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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1911
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text shows mentions of teams, places, and people such as Shin, Tate, Park, Lavigne, and Hagen with scattered references to matches, venues, and potential events. The legible content hints at a sports roundup or column with numerous proper nouns but lacks coherent narrative or complete details.
A hotel incident on Winlurday aftermoug ii Lue far of the bridge Howl, Nowra resulted in the death of Liveansee Sir Levi Mutou. A bar explosion followed a broken cask, injuring Au Brokl who died shortly after. The fire brigade extinguished the flames. the deceased, about 35, leaves a wife and four children.
Correspondent reports a fundraising event near the Roman Catholic church to raise Holy funds for a chapel. The plan is to hold the Fall gathering toward year end to support construction.
A farewell gathering on April 27 hosted by friends of Mr and Mrs Skinner before they move to Wad. Dring speeches, Mr Heffernan presented a London hot water kettle and Mrs Skinner a silver egg cup. Mr Skinner expressed gratitude and promised to stay in touch as guests enjoyed tea and dancing.
A Melbourne speech by Mr Ar P J Brenagen, organizing secretary of the Rating Reform League, argues for amending Local Government Acts to exempt improvements from rates. He says taxing improvements punishes builders and prompts squatting, urging adoption in Queensland New South Wales and parts of England. The league met with Minister Edgar, who supports reform and calls for statewide implementation. The piece also notes a Warrnambool horse race winner and local health remedies advertisement.
Acting Prime Minister Mr Hughes condemns Rev Henry Worrall's comments on the Referenda defeat as unchristian and Mammon driven. He cites remarks as agitation and attacks on Christianity while contrasting with lawful political debate. The notice also lists upcoming farm auctions and sales by Algety Co Limited and J G Johnstone & Co across Colac and surrounding districts.
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