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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
2
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The Rev J W Burton preached at Colac and Becab on Sunday with offerings for foreign missions. In his evening sermon he asked if Christianity was advancing, noting Christians in 82 percent of nations and many world leaders professing faith. He urged believers to consecrate their lives to Christ.
Melbourne report notes the Governor will congratulate Parliament on the Premiers' Conference results and cooperation with Commonwealth ministers. Expected references include the South Australian border question, bulk grain handling report by a Canadian expert, NSW border railway talks, port development, Williamstown shipyards work, and early coast protection plans.
The Tas fleet attended a session at the Bush Nursing Association on a Saturday evening. The meeting discussed the nomrse salaries and the commission of officers including president Mr Mitecan Voru Piisrhat Wr 4 r, with list of attendees and roles such as Rot Min- Phe fbeniitter.
The Ellimist Progress Association held a meeting discussing whether to abolish liquor traffic. Jaskamino led the affirmative, D M'Kenzie the negative, with several speakers presenting opinions. the vote favored abolition. A social for district pioneers is planned in the Public Hall on Saturday week, July 4.
Port Campbell hosted a Currell Football Trophy match with Gellibrand 4 1 to Rangers 3 6. Umpire HL M Kenzie officiated to general satisfaction. A Lower Gellibrand player Albert Winter suffered a heavy tackle.
An appeal seeks financial support from American sources to aid Mr. Redmond. The plea emphasizes urgent fundraising needs and international solidarity.
Reported from Paris of a deadly thunderstorm on the eastern frontier. Widespread casualties include at least several killed and many wounded as lightning strikes hit a military boat near Orleans. Official figures are incomplete awaiting confirmation from local authorities.
The first round of a doubles tennis competition at Wolentl features players including Firgies, AF Wilding, Eloner, Barter and Diner, Hope.rey and Javhien, and Lilies with Booth. Notable results show Kidston retiring and matches ending 6-0 8-6 6-0 as Norman To defeats Kravin with Brookes dominating at the net.
The railway owner issues a statement defending its pilot train role near Kishinev on June 1. It claims the derailed special followed a different track and asserts the life attempt on the Czar was not premeditated.
The Public Service Commissioner Morrison reported to the Cabinet against the claim for equal pay for equal work. He noted limited testimony supporting the reform and warned that current salaries for women should not be hastily altered.
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