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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1913
Page
2
A Melbourne letter discusses the New Hebrides protectorate and how to present matters to the Federal Government. It notes past protections debates, mentions the French and Protestant missions, and quotes church leaders on religion shaping policy and colonial progress.
The piece argues for State subsidised intermediate hospitals to allow moderate fees and aid those with limited incomes. It notes Government plans to reapproach on the subject and mentions Sir John Madden's ongoing roles. It also covers donations for cancer research, remarks on X rays and colony travels, plus local social notes and a light gallery of figures and events.
Egg and poultry sale notice from Geelong listing White Leghorns Rose Comb White Leghorns Mason and Padman strains Good layers and great egg settings at 106 9 chicks guaranteed One week old chicks 12 per setting also Pekin Ducks Persian kittens Mrs Usher Kalulu Pakingtoun Street Geelong and Mrs J J Foster Cororovke corroded text.
Granter and Fisher proprietors of Polwarth Poultry Farm advertise extensive poultry runs with new improvements and ready-to-ship orders. Birds reputed for prize qualities with testimonials on early yolks, egg production, and guaranteed stock. Correspondence invited at Beeac or Bromfield Street Volac.
A writer extols the Panama Canal’s impact on Pacific Latin America and world trade. It highlights shorter routes from Liverpool to Guayaquil and Callao, vast regional potential, and the canal’s engineering scope under Commission leadership with Colonel George W. Goethals as chief engineer.
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