Local Meeting Discusses Electric Light Proposal and Rail Plans
Community leaders met to discuss an electric lighting project and a railway construction program. Reports covered butter output, supplier payments, service expansions, and a proposed Boxing Day event plan with committee appointments. The gathering included remarks on district losses, cemetery notices, and social acknowledgments for departing residents.
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Ghevinghay
Pyiot
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Bras - Crook
Esdenany
Borthwick
Corbet
Janes Coreth
Neewich
Moeses
Wilson
Roe Baker
Tlaveock
Wow Clement
CL Huser
Gramters
VBC
Newvemder
Jioans Hall
Horton
Hugh Stewart
Smith
Lowe
Indies
Buta Lawrence
H. Stewart
Norman
Dean's Marsh
Damtn
Hector Gaylard
Rt. Bradbury
T W. Shatrow
Colac Hospital Bazaar and local notices blend of aims
A Colac Hospital Bazaar meeting is announced at the Fire Brigade with social and literary notes detailing authors and illustrated stories. The report covers local obituaries, society events, and the appointment of A. M. Stewart to oversee country wages boards across six districts including Warrnambool.
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Colac Hospital
Windsor Magazine
Ana Holiday Companion
Iexet
Chars GD
Roberta
Wee
Fb. Parkinson
Jane Chiffin
Birregurra
Sears
Criffin
Wodpean
Laoneloek
Warn Cone
Aden
Neelam
Parae
Cecilie Sore
Nelson
W. G. Duncan
M's
John Engieby
Mark Hagar
Lacing
Mary Micean
Mus.c
Bee
Nash
Gil
Hols
Cmd
Sydnnes
Victoria
Long
Hawthorn
Iceot
A. M Stewart
Stewart
Warrnambool
Apsley
Maroona
Mortlake
Terang
Camperdown
Colaw
Winchelsea
Queenshfvod
Baer Sy
State Budget Shows Surplus Under Forward Policy
Melbourne reports the budget with a taxic revenue of 9 937 000 and expenditure of 9 845 000, a surplus of 92 000. Railway revenue 5 233 000 with 4 970 000 spent, surplus 268 000. Population up 61 000. 441 miles of new line opened, 229 under construction. Banking and other revenue and outlays noted, rail and outer suburbs development policy outlined.
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Melbourne
Tuseday
Watt
Sa Bank Post
R J Poelas
Sora
London oil on Near East crisis statement by Grey
Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey outlined Britain's position on the Near East crisis in Parliament. He urged Turkey to proceed with reforms amid Balkan troop mobilisations and noted the need for Balkan and Constantinople diplomacy to secure stability in Macedonia. He warned that war could involve major powers.
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Reuters LI
London
Sir Edward) Grey
Near East
Benar Lap
Récesa
Turkey
Balkan
Macedonia
Edward Ivey the Bowery
Balkan States
Constantinople
Peace Prospects and Balkan Tensions Seen Hopeful
In Constantinople hopeful outlooks emerge as Austria and Kugsis present joint representations to the Halkan States and to the Porte on behalf of the Powers. Eleven Greek merchantmen detained in the Dardanelles proceed to Constantinople, while a Calcutta gathering rouses Moslems to denounce Christian powers alleged plots. A tragedy in Rome reports the honeymoon electrocution of Professor Antiwife and his wife due to a high tension fault on a metal bed frame connected to an electric light circuit.
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Constantinople
Austria
Kugsis
Porte
Dardanelles
Reuter’s
Rome
Chieti
Professor Polacehi
Ford
Meeting of Parents Debates Infant School Plan at Colac
A Colac West discussion records the Education Department stance on renovating No 17 and possibly establishing an infant school hall. Proposals urged £900 or £700 to renovate vs new build, with concerns about cost and sufficiency for the town’s growing child population.
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Podfeligns Organe
Walter Caylard Prenice
Volac
Colac Weat
Inspecto
Katy
Wuld
No. 17
Colac West
Sellalle
Johnstone
Tispeetor Gates
Csite
Sinirs
Colan
Sithaitel
Celionl
Ami
Uilure
Plac
Mery
J. Johnstone
Shire Hall
Progress Association
Progress
War Office to Use B E Biplane Widely
The Pall Mall Gazette reports the War Office will nearly exclusively employ the B E biplane, a modification of the British Avro and the French Hre muet machines, in ongoing aerial operations.
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Reuter
London
Pall Mall Gazette
War Office
Avro
Pekin Politician Arrested After Royalist Denunciation
The President of the Provincial Assembly at Mukden was arrested after being denounced as a Royalist by the wife of a revolutionist who was executed. The development follows an earlier confrontation and carries political tension in the region.
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Reuters
PEKIN
Mukden
Submarine B2 Located Off South Foreland
The submarine B2, sunk off South Foreland by the Titan America of 22 023 tons, has been located. It was not cut in halves as first reported, and divers are now operating with a view to raising the vessel.
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Australie
Commonwealth
Otely Borne
Res Foveier
Bern
Federal
Gev Rreument
Herp Og
Tig
Hoku
Fei Mawes
Duricie
Shad
Jhands
Inriaks
Tydtamy
Faber
Australia
Reuter’s
London
America
Ballarat South Street Competitions Excursion Train Item
A special cheap excursion train runs from Colac to Ballarat on Tuesday October 16 for Ballarat South street competitions. Stops include Becar Cressy Rokewood with various fare classes for return trips. Tickets via local agents Barnes Woody Colac Herald.
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Colar
Ballarat
Becar
Cressy
Rokewood
Finre
Community debate on school funding and site delays
Councillors spar over who should fund and locate a new school as inspectors refrain from recommendations. Motion to press the government carried after suggestions to share costs and search for a suitable West site. A committee was formed to study building availability and push for action.
Boating Disaster Near Glenmore Pond Claims Several Lives
A Sunday evening boating accident near Glenmore Pond left multiple people missing and others rescued. Rescued were James Vain and Ayri Fraserick Strath, with six or more missing after a two-boat excursion broke apart in rough water. A mass search recovered the bodies of Myil Bain and Webster, as witnesses described a chaotic scene with cries and lifeboat struggles.
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Thaese Whaedaeg
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Styst
Paddington
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Ether
Glenmore Prowl
Chrissie
Alice Dogan
Bot Atreet
Rho
James Vain
Ayri Fraserick Strath
Carmen Paddington
Hint
Ruehy i Bay
Shaslard
Spene
Olly
Bebe
Paris
Myil
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E. J. Woyl
Florida
Keach Road
Darling
Tors
Wren Doran
Jaber
Chrissie Doran
Sydney Hospital
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