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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1914
Page
2
This department under Mies Bar Nilane offers items for feuing with assorted fabrics and values. Included are heavy tumorp silk pieces 22 inches and heavy white japilk 40 inches, plus black messeline for wear. Buyers urged to compare value.
A local shop unveils a broad collection including Higuses in Silks Voiles Crepes and Lawns. A Lawn Brouses sale runs from January 11 to January 14 offering fresh materials and textures for spring dressmaking.
A Colac gathering last week debated forming a Colac branch of a country association to counter Melbourne driven centralisation. Attendees questioned political implications, but agreed rural interests demand action to protect natural resources and local industries, with emphasis on improving country roads and services.
Mrs. Patidid of Beech Forest suffered a severe forehead wound when a horse shied near Ewan Marsh, throwing her and three children from the vehicle. Dr. Gibbe assisted. Mrs. Patford was taken to Colse Hospital. Others escaped with minor injuries.
The Derby results show Carlita winning with Woorak and Traquette in pursuit. Other events include the Hotham Handicap won by Uncle Matt and the Mothourne Stakes with St Carayne first. Betting odds feature Mountain Knight and Aristaeis among favorites.
The station master Mr. Marshall and his wife escaped after a fire destroyed their home and contents. The couple, with three younger children away from the house, saved themselves as flames engulfed the building. The insured value was about £900 with craftsmen estimating over £980 in loss.
The article notes an exceptionally dry October along the coast and along muddy roads, with residents awaiting rain. It mentions a local Patriotic Fund collection of £15 1s 4d in a remote town, and references Hobeon in the district.
Labor candidate at Pirron Tallook challenges the Liberal government over unkept pledges on electoral reform lands policy and social measures. The speech recalls Murray Watt governance, calls for one vote one value reforms, closer settlement, land taxation shifts, irrigation and education reforms, and warns of democratic deficits in the Legislative Council.
At the Moore Trust monthly gathering last week the board confirmed Commissioner Johnstone as chairman for the coming year. Johnstone thanked colleagues and said he would strive to discharge duties to the best of his ability, noting he would have preferred rotation of the chairmanship among members.
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