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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
5
The page details a Welsh colliery strike affecting coal output and a railway accident near a station with reported damages and injuries. It mentions workers, safety concerns, and official responses, reflecting industrial unrest and transport disruption of the period.
Calf feeding uses crushed linseed added to skim milk as a safe economical substitute for milk fat. Gradual transition from whale milk to skim milk over a week is advised, replacing withdrawn milk with skim milk portions. A linseed jelly is prepared to replace fat and provide protein, beginning with small amounts and increasing to about a cup twice daily alongside warm skim milk.
Melbourne notes on factory labor discuss stricter enforcement of child labor laws under the Foot Act. Authorities urge better compliance and safety measures as young workers face hazardous conditions. Local officials emphasize protecting youths from exploitation in industrial settings.
In St Petersburg Lavetchkin, a figure tied to a secret group called the Black Munisped, faces murder charges after a workman’s death. The case highlights alleged immunity from official interference for society members and suggests high level officials may be involved.
During a cinema show in Abrantes on the Tagus 64 miles northeast of Lisbon a fire broke out burning the theatre. Fifty people were injured while escaping the blaze and the building was destroyed. The incident is reported by Reuters.
Warrnambool hosted a Tuesday fire brigade demonstration with multiple engine events and races. Results list top crews from Bendigo, Colac, Ballarat City, and other towns, highlighting engine practice, hose events, and the Young Australians Shield aggregate won by Colac.
Monday schedule lists fat cows springing heifers yearlings and conditioned ewes for sale at 11 am 10 forward springing and 20 backward springers plus shorn sheep and pigs. Johnstone Co. announces next sale on a later date at 2 pm with yard sheep and other stock. sale conducted by Bell by public auction under various owners instructions at the farm yard.
In London Portsmouth session the Free Church Congress continued its meetings. A proposal to introduce a Public Education Bill faced opposition and a Welsh Disestablishment pledge drew attention as resolutions on Welsh life and establishment advances were carried.
A government report outlines total migrants: 20 810 entering Australia with 20 611 left, 7 deported. Of those migrating, 6202 men and 272 children accompany 6202 women, with Queensland receiving the largest share, followed by New South Wales, Western Australia, and Victoria.
Weather and travel disruptions force stewards to postpone the autumn meeting of the Victoria Haeng luo and related events. The Australian Unp day Pro Eraunne shifts to Wednesday and Thursday, with the Movbee Wewley Facies Club also adjusting its race schedule.
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