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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
1
Historic notice lists remnants of various fabrics including flannelettes, tickings, dress goods, woollen tweeds, serge, and linings. Items include unbleached sheets and blanket wraps, with remnant prices and widths as offered. A catalog style excerpt highlights the broad assortment and bargain pricing.
The most salubrious of all whiskies and the most satisfying. Used in all the leading clubs and metropolitan hotels, drank wherever connoisseurs of good liquors assemble.
A Victorian era discussion notes failures of compulsory purchase and government led land programs. Parliament debates figures like Wilson and references to Crown land sales and farmer prospects. The text argues for reform to allow broader farmer access, warning that current policies restrict settlement and benefit only a few.
A deputation from Apollo Bay led by Mr Fore Moa met the Minister of Works and Colas council to press for urgent improvements at the town's extremity. They argued a charted movement affects local access and required timely scheduling of boat movements.
Government funds for Apollo hay chaset are sought after the Shire Council failed to spend within the allotted time, prompting a petition to the Minister. Officials discuss delaying tactics and possible compulsory action while notices of licenses and registrations appear in the same issue, including references to local land parcels and dairy industry matters.
The Melbourne senate spent the afternoon in committee examining the Juckery Bill.
The Shire assembly held a district hospital meeting yesterday afternoon presided by Mr R. Ga. Pheliam. The report and balance sheet were discussed with government grants cited and expenditures itemized, including staff wages and hospital operations.
The meeting proposes changing rule one to elect a different number of officers for the dental and medical sections. Several members nominate officers from various local areas and praise the service of current staff while calling for procedural changes and further review.
The debate covered furniture imports and the Railways Act Amendment Bill. Ministers, including the Minister of Agriculture and Mr Swinburne, denied involvement in deliveries while officers cited urgency. The Railways Act amendments, auditors’ requirements, and a water works trust bill were discussed. poles procurement for Colac and related oath provisions were noted as ongoing.
Morning ceremony conducted by Rev Father MrGarthy united Wm Gotlabem of Murroon with M A cles. Bride wore white silk with chiffon trimmings and orange blossom wreaths. reception at Rice Nature Youth Hotel. Guests toasted couple, then Melbourne-bound on their wedding trip. Community events included a Christ Church tea and a Girly Friendly Society competition with Miss Alice M’tallinen the winner.
An event at the Keliming church hall drew parishioners and local figures to a midweek meeting. Speakers criticized financial management and governance while attendees debated attendance, contributions, and the role of church leadership.
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