Nationalisation urged to avert coal crisis in Australia
The Colac Observer reports calls for wartime coal industry takeover as supply failures threaten national welfare. Editors argue only bold government action can prevent massive economic paralysis, urging immediate use of powers to secure a settlement and avert disaster for industries and workers nationwide.
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ANA elects officers at meeting and reports infant death
At the last ANA meeting officers for the coming half year were elected with Ex-president A Orrock presiding and E A Turner as president. Other posts include A Stevens as vice president Les Nelson as secretary and A Melsongull as treasurer. An 18 month old infant who had been ill since birth died. the Witte bow remains were buried Friday in Beene cemetery with Reverend Simons officiating and Mr Sharrow conducting the service.
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E. A. Turner
A. Stevens
Les. Nelson
A Melsongull
Damistan
Eason
Mees Ho Beckmann
Smith
Burne
AL Hester
H Pink
J. A Harmett
J J. Marrell
Lo Watkins
Win, Miller
Sunny Hills
Berar
Beene Verstory
Simons
Sharrow
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Laker
Market notes on farm produce and flour prices in Melbourne
The report shows steady demand for farm produce with prices at prior levels excluding potatoes. Mill produce remains in demand for offal and pollard is scarce. Wheat and flour quotations drift with smaller adjustments, while other grains and feeds show varied but steady ranges reflecting overall market conditions in Melbourne.
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Harley
Ape
Engliet
Flemington Racing Meeting Results
Melbourne Saturday VR meeting results list winners in multiple races. Winners include Bantcourt on Vatman Stakes, Hrongeni in Flemington Stakes, Aides in VAC Handicap, Fisher Mate in Lavender, Steeple-Hooligal in Eastcourt, and Allegory in Final Handicap with jockeys noted.
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Coal strike crisis forces government action and factory standstills
The government faces a serious coal strike with a fruitless Friday conference. Many factories have halted production and more will stop, as the coal board imposes strict measures on coke sales and gas supply. A special meeting will consider curtailing gas use and street lighting to extend supplies while industry endures disruption.
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Colac District Show Lists Winners in Livestock and Home Arts
The Colac district fair showcases coring results across draught animals including mares fillies and stallions with winners named Gooden Wilson Underwood and McGrath among others. Cattle prizes include Ayrshire Jersey and Holstein classes while pen entries cover poultry dairy products and handcrafts with special prizes for best exhibits in fancy work and educational standings.
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Somme Fighting Report From Front Lines and Air Actions
Reuter dispatches Haig cites artillery activity near Le Bucre and Beaufois with enemy air forces claimed destroyed and losses noted. Paris and Admiralty summaries describe artillery exchanges west of the front, limited enemy air activity, and a bombardment with no specified casualties. Additional notes reference German advances and counter actions around Wallachia, with mixed outcomes and patrol observations.
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Unclear historical note on local events and police
Fragmentary report from a weekly hall event with visitors and refreshments. Mentions Mr J Lawson, ladies, a standard, and police constables Ainsworth and Sinn Volar cited in a holiday context.
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Colacriple Shooters Hold Rain-Trimmed Match Scores
The twelfth gate for the ie aggregation and second monthly shoot faced heavy rain, delaying progress. Scores show J M Cully Molmes 43 42 8 94 and W Pearson 1 31, with final tally 4T-26-9.56, while quarters of the 80 yardament sheet ended with V M Praven leading. Hel and Balltie tied at 24, Welmoré 16, and others close behind.
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