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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
4
The Court of Appeals today sustained the contempt convictions of Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell linked to dynamite trials. Gompers sentence reduced to 80 days while the other two chiefs were fined £100 each.
A discussion on night schooling shows how adult education must adapt to business needs. The article weighs curricular aims from practical commerce to domestic arts for women, stressing that core subjects and first aid are essential, and endorses shared night classes for both sexes to benefit the community.
In London seven women and consulting chemist Clayton faced Police Court on charges of conspiring with Mrs Peckhuret and others to damage property. Defendants include Myre Drummond and Miss Annie Kenney as police raid on the Women’s Social and Political Union at Lincoln House, Kingway. Bodkin described Drummond as violent and unscrupulous and alleged Kenney wielded inflammatory pamphlets while Clayton exploited science for crime. A note from the suffragette press described a “reign of terror” as Buckner of Hamburg allegedly advised Kenney on terrorising audiences with a skin-irritating powder. In Parliament Mr Dickinson moved the second reading of a bill granting women 25 and older the parliamentary vote or voting through a household qualification, arguing the vote should not be blocked by the acts of a few. He urged passing the bill, with inaction until a referendum of women indicated preference.
Reuters reports from Cetinje that King Nicholas presided over a War Council meeting which decided to withdraw from Albeard as demanded by the Powers. Two votes possibly carried the decision, with Parliament summoned to ratify. The cabinet reportedly opposed the Council's resolve.
Sir George Reid High Commissioner for Australia attended the Pilgrims' Club Peace banquet in New York. He spoke on improving US Australia relations and urged closer ties among the Anglo-Saxon nations.
The notice outlines racing handicaps for multiple events with nomination and acceptance fees, weights, penalties, and conditions. It also details special trains from Hamilton Geelong and Warrnambool on race day, holiday excursion fares, and entry deadlines with officials and agents.
Turf Saturday May 1st winter meeting features six trials and handicaps. Races include Trial Handicap for non-winners, Federal Handicap for ponies, Uressy Handicap, Handicapped Hack Race, Novelty Pony Race, and Welter Handicap with set weights. Nominations close Friday with declarations in local papers.
Elwood and Joyces in conjunction with GEO. F. ANKETEL conduct a May opening sale at Gellibrand Street Mart featuring fruits vegetables and potatoes, followed by a large furniture and household goods auction including beds, cabinets, rugs, carpets and more, with cash on hammer and private sale options.
Auction tender notices invite bids for grazing use of the Colac West property known as Bons Paddock belonging to Mr Moss. Tenders close in May with highest bid or any tender accepted. Colac offices handle details. College rooms advertise music lessons under the Naunton Method with claims of rapid piano mastery and guarantee.
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