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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
5
The governor general’s intervention on the Unionista Bill drew Labor criticism as the government acted unilaterally. A referendum was urged but refused, with party leaders contesting the reasons behind the decision and questioning umpire-like authority in political disputes.
A garbled report describes a school gathering with a head teacher and children involved. It mentions Arbor Day or a reading event, a band, a flag, and a recital. Names and places are difficult to decipher, leaving the centerpiece as a school ceremony with student performances and community participation.
An unreadable OCR fragment describes a federal parliament gathering with unnamed officials and ministers. The text is corrupted, but hints at a formal decision or statement by government leaders and a schedule or vote to occur at a later date.
Fragmented text from a Melbourne page mentions a minister, margarine and a push to maintain certain ingredients. The note includes unclear references to brands, names, and a public discourse on margarine resemblance and safety.
Melbourne report covers a Northern Territory defeat with mixed track results. It notes final scores and standout performances including De AW Chernin with 94 and a 42 round. Officials Nankervis and Hancock preside as field events feature medal placements.
Readable portions describe cheddar cheese making in Somersetshire with emphasis on milk preparation and heating steps. It notes scalding, controlled temperatures, acidity checks, and gradual heating to reach the salt stage, plus routine handling of milk temperature and starter culture during production.
Public notices announce nominations for State Electorate of Polwarty due by July 6 1914 and official nomination forms. Auction listings include cattle sheep horses and general merchandise at Colne with entries invited and a modern residence on Gellibrand Street offered with detailed fittings and terms, as per real estate broker Thomas and Jotor with Forbes partnership.
Colac announces its annual meeting at the Nora Chaim church on Monday at 9 AM. Members are requested to aid Capen Iteserve Fund Reserve liability of proprietors.
Local notices announce a public meeting at Alen Hall on Wednesday to discuss compliance with Cororenke Alvie and Warr requirements, plus a significant property sale by auction including a Frontage Pollock Street site and two adjoining blocks. Also listed are Colac horse sale events with numerous livestock entries across July.
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