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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
2
Fat sheep and fat cattle trading at Melbourne market showed subdued activity with buyers wavering. Supply reached about 14 trees and 4506 head of sheep with prices down by about 60 percent on some lines, while cattle demand remained fair but cautious.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a horse racing context with names like Krirse Aleut and Katey 76, mentioning stakes and a five furlong event. The readable items resemble a racecard or results note from a tracking page with multiple horses and bets.
Melbourne officials set voting procedures and entry confirmations for the May local elections. Secretary H M Hearn notes telegram entries not accepted and that registration is confirmed by letter upon payment of entry fees.
Noted insurers authorize risks including Exons sod Stacks as insured loss by fire and personal, accident, and employer liability. The Wednesday evening event at Soaebeek features a lecture illustrated by a speaker. An old RGN LECTIN in ut vA Werk depicted by bieukerd Wiews by Wervese. The TEV HEDLEY SIPEG MOA, a missionney for Eastern Pharyoal, is referenced. Adyissius Brows cubleetinn aids a Farworn Policy in Vedix. All Woelcomes' THE.
A collage of local items details political talk in Austria, military discipline debates, court notes, a lecture by Rev Hedley Sutton, a trust in education with Australian history lessons, and a fire at Ed金ington. It mentions public events, sales notes, church programs, and community advertising across Colac and surrounding towns.
A collision in the Dover Strait last night sank the 558 ton steamer Trooper owned by Fisher Ranwick Manchester London line. The other vessel involved was the 6669 ton In draleme bound for Liverpool. Fifteen crew members drowned. all aboard Trooper escaped by clinging to ropes.
Mr Scullin rally at Victoria Hall denounces the anti Labor push funded by big money. He argues the referendum would extend central powers, risk constitutional change, and threaten states rights while praising Labor promises and warning against dramatic shifts in Australia’s governance.
Speakers at Victoria Hall condemn Labor amendments as a drift from constitutional precedent. They argue Opposition proposals are clearer and federal in aim, while urging Australians to vote No to the current referenda to preserve state independence and local rule.
Fragmentary text mentions medical issues and fear but lacks coherent details. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, with many garbled phrases. No verifiable event or outcome can be established from the readable portions.
A garbled report describes mine explosions and a local racing meeting with details of races, riders, and incidents. It mentions strikes, pony races, and a potential Warrnamine event, along with a note about Moon and Moyay bowl outcomes and a fractured collarbone. Also advertised are cycles for sale and repair services at Reduced rates. New Mil is referenced in relation to jockeys and a winner named Snatch.
Paris reports the French government rushes a Benpol Algerian column toward Fes in northern Morocco to lift the siege by rebel Moors. A motorized force from Shawni country and later Bhawin tribal units with French officers will join, with a large infantry and cavalry contingent to Casablanca.
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