Local land board actions and town council notes
A Colac area land board meeting dealt with allotments and forfeitures including 0.875 acres and 41 41 acres. Maitland Bryan and Geo H Marriner commented on offers. Colac Shire Council discussed road access, river plantings, and railway matters. funeral notices and a Geelong hospital nurse tribute followed.
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M. Taylor
Ierewillipe
A. P. Lutargues
E. Rippon
Krombruk
Nere
Maitland Bryan
Aire
Krambrok
Geo
H. ‘Marriner
Aborbanool
Mary M'Donald
Wyolangta
Frtrick
Colac-Ballarat
Colac Siiro
Baker
Iafie
Dafy
Conncdt
J. G. Johnstone
MLLA
Coleg
Cr Hancock Au Carrier
Kenneth Mackay
Colac
Tia
Pollock Street
Colas
Mesere
T. W. Tolinstone
O. H. Jobestone
J. A. Firth
G. Wilmot
J. Clarke
Bilson
G. Raynor
G. 8
Farrar
Murphy
T. W. Sharrow
W. &. Thomas
Victoria
Commercial Melbourne Sheep Market Report Tuesday
Fat flock buyers attended with brisk trade as wethers sold up to 19 shillings and ewes to 15 shillings 6 pence. Lambs scarce with few higher prices, crossbred and merino entries varied, demand steady though prices softened from last week. beat prices reached 15 shillings.
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Melbourne
Nowmmerkat Garde
Bilbecka
Enwa
Melbourne Art Union Roses and Auctions Amid Belated Sale
A garbled 1919 Melbourne advertisement fragment describes an Eight Hours Art Union charity event with prizes including painting values up to £500. The notice lists ticket prices, sale points, and dates, noting drawings by May 14 and prize publication May 15, with appeals for public attendance and ticket purchases through agents and the secretary John Tyman.
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Urray
Melbourne
Seigatshours Union
ART Onion
Sey Art Union
Ithe
Fo Oeaiat
Cotsitry
ART ‘Union
Art Union
Prese Ams
P.O
Sani
John Tyman
Light Mourn’ Committee
Trades Link
Gurston
Victoria
J, Parkinson
Kidney Ailment Warns Against Neglect and Toxins
The text warns that neglecting kidney health leads to dangerous outcomes like Bright's Disease. It urges flushing the blood and aiding kidney function with medicines marketed as a direct aid. It mentions Soames Assist the Kidneys and claims quick relief.
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Bright
Credit Foncier Loans on Farms in Freehold Domains
Notices announce loans on farms under the Credit Foncier scheme. Freeholders may obtain advances from £0 to £2000 or 4 percent in interest, with 14 percent in the principal stagger. The Crown Lands freehold may be granted freehold upon balance payment. No charge for mortgage deed. Loans repayable in yearly installments. Early payoff within five years incurs postball charge, otherwise no penalty after one year. Apply via Post Office Savings Bank forms or Inspector General of Savings Banks Melbourne.
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Isil
H. M
Los Molings
Felons County
Wuppork
Molash Cottagu
Credit Foncier
Terese
Inspector-General OF Savings Banks
Market Street
Melbourne
Democracy in the Legislative Council Reform Debate
The article discusses entrenched opposition to reform in the Legislative Council, arguing democracy advances with universal adult franchise and government accountability. It notes past clashes between the council and public opinion, the need to end hereditary or class-backed power, and the push to amend the constitution to align with popular will.
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Theos
Atl
Thie
Sei
Gramme
Aioeer
Thlee Young Ethe Cate Ees
Fagitliliva Assembly
Ttos
Legislative Council
Itt
Aidan
Case of Lords
House of Lords
Tarvioni
Coal Strike Delays as Government Considers Wage Bill
Reuters reports in London that a bill to enforce a minimum wage for coal miners in each district is awaited with interest. The move could end the strike by creating district wage boards to set rates, while unions push for immediate changes to contracts tied to current wages.
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tReuter
Ondoxn
Mit Tim
Manchester
Hluntley and Palmers Ltd
Airike Ia
Minimum Wage Bill to be introduced by Mr Asquith
In London on Monday night an important statement claimed a minimum wage bill would be introduced in the Commons on Tuesday with aims to pass that day and be considered by the Lords on Friday. A riot at Burton involved SAG colliers raiding coal vans and arrests. Coal prices rose in London amid talk the government may suspend the Eight Hours Act in coal mines due to supply concerns.
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Ines
Edward Hay
Cobden
James Hay
Wromilneham
Chores
Cuttery
Hoytenbury
J.G
Johnstone
M.D
Hom
Eebiiera
Tonm
Yuo Yitforin
America
J. Duwail
Les. Hoge
Victoria al
Howe
Pete
Ralph Connor
Delhi
Oolaci
Victoria
Ahice
Strondy
Gwoll
Lotal Board
Cornell
Cr Bath
Railway Department
Barpindoor
Atux
Colas
Asquite
London
Asquith
House of Commons
House of Lords
Thorn
Burton
Thort
Explosion at New York court case linked to judge
A parcel bomb intended for Judge Otto Rosalsky exploded during inspection, injuring a police inspector and sparking a suspected motive tied to the 1907 case of Paulke Brandt. Rosalsky had earlier reversed a decision and released Brandt in an alleged burglary at Mortimer L. Schid's residence, prompting questions about the motive.
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New
York
Otto Roscilsky
York State
Roealaky
Ion
Judge Rosalsky
Paulke Brandt
Waa
Mortimer L. Schid
Rosales
Brandt
Ocean liner Oceana sinks after collision in English Channel
Reports from London say the Peninsular and Oriental company's steamship Oceana, bound for Bombay, collided with the Pisaqua off Leachy Head. Passengers and crew faced a chaotic nighttime evacuation as boats swamped and several lives were lost, with a large cargo of specie valued at £1,000,000 believed aboard. The vessel later sank near Dover, while the Pisaqua also foundered en route.
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Reuter's
London
Peninsular and Oriental Company
Delhi
Cape Spartel
Oceana
Bombay
Tigoto
Leachy Head
English
Marlane
Teix
Dever
Dungeurss
Explosion in Texas Locomotive Round House Tragedy
Reuter reports appalling boiler explosion at Southern Parish Railway round house in Bons Antonio Texas. Many workers killed or wounded as bodies recovered reveal mangled remains and one unidentified. Strikers blamed. a suspected strike-breaker was present among the injured.
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Reuter
New York
Bons Antonio
Bexar County
Texas
Weller
Nan
Sporting Notes and Racing Results From Ascot Meeting
The report covers trials for Talenting competitors, Ransford and Crampers potential Australia team roles, and a detailed tally of Ascot races led by Destroyer and Auraria with placers in several events. It notes upcoming Dixie races, betting figures, and results from the Koroid rates, plus a Polo exhibition in Geelong and a sports exhibition in Auckland with world records and notable performances.
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Tate Destroyer
Auraria
Witty Koown
Beeswing
Lazy Bill
Minell
Essendon
Dominoer
Jennie Brown
Cyclone
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Paul
Hlnck Tean
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Leslie
la Pose
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Sea- View
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Ihusion
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Sosten
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Benweghe
Beryl
Myig Biukes
Wiri Wini
Mirene
Lane
Bebting
Byvens
Mirenn
Loring Muing Club
Toval Lightaruiehh Joekes
P Lowry
Thireday
Vehaure
Gelom Prémid
Geelong
Elie
Everard Browne
Allen
Keith
Catrert
F. Donaldson
St Pitrick
Dirmpels
Momain
Auckland
Om Saturdy
Moris
Ynys
Seward
Ish
Hutchins
Los Yorda
Tuada
Immigration debate at Mortlake banquet highlights migrant policy
Mr Scullin denounces immigration criticisms by Mr Murray as biased, condemns immigration agents for high commissions, and urges spending on aiding locals rather than foreigners. He warns against misleading material and praises ethical immigration. Also reports a shocking murder by a peasant in Shenkerank, where a man killed his wife and decapitated his children.
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Scullin
M‘donald
Mortlake
Murray
Argus
Rmis
Nigel H
Gantinny
Labor Party
Shenkerank
unioniQenly
Iocan
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Church of England
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Benevolent Asylum
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