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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
2
At Newmarket yards the sale saw 215 trucks and 2 900 head of sheep plus 77 trucks and 1 000 head of lambs by road. Prices largely unchanged with fat sheep and wethers trading firm. Produce markets report mixed grain prices and bright lamb demand while perfumes and personal care sets are advertised as unusual specialties.
A historical snippet shows W W Eler Prescription Chemist and Murray Street Colac with a brief note about telephone naval night bell services.
A holiday promotion highlights cameras with Megalograph supplies and free instruction for enthusiasts. Prices start at 9 shillings with a broad range of cosmetics and health items also advertised, including perfumes, soaps, and skin remedies.
W Thursofield reported in Murray Street Colac as tensions rise over footpath access. Local residents request mediation to resolve ongoing dispute affecting pedestrians and businesses.
An extreme dated advertisement touts remedies for eczema cough and rheumatic pain. Prominent claims include Hynea Liver Tendo and various tonics. The noisy listing mentions cures like Liver Baline and Enemas along with stomach and bowel remedies.
The State of Victoria divisional notice lists polling places across many subdivisions for the proposed constitutional alterations titled Genetution Alteration and Constitution Alteration. Brown, Divisional Returning Officer, declares polling opens at 8 o'clock and closes at 7 in the evening on Wednesday 26 April 1901.
The Colao Gun Club seeks a Bird Catcher for 19 months to handle sparrows and starlings. Applications accepted through 18 April with price per bird requested. H. D. Thomas is the secretary handling inquiries.
In Colac a public appeal for a modern operating theatre is deemed inadequate as few attend meetings and many refuse to help. Writers urge a municipal charitable tax, arguing small per-property contributions would accumulate to fund the hospital's needs without ongoing begging.
The West Australian Minister of Agriculture opened agricultural conferences in Perth and announced appointments. G L Sutton, a Sydney wheat expert, is Agricultural Commissioner for the eastern district, J M B Connor of Victoria is commissioner for the south west district, and J H Moodie of Victoria is fruit industry commissioner, each to earn £750 per year.
The Land Board met at the Court House Colac chaired by Mr M Taylor Land Officer. Applications dealt with include Yaugher parish allot 40 granted to L H Pitman Krambruk allot 3 acres granted to J Marriner Aire parish allot 43 200 acres for Thos Meal forfeiture case Barramunga allot 444 35 acres Georgina Coppeck forfeiture noted and land to be made available. Additional items cover Barwon Downe 12 acres and other minor allocations.
A lively note on fashions and a humorous song is followed by a public night of entertainment featuring Ad Ores and popular prices. The report then shifts to Victoria potato crops hit by Irish blight with widespread quarantine plans and appeals for grower and merchant conferences. Dr Cameron directs new inspection led relaxations, with potential revocation of quarantine. Wilson & Co. advertise warm chesterfield coats and rainwear as shelter from winter weather.
The High Court weighs challenges to the Land Tax Act and Land Tax Assessment Act arguing issues of federal competence and state powers. The case, awaiting full bench hearing after related coal pond cases, is described as a test on tax validity and interoperability of the Acts.
State Treasurer Mr Watt addresses a mothers and fathers league demand for tax relief for large families. He argues taxation recast may require concessions to parents who rear many children and cites potential relief in direct taxation and life assurance linked to income tax. He notes statewide vows and forthcoming land tax considerations.
A reader letters page discussesReferenda proposals and Labor policy. Arguments support Commonwealth power over trade, industrial disputes and monopolies, with quotes from officials and newspapers warning against state rights erosion and vested interests.
A revolutionary spirit continues to stir in parts of the country with reports from Canilias in the Un wounded province. Reinforcements have been dispatched to the Civil Guard as a rising is expected to be quelled.
A German settlement in the Northern Caucasus was attacked by a Cos sack group. Nine German lumber workers were killed and homes robbed. Alfred Lyall the noted author and lecturer died suddenly in Isle of Wight at Lord Tennyson's residence.
In Turakata Central Russia yesterday a 30 man gang armed with dynamite attacked a traveling postal van under strong escort. Four gendarmes and two policemen were killed. The robbers after forcing open the convoy fled with valuables valued at nearly £3000.
Captain Amundsen’s polar expedition, arranged from Christiana, receives a letter confirming plan changes after the Fram’s departure for the Arctic. On arrival, Scott finds Amundsen already near the Antarctic. Amundsen states the Fram will conduct Atlantic oceanographic observations before visiting New Zealand and then Saint Frances.
In Gilesia a desperate burglar at Heuters colliery office in Laura butte killed four policemen including a sergeant before fleeing with an accomplice to his uncle's house. Police surrounded the residence and a volley of shots followed a surrender demand. The burglar died from ten bullet wounds. the accomplice died from his injuries soon after.
London reports the recent battle practice across divisions with the Australian Squadron leading at an average 2.0 points. Home Fleet Third Division placed second at 71 points and the China Squadron third at 145 points. HMS Formidable led with 577 points, HM Minotaur 430, and HMS Pyramis 583.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local report on a Colac rifle event with scattered names and actions. Mentions Captain, Easter Miss, Duncan, Shove, and Morty amid prize notes and unclear results, with many garbled phrases and missing details.
Fragmented OCR evokes a list of names and places like Paris and Helena with scattered references to trade, tea, and measurement devices. The garbled text mentions Indians, Chie, Ginnello TorK, and experiments in weighing diamonds, plus a note on timekeeping and fog impacts on signaling.
Monday night a massive blaze in Tokio destroyed Yoshiwara and Azakuza areas. Despite winds and scarce water, the fire spread to commercial zones. Several hundred people were severely burned and some killed while European quarter remains out of danger.
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