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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
5
A fragmented report outlines a parish or club gathering discussing the annual parade slated for September and preparations for stalls and entertainments. The draft notes reference the parade committee, special meeting, and potential alterations to prime expenses as directors weigh arrangements and timing.
A collage of racing updates from Europe to Australia outlines results at Ottersall's Cup meeting with Master Koran and Tatala among winners, plus events at Colac and Corrunnin clubs. Cricket captaincy rumors for England surface as F Tarrant features in trial plans amid Triangular tests. Local golf and shooting contests, with timetable for Town vs Country and newly relaid tees.
Coronation events in Port Campbell district featured Newfield and Port Campbell children receiving medals with sweets, fruit, and fireworks. A social in the hall followed, with sky rocket displays, songs, recitations, speeches by local figures, supper, and dancing into midnight.
The Church of Christ at Gol held a farewell for A W Connor who led the church for over two years before moving to Bendigo. Speakers praised his work, with Rev G U Murphy noting his strong public speaking and road teaching, and gifts presented including a marble clock. The gathering included a musical programme and gratitude for harmonious Colac ministry.
Fire in Pitt street destroys the Fuerth and Nall printing establishment. Four walls stand but a cracked end bulges outward while a dividing well is torn. Firefighters face peril as galvanised iron and a collapsing roof threaten crews. No contents survived. hoses still battle flames with the debris expected to be turned over later today.
The Light Horse Club concluded its half year programme with a 60 yard range, weather affecting scores. Trophies went to Privates W T Underwood and W J Smith. Top totals featured Lance-Corporal Box and Private Kettle with steady four match performance led by Private Kettle, while Corporal Cole dropped to second. The next section notes a probable strike as Northumberland Miners Council plans a ballot to request a national settlement.
Detective visits Geelong after James Workman is arrested on charges of obtaining goods by false pretences. He used valueless cheques to buy items from 15 to 74 pounds, with many purchases sent to various addresses. A cache of stolen goods, including a phonograph and clothing, valued around 100 pounds, was recovered from his lodgings and from his wife’s house in Geelong. He has links to prior marital notices and a Brighton engagement.
A major blaze in Portland results in the deaths of Mr David Campbell, head of the Fire Brigade, and two firefighters who are buried under a collapsing wall as they battled the flames. The event marks a deadly turn in the city fire response.
Correspondent reports on Layver's Hill and Crowe's sheds at Layer's Hill and Laver's Mill station. Coronation Day festivities include a school picnic with 50 present, medals by PF Miller, and a song of God Save the King. Teacher Hayes departs for Minyip district. Cavanagh sells line of ower to R Nicholls. Train service to Melbourne and Beech Forest outlined. departmental fencing planned. London seamen strike escalation noted.
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