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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
2
Thomas C. Murray, Isle of Warrion, Alvie, aged 71 years, died on the 26th at Calvert Street Colne. The notice records his surviving relatives and location, reflecting a local English obituary tradition from the era.
A Colac local land board session led by Land Officer M Taylor considered forfeiture cases across Aire Farangarook Lorne Moo moowroong and Yaug her parishes with lease forfeiture urged for Aire allotment 43A 199 acres and other postponements due to no appearance. Talks on mail service backed thrice weekly routes between Wattle Hill and Lower Gellibrand and a Wyelangta telephone office gained approval. The Bleat Bank Estate near Ham Hoon comprising 2000 acres was privately sold with livestock and plant. A Colac insolvency schedule listed James Goss of Wyelangin with debts and assets to be settled. The report notes death of long-time Colac resident Mr Murray, former Colac Shire president, and details of his funeral. Also covered are the marriage of Jas Hill and Annie Boyd at Pembernell Church and local notices.
Archibald Bamfield aged 12 suffered burns to body and eyes from fireworks during Empire Day celebrations and was admitted for treatment. Roy King of Cororooke injured by a fall from a scooter and admitted to Colac Hospital. The report also covers milk and cream receipts at Cobden Butter Factory, a large wedding at Come Methodist Church, and notes from a local lodge meeting and Senate election remarks.
A record turnout at Victoria Hall heard J H Scullin discuss federal politics and Corangamite candidates. He blasted Deakin and fusion allies, praised Labor governance, defended defence and protection, and urged electors to judge by policy and record.
A fire at the residence of Mr H O Shea in Manners-Sutton Street during Mr Boullin's meeting caused panic but was controlled. A boy named Leslie woke, rescued two younger children, and both he and an infant suffered burns. They were taken to Jolac Hospital for treatment. origin unknown. The house belonged to Mr F Parkes and was insured.
The report notes dyes in July quantities totaling 13 651 tons with 11 008 tons shipped to the United Kingdom 674 to South Africa and 1008 to other ports. Last Aeonls exports went to m Kiewom and 54 to Eastern jena one pots. The weekly total value was £7199. The passage also includes stray commentary on cough mixtures and opinions on medicine dispensing.
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