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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
2
Strongly made boots and khaki style box hide ball items priced at 11 shillings old style and 10 shillings 6 pence for ladies white kid evening shoes. Sale price marked at 6 shillings 11 pence with limited stock.
A crowded catalog-style notice lists Turkish towels, calico, flannel, satin fabrics, rugs, blankets, linens, and clothing. Prices span 1/3 to 6/11 with large quantities and bulk lots, including heavy navy galatea, Eider Down Quilts, blankets, sport coats, blouses, skirts, and fur necklets.
In loving memory our darling daughter who died July 1003 and left a void in our hearts. Mr WM Bartlett local agent has authority to accept orders. Amidst his shining hand he bent with loving smile and clasped our darling Metty's hand with tender farewell.
The Colac District Hospital annual meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon at three o clock at the hospital. Andrew Fisher and T M Burke will address electors at Victoria Hall next Friday evening. Obituaries record the funeral of Albert Wilmot at the blue cemetery and the burial of infant Patrick Leary. Local events include a Sheep Breeders Show prize list and various political and agricultural items with speeches, elections, and reports on trade and taxation.
Melbourne dispatch reports the Legislative Assembly in session with Mr Wackhburn sworn in and seated. The Country Sewerage Bill moves forward while Hospital and Charities Bill faces committee consideration. The Premier says the government will support amendments increasing board membership to 10 and accepts a woman member and the establishment of new hospitals.
Final acceptances for the Australian ante race in Melbourne include Arquebuse Obi Grey Wingarars Flash jak Admiral Grand Bill Bradon Taurus Bind Harry Capintesta with entries shown in the Tuesday bulletin.
Mr J J Brown minister for mines in charge of the Bill to Amend the Justices Act promised a deputation from the Chamber of Commerce that he would urge the Legislative Council to allow justices sitting in Courts of Petty Sessions to award interest in cases where tradesmen's accounts have stood for more than four months.
Four killed and hundreds wounded as Irish Nationalists attempt a gun running at Howth. A crowd harassed troops while volunteers massed with ambulances and wagons. A 60 ton vessel delivered rifles and ammunition split for transport to Dublin.
Irish coast guard calls to Dublin as three hundred police meet volunteers marching back at Clontarf. A tram loaded with Borderers arms the crowd and bayonets are fixed. Shots fire wounds a man, several constables refuse to charge as volunteers scatter escaping toward Dublin.
Reports say soldiers faced a hostile crowd at a Scots area as the clash in Bachelors Walk escalated. Gunfire wounded several and police opened fire from Willington Bridge and nearby streets, injuring multiple bystanders including a ten year old.
A mob entered barracks in Dublin and fired revolvers injuring soldiers of the Scottish Borderers. The crowd wrecked a tram car, kicked and beat soldiers, and threw machines into the River Liffey.
The incident near Mullin sparks nationalist tension as soldiers from the King's Own Scottish Borderers are moved to Curragh Camp after a riot in Dublin. Authorities claim the crowd believed rifles held blank cartridges and injuries are reported among mourned onlookers and police constables.
Affected individual seeks new work in Australia following the Appeal Court decision affecting Hydmey by the 5th. Anticipated job prospects are in the area of repairs and manufacturing with emphasis on interim opportunities while seeking long term roles.
Mr Birrell declared that Harrell should be blamed as the Irish unrest prompted a government pause on the Home Rule bill. He said the Assistant Commissioner requisitioned military force on his own responsibility and that some soldiers were wounded or killed amid clashes in Dublin. Redmond and Amery challenged the actions as ministers faced questions on Ulster tensions.
Mr John Redmond presided over a nationalist gathering in Dublin where delegates indicated the party would not oppose the Home Rule Bill in the House. Attendees discussed government action and drastic changes tied to the measure in committee considerations.
A Commons session examined the Dublin incident where troops faced a demonstrative crowd. Mr Redmond argued the government aimed to disarm volunteers and sought accountability for the attack on nationalists. The debate covered whether soldiers provoked the crowd, with Sir J. Ross named and opposition critiques of government policy. The motion to debate the issue was defeated by the tally.
Sir J. Ross, chief commissioner of Dublin Police, announced that he had resumed his duties after a period away. The statement outlined readiness to lead the force again and reaffirmed commitment to public safety.
The report highlights M'Alister of New South Wales finishing high in the Grand Aggregate with 310 points and tying for fifth in the Servite life Champion's Aggregate with 524. Other Australians J Jamieson Queensland, A L Halliday Queensland, J Cross Victoria, L E Hubbard Tasmania, and F G Harrison are listed with various scores across territorial and regional aggregates. Parsons and M'Alister of New South Wales also claim second prize in the Secretary for War's match with 2 shares.
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