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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1914
Page
2
Tuesday in March features SFPlex City entries with Splenmi entries and Australian riders Paddy Hebb Grivett and Veetorta. Paddy Hebb recently won world championships in America. Veetorta boasts a South Australian reputation as a crack rider.
The program lists children's dances and pipe competitions with prizes from 1s 6d to £8. Entry fees include several underage categories. A special train from various stations to Colac departs at 9 34, with return at 7 25 pm, featuring afternoon tea by Foley Bros. Activities include Merri-go-round and games with stalls and fruiterers on site.
Grand annual ball announced at Victoria Hall with first class supper and upstairs music. Piano by Mine Cobill, piccalo by Tiyan, and bandmaster of Keelonge Harbor Trust leads the band. Mend tickets obtainable from the secretary.
The Colac district page records the monthly hospital committee meeting and officer elections, church memorials, council disputes over damages, and social events. It notes rabbit poisoning efforts by local authorities, a fatal sawmill accident involving Arthur Goldetraw, a high attendance at church and hospital fundraisers, and preparations for a local ball and charity drives. The report also covers military camp movements, court cases on child concealment, and community notices from surrounding towns.
At Flemington Australia the Autumn Meeting closed amid heat and crowds. Tofia won the Eline Handicap, Bratle second, Ostreasa third, with Van Biene taking the Betting event by three quarters of a length. Belove won the Northcote Handicap ahead of Coronatus and Attora, while Nate led the Autumn Sisplechare with Miser second. Radnor captured the Champion Stakes with Parisian second and Prisefighter third.
A large Labor Banquet at the Drill Hall in Colac featured speeches by Mr J R McDonald and Hon Josiah Thomas on constitutional reform, maternity care, and party strategy. They criticized opposition obstacles, defended Labor advances, and urged unity ahead of the next state election with emphasis on taxation, centralization, and Northern Territory development.
A busy Saturday athletic gathering featured numerous events under Mr Dehetre’s conductorship. Officials Lowe and Ennis ran duties efficiently as Maiden Pointer and various heats produced close finishes with multiple contenders including J. Mitchel, F. Hogan, Janet Wilkie, Ina M’Kenzie, and A. Flannagan among others.
The Colac Gun Club hosts a £50 pigeon match on its ground next Wednesday with on site luncheon. Saturday saw two events, the Joe White trophy eleventh race and a sail off for Miss Cyas tello's gold medal between the Petrel and Spirit. Petrel wins the sail off with Spirit conceding 13 minutes handicap. final race results list Petrel first Spirit second Swastika third.
A daring burglary in Western Beach saw thieves enter the Scott and Hamilton ironmongery, seize keys, ransack drawers, and miss a safe containing money orders and other funds. Inquiries traced keys to a nearby box, while Geelong export trade and port activity surged with February records.
Telephonic connection established between the Lismore railway station and the township telephone bureau. The new link promises great convenience for residents and travelers, improving communication and coordination between local transit and civic services.
The Empire Day Celebrations Committee met with Dr Duncon presiding. Officers elected included Chairman Dr D C Dunoon Secretary Mr A J Handley and Treasurer Mr Sydenham. A small credit balance from last year was noted and plans set for May 25 as the celebration date and public holiday.
A serious fire at Mr Jo Lucas commercial House caused total destruction of the building and rooms. Neighbors escaped, with Mrs Lems and wife narrowly avoiding injury. Mr J Prender and Mr M Groth fled rear rooms to escape as flames spread. A man saved belongings but lost jewellery and clothes. overall loss estimated at about £2000.
A blaze ignited on Hayes property Wednesday afternoon burning dry grass and stubble. Firefighters worked to contain the flames as residents Wickham, Pyle, Me, and Padresian reported damage to sheds and fences and fearfully watched embers threaten homes.
The Colac Rifle Club held an opening at the Nalungu site with members shooting for Mr M Innes. Wind prevented full scores, and the first sheet shows handicapped totals including Helmore, Anderson, Pearson, Johnstone, Duncan, Brown, and Sitlington with scores ranging into the mid nineties.
The Gellibrand Catholic Ball raised funds with a successful social picnic and auction netting a substantial sum. Local committees plan rifle club participation at Warrnambool and Easter Week events as the state school expands under contractor oversight. Proceeds support the Melbourne Children's Hospital.
Ladies urged to attend Bilaon showroom event next Friday for a refined display of new fashions. The notice highlights a stylish showcase targeting female shoppers with anticipated arrivals and attire.
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