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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 15, 1909

Page

2

Sporting. Botries for all events except Nov. 4 6

Instructions outline entry deadlines all events limited to Friday May 6. participation requires fee if needed. entries accepted on day of event with penalties for late or missing payment. Committee reserves right to disqualify for noncompliance and to cancel events with few entries. log chopping rules and declarations required. public announcement of results. evening grand ball to follow with music and refreshments.

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Labor and Capital Debate Over Wages and Welfare

A public discussion on labor conditions and wage fairness cites the need for living wages, employer responsibility, and Parliament's role. It notes the risk of starvation wages, the balance between capital and labor, and cites judges urging living pay to sustain workers and families.

Victoria Worem Justicn Higgins Justice Gordon Adelaide Justice Burnalde Western Australia Honore W

Saulfield Meeting Races Report From Melbourne

Telephoned results from Saulfield in Melbourne show Nurong Hurdle won by five lengths with Simmeratte second, Slipper in a long odds win, and other detailed placings across hurdles and sprints. Sydney listings note Kogarah Stakes and Skewards Mile among multiple feature races with Lady Addie and Specimen achieving top placings.

Melbourne Ata Pisity Orrong Gimmeretts Yale Ty Gabba Lady Wildo Tiger Vordon Steeplerhare Lyrid Ga- Vernodt Indulant Sis Ythers Rag Sto To Jongethe Uhighs Welker Slipper Sydney Setar Mbo Lor Wallace San Jose Hanleap Lady Addie Atehen Byong Ors Bexley

Dairying Company Reports Half Year Results

Apollo Hay Dairying Company posts a half year profit of £59 6s 4d driven by strong local sales. Butter output reached 14 tons lower than the prior year but most sales moved through Western District Cooperative Company at good prices. Labour efficiency improved with a larger workforce, easing factory operations. St Patrick’s Ball set for Victoria Hall with many tickets sold and catering by Mrs A O Whitson. Mr J Dungos orchestra to provide music.

Meeasra V. EL Stretch Kennedly Wleal Oliver Cuthbertson Buckle N‘inten Hood Vanghav Dare Andgrau M'Cuiluin Inglis Edger W. B. Brisbang Wearlte Staths Bea el Nest Prom Doyd Pomboornegh Haring Erand Aton Moessrs Inglis Morrison Anne Maleini Struc Hans Tolger H Kennedy Olver Bir Anderson M'Leod Teale Directure Apollo Hay Dairying Company Dirattory Bsyeta Severn Western Distie Ihn’ Sonson Bt. Patrick's Victoria Hall Cresay State School P. Nelson S. H. Mason Sureessiia Chilite Hriday Inst Plevickars Thornton Pelulary Worneth Belway Cressy Beene-Nerlown

Train Express Delayed By Extreme Cold Across Continent

A Friday night express journey from Cannes to London faced severe cold and freezing conditions. Passengers described intense discomfort as the train slowed, with icy air and heavy frost impacting travel.

London Cannes Abyss Curine Sabe

Defence urged as Australia faces naval and land force costs

At a Empire Club dinner in Toronto, speaker Barron urged rapid adoption of a Defence policy akin to Australia. He criticized land forces spending and naval defence, praising a man missing limbs for his resilience and urging effective use of remaining faculties.

Dita Barron Catipollien Empire Club Toronto Rom Auetralia Sgaingt & Man

Geelong Country Brigades Hold Annual Demonstration

The country fire brigades gathered at Geelong for their annual demonstration with Colac, Benalla, and Walhalla brigades among those competing. Events included five man engine drills and hose work, with Colac earning mixed results and Wardstrong defending titles as others won prizes.

Geelong Gewotg Holt Sims Ducudahiem CNS Chy Mediem J. G. Wynne Slag Thos Kardinia Park Watter Bort Chalten Oval Colac Priera Oliier Marshall Cromwick Barreant- Major Melbourne Fies Longine Prattley Victoria Golae Brigade W. Gell Rus Thi Colag Walhalla Benalla Zod Warrnambool Ltd Mod Wedherhorn Zod Nashworth Geem Srd Colas W. Bell Kemp Mathers J. Connor Rairasdala Celac Corin Aranuas London Tre Eailes Waglehawk Brigade Bremen Weber Preator Efort Bendigo Anging Sventa Bairos- Gale Cola Bairnadale Mechanics' Hall

Geelong Racing Notes Signal Busy Upcoming Events

Racing and sporting notes detail the Colac to Garilete road race during the annual sports gathering at two river milestones Gellibrand River and Bogey Creek. Local events include foot racing cycling and log chopping with many entries confirmed. Officials report racing postponements and trainer moves including Sydney-bound horses and Easter carnival plans.

Carliets Rivar Aparty Hiagelo Colac Garilete Gellibrand River Bogey Creek Messrs Campbell and Sons Lady Peri A.T. Creewick Mc'Grath Banmieter Lang Coley Muller Owen Mala Bronkony Nowbaror Mwilttnium Hickentwilium Frend Penodil Lady Thildenes Wohhr Syndney Herp Geelong Racing Club We Vrc

Letter on water power and lighting potential from Colac

A reader comments on Mr Cornthwaite’s water fall claims for Gellibrand and Colac lighting plans. He estimates flow at 740 cubic feet per minute, suggests Maier lamp capacity for 4000 lamps, discusses copper cable needs and compares costs with Overhound and Jenkagg, urging practical cable choices.

Merita of Mtormthwaite Uliieiceen Maier Cali Wren Sargent Colac Cornthwaite Maine J. Greenhm

French Navy Contract Conspiracy Alleged in Chamber Report

Official testimony by M. Broysse alleges French contractors manipulated submarine boat contracts to drain the treasury. He claims profits of six to seven percent and notes Britain’s cost for a battleship and related equipment. The chamber transcripts reference officials and contractors amid war procurement scrutiny.

Londor Frider Sanpational Freuch Gorecmuvnt M. Brovsse Dupulir M. Broysce Harais Cals Rass Wefrand Brousse Great Britain

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