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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
2
A damaged list of commodity prices shows produce values such as prime beef, flour, oats, capsicum, and various grains with figures like 43 jd to 4s 7d and 2s 7d. Names and terms appear garbled, but reference to Victorian era items and milling terms remain.
Reports of progress dominated the Easter Pete Committer meeting at the Grammar School. Maypole teams active, band engagement approved, gate charges, and prizes resolved. officers to arrange for the water-edge fence and seek council aid for jetty repairs to feed a motor boat on Easter Monday. Funeral details and local notices follow.
A busy weekend at the Warragul military camp featured visitors touring the grounds and a parade schedule. Lord Dudley and the Earl of Stanhope joined officers and Governor generals stall, while drills, lectures, and rifle practice underscored the camp’s preparedness and brisk social activities.
H G O GALLAGHAN of Colac writes in protest against claims races were rigged at St Patrick’s Day cycling events. He cites four local firms contesting Wolluesiay meet results, notes fast times: mile 2 min 12 sec, 2 miles 4 min 10 sec, 4 miles 12 min 12 sec, and says events were hotly contested with likely pace by top riders. He urges proof of rigging and defends the competition as fair amid criticism.
A farewell social in the Methodist school hall honored Mr and Mrs Judd as they leave the district. Music and readings featured Miss Pink Ming Allen Evans and others. J W Pietee presented a hot water kettle and stand, amid expressions of sorrow and best wishes for the couple.
England and Germany reports reveal Cabinet unanimity backing Joseph Ward’s plan for Britain to bear the cost of constructing a latest type battleship. New Zealand may fund a second vessel if required, with dispatch of the offer to the Colonial Secretary.
Three bowling tournaments have been active for weeks with two already near completion and a third likely to finish next week. Events include Lawes headed handicap, the Gentlemen's league championship, and a single handed handicap for players crossing at A Station. Ladies' tournament shows strong play with seven entrants and rapid rounds culminating in a final after Saturday.
A late season report on the Gents' Single-Handed Championship noting two defeats out, unfinished matches awarded, and walkovers diminishing interest. Players listed include Forbes Anderson Dickson Wheeler Handley Sharrow Errey Thursheld Seura with results showing Anderson, Dickson, Errey and others affected. final rounds scheduled for this afternoon.
Delegates to the A N A attended a Monday night gathering at the Cokie Club with Me Mirsey president Geelong presiding. Premier and Treasurer among the attendees. Frager urged population growth and immigration policy while stressing duties in national and state parliaments. Proposer urged allied federal and state cooperation and warned against political bickering. Migration and a compulsory military service were discussed as tools for national strength in the context of immigration policy. The German government's approach to every child was noted.
A grim North Brighton tragedy left four dead when husband William Holmes, 42, killed his wife Elisabeth and three children, then took his own life. Mrs Holmes and two children were found in bed with injuries. one child lay dead elsewhere. The family, recently surviving on meagre earnings, faced financial strain before the fatal act. The bodies were removed to the city morgue.
London reports a test of the German Government's newer airship at Lake Constance. The trial spanned four cars and covered numerous tiles, while the airship carried 25 passengers.
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