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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1914

Page

2

New Catholic School in Torunun to Open Amid Pomp

Announcement of a new Romen Catholic school near Torunun to be opened Sunday June 21 by Bishop Higgioe of Ballarat with sermon by Archbishop Mannix. Attending will be Auguves Orphanage and others. the event follows a sombre local day weather and a planned large gathering on the grounds of Il en Alvie Howe.

T‘orunnun Pr. Higgioe Ballarat Melbourne Ir Mannix Ilen Alvie Howe J. I" Morrissy W. P. Hayward K. Graton Bla Urepley Central Busmess College Mel University of Melbourne St. Patrick's Cathedral Lewman Pusmibele Wae

Blood Remedy Advertisement Cautions Mercury Content

An advertisement urges readers to inquire about a blood remedy with careful selection to avoid mercury and other harmful ingredients. The drug is claimed to be mercury free and gentle on the stomach, composed of roots and approved by medical men.

Lesroo

Gellibrand hosts grand ball to raise recreation reserve funds

On Friday evening a grand ball was held at the local hall under the auspices of the Gellibrand Progressive Association. Funds aimed to clear the new recreation reserve. Music provided by Mr and Mrs P. Collier.

Gellibrand Strict Progrem Association Mire P. Collier

Herd herd testing plan debated by Colac dairying groups

A joint Colac committee and Colac Dairying Company directors met to weigh herd testing schemes modeled on Thames Valley and Byron Bay. They discussed formation steps, costs, testing officer role, and financing, aiming to boost milk yield and establish a district association with external control.

Executive Committee Adopts Rules for Valley Dairy Co and Byron Bay Co

A meeting of the executive committee elected H Johnstone honorary secretary. Articles of Association for Thames Valley Dairy Co and Byron Bay Co were read and a rules and by-laws set crafted for printing. A deputation urged government support for the movement while Colac P and A Society sought Cooperations from Mr Byrne of New Zealand to visit for a June July convention. G F Griesham was elected chairman pro tem.

H. Johnstone Thames Valley I‘ooperative Dairy Co Byron Bay Co N.bw Jd. Rankin Meredith G. F. Grlesham

Empress of Ireland tragedy anchor rips hull claims

Examination of the Storstad at the docks indicates the anchor pierced the Empress of Ireland, opening plates like a can opener. The anchor bears blood and investigators believe it caused many passenger deaths inside cabins.

Storstad Quebec

Bodies Identified in Brisbane Girl Probes

Reuters reports the bodies of Sir Henry Seton-Marr Mrs Wynne aged 84 and Miss G Byrne in Brisbane have been recovered and identified. The notice confirms the victims connected to the Brisbane case and names the principal individuals involved.

Reuters Agency Sir Henry Seton- Marr Mra H. Wynne G. Byrne Brisbane

Actor Laurence Irving’s Body Recovered After Disaster

News reports the body of Laurence Irving, famed actor manager, washed ashore near the disaster site. Mrs Irving remains missing as rescue efforts continue and investigators assess the scene.

Laurence Irving Irving

Mansion House Fund Gifts From Crown to Disaster Aid

The King donates 500 pounds to the Mansion House fund for victims dependents and the Queen gives 280 pounds to the same fund. The Liverpool fund for the same purpose has reached 15,000 pounds. Many Empress of Ireland crew members hailed from Liverpool.

Hum Mansion House HLM Liverpool Fund Liverpool

Inter Societies Competitions Advance With Card Tournament

Beeac reports the Inter Societies Competitions moving forward after a card tournament with 46 players and several match results. The upcoming draughts match is set for June 15 at the L.O.C.F. Hall, and syllabi for debates include topics on reason, free trade, white Australia, and railway benefits to country towns. The Loyal Order of the Cross Branch 1.0.C.F. held a half year meeting electing officers for the next six months.

Inter Societies H._A.U.B A.N.A Lure Luk H.A.C C.F C.F. Hall An.a Australia L.O.R HACER Lo.r. v. A.A N.G J. Missen W.G Bro B. Butcher A. Mineen J. Grainger Mies Giteon

Tragic Cutter Accident Claims Seven At Summerley

A Whitsuntide boating tragedy off the Buffolk coast near Summerley. Three instructors including a former Navy man and four sea-schooled youths were in a cutter when it capsized in rough water. One survivor reached shore to warn others. all remaining six, including the instructors, perished.

Summerley Ton Buffolk Veese Capes

Local Vote Proposed for State or Municipal Port Power

A meeting at the council discussed votes on a proposed state or municipal power project. Reported by Labor councillors, the plan aims to establish a new port facility with potential regional impact.

Woenthowel Tuerlis Wonthaggi Labor

Record Wheat Exports Reach Victoria Ports

Large shipments of wheat from Victoria mark the 1913-14 season with steamers and sailing vessels loading at Williamstown yard for transit nationwide. The steamer Harper carried over 104000 bags on May 27 to Cardier, amid cumulative exports of about 5 million bags since last November.

Melbourne Vensela Williamstown Harper Cardier Victoria

Handicaps for Winter Meeting at the iaea

The document lists trial stakes and events for a Winter Meeting, including distances 6 furlongs to 3 miles, with horses such as Portico, New Fly So Near, Harmonica, White Mark, Scotch Spirit, and many others. It records entry weights and multiple race names like Flying Stakes and Steeplechase, along with results and totals.

Kate Howard Duke Scotland Mat Morn Ippolytas Scotch Spirit

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