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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
2
The Melbourne telegraph notes February revenue fell by £17,471 with railways up £61,400 and Commonwealth balances down £203. The independent revenue excluding Commonwealth salaries rose to £590,018, up £278,456. For eight months total revenue stood at £5,993,873, down £273,700.
Members of the Coise P. and A. Society discuss planned grounds upgrades costing about 2740 pounds. Several proposals include converting rear areas to a temperance booth and committee rooms, adding publican and food service spaces, enlarging kitchens, building a caretaker cottage, and roofing cattle pens. Some oppose rescinding the resolution, but supporters say funding through small yearly payments and existing income could cover costs without burden.
Miss Anne Venus a barmaid at the Empira hotel in Sydney is shot by Thomas Wheeler who then killed himself. Wheeler, 36, from Annandale, died of a head wound. Miss Venus, slight neck wound, is in hospital but refuses to speak to police. Both newcomers from England arrived about six months ago aboard the same vessel.
Friday evening at Elliminyt State School a concert raised proceeds for a proposed new hall. The program featured songs, solos, recitations, and instrumental numbers by local performers including Miss Nellie James, Miss Christie, Mr G Gallop, and Mr FP McGuire. Encore and farewells closed the event with plans for early construction of the hall.
A polo game at Geelong polo ground saw Geelong and Girgarre teams clash. Calvert led Geelong with the win by five goals to one as key players Madhurst Winter-Lerigg and B Orr featured for Geelong amid reports on naval shipbuilding and industrial activities in the period.
Digestibility and bulk guide dairy feeding, silage care, and water top dressing are advised. Wool scouring issues, freight costs, and limited post‑farm processing persist. Victorian apple export shows record volume and high quality with 159,000 cases ready for export amid strong demand.
A deputation from a trade union to Prime Minister Asquith discussed funding for political candidate expenses and unemployment measures while a separate sports report covers Beech Forest versus Colac in rain and wind. Scores show Beech Forest prevailing, with difficulties due to weather and a smaller Colac lineup.
The government medical officer reports the prisoner Hing, a life sentence inmate, is physically weak but not insane. Premier writes Crown Law Department requesting remission of part of the sentence, noting solitary confinement could worsen his condition.
The defence minister Benetoc Pearce stated in Parliament that foundations of a potential agreement with the Commonwealth on Australian naval policy had been laid under the Deakin government but no communication had occurred yet. He said the current government’s policy was not fully defined and that a Cabinet decision before the Prime Ministers' Conference is unlikely due to financial questions between Commonwealth and States.
A two year old, son of chemist Mr Leach, was burned to death in Geraldton last night after a match ignited his cot. Neighbours heard screams and found the child badly burned. death followed within an hour. Local authorities reported the accident as a tragic domestic fire.
A lengthy district social at the Navivoat Bank premises honored Mr Jo M Donald. Guests included Ole Jobo and a local committee, with apologies from L Ball J Bell and G Nelson. The program featured readings and music, a vote of thanks, and the National Anthem followed by refreshments.
London rumors claim the Imperial Government plans to expand naval strength by building six warships, provoking Liberal opposition nationwide. The Daily Chronicle and Daily Telegraph discuss political resistance and potential shifts in policy as ministers weigh the arms program.
Market notes from Melbourne indicate a yarding far below last week with about 1400 head. Prices range across heavy, medium, and light weights with brisk demand for prime heavy and medium but dull for hankfatters and lighter categories. prices quoted in pounds and shillings reflect reduced activity.
Nominations for the Gurvoe race arrive this evening. Victorian horses had a strong day at Plemington with Aringa winning The Pines Handicap and Currie securing a double with Even Time and Mole. Meipa events, visitors to Melbourne for the VoRu meeting, and the New South Wales rifle debate are noted amid racing chatter and upcoming tournaments with dates and participants.
Disjointed report details alleged terrorism in Russia tied to Lopakhin and 17 associates. It cites Adil's disclosures to police and claims of revolutionary plots, assassinations, and betrayals involving figures like Azell and Stolypin, with warnings of further actions and internal security maneuvers.
Reefing through a garbled market report, the notes show Australian wool brokers and buyers in Melbourne London Calgary and Co among others secured higher prices than a fortnights prior. Prices reached up to 14s for super with other lots to 6d and 16d as Dalgety and Co reported 254 777 bales ordered and about 276 000 sold in Australia. The piece also mentions Colonial Conference talks on imperial defence and public notices about railway and tyre services plus local ads.
Fragmented notice listing novice hurdles, sprints, and horse events with first prizes and nominations. Includes multiple venues Colac and Casterton style clubs, various distances from 100 to 220 yards and 130 yards over fences, plus cattle and horse sales listings and secretaries notices.
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