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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
2
Market notes from Battanat describe varying quotations and trading ranges across commodities. The report lists buy and sell prices with figures like 60 to 76 and 7100 to 215, highlighting unsettled activity in the market and investor caution.
The piece argues for strong government action to break the power of the House of Lords and advance democratic principles, urging support for reforms that would empower the many over the few. It highlights ongoing political efforts and a bright outlook for reform.
The article argues the House of Lords blocks progressive measures while the Commons insists on passing the Veto Bill. It outlines Asquith's plan to advise the King to defy Lords amendments, risking new peers or loss of aristocratic rights, and frames the dispute as a battle between classes and masses with democracy pressing for change.
Wr J F P Cockerill prepares to open his Colac riding campaign on Tuesday August 1 at Beech Fortad and will address voters at Laver's Hill the next day. Local notices describe social events, a bargain sale, and a bank farewell social with gifts, plus dental services and a hotel consultation offering new tooth arrangements.
From our correspondent 24 couples attended the batchelors ball last Friday night with music by Mr T. Maher and catering by Mr G. Wells. Air H. Doppler served as MC as dancing continued into the early hours. A gift-roomed house belonging to Mr B. Fletcher of Gerangameta was destroyed by fire on Thursday, the damage described as total.
A large Beech Forest Public Hall gathering endorsed Mr J P Cockerill for the Uorangamite seat on the Colac council. A strong committee, elected secretary G M Mahon, planned ward branches and scheduled campaign addresses at Beech Forest on August 1 and Laver's Hill the next day.
The report lists recent inter-societies matches in rifle shooting and card games. Highlights include St Andrew's defeating another team 156 to 148 with players A. Deans Grenier Hager and M. Hager contributing, and H.A.C.B. beat ANA by 169 to 156 with Brown Fowler Windsor Hey Baillie and Mathieson scoring. Euchre ANA beat H.A.C.B. No 1, Cribbage 1.0.0.7 shows Cant and K M'Kensie beating Mire Brigade. JRAUGHTS results show St Andrew's victory and multiple draws. Weather note mentions upcoming conditions and a plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
London Monday night reports chaos in the House of Commons as Prime Minister Asquith seeks to delay consideration of amendments to the veto bill for a week to secure guarantees from Unionist leaders. Prolonged interruptions and calls of traitor halt speech. Crown prerogative to pass bill discussed. Later, King meets Lord Lansdowne and Mr Baulfour to discuss political situation.
A violent incident in New York Harbor today left several injured as a bomb exploded near the ferry. The attack disrupted ferry traffic and prompted a large search for suspects.
In the House of Commons further consideration was given to a stay on the National Insurance plan. Mr John Redmond, leader of the Irish Nationalists, tabled motions proposing a special organization for reforms and an inquiry into how Irish funds are handled.
The Austin cadets who joined the Corpnating festivities remain in England and will visit Eton and Windsor next month, receiving ample hospitality during their stay.
The Norwegian barque Autmy, tons, left Fremantle for Queenstown, encounters a violent gale near the Cape of Good Hope. Four seamen washed overboard and drowned after heavy buffeting aboard the vessel.
Fragmentary text mentions Cristo and a Portuguese merchant, ex-King Manuel living in England, and monarchist cause. References to fortuna and alleged plans, with garbled phrases and numbers. No coherent event or clear entities beyond scattered names.
Mr Tate, Director of Education, explains a new program to minimise home lessons. He notes reductions may improve balance and direct teaching while acknowledging criticisms of the current system. He suggests future prominence for supplementary reality via better library organization.
The second section of the aeroplane race in Britain covered a route from Elemedewe to Edinburgh. The 210,000 mile event included hops of 10 50 miles and 62 miles with the total distance listed. Vedrmes led to Edinburgh while Fearnment finished second.
Messrs Hell and Fraser began a York to Perth drive when a kangaroo leaped onto the car wheel. The creature seized control, and the vehicle struck a tree. Mr Bell was thrown out and injured his ankle. both men are confined to their rooms.
Remantle court records describe Desul Hoi ie Smithson’s alleged murder act near Woodlupime Prison. Evidence includes family testimony and physician notes. Smithson faced death penalty with the condemned cell described. Witnesses recount his nervousness and preparations for the end as dialogue and behavior are noted.
The Volar orameh ANA held a naval fortnightly meeting on Monday evening with the absent chair elected. Aerts joined Ly te LYSbd and were purssel For parqueens Ale TY. Hameny was elected a dusti ber of the committee. Four members Merers J ft Abonadd MM Pistiblete 0 Ty Thomas and T Harwornl won the same number of games by play. Mr Thomas proved thy jn ier. Five new members were received and next meeting urged. A report from delegates noted the proposal ddajaisary mertane. The tent is before ma Viet from Broo A 1 Qudeh, POOR and Monday Anetist 7th. hope there will be large attendance. The syllatie ttn CP pinie Clippties and priest gily Silt proved enjoyable. The item for gext meetings will We o Pimleepal Klactien.
An OCR damaged Tuesday market note from Melbourne lists transcribed prices and items with broken words and fragmented names. The readable fragments mention produce names and various price figures but lack coherent structure or context.
Oddball racing report from Sydney outlines a chaotic program featuring canal hill events, a series of handicap races, and a police intervention at a fence during a late evening meet. It mentions names like Mirazy well ie ener and Fred Turo in the Australian Wordh race, with several stakes and prize references scattered through the narrative.
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