Colac cattle and sheep market shows brisk demand and solid yarding
A large turnout of buyers attended the Colac market delivering fat cattle, heifers, and prime cows with strong demand for top quality stock. Prices held firm for sows and prime cattle, while lighter cattle softened. sheep and lambs sold well with steady competition and varied yarding from local districts.
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Melbourne
T. Tindale
Apollo Bay
Arthur Cawood
H. Chapman
Bhene's Creek
Theas
H. B. Pontang
Alvin
John Kennedy
Shane's Creek
W. ¢ Read
Asia
Mra
L. G. Calvert
Creeito
Nalangil
Colac
Sguieh
Wat Lair
Garter
Skene’s Creek
W. Horne
John Kennnedy
L. R Carter
Sala
J. Hindson
Joos
Mears
W. Underwood
J. H. Hindson
J. Ince
BR. Ince
L. @. Calvert
T. Gplatt
H. Johnstone
W. Fawcett
D. Hay
J M'Cellum
J Leake
P. Shanehan
W. Cowkey
Feddereon
Read
Lett
P. O'Donnell
G Bommerville
G. Bowker
Etatos
Yeo
Wothers
Nalsagil
Owe
Halmchase
Wothara
Bronyford
Wethers
Tame
Stonyford
Deans Marsh
Owea
Os Tusaday
Imaf
Oreney
Wearbot Rabes
Wie
Melbourne Live Stock Market Report and Ballarat Sale
The report covers fat cattle from New South Wales and Gippeland districts with prices ranging from 6/ to 13/7/6 and various weights, noting dull and weaker late rates. It also records Ballarat and Talisker sale results with prime bullocks at 11/10 to 12/11 and heavy sheep quality mixed, plus calf prices and pen counts.
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New South Wales
South Eastern
South Gippeland
Gippeland
Western District
Onom
Uwe
Allan
Leonpatta
Morgan
Yarram
Sherwill
Dick's Forest
Bullowts
Bowran
Leiry
Calvert
Moasiface
Pullewks
Lifaprandie
Ballarat
I&i
M‘land
Talisker
Merino Downs
Bullorke
Gremorchy Estato
F. W. Cope
Louth
Ceang
Qeed Pene Denbé
Teed
Lembe
Dairying and Knowledge Drive Farm Prosperity
Colac Herald discusses dairy industry progress and the value of science in farming. It cites U.S. and Danish methods, heredity laws, and the need for informed feeding, care, and proper stable conditions to maximize milk yield and farm profitability.
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Neela
Paviu Union
Enginliers
The Progressive Dairyman and Scientific Management
The article argues dairy industry success hinges on scientific methods and informed choices. It urges dairymen to judge equipment, buildings, feed, and fertility, and to continually seek knowledge to improve breed, stock, and profitability, embracing the survival of the fittest in modern practice.
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Punt
Ford
Notes and Events in a Geelong District Ledger
A lengthy OCR transcription covers local notices from a Victorian era publication. It reports land settlement and valuation issues, postwar financial expectations, and timelines for payments to shareholders. It notes the funeral of Sir Wu Price, lists attendees and pallbearers, and records meetings of parent associations, school committees, and local councils. It mentions West's Pictures screenings, the Colac State School committee selections, and a public meeting about a Shire Acts case with a £10 subscription. It also includes social notices on fashion and business promotions, and a funeral for Mr Richard Geent with details of arrangements and attendees.
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Landsvides
Acal Nu Branca al Wha
Bank Bea
Becco
Neerum Pooth
Anid
Gowee
Aerk
Poulies
M'gQuewn
Wu Price
Waeracoort Cemetery
St Wednbuiey
Colac
Mesura J. A
W Cowley
Ro Morrison
M'Donnaid
J. F Parkingon
Bo L Stewart
G. B. Murphy
Winchelsea
Aletgi
P. Conalding
Megara H. Behroeter
A Beek
Warner
Curtis
P. Morgan
T I Behroeter
Boao Muredt
PLO
Coie Shire
Supreme Coure
Geruean
V. PF
Quick
Victoria
Gaumont Graphic
Little Willie
Cne -Pt
Buscell and
Robson
Weet
Richard Geent
Whicse
Plate
Are
Yaugher
Abi
Indbronk
Wilinewe
Iiart
Potato Inspection Regulation Revision Conference Planned
Arrangements are under way for a conference of state officials and representatives of potato producers and merchants after the holidays to discuss revising regulations on the inspection of potatoes. Minister for Agriculture Mr Graham hopes cooperation will yield effective changes. Merchants met him Wednesday and will send delegates. The change will abolish growers certificates proving freedom from Irish blight.
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Osledoni Society
Lstrabuatay
Junpie Cree
Ming A. Simpson
Mogsre
Ad. Cree
Tor Gonke
Harry Lauder
Australs
Simewands Mll
Blake
Lospital
Mulksgurzie Homie Uperm
Victoria Hall
Exeter
Armonget
Faust
Font
Carmen
Mai
Maritana
Mian Mollie Varow
Mise Alma Skinner
Mise Lottie Bunker
Stanley Horwood
Geo. Tatton
Bert Patey
Melbourne
Priblig Hall
Hills
Liverturs
Mar Laridon
Cradle of the Dee
Bommy
Agmie Laurie
GF James
H. Renkin
Master Stanken
Virginta
Miss Tankin
Jomneton
R. Langden
Eho
Trish
Boy Kidnapping Letter Drives Philadelphia Case
A twelve year old boy was kidnapped after a letter to the district attorney claimed revenge for an earlier arrest. The writer lured the child onto a railway car and demanded action against several railroad firms. Authorities seek to locate the carriage and trace the suspect’s path.
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Rawtes
Philadelphia
Mir Reeers
Mr Rogers
United Snithch
Wawes
South Western Rifle Club Matches Held in Unfavorable Weather
Warrnambool reports the South Western District Rifle Clubs Union matches continuing despite poor conditions. Le Grandi of Warrnambool led at 500 yards with 42, while Holmen of California topped 600 yards with 49. Team scores listed include Warrnambool No 1 at 451 and Colac No 2 at 564 points. seventeen teams competed and actions resume tomorrow.
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Warrnambool
South Western District Rifle Clubs Union
Phief
Abe Warnbedt
Nathonad Shiekl
Puls Ferghery V.R.A
Calne
Temummoahert
Britain Faces Naval Repercussions From Canal Openings
The article argues that Britain must reinforce its fleet as the opening of a canal and Japanese naval expansion shift the balance of power toward the Pacific. It warns Britain could lose sea dominance and sees debates in Parliament on compulsory military training as a remedy, with speakers urging stronger defense measures.
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Tad Littl
Mays
Peete Ocean
Great Britain
North Sea
Herman
Britain
Lorde Toway
Lond Roberts Nwiton
Lord Garton
Lodis
Lord Curzon
Habiane
Herord Curzen
Dard Mobarte
Om Blind Asrium
Jisitene
Alleged Conspiracy Roundup Extends Remand for Defrauders
London records show Bowren Bowren Brothers merchant firm Bermondsey linked suspects John A Bowren Sydney Bowren and Thomas Kothet brought before the police on a £ 28 470 claim against Mena Booth and On leather merchants. They remain remanded as probes continue into the alleged fraud plot.
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Heoter
London
John A. Bowren
Siar Equara Speech Delivers Enduring Constitutional Debate
Melbourne Portia representative Mic C Mathews spoke at the Media pies Institute on Wednesday evening. He argued against referendum proposals and outlined reasons why changes to the federal constitution would have the wrong effect. The audience remained attentive throughout the speech.
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Mic C Mathews
Melbourne Porta
Federal House of Representatives
Mediapies’ Institute
Feders
Melbourne Livestock Prices Amid Market Fluctuations
Market report notes irregular building prices and shifting odds with buyers favored. Prices for cattle and pigs vary across categories with prime redline and backfatters showing notable weight-related adjustments and cold weather impacts.
Delays and racing results mix in local notices
The column notes a dangerous delay in treating diarrhoea and promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It then reports Himmiton races at which J B Parquharson's Suddaw won, defeating Lycaon and Justicea, plus a misc. list for a ladies tournament round with participants and schedule.
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Meeers Bilson and Co
Colac and
Alvie
J. B
Parquharson
Suddaw
canQy
Lycaon
Justicea
Bieddom Dor
Atsata Barsiogt
Org
Forbes
Referenda and Labor Policy Debate in Commonwealth Speech
In a polemic on immigration land policy and taxation, the speaker contrasts Mr Baker’s views with the Labor party stance. The Labor plan aims to expand land available to settlers and reduce land monopoly via a graduated tax, while opposing restrictive anti-Australian agitators and defending national trade policy. The argument frames immigration, land distribution, and constitutional change as keys to reform.
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Baker
Commonwealth Labor
Labor Party
Mr Baker
Liberal’ Party
Europe
Amenes
Tabor
Austria
Australia
Wages Debate at Agricultural Meeting Read Letter from Mr Rankin
The Colaz journal reports a rural workers dispute with Mr Rankin’s letter on dairy wages. It discusses rates for milkers, youths, and women, hours claimed as 48 or 64 per week, and asks for full facts and correction from the editor.
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Qolac Herald
Frankiy Fui
Rural Workers’ Union
Slater
Inet
Rankin
Arnaud
Mr Rankin
Renkin
Tean
Hankin
M Rankin
Exitor
Boyd
Mdashie Union
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H. V. Vaughan
J. Caldon
J. R. Johnson
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Hev J. Polkinghorne
Ss" John's Church
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Molen
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Britain’s Navy
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Siar Equara
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Burnal Workers’ Union
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