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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

5

Confidence Motion Debate in Federal Parliament

Attorney General Hughes defends the government in a restless session on the confidence motion. He accuses Deakin era critics of misquoting the Wall Trust Act and asserts government leadership since 1910, highlighting anti trust measures, post office costs, pensions, and defense financing as key issues debated by the opposition.

Hughes Si Deakin Iyolerat Deakin Vlwi Wien Fotki Pont Owith Mildurafa Trust Glass Rhein Navy Trugbes W. AL Ol Watt W. H. Tevine Vil Briaveo I Ma Fisher Iid Lator Mir Deealkiin

Water Trust Council Faces Indignant Critics Over Street Repairs

At a Wednesday Water Trust meeting the council and commissioners clashed over the failure to repair Colac streets. A letter from the shire council highlighted dangerous road conditions on Murray Street and nearby crossings, with debate over funding, timing, and responsibility.

Water Trust Shire Council Colac Cate Murray Street Gellibrand Hesse Queen Streets Helwood Fowler Dan

Local council and trust clash over public works stance

Debate centers on blame for holes and misdated case files. Trust aims for fair, amicable resolution while urging council to withdraw a contested matter. Cr Baker faces criticism over a large slump hole and gas company involvement as commissioners defend their cordial cooperation and seek a strong protest.

Con. Parkes Shire Council Chrielmar Art Triombera Com W'Lennan Trust Baker Daly Council Selwood Usso Clese Croaker Cr Baker Gan Company Dr Baker Stephen

Anarchy in Paris analyzed as fashionable crime and its fallout

The piece surveys anarchy as a social fad in Paris, tracing its rise and fall from Attacks by poets to political assassinations. It contrasts intellectuals courting danger with actual criminals, noting trials, pardons, and the revival of anarchism through Bonnot and his allies.

Au Paradie Uoglishmann Paris Justice Batt Petvalle Bomiot Garvir Rowrre Waillant Poly Prigs Haurder Carnot Tuch Bas Son Academy Bonnot Herbert Spencer Frometin Kavachol Henry

Bonnot and the public’s appetite for scandal in Paris

A critique of Bonnot’s notoriety and the public’s fascination with crime. It argues that vanity fuels his crimes and that sensationalism blinds the crowd to justice, quoting M Lepine’s view on the role of philanthropy and sentimentality in serial murder coverage.

Bonnet Bonnot M. Lepine Jouin Alphonse Karr

Elliminyt Debating Society Elects and Plans Events

The Elliminyt Debating and Mutual Improvement Society met with vice president Harris presiding. Members were chosen to represent Elliminyt in inter-society contests and a debate on immigration was won by the affirmative. A lecture by G Chandler and a Public Hall concert were announced, along with Arbor Day activities and a popular quadrille dance each Thursday.

Elliminyt Debuting and Mutual Improvement Society Il Haris Nmbers J. Hil Inter-Societies Elliminyt D. Granter Hin Eimington Internedista Meesra J. P Callonan A. Dukworth G. Pickard Joniore Meaars D. M-Kensie L. Ballagh W. Freeman Victoria R. J. Hilly G Windsor G. Chandler

Grand Charity Ball at Victoria Hall Colac

Amusements notes announce the Grand Charity Ball at Victoria Hall Colac on Tuesday July 0 1912 with plain and fancy dress contests and double tickets priced 7/6. Tickets should be secured early to avoid confusion and guests reminded of first class music and refreshments.

Chas. S. Podger W.W. R. Brown

PUBLIC MEETING CALLED ON COLAC BOROUGH STATUS

In Colac the ratepayers are invited to a public meeting at the Victoria Hall Colac at 4 pm on Thursday July 1 to consider whether the township should become a borough. Warden Duncon of the Shire of Colac signed the notice dated June 25 offering the discussion. Also notice that from July 1 grazing of stock on roads within Colac town boundary will be prohibited except for milking cows. Shire Secretary C Wilson announces the order from the Shire Hall Colac dated June 21 with a gathering at 1 o clock at the yards on July 1.

George Armstrong Loding Allan Stepnell Cororovke Colac Reding Victoria Tall Colac Shire of

Public Auction Notices and Property Listings

Auction houses ALJETY & CO with JOHNSTONE & CO announce cattle dairy stock horses and equipment sales on a fixed date in July. Listings include fat cows store cattle calves sheep and hay machinery plus multiple residential building sites and blocks for sale in various streets with terms and deposits available.

Alwety & CO. Limited Maguire G. Johnstone & CO Lincoln J G Johnstone & CO Will Ondi Warrion Estra John Ince W. Underwood Alvie Birregarra Beeac Irrewarre

General Meeting and Weekly Sale Notice

Wanted in the Union Glib Hotel a general meeting of members will be held with business importance. Algety & Co will sell cattle sheep and horses at New Auction Mart Gellibrana Street on Thursday July.

Eivontiniey At & Pom Union Glib Algety & CO New Auction Mart Gellibrana Street

Date to be Fixed Auction Notices From Colac Turf Club

Aged notices advertise public auctions for multiple items and sales dates. Fr De Thomas seeks secretary role at Colac Turf Club with salary 50 pounds, deadline July 6. Various auctions from Beeac to Beech Forest list apples, produce, furniture, cattle, sheep, and sundries with terms cash on hammer and no reserve.

FR. de Thomas

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