Gloomy Melbourne Talks on Land Deals and Sunday Rites
Reports hinge on State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and Closer Settlement Board over land purchases near the Murray. Cabinet backs a King Solomon verdict for irrigation land while other settlements await acceptance. Sunday entertainments face possible limits, with debates on commons and land use shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation
State Rivers and Water Supply Department
Glostr Settlement Board
Skethem
Loore Breil
Murray
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Hoorn
M'Kansie
Loods
Ineinesa
Mio Huture
Statens
Cabinct
Closer Settlement Board
Diinister For Lands
Souday Entertainments
Melbourne
Patagonian
T. B. Rees
South America
Bry
Victoria
Colmntry Wim Bam
Chobat
Rettlere
H. Nees
Patagotia
Buenos Ayres
Montiven
Chubat Valley
Legislative Council
Departion
Gantam
Eamwerk
Gilberk
Sullivan
Pepzence
Suimirhs
Ie ‘Alley Commissionsr
Police 9
Kismet Fancy Dress Ball A Highlight Of Melbourne Social Season
Melbournes Kismet fancy dress ball at the Town Hall drew large crowds and proved a greater success than expected with lavish costumes, electric lights, and parades of characters. The event showcased opulent attire, with many attendees in intricate gowns and mens war paint costumes, as patrons enjoyed the festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Eno Per Sennim
Ling Ogy
Liquor Association
Speb
Iernaa
Melbourne Pie Market Reflects Weak Demand and Low Bids
The Melbourne market mixed bids with limited buyer turnout. Pigs and baconers showed weak demand and price declines from last week, with prime weights selling at lower ranges and heavy weights also easing. Trade was largely muted as buyers stayed cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perm
Slorea
Iif
Salera
Av. Brekiaders
Weather report for May signals persistent high pressure and patchy rains
A weather summary notes favorable conditions since April across southern Australia with high pressure systems dominating the south and east. Rain occurred in Western Australia and southern districts, while drought persisted in northern and northeastern areas. East Gippsland saw renewed rains as fronts weakened after anticyclonic control. Severe storms and variable rainfall characterized the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera
Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
East Gippsland
New South Wales
Victoria
Australian Charged After Court Decision
London reports Percy Huntingdon Lawrence, an Australian merchant, was bound over for six months for threatening the manager of a fly company. The court decision was delivered on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Percy Huntingdon Lawrence
Cork
Lawrener
Local Golf and Rifle Club Events Report
A Friday golf committee meeting delayed the second round and set June plans for an eclectic competition. Mrs Little led the ladies matal with strong scores while handicapping changes were discussed to improve local payouts. The Colac Rifle Club holds its meeting today with annual trophy courts and a afternoon match. Angling trophies await Saturday, with future events scheduled and local teams playing hockey and horse racing cards on the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea Ladies” Committee
Pterigg
Tom Pie
Union Council
Creer
Reneroua
Golac
Warris Shhool
W. M. Pearson
W. Holmes
Houth-Westerm District Rifle Clay's Union
Metropolitan Union
Remand Granted in Dowden Murder Case at Warburton
James Gorrie an engine driver appeared before Dr Cole P.M. on a charger of murdering Amelia Dowden. No evidence was tendered but a remand for eight days was granted by authority in Melbourne Herald reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilydale
Sakray
Warbuton Cour
James Gorrie
Izzard
Weinarces
Cole
P.M
Amelia Dowden
Melbourne
Herald
Railway Fatalities Report Two Tragic Line Disturbances
A railway worker, William Shonjas White, aged unknown, was killed walking along the line to avoid a down mail train between Sydney and Nababei. A second fatality, an unknown elderly woman, was found along the rails at Eralgimeville with severe injuries from a fall occurred last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shonjas
Naelie Strothfeld
Sydney
Nababei
Hstok
Tamworth
Eralgimeville
Aerial Race Plans And Competitors For June Event
The future aerial race will run on June 15 from Ascot to Parramatta and back, about miles, Sydney to Melbourne suggested but shortened first. Competitors include William B Hart of Australia and A F B Stone of America, both young and seasoned aviators. Hart holds the British Aerial Tea pass certificate. Stone, known as Wikard, is a veteran flyer with numerous contests.
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Ascot
Parramatta
Sydney
Melbourne
Louet
William TB
Hart
Australia
A. FB
Wisnea
Stone
America
Brome
Wikard
Welsh Church Riots Over Disestablishment Debate
Fragmentary report notes the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland opposing Welsh disestablishment. Lord Balfour condemns the move as outrageous while factions within the church press for unity against the proposal. The Evangel bill is mentioned as correcting a prior proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General Assembly of
Church of Scotland
Balfour
Borough reform proposal prompts urgent public debate
A letter to the editor advocates transforming Colao Borough from a shire area. It outlines raising funds via yard charges, recreation reserves, club levies, and an electric lighting plant to fund borough services. It argues for consolidation, improved utilities, and a full borough government with increased expenditures to match duties.
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Colng Herald
SipAs
Chalman
Ube
Jvfeel
Hamilton
P.O
M'Lagnen
Bsé
Agarnborough
Ararat
Caledonian Society
Maryborough
Regatta
Ameawol
Aml A. Beeloly
Hibernians
Port Fairy
aAwhire
Provinity
Colone
Cole
Miblic
Nomen's League and Liberal Party Debate Letters
A Colac Herald letter to the editor defends the Australian Women's National League and questions suggested mergers with the Liberal Party. The writer disputes Mrs Berry's views, defends women's autonomy, and asks when Mrs Berry will clarify her stance on alliance and unity within Liberal circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colac Herald
Jemi Kepon
Teregy
A.W.N.D
Notton- EL League
People's Liberal Party
Berry
Nasser Ton
Laeke
Berty
Corangentte
I L.P
Cheweelwea
Derry
Les “ Cisbie Robinson
PLP
Deputation Presses Decentralisation Policy in Victoria
A large deputation met with Minister Mr Murray and Chief Secretary Mr Watt to press decentralisation reforms. Representing wide parts of Victoria, the group urged the state government to adopt a broad decentralisation policy supported by AN A, agricultural and progress bodies, and allied societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Adams
A.N.A. Tiget
Aguienturial 50 Cickies
Final Erangamete cricket match ends in victory for Gerangamete
The final match between Gerangamete and Yeo Club concluded with Gerangamete winning in a tight contest. Captains thanked each other for sportsmanship and praised the hosts for their welcome while celebrating the strong performance by players from both sides. The weather remained mild through the day.
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Gerangamete
Thos
Westwousl
Warton & Jewel Footing
Ral
Gnomes
Yoo
Sgeond
Paws
Murnane Wml G
Benstey
iGuemeiete
Wha
Yeo
Ehib
James
J. Nibblet
A. Jonas
Balcombe
Westwood
Westward
Franes
Valcome
AL Bineier
Meredith
Haneoal
Ant Bed
H. Colyer
Victorian debate on road funding and borrowing for development
A parliamentary discussion critiques state main roads, rural needs, and centralization. The speaker argues for borrowing to fund transport and border railways while noting inter-state cooperation and the pressure on Melbourne’s metropolitan transit. The deputation calls for faster provision of roads and schools, while praising policy aligned with development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulic Motlor
Sven
Victoria
Queensland
Nere
Malbourne
New South Wales
South Australia
Melbourne
Lear
Lene
Mumbers
Mr Watt
Watt
World distance motor record set at 97 minutes
Joe Dawson's car achieved a new world record for the distance in the race at 97 minutes. The event was reported by Reuter's from India about the Indiana town race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
Indianatolia
Joe Dawson
Public Meetings and Auctions At Colac and Surrounds
A disparate notice lists performers including Miss Nancy Dawson and others, public meetings by Madoler RSA W and others, and upcoming public auctions of vegetables, fruit, livestock, and household items at various venues in Colac and Swan Marsh.
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Madoler Rsa Evi
al? P.an
Birregurra
SWAN
MARSH
A.m. HL Aeagthy
W.’Woob
Association
Victoria Hall
Colac
Pan
Morrison
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Qolac Dhow Groueds
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Qolne Tuct Club
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Mail Macriow
Lord Pyens
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Hally
Jimiston
Lacy
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Rimple
Hohl
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N. Tait
H. Scott Leslie
Charles Lawrence
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J. Shaw Stanley
Margaret Cooper
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Horace Whitty
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Gountry
Erangamete
Star Pictures
Cyetae Caledonian
Ciety
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Jessie Lang
Bert Johnson
Jouk Angwin
MI AD
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W. Blackie
Martin White
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Larpent
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Sell & CO
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Hotal
Dis ¢ & Co, Limited
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Tilton
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Aloety& OO. Limited
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Vite
Algety & CO
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D. Thomas
Laveis
Ilmill
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Jng. Johnstone & Co
Algety & CO. Limited
Tuclio Auction
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Shorber
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Dheon
Dlalock
Yen
Pala Oen
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Montleon
Tirrengower
J.G. Johnstone
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