25 Jul 1876
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1876
Page
1
Commercial notice proclaims heavy overstock in Iusinese warehouses with J M T offering large quantities at 10 to 15 percent below rivals. The list includes Calico, grey calico, bed twill, cotton, linen ticks, flannel, white long cloth, shirtings, and sheets at deep postprice discounts to attract buyers in the colony.
Allan and Co announce they send Mr Ath Withers an experienced tuner to Colac Mortlake Darlington and surrounding districts. He is in Colac now and will leave orders at the Commercial Hotel for piano trials and price quotes on new pianos or secondhand exchanges. The notice urges ratepayers to vote for independent representation on shire matters and reviews local council issues including road openings and forest settlement.
The Herald urges ratepayers to study candidates for the upcoming shire elections. It emphasizes honesty, business ability, shire knowledge, and consistent action as essential for councillors. It warns against apathy and factionalism and calls for unity and prudent voting to advance Victoria. A death vacancy and three-year terms are noted among the electoral context.
Notes on extraordinarily dry weather with mild days and heavy fronts at night, crops turning yellow from frost, scarce water, and record lambing. Mention of Colne Branch meeting disputes about Mr E Cooper’s candidacy, two scarlet fever deaths, Miss Dwyer reinstatement after attendance decline due to epidemic, and a police court case where Catherine Shiels smashed hotel glassware after disputes over drink.
Latest telegrams report Henry, a stationmaster at Ch Railway, found dead by drowning in an iron tub at the station after six o'clock Sunday night. The tub carried thirty tons of water. The deceased left a widow and five children, showed signs of melancholia for three months, and had threatened self harm. An inquest found death by his own action amid personal distress and concern for his family.
In Colac Police Court the suit Bartlett v. Gardner for 4 pounds 4 shillings concerns drawing a plan claimed by the plaintiff to measure acreage of a mineral area. The defendant did not appear. plaintiff testified he acted under Mr. Vanber for the plan. The plan followed proposed instructions, with roads not specified. Defendant’s tardy payment request led to adjournment with costs awarded. counsel for the defendant requested dismissal, case adjourned for a month.
The Geranga Meté settlement finally received a sturdy bridge over the Coromgamete Creek after long delays, enabling safer passage for locals. Shire Council plans to repair surrounding roads, while residents press for a twice weekly Post Office service and more reliable mail to Karegrrra, urging petition to the Postmaster-General for improved Victoria mail connections.
A detailed American report describes the Corliss engine at the Philadelphia Exhibition. The 800 ton machine drives eight shaft lines with a 70 ton flywheel, 140 horsepower nominal capacity upwards to 25,000 horsepower, and two 22 ton walking beams. The device rests on deep foundations and operates at 120 to 240 rpm per line. Spectators recall the start signal and the organike roar of the start, while the machinery runs for demonstration purposes only.
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