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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
5
Melbourne report says in the House Mr W Hughes urged a referendum poll at the coming elections and moved a supply cut to back the demand. The amendment was defeated. Mr Burns proposed a further amendment that the vote be predicated by far, but lost on the chairman’s casting vote.
The Electoral Officer and the Federal Ministry approve two key provisions. Absentees may vote in another subdivision if they declare they are not near a registered polling place on polling day. Voters in their own subdivision get priority over absent voters.
A historical notice urges eligible electors to enroll or transfer before deadlines. It explains enrollment cards must be signed by applicant and witness, lists required witnesses, and warns of fines for noncompliance. Guidance covers corrections, address changes, and name changes by marriage, plus where to obtain forms and how to verify enrollment.
A bazar art union drawing distributed numerous prizes to winners including clothing, clocks, silverware, rugs, tea sets, and framed photos. Notable recipients include Mr J Engleby, Mr T Kane, Mrs Fraser, Mr M E Considine, Miss Darcy, and Mrs J Ryan among many others.
The fragment lists various items, prices, and dates in a chaotic mix of names and terms. It reads like a damaged catalog or notebook with scattered references to months, figures, and possible sales or auctions without coherent context.
The item notes Sree Wilson Tut s duty transfer and a heartful send off at Forest statin on Monday. It mentions a Saturday football matter in the 200 bas a Voi Forest Lavers Hill at Wout Wyelinsts with players like Mack Morlaris Martyn and Hie. Weather outlook and a note on Janins, plus an ad carrot for This Day Friday 19th June.
The report notes a Saturday demonstration by Piro Rowe and the Mystic Mora featuring music and tricks, a hypnotic sleep act, and a chorus of ragtime tunes. It mentions Colac A W S branch’s monthly meeting with attendees from nearby towns, a public meeting planned in Victoria Hall, and a note on the Senate vote turnout of 126,780 women and 97,08% withdrawn from the count.
Gellibrand gains importance as land races for warehouses and housing fill blocks. A new hotel rises near Wings Hotel owner J A Marks acquiring land. the main road to Cartisie and Gellibrand is opened, while old rustic bridge remains. Local progress, rail and forest road talks pace slowly amid government delays. Rifle Club members plan a Doncaster match with twelve players listed. Progress Association to meet June 23.
Readable notices detail multiple public auctions by ALGETY & CO LTD and J G JOHNSTONE & CO across Colac and district. Listings include cattle, sheep, dairy stock, pigs, horses, chattels, and household goods with specified sale times, dates, and yard locations.
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