University access debate on funding and class barriers
A Melbourne Education Conference discussion centers on university funding and access. Critics warn that open admission would overwhelm resources and for the poor the cost of upkeep blocks entry despite scholarships.
Democracy and the University Gatekeeping of Opportunity
The piece argues that elite access to university education should expand beyond wealthy lineages. It contends democracy will erode exclusive barriers and push for scholarships or facilities that enable poor families to send their sons to university, contingent on passing entrance exams.
Colac Notes and Events Chronicle Update
The Colac district reports a range of local happenings. St Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School anniversary services are planned with Rev Th W Rock of Melbourne as preacher. A railway section between Morine and Gernten town will see train speed reduced starting Tuesday. Colac Hospital Fete and Easter Monday sports draw public support for a needy institution.
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St Andrew's “Presbyterian
Rew
Th. W. Rock
Melbourne
Colao
Morine
Gerntentown
Jts
BR. G. Poerd
Colac
Traralgon
Lane
Gil
Melborne
Beeas
J. G. Johnstons
M.L.A
Meilway Department
Golan
Tim
Johnstone
Assia
J. F. Parkinson
D. @. Duncan
J.ap
A. Heap
E. Vesey
Ladbrook's
J. Sheen
Same
J. Walters
G. Burt
Ben
Richard Gamble
Colac Hospital
Esater Mondey
Have
Sydenham
Light Horse
Ballarat
Hughes
Warrnambool
Firall
Fire Brigade
Hove
Walhalla
Bairnsdale
Walhalls
Cakterton
Montiel
Warregal
Hamilton
Madon
Fya
Waolhalla
Peta
Geelong
Geo
Arrostrong
Glen
Colas
Colac Dairying Company
Caladonian Society
Great Britain
Armatrong
Orama Ower
Colac Dramatic Society stage strong performance
The Colac Dramatic Society presented a well staged and acted production on Saturday night led by stage manager H. M. Powell. Cast members including Mr B Meyer as Myles Ne Coppaleen and Mr C J MIntosh as Hardsess Cregan drew praise for their vivid characters and the ensemble proved the society's continued excellence in support of local institutions.
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Colac Dramatic Society
H. M. Powell
Oben Bown
KC Geour
Tha Dletriet
B. Meyer
Mylea-Ne-Coppaleen
Hardsess Cregan
C. J. M'Intosh
Ky. Miller
Deony Mann
Kyrie Daly
I’. Bassett
Tha
R. Baseett
Father Tom
A. C. Parkisson
Corrigan
Telly
Bertie O'Moore
8. J. Brown
Hyland Creagh
H. Meredith
Mr "Dunn
Jane
Misa Bradebay
Minnegan
Colag, Orcheatra
L. Lavater
Everexs
Victorian letters praise irrigation progress and travel plans
The report discusses visitors across Victoria praising irrigation schemes, the State Water Supply Commission’s work, and the appeal of canalized farming. It covers motor excursions, grand tours abroad, and increasing private travel as transport demand grows.
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Victoria
Khone
M. Murphy
Gernany
London
Elwood ‘Meade
Tur
Au “Water Supply Commission
Rochester
Bnngland
Lucerne
Junite Rent Possibilitiee
Brisbane
Moto Stewellery
APTOS
Fis
Be Jean
Éipa Bt
Cabergriatas Traduarion
Notone
Merica
England
Europe
Dr .Schone
Berlity
Swinwrnegn
Educa- Leen
Minoo
Watt
Treasury
Old Country
Froiy Borie ‘Lima AL Hee
Cellins
Ineriga
Manu
Mic Ydell
Gill
Jearn
Anac
Nye
Melbourne
Department of Agriculture
Graham
Nipek
Avery Trolle
Violeieco
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Racing notes and upcoming handicaps at Colac meeting
The article lists horse racing results and odds from a Colac meeting, with winners such as Brenda Rankin and Margie Fitzpatrick in various races. It also details handicaps for Thursday’s Disly races and notes teams for Colac cricket and bowling results, plus tennis results from the Munime Cup on the Ovine court.
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Ogat
Garver
Mandicap
Zenelban
Taurea
Garth
Agst
Juryman
M'Cormick
Arian
Agat
Nimble Lod
Jackcroo
Ballygolly
Tony Rate—Beatty
Beattia Chie
Castilla
Rose
Falkirk
Widelity
Thlehlown
Blue Signal
Sea Warrior
Cassilda
Hurdle Place
Tooster
Rose of Malkirk
Benview
Gellaré
Forest Native
Lord Pyang
Goldsmith
Yamar
Cattleabip
Viper
Minara
Cip
Taureo
Silver Shield
Gon
Doctor
Fidelity
Dunotter
Caarhia
Blur Signal
Fouy
Betty
Galaxy
Darkness
Sweet “Alice
Alews
Titogion
Scottish Chief
Bobholink
Nettle
T.ld
Bete
Agus
Papooss
Brown Hyves
Oscar Asche
Welter Alandlenp
Qeprey
Hevelock
Melbourne
Daily Press
Australia
Ldi
Brenda Rankin
Rebel N' ‘Tullogh
Harold Hourkey
Dulcie Bland
Anne M’gilrras
Woollen Mills Blaze and Local Fair Highlights
A fire swept the Exvollsior Woollen Mills near Barnes River shortly before 5 pm Friday, destroying most of the building and stock while efforts to save parts failed. The report also notes a cycler and horse race events at Beech Forest, a court lesson in Cressy, and the death of Pirron Valloak resident Hugh M Kay with a funeral at Colac cemetery attended by many family and friends.
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Georga
C. Matthewn
Wana
Devonshire
Demerara
England
Carvanballas
Chiraside
Ollunthor
Yeo
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Tuesaday
Cola
Victoria Hall
J. 1 Mdonald
Mola Picture Company
Colac Hospital
Victoria
Thomas George Kirkland
Nelson
J. Goller
R. J. Nelson
D. Mowat
C. Mowat
W. Mowat
Technicite Lodge
Decensed
Massra_ T. St
W. Kennedy
T M'Tageart
ER. Baird
Cressy
Ec Ommit
Tee
Presbyterian
Game Church
TW. Bharrow
Iour Cauntrenp
Melbourne
Uch
Victoria P Tyist Club
Shell Tia Ak
Caulfield
Lara
Edie
Ierriypala
Trownid
Wale
Aldevaner
Blairmount guDeosid
Vontiby
Lerietil St
Kilda
Bilay
Garnathan
D. Bethinge
Worsby
Alength
Gordon
Simon
Lord Dudlay
Teblong
W. G. Hurot
Exvollsior
Barnes
Hugh M'Kay
Pirron Valloak
Digteiv
Leaves Willow
Angus May
Colac
Donald M‘kay
Pirron Yallonk
Mra Brown
Mra Smith
Bella M'Kay
Colar
Mle
W. Cooke
3. Shepherd
T. Purcell
J. Hamill
J. Aloney
W. Wallace
W. Baker
Dare
Goffin
B. M'Eny
J. Moffat
W. BR. Fratonby
W Sharrow Hind
Ff Im Mingeminte
Beech Forest Athletic Club Meet Yields Close Finishes
Beech Forest hosted a brisk athletics meet on Friday with Bearden among locals in attendance. Events included log chopping won by D Flerpor and a close £20 cycling contest won by W Belfrage, amid tense underhand log races and a rough three mile heat where J Beasley collided but escaped serious injury.
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Berch Forest Athletic Club
Beech Forest
Bearden
Colac
Syed
A. M. M’kenzie
Ail Daz
Mesery
J. W. Gardiner
Awid B. Devitt
J. Kincaid
J. BR. M'Donald
D. HH. Nevo
M. M'Crickard
W. Richmond
M'Leooon
Tinekeeper
W. Kincaid
Piper
M’l. We
Trenchorer
J. Morosenyich
Pecs
Mesera R
AL Bouthorn
G. H. T. Denois
P. J. Harringken
J. J. Beasley
Alump
Ie Maching
Ditchley Park
Pyrards
W. Hayley
Eric Dwyer
Teylor
Mator
A. Arminstead
H. Hitt
Ik D. Brown
Tyrrell
W. Hurst
Flint
J. L. Harrington
W. Forbes
Geca
D. Harper
A. Foo
T. Heritage
C. Tyrell
H. Hills
P. J. Harrington
Aeca Bhd
A. Nolmo
Yete PhD
Goss
Ai See
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Sporting Notes
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Thornton
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Robie
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M. Gentles
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F. Taylor
Tame
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O. Harper
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L. Harrington
W. J. Carter
J. Beasley
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G. L. O'Donnell
C. Stillite
O. Shuite
P. Alexander
A. Huret
Box
J. W. Birrer
J. Kelly
HH. Hitt
J. W. Birerer
G. Ragotwey
Alexander
Aeca
J. H. Kelly
W. J. Garter
Snes
C. Bhillito
O. Bhillito
T. Bellrage
J. Harrington
A. Nolen
Soca
Dulcis Bland
Jack Milentie
Hretha Rankins
Highland Fling
Jack M'Kensie
Aod Amnis M’gilvaray
Hornpipe
Jack Mienzie
Dulele Bland
Harold Dourke
Annie M’gilvray
Jack M'Renzie
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