06 Jun 1876
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1876
Page
1
Market report from Colac describes weak wheat, high maize prices, strong demand for cattle and pigs, with varied horse sales and orders in the eastern market. Includes extensive retail lists of fabrics, clothing, nursery stock, and notices about local politics and the National Reform League urging rate payment and voter registration.
The Herald notes the National Reform League's aims to remove legislative obstacles and press for a progressive land tax in Victoria. It warns against overreach while praising the central reform effort and calls for Liberal unity to secure a tax law after the next election.
The Herald urges unity among Liberals to combat bond monopolies in Victoria. It calls for joining the National Reform League to push a progressive land tax, aiming to compel fair revenue contributions and to influence the April general election through organized political action. It warns against Conservative misrepresentation and stresses the need for a just land tax to win parliamentary support.
ar 7 AL Connor addressed Inverleigh electors last evening but telegraph delays hid the meeting result. Liberal figures from Colac traveled to observe, while J M Smith of Melbourne prepared a lecture on England, Tome, and Beauty to aid Colac Free Library at Old Fellows Hall next Monday evening.
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