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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
2
Selwood and Wagg report opening sale of hides shives and tallow in Geldbrand street suction room with strong demand and good competition from Geelong and Melbourne buyers. Prices ranged high with numerous consignments and late ruling prices noted across cattle sheep and lamb trade.
Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of approved telegraph poles for Creeelonge and Colac stations. Tenders must be marked Telegraph Poles and lodged in the Tender Box at Railway Offices Melbourne by 1 a.m. on Wednesday June 4. No tender will necessarily be accepted. E. B. Jones Acting Secretary.
Volaphons No 4 details the Winter Meeting at Vanperdown Turf with a program starting 1.15 pm. Handicap hurdles six furlongs and mile races set weights and penalties, including steeplechase and flat events. Nominations and acceptances listed. riding colors required.
The article portrays the Labor Party drawing support from the majority of the Australian people, contrasting with Liberal claims of funding sources. It highlights women of the National League urging votes against Labor, and notes loyalty from workers despite past campaigns. It also covers local notices, court actions, auctions, and community events in Colac and Victoria.
Ae T ad Oe Brien urged unity and labor reform at Beeac as the Catholic Federation secretary spoke on the Federation’s aims. A local football match between Beeac and Liege drew a good crowd despite weather. The Beeac Progress Association discussed drainage and industrial peace, while a union emphasis framed by the speaker highlighted collective bargaining and social reforms.
Large crowd attends Victoria Hall as Senator Russell and Mr M. Huseell discuss federal policy. Speakers critique Labor successes, defense policy, taxation, and industrial law while opposing the Referenda and praising Liberal positions.
The article describes a cinema event held in the head hall on Friday evenings that drew a good audience. A film projector fault caused several screenings to snap, while a few patrons noisily protested by lamping and jeering, with some using a cover of darkness to hide.
A crowded Victoria Hall heard Sir Alexander Peacock oppose the referenda. He argued Labor pushed the changes without public demand, warned against federal overreach into trade, industrial powers, railway wages, trusts, and monopoly oversight, urging a vote against all referendum questions.
The Railway Department will run a Special Train from Geelong on race day departing 8 a.m. with stops at Moriac Winchelsea Birre tarra Irrewarra Colac Pirron Yalloak Pomr horneit and arriving Camperdown at 11.20 a.m. Returning, it leaves Camperdown at 6.45 p.m. Holiday fare applies from Geelong Ballarat Port Fairy Mortlake and nearby stations on May 25, with specials from Hamilton and trains before 1 p.m. on May 24 valid for return until May 24.
The Procession Committee of the Colac Empire Day Celebration arranged the march order featuring Colac Town Band Light Horse Squadron Infantry Company Cadets and a series of decorated drays and tableaux from local schools churches and clubs. Highlights include Colac High School Defenders of the Shores tableau and a decorated lorry with children.
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