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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1903
Page
1
A local push urges selectors to fund rail expansion by taxing land values to unlock development in the forest behind a plan to extend the line to Wattle Will. Farmers condemn government seed wheat aid, urging targeted relief for the truly needy amid drought and asset-rich critics.
Notes and events in this issue flag reports on Reform Gill Polo Ballarat Geelong and Melbourne stock markets plus Wattle Hill Extension meeting and cyclone. The Colac Pastoral and Agricultural Society has not received a Royal Society delegate nomination request for the July conference, unlike western district societies. The secretary asks Mel pce about Colac’s omission and railway workers’ schedules are cited in creditor relief arguments amid hours reduction talk.
The Right Rev Dr White bishop of Italia preached at St John’s Church England to a large audience in Townsville. He described his diocese’s work among cyclone-devastated people, after a journey across Central Australia from Port Darwin to Adelaide. The day included disrupted Golao train service, with delays and slow rain affecting schedules.
John O'Brien suffered three broken ribs and a fractured arm after a log rolled at Robin's Sawmill in Barramunga on Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Colac Hospital for treatment. Public notice: Wirth Brow Circus will perform in Colac tomorrow with afternoon and evening shows.
In Melbourne the Legislative Assembly debated reform as Mr Irvine moved for a conference. The Assembly approved the motion. Irvine proposed the Assembly managers as Shiels Bent Mackay Pescock Trenwith M Kinnon. Mindergast protested the Labor party exclusion. The Premier said Labor opposed the Bill and could not represent the Assembly. Maloney attacked Trenwith. Trenwith claimed Labour left him. Maloney argued there was no real Opposition except the Labor core and urged Peacock to yield to Labor.
Legislative Council conference moves approved after recess with managers named by ballot and a conference to meet tonight. Lorne jetty tender accepted from L Memat at 87 pounds 13 shillings. Sydney express train ran 97 minutes late amid heavy rain with fireman wading through water for five miles before service resumed.
Representatives of fourth to sixth class shires with Mackey and Downward petition the Minister of Land to empower shires to lease unused roads and retain revenue. The plan aims to ease council finances amid subsidy cuts, after the Poowong and Jeetho Council agreed to provide detailed workings. Produce market prices: Wheat Adelaide 6d Victorian 5s 1d. Tarley Malting 4s 6d. Maize 6s 1d. Onions Prime 3 to 4 4s. Chall Prime wheaten 5 2s 6d to 5 10s.
The serial fire brigades demonstration began in pecan on Tuesday evening with the Discipline Sections led by Castle Tame and Ballarat in A class. Creswick topped Beloea with 98 points while Colac and another tied for second on four. In hose practice Wongaratta won with Yarra Wonga and Eaglehawk second and third. Engine practice saw Carisbrook Maldon and Warrnambool take second and third, Colac fourth. In team engine practice Warrnambool Rushworth and Bunnyen filled the top three, Colac again noted. A second demonstration is planned for Geelong.
QOLAG SCORES A FIRST AND A SECOND. Fire Brigade demonstration continued in fine cool dusty weather. Colac team set a record in Manual Engine Drill, eight times total with four firsts and four seconds. Colac council calls tenders for needed works. issues regarding Western Province seat and civic reform efforts are noted.
A London report notes Senator Matheson urging Australia to build a navy for protection of sea lanes and bases, leaving offensive action to Britain, as part of imperial defence. The piece discusses broader strategic tensions and calls for a stronger Australian maritime force.
The district shows rapid grass growth and better water supply as recent rains improve tanks and waterholes. Maize and barley sown in December have strong prospects, while onion growers and new farm buildings on Balintore Estate reflect ongoing development. KE A McCarthy retires after 28 years teaching. pension granted.
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