17 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
1
Weather forecast for tomorrow predicts showers in the east with a likely hot spell later. Market notes cover Prima at 4s and 2s 6d estimates in several regions, while school principal regulations discuss attendance and safety in adolescent education.
A reported divorce court case centers on a husband named Groves who eloped with another woman, triggering a nationwide chase from Barcaldae to Queric and beyond. The saga spans multiple towns in the Acie ag colonies with ten years of alleged deception, touching Groves Valley in California and involving Mrs Willy in the courthouse narrative.
A damaged report from a police commission notes an allocation of funds, a remand for a claimant, and investigation into a boxing tragedy. It references Mr Mara, the New Bridge at Yarra, and detective actions seeking information. The piece questions delays and the handling of the £530 grant amid public interest.
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