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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1911

Page

2

Railway Accident At Station Hampers Service

A railway accident near the station disrupted service and injured several people. A porter named Thom at the station and the signal staff were involved as passengers fled.

Piratical Racing Event and Banquet at Victoria Park

A detailed notice covers a Wednesday March 5 fixtures with pony and horse racing events, including five furlongs and a six furlong card. It lists entrance figures, entry details, and stipulates rules under the club’s regulations. A Grand Ball is planned for the evening with tickets priced at 5 shillings, coordinated by J. P. Briggins and James Sexton as joint marshals.

Seenetars Swan Marc Graat V.R.C

Trusts Threaten Australian Economy And Public Welfare

The writer warns that monopolies and foreign meat trusts threaten Australia’s economy and public welfare. They argue trusts reduce competition, raise prices, and burden consumers while enriching few. government action is needed to repress trusts and protect national interests. The piece urges vigilant Commonwealth policies and cooperation with states to prevent monopolistic control and defend the nation’s resources and people.

Commonwealth United States Peru Aetralia South Wales American Meat Trust Graham Acriculture Australia Tedor

Irregular Historic Catalogue Row of Household Goods

A fragmented list items including cigars, teas, pasta, peas, eucalyptus oil, dates, cocoa, paste, tin meats, seeds, pudding and cleaning supplies. Entries read like a late 19th or early 20th century grocery or auction inventory with varied prices in pence and shillings.

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Community Notes From Colac District Events

Community notices cover a local meeting for the Golde District tea, Australian referendum campaigning led by Fisher and J H W Boullin in Colac, and a funeral at Colac cemetery for Miss Helen Hyne. Also listed are roll deadlines for federal enrollment, a house fire at Mr D Barry’s, a brass band recital at Botanical Gardens, and upcoming retail and millinery displays in Colac.

Golde District Australia Fisher W. Boullin M.H.R Colac Victoria Hall Alfred Deakin Helen Hyne Defeaeed John Paatsch Mesers G. Hayes J. Taylor Talbot R. Webster Jos. Paatsch J Salmon J, Anderson Champion M O'Connor J. Higgins G. H. Murphy Pravesite G. James D. Barry Wnemploye Colac Batter Hospital Botanical Gardens W. E. Thomas Dentiat Melbourne Vieturia Hartel Cressy Munday Reene J. G. Duhustuus Messrs Litile Apent Love Lauria Trajzival Wart Hamburg Blankenese Vcourmayeur Hope of Colas Tent LO Markayia TDL Diahigcues Axl Tahoe Jem Bro Connor Pacthing Livthcock Lodbrook Quali Drapers Advt Fa, Tatin and Co Flinders Street Victoria Thoraday Dave Bilson and Co's Tuseday

Perth Murder Smart Executed at Fratage Uno

Alfred Wilson Smart was executed this morning in Perth for the murder of Michel Harris on or about March 14. He faced the gallows with bandages over his eyes removed before the execution and spoke little, dying without visible emotion amid lingering unrest from confinement and writings attributed to him.

Alfred Wilson Smart Michel Harris Perth Smart

Prohibition debate cited at Hope of Colac Lodge meeting

A dense report covers Mc A W Conger of the Church of Christ opposing liquor trade for healthier towns. Hotelkeepers Association speakers Farthing and Opus argue for restriction with data on crime and drunkenness, plus comparisons between Maine Minnesota and New Zealand. Local sports notes list Beech Forest events and handicaps for upcoming races.

Hope of Colac Medlay A. W. Conger Church of Christ Colac Culac Hotelkeepers' Association Murray Street Habel Britain Germany Farthing Rie Frederick Treves Ladysmith Bern Ewig Baglin Maine Minnesota Victoria New Zealand Jelear Ashburton Tavercargill Omari Opitz Opite

Marrow Escape: Boy Hit By Train Car

A seven year old boy Hoy M Lean of Valentine Street Thornbury was struck by a moving tram in High Street while crossing the tracks. He fell under the vehicle and was injured but the exact outcome is unclear from the report.

Melbourne Hoy M'Lean Valentine Street Thornbury Northcote High Street Star

Local Post Notes Rain Delays and Scoring Glitches

Heavy rain interrupted play as match details show erratic scoring and disrupted devices. Players such as Nourse Wy rt Zula and others faced unclear outcomes while local observers recorded 17 points before the stoppage.

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