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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1913
Page
5
Two people, a newly married pair aged about 22, were found shot dead at a home on Gore Street Fitzroy on Friday night. Constables Reaby and Burke found the bodies after reports of revolver shots. The man had a shot to the head and the woman to the heart. a young child was found in the room.
The London annual angus towing match Cambridge v Oxford covered four miles from Putney to Mortlake. Oxford edged Cambridge by three quarters of a length in 20 minutes 34 seconds after a strong late push. The Prince of Wales watched from the umpire's launch.
A Victorian conference report reviews past work and notes the death of Bro W H Judkina. It urges Junior Tents to engage travelers, reclaim drunks, curb grocers licenses, and strengthen adult supervision. Elections listed for 1924 officers across districts and proposed constitutional changes include folding district meetings, consolidating funds, and setting fixed meeting dates.
A cordial gathering at Mr Westwood's Hall featured Mr Sevitin addressing attendees and fielding questions during a tour. After the talk guests danced until morning. refreshments were served by Westwood and Carter while Westwood and Scullin faced a minor incident when leaving Hiree gurra as a horse tangled in a wire with no serious damage.
A dentist explains he performs high grade modern dental work at modern prices, handling each case personally due to lack of a surgical assistant. He aims to earn the confidence of every patient who visits his Tol. 141 practice in Colas, Tol.
Rosa of the P.L.P. spoke at the Port Campbell Public Hall before about 40 attendees. He defended the party from accusations of affiliation, attacked the current federal government on policies and the bank, and criticized the salary of Governor Dennison Miller. He warned of wage policies, argued against the postal vote repeal, and urged support for labor measures while noting exports losses and the need to counter trusts and combines. The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Ward with Mr. Pitkhor as secretary.
Severe wind from a wet spell battered the district on Thursday and Friday, felling trees and scattering apples under canopies. On Wednesday, Mr A Williams lost a toe when trimming timber with an axe at a rail juncture near Colac, receiving treatment after the incident.
A night collision near Rossing injured 21 year old Neil Allison and halted a freight drag. The train derailed into a fence tearing off a wheel as the line watchman Mr Stanlir stopped coins along the rails.
A doctor lectures a London audience on olive oil as a health aid. He extols olive oil’s digestive, nourishing, and lubricating properties and warns to buy only pure oil. He notes nervous system benefits, suggests using one teaspoonful daily and pairing with green vegetables for best results.
Handicaps listed for Nalangil Pony Races with numerous horses and riders. Entries include Lady Victor Glen Alvie Euchre Mousey Re tort Sweet Nell Jenny Skeedaddle and more with yard penalties and a note of a referee committee and a maker’s fee of 4 shillings.
March meetings announced at Victoria Hall and various venues with Labor and People Party organizers. Addresses include Mertings Countvl law's Hall and Noelton area venues with dates starting March 10 through March 23.
Colac Dairying Co Ltd invites tenders returnable Monday March 7 for dam excavation painting at Butter Factory Wool Creamery and residences Colac area with details from the office of the Secretary W A Oliver Also four year farm or share tender at Cundare near Beene highly improved dairy farm 10 acres with buildings and subdivisions tender Thursday with instalments at 4 pm Apply to G Johnstone Co or T Hath Cundare Also Dalgety Co Ltd inviting tenders for leasing a first class dairy farm at Corerwoke about 215 acres near Colac with plant and improvements tenders Thursday March 27 at 4 pm Chief details from Colac office
Colac area sales advertise fortnighly auctions by Thomas Joyce and partners. The opened sale features skins hides tallow and miscellaneous items alongside galvanised iron wagonettes potatoes and sundries. Additional notices list furniture and various estate auctions at Colac on March 17 and surrounding dates with entries invited and terms cash.
The undersigned invites tenders for three year possession of the late Joseph Wartes property at Bereac township. Subdivided plots include 31 acres of land with dwelling house, water supply and improvements. Tenders due by 97th March or as directed. highest or any tender may not be accepted. Solicitor Mummie facilitating.
An OCR damaged notice mentions WoW LES & CO music publishers and various agents in Melbourne. It states an agent will call with a price list and a card, and references furniture cleaning services and carpet care. It notes an appointment as an agent for General Life Fire and Accident Corporation and invites attending to insured business.
Jas Moss thanks Colue and district for support during the sale and announces new stock arriving at Bed Rock price. He highlights in depth trade knowledge from copper top to riding boot and offers personal attention, with focus on customers needing special walking-ability assistance.
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