It notes that the accused faced multiple charges including murder and that authorities reference a trial timeline, a planned hearing, and requests for further information from magistrates. The piece mentions related suspects in nearby towns and references a broader inquiry into the incident and prior robberies.
Colac Shire Council discusses a correspondence from the Water Trust criticizing duties and practices. The president notes alleged public welfare focus, while Councillors clash over transparency, contractor actions, and required notices under the Water Art 1905.
A long OCR excerpt details a town meeting on expanding or creating an infants' school. It mentions A. McDonald, a department discussion, and calls for funding or policy support. The text also references a public station, school remodeling, and community figures as it outlines proposals and local perspectives.
At the Ulac Shire Camal meeting Mr J G deh stow MLA presented Mr A Combes survey report on a proposed railway from the Carlisle River to Kennedy's Creek. The document outlines forest belts, stations, terrain, costs, and an alternate route via Crowe's to Kennedy's Creek with estimates of 275 000 wide for a bread line and notes the economic potential of timber and factory sites along Kennedy's Creek. The motion to proceed was carried.
The State Cabinet met on Merday to decide replying to a Federal comment on aiding cadet transport but not funding it. Savings Bank Commissioners sought to raise credit preference loan rates from 4 to 6 percent. NSW border railways and a draft bill for linking Victoria with New South Wales were discussed for simultaneous introduction pending agreement.
A dentist explains that high quality modern dental work is affordable and pledges personal attention to each case. The note emphasizes earning trust and recommendations from every intelligent patient and avoids cheap or poor interventions.
Colac council discusses a proposal from the Provincial Electric Lighting Company to install an electric street lighting plant. The report states the council would face a 14 year contract and higher rates, and a ratepayer poll may be held to decide consent under the Electric Light Act. The council favors inviting offers, negotiating with the company, and possibly a municipal poll at company expense.
From Our Correspondent Port Campbell last Saturday hosted a trophy match between Newfield and Port Campbell. Newfield won 54 to 0 despite rough conditions and a difficult field. Officials Miller and Murphy are noted for the trophy.
Local Land Board presided by Mr M Taylor heard cases in Colag yesterday. Petish of Mourhanocol Martin Linch allotted 21 10 acres rebined. Parka of Wongarra 6 4 adel j ten allot 18d 145 peras granted. Florence Garrett refugest Parish of Yaugher. J Wf Jasper 17a 17e fiec A granted. T Kent and J J Coulton refused. Parish of Yaugher Poeret Aurutin allotted Ih 19e and Bie 9 aches. Poutpotied Teahow case again at forfeiture. Part of Barongarook Alex Small allot 648 158 acres withdrawn. Parish of Lome Alex Roberteoo allot 96 Bec 5 20 acres portponal. For Childrens Hacking Cough Woods Great Peppermint.
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