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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1912

Page

2

Cor Arkota Geelong Live Stock Market Report

Alona fat cattle and fat veal drawn with limited prime quality. demand firmer for some items but overall mixed. Crossbed and merino ewes and lambs show variable demand with a dragging market. fat lambs and useful classes carry steady to dull prices. Melbourne produce quotes list flour wheat oats potatoes onions and hay with modest price ranges.

Geelong Alona Medina Leo Plenti Melbourne

Kidney Trouble Warns Health Dangers and Remedies

A historical health ad warns that weakened kidneys fail to remove waste, causing poisoning and slow circulation. It urges prompt treatment with NYALs Kidney Pills, noting prices of 1 shilling 6 pence and 2 shillings 6 pence per box and claiming doctors approve custom prescriptions.

Nyal

Heeler Opens Chemist Shop on Murray Street

Br W J Heeler announces prescription chemist hours at Colag on Murray Street with nightly closing times and holiday observations.

BR. W. J. Heeler Murray Street Colag

Pile Disease Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A distressed patient notes piles are persistent and troubling and urges fast action using a remedy advertised as 34 Bure and Jasting. The ad claims Bulls Eye cough medicine targets the issue with a bottle priced at 2/. and promises direct relief.

Loans On Farms And Crown Tenants No Charge For Mortgage

Notices describe credit facilities for farms and Crown tenants with loans from £50 to £2000 at reduced rates. Repayment allowed on semiannual pay days, with penalties if settled within five years. Applications via Post Office Savings Bank or Inspector General of Savings Banks. Barwon Downs memorials refer to a public notice in the region.

Iechella Arovbold Voet

Colac notices mix concerts courts and obituaries

Weather notes and Colac School concert details lead a column with a death of Honora Dana Danaher family ties listed. County Court adjournments and cases against Trask yamcock Curnow Patman Ash Harris follow alongside A N A Betac branch activities and plans for euchre parties and inter-society tournament. Public notices include Mme Lena Conly Company at Victorian Hall with Beech Forest path and commerce ads from M Bera tailor.

W. M. Pearson Jan Colac Honora Danaher Coburg County Glare Ireland Geelong Michael Danaher John Egan Weat Australia Danaher Parkville John Danaher Ad Joseph Danaher Ondit Reat Colne Trey Father Riordan George James B. Traskyamcock Michael Curnow Barangarook Albert Patman Oakleigh Arthur Ash Apollo Bay Samuel BD. Harris Betac A.N.A Waas A.L. Gordon Memorial Fund Webb J. Simmons Amusementa Ave Maria H.A.C.B Bro. Ryan Lena Conly Mme Conly Donald Rippon Percival Wilmot Conly Quintete Charles Bennett Ethel Irving Dramatic Co Ad. Cree Seotch Beech Forest M. BR. Bera Murray Street Ladbrook Advt W. E. Thomas Melbourne Victoria Hotel Torang R.C. Bazaar Carorooke Pizer and Co Twilors and Outfitters W. H. Carr H. A. Brady H. J.chesterfield Colac Co-operative Farmers Limited A. Austin Dennis W. T. Tale Weenproinab Fr. J. Fry J. West R. J. West Q. A. West Nicholas Brennan E. J. Gurrie Atrham Nolan W. Tyrell Reland T. W. Luke Pemborseit W. Bervin

Western District Dairying Co operatives Push Amalgamation

The article outlines a movement in the Western District to amalgamate dairying and bacon curing interests under a cooperative framework. It notes proposed alliances with Ovens and Murray districts, the need for farmer support, and a binding supply clause requiring shareholders to provide all saleable pigs unless relocated.

Wikie néVble Bacan ‘Guring Anditria Co Operative Stoco Bacon Curing Firth i Reny Wangaraday Regex Resoll Alsen Westerns Wynton Ovens Rs Murray Chinea Ile Avery

Cooperative paths boost bacon industry in Australia and Denmark

The Byron Bay Company demonstrates successful bacon curing through cooperation and argues for a broader cooperative lift across the pig industry. The writer cites Denmark's gains from cooperative effort and suggests amalgamation of key groups as a major step toward profitability and stability in the agricultural sector.

Byron Bay Company N.5.w Denmark

Titanic Disaster Recalled By Lady Duff Gordon

Lady Duff Gordon and Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon recount the Titanic sinking in an interview published in the Daily News. She details the alarm, lifeboat loading, and the ship's final plunge with eyewitness intensity, criticizing safety measures and wireless limitations.

Duff-Gordon Goamo Fr. Duff-Gordon Daily News Duff Gordon Gil Cowme Bate Soloman Stenfel Sir Cosmo My Bull Frank

Debating society forming in Colag Light Horse ambit

Mr W A Mountjoy of Deans Marsh appointed visitor of the peace for the Southern Bailiwick. The Colag Light Horse held no meeting last night for forming a debating society and joined in competitions. Delegates to attend the annual meeting were named. A strong committee formed to promote the society and butter price reductions in Melbourne are linked to northern imports.

W. A. Mountjoy Deans Marsh Bailiwick Colag Light Horse Melbowne Victoria Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Bombala Karoola Marloo Monawro Anglican Church of Victoria le Ovenues Creathve Geelong Diocess Thomas Barlow Rayal College of Physicians Manston House London University Oro Busi Ness Bigac Godin Courer Meole Carpathia New York

Immigrants and Crime Stir Melbourne Police Debate

Melbourne police debated whether recent burglaries in Sydney linked to new immigrant arrivals. Reports claim some new arrivals may have participated in violence and theft since landing, while others argue immigrants had no involvement. A Melbourne discovery of stolen watches from Sydney suggests novel crime methods and possible plans to move valuables overseas.

Acullin Melbourne Bcullin M.H.N Cresey Sydney Australia Bydney Man Ar Hagland

Steamer Collision Sends Denver Chi Lotelas Aground

In Galveston Texas on Monday the Makkory line steamers Denver Chi Lotelas and Morgan line henner Blond collided. The Denver Chi Lotelas ran ashore while the Morgan vessel reached port in a damaged condition. No lives were lost.

Galveston Texas Makkory Line Denver Chi Ue Morgan Line Blond Denver

London Beresford's Tribute to Titanic Engineers

Admiral Beresford praises Titanic engineers who stayed at their posts during the disaster and notes the ship’s launch was delayed by minutes. Sydney Buxton urges a strong inquiry into the loss, while Ismay denies claims of overbearing control and asserts he did not influence navigation or speed.

New York Mir Carter d.Panien Sid Wandle Lowry Williamy Carter Philadelphia Iseay Myrkemay Aaverol Tir Temay Lond Beresford London Lor Gharles Beresford Sydney Buxton 140 Board of Trade A! Commons

Liverpool indignant over Ismay management at inquiry

Shipping circles in Liverpool protest the handling of the inquiry by the U S Senate committee examining Sir J. B. Ismay, White Star Line managing director aboard the Titanic. They defend Ismay's aim to prioritize passenger safety and comfort during maiden voyages, arguing his actions were constrained by concerns for passengers.

Liverpool Lnitud State Senate Committee of J. B. Tsmay White Star Usmupany Viluwie Aimphasia White Star Line Limay Tog Eacl

Titanic Rumor Claims Iceberg Warning and Muted Lifeboat Action

Reports from New York allege Whitetey a Titanic steward overheard two lookouts discuss an iceberg sighting minutes before collision. He asserts Captain Smith delayed lifeboat lowering, a suicide followed, and a lifeboat carried an American magnate, his family, and others bribed to board. Carpathia rescued two French children, Lolo and Lowis Hollman, whose fate remains unclear.

Whiteley Elis Fuet Wadleley Crows Gur Murdock Gav Romeous Bridgey New York Whitetey Mur| Goth Witeley Carpathia Lolo Lowis Hollman

Irish Home Rule Bill Finances Clauses Report

The General Council of the Irish County Council reports the financial clauses of the Home Rule Bill require drastic amendment. It demands Ireland keep all taxed revenue and contribute a fixed percentage to Britain, with Irish Parliament controlling Irish services.

London General Council The Irish County Councile Ireland Great Britain

Mutiny at Fez Claims Heavy Casualties

Reports from Fez recount a massacre by native troops against French soldiers and civilians. Paris papers describe savage acts including killings, mutilation, and paraded corpses. French forces reportedly killed about 800 mutineers with 19 soldiers and 13 civilians dead, plus numerous wounded.

Leuter Daris Prench Pex Paris Terrile Bour Martin Goutineers

National Welfare Council Formed In UK Political Shakeup

In London many party officials plan to attend National Insurance Act talks and security reforms. Conservative and Liberal-Unionist groups merge into a National Welfare Council influencing postwar political fusion. In Nottingham East by election Unionist John Revs defeats Liberal Dobson with 132 to 258 votes.

Heater London National Insurance Act Securitie Waalentat Council Ernst Nottingham John Revs Mr Dobson Dobson

Yachting and sport notes sweep clubs and races

The report details a yacht race for a club trophy won by the Swastika after a close duel with Comet and Don, with handicaps placing Swastika first, Don second, Comet third. It covers Australian cricket figures, Moonen Valley racing results, and Totalisator Commission discussions. It also notes football club formations at Cororooke, tennis results for Colac vs Pomberneit, and cribbage matches between Yoo and Gerangamete with upcoming fixtures.

Comet Don Couct Spirit Bk Sricket Moonen Valley Mindai Plank Yoneda Logst Ionarch Uahoesie Light Ballaat Biplane Halbrook Gold Braid Mynchan den Agst Beresford Shackleton Oget Nimrod Don Q Earl’s Court Mitebeo Gienearnan Royal Commission Sydney Robert Mostyn Macing New South Wales South Australia New Zealand Wee A.J.C Tate Randwick Cororooke Quororook S. Barrand G. Hill T. Foley Harland F. Inglis GB. Richards J. Gerini F. Sullivan M. Pinnigan Bessie Inglis Cuthbertson Richards

Local events note quadrille, society meeting and kitchen tea

The quadrille assembly opens in Public Hall with a grand poll planned for tomorrow evening. The Eliinitye Debating Society holds its annual meeting tonight to nominate officers for the ending season. Local cricketers lost to Colac A on Saturday by 168 for 7. Ellgningt’s team scored 1. A kitchen tea at the Methodist Church Saturday evening honored Miss Florence Harris before her marriage with guests bringing kitchen gifts.

Eliinitye Debating Society Colac A Golae Ellgningt Misa Florence Harris

Devastating Tornado Kills Dozens Threatens Wash Village

A fearsome twister tore through Miners State and northwestern Thiliama, killing about thirty five people. The village of Wash was reported completely destroyed as miles of telephone lines and farms were obliterated. Rescue efforts and scattered survivors were noted amid widespread ruin and debris.

Tater's Chicago Thiliama Wash

Railway Men Hear of Possible Summer Strike

Bowter's notes show Wie Keir Flardie of Merthyr VYydil MP speaking at Lunton Bedfordshire about railway workers debating another summer strike. He warned that if strikes recur soldiers might guard rails and operate trains. He predicted bulletproof engines with machine guns as a possible outcome of the government’s policy.

Bowter

Gas Company Customer Seeks Light Failure Report

Letter from Thomas Hocking, manager Colac Gas Company, asks the editor to publish a detailed report on electric light outages. He requests records of frequency and locations over the past two weeks to balance public debate and address ratepayer concerns.

Coloe Herald Oriol Light Bay Thomas Hocking Colac Gas Company Coloe

Trip to Cunninghame A Victorian tourist tale

The author travels from Sale to Cunninghame in East Gippland via the Omeo under Captain Masters to view lakes, ocean scenery and the Ninety Mile rack. He notes lodging at Harris's hotel, maize crops yielding up to 170 bushels, pumpkins, and dairy farming potential. A railway is deemed essential for full district development.

Italy Victoria Conninghame East Gippland Omeo Masters Lake Wellington Lake Victoria Black Lake Lake King Cunninghame Sale Ocean Faet Ore Bost Harris's Win Colac Snowy River Bloghul Rowle Vale Son of Thistli Aml Bathrest Jas. Cameron M.L.A Purdue Srator Colac J. Schooler Snowy River Mail

Geelong Man Found Guilty of Brutal Assault on Housekeeper

In Geelong at the Conera Sessions Judge Eagleson presided over the case of John MDonald charged with assaulting Frances June Oliver on February 22. Oliver testified to a violent altercation ending with MDonald kicking her in the abdomen and leaving her unconscious for weeks. The jury returned a guilty verdict and he was remanded for sentencing.

Geelong Troestar Conera Eagleson John M'Donald Frances June Oliver Frances Jol Oliver M‘donald de Gavin McCullan Wilyness Donald Oliver

No clear headline due to garbled text in OCR.

The fragmentary note references directors of a protection word, a district, and widespread losses. It implies deaths from poverty and stock losses, but details are unreadable.

Corona Vasturliste

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