Melbourne debate highlights in Assembly and capital paintings
In the Legislative Assembly the Premier’s defense of the Government drew lively debate and sharp exchanges about Mr Watt and Mr Farrar. Reports note the Federal Capital paintings prize, the Cavin site views, and electoral duplication concerns, with smallpox scare fading as vaccination shifts to private doctors and public vaccinators.
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Watt
Acton
M'Leod
Farrar
Ilwage
Parrar
Fowden
London
Barwon
Queen's Hill
Commonwealth
Caving
Fisher
Conetta
I. Aloder
Etoral
Aig
Von
O'Malley
Angus
Hee Sree
Almey
Vmnk
Melbourne
Gellibrand Club Ball Lights Up Local Hall Night
A Gellibrand Football Club ball was held at the local hall on Wednesday evening with couples on the floor and Mrs J O Marke providing a splendid luncheon and music. Mr A Pearce served as MC and Miss Gallop was unwell. Performances included a duet by Walter and William Heinze and a solo by Russell. Dancing continued until 3 15 a m. W H Dooley MLA visited Tuesday and received a favorable report from the Education Department inspector.
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Gellibrand
A. Pearce
M.C
J. O. Marke
Messrs
Walter
William Heinze
Russell
W. H. Dooley
Education Department
Local Yeo Society Meeting Leads to Debating Challenge
The Weekly meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society drew a large crowd on Wednesday. President W. Kettle chaired as Elliminyt Debating Society accepted a challenge and listed observers for selection. Debates featured a Worsley topic and a lively audience vote favored the affirmative. A new public ball opened Tuesday with a well-attended concert, a 40 by 24 foot hall, and plans to offer the building to religious denominations. Total watermaking cost estimated at £225, with progress praised and local committees lauded for organizing efforts.
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Mutual Improvement Society
W. Kettle
Elliminyt Debating Society
Elliminot
Mesars
Will Kettle
J. S. Meehan
Kettle
Yeo
Worsley
Wade
Mt Ting
Misees &Irlington
Mosking
McKean
Bassett
Wheal
Adle Balla
Haaever Glenied
Birennock
Gil
T. F. Pickard
Population figures from Victorian Year Book 1912-13
Government Statistician Mr. A M Laughton reports Victoria's 1912 year end population at 1 575 051 with 656 395 males and 669 156 females. The 1912 increase was 37 403, immigration by sea totaled 25 318, and naturalisation certificates reached 795 with 110 Germans. Melbourne's 1912 population reached 628 430, Sydney 64 00, Western Australia leads in working-age ratio while Victoria has the highest old-age share.
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Port Lation
Laughton
Victoria
Greater
Melbourne
Sydney
Western Australis
Western Australia
London
New York
Paria
Rodney
British Empire
Germany
Prize Ad Claims Cash for Local Youth Submissions
An advertisement offers a cash prize to a boy who sends in the number of dates ages and addresses of everyone living in the district. Participants must mail items to the listed address by Saturday. The notice contains garbled text but indicates a contest seeking specific personal details.
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Tucker
Ladbrook
Case
Keuik
Rand Strike Looms as 10000 Troops Stand Ready
The Rand strike talks concluded with labor demands under review. General Botha promised a written reply, while government troops and police faced precautions for possible disturbances. The Corner House and power stations fortified, machine guns deployed.
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Protoria
Botha
Imperial
Rand
Wernher, Bell, and Co
Foundation stone laid by King George V in Commonwealth Buildings
The foundation stone of the Commonwealth Buildings in London was laid by King George V. The event featured a guard of honor, music, and remarks by Sir George Reid, High Commissioner for Australia, who spoke of imperial unity and Australia’s readiness in national emergency. The ceremony included the King’s address and a prayer by Dr. Lowther Clarke.
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Ree King
CommonWealth
London
King George
Edward
Ade Crossley
George Reid
Thapke
Sir George
Australia
Imperial
Janie
George
Lowther Clarke
Meltelrne
Mari
Lord Staofordham
Ors
Mr. Harcourt
Household Cavalry
Strand
Earl Arewe
Jaerd Roberta
Lord Kitchener
George V
Ems
Lon
Tamwell
Schedule of Applications at Colac August 1913
Schedule of applications to be dealt with at Colac on Tuesday August 1913 at 11 o'clock. Various allotments in parishes Olangolah Weeaproish and others listed with acres and owners. Also notices of impounded cattle and upcoming auctions including pig sale yards Dalgety Co. and fortnightly bale of hides skins tallow wool. Meeting notices and details of Colac dairying and bacon factory shares.
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Colac
Tanes
A. P. Burke
Deit
T. Silk
Coradjil
Thomas Eady
Dorabruk
Cs aLrea
L. E. Bares
W. G. Cockerell
J. Ae
Eaward Murray
E. “Phee
Jas
M‘phee
Neil M‘phee
L. E. Soares
John Cockerell
H. F. Murray
Mabel Biddle
J. E. Mitchell
Olangolah
Albert Latham
Weeaproiish
Thomas Mc Donald
Taylor
Geelong
Atalgety
Dalgety £ Co
Victoria Hall
Poin
J. E. Prosser
Arch McKellar
Gellibrand Street
Local Auction and Employment Notices Highlight Wool Wil Factory and Furnishings
Notices announce Beeau applications for a cheese maker position at Wool Wil Factory with salary details and marking requirements. At The Rest corner Cellibrand and Pollock Streets an auction sale by Thomas Joyce lists household furnishings as Mrs M A Scott relinquishes housekeeping. Gelwood & Wagg sell a central Wallace Street block with stables and outbuildings, plus horse and wagon stock at Dunahes's Yards. Entries of land or stock invited.
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Gelwood & Wagg
Geo
Bevan
Wallace Street
Wellesley
Algety and Co dairy and cattle sale set for July
Public auction notices list dairy cattle store cattle sheep pigs and sundries to be sold by Algety and Co Limited and associated firms. Entries invited with multiple lots including 15 cows mostly Jersey strain, 2 calving cows, 6 backward heifers, 33 gallon Alfa Loyal separator tanks, farm gear, vehicles and tools. Sales planned on July 20 and July 2 with various yards and auctioneers involved.
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Algety & CO. Limited
Bell
AULE
Cal Ree
Algety & Co., Ltd
E. N. Thomas
Jersey
Lincoln
Colac Dairy Compu
Alsety & CO. Limited
Will Bell
Nelangil
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Whomas & Joyce
H. D. Thomas
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Ellimingt
Cororocke
Calvert Street
Colao West
Campbell Street
Gravesend Street
Howat
Fa Oelock
Darcy & CO
Dublic
Wicking
J. Clarke
John Sanson
As & Butcher
Pegg's
Misa Wilkins
Jpessy Coursing Club
N.C.C
Colag Bs
Pashrlins
Thos Baker
Raf
Woo
Dwyer
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M. L. Edwards
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RE & Accident Insurance
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Thos. Baker
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Firstclaet
Indy
O'Dowd
Sam Ring
Sires Doles
Esate Cae
F. B. Wood
L.V
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Perfect Ince’ Co
Mordialion
Fustoat
Aveik
Ram Ih Gore
Sussex
Btores
Fata
Ons Beene
O'Clotk Sharp
Diepsand Machin Auction
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