Melbourne region stock sale yields brisk buying
An extensive report covers a weekly sale yarded 975 cattle and 1059 sheep with strong buyer turnout. Fat cattle and springers advanced, dairy stock steady, calves and store cattle sold well. Numerous parcels from Calvert Bros, John Jones, Horne, Neale and others achieved varied prices, with notable activity in crossbred ewes and prime lambs. Outside sales included horses, dairy cattle and farm implements. a North Gundar mee clearing sale and other auctions posted successful results. Melbourne produce prices show Flour 9 per ton, Wheat 4/2–4/3 per bushel, Barley 6/6, Potatoes 38–95, Onions 12/20–11/is, Hay 5/0–? with general market strength.
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Loursday
J. G. Johnstone
Co Sopork
Calvert’ Bros
Colac West
To &É
W. Horne
Wangerrip
Jas. Neale
Warriga
Pirron
Yallaak
Bota
Beeno
Jas. Prigg
Corarooke
Megsie
P. Lyons
J. Ince
T'M'grath
RE Ince
A. Barbour
TP Webster
Ws Ryan
J. Yates
D. Mm'tageart
J. M‘donald
D. M'Lennan
J. Christensen
W. Underwond
Cr.’ Hay
W .Horne
GC. Neale
J. Pomphrey
J. Oakley
Tlett
H. Ledgerwood
Birrogurra
Crabbe
Yeo
Colac
A. Deans
Ellimingt
T.T. Mulder
Geo. Armstrong
Pune
Warneport
Birregurra
Novar
Birrepurra
Laver
Pirron Yalloak
Messrs
Gtrathao
Murray
Shannom
North Gundame
Messra Dalgety and Co
John Hinkley
Thomas Bath
John Hinklow
Challis Bros
Summerhayes
Adamson
Btretile and Co
Brest
Messrs Dalgety and Co
Dageod Bros
H. V. Vaughan
Sexton Brod
Camperdown
J. Ay Hind
W. Uawrunee
J. Dennis
Huyere
Flynn
Cailkers
Sophia Maea Alcon
BuckneVsnede
Ios Elas Net
Aecount
Badés
Serre
Storks
Wwe
Wales
W. Finy
Lis Dairy Berd
W. Ballagh
T. Baker
Geo. Inglis
J. Walters
P. Mintosh
Keene
la Albers
Wayers
Wiyne
Rachel and Commons
Nejcount
D. HL Gibson
Hitint Ingham
D. Cunningham
J. Clarke
Nylowtya
Eal
Beleta
Berry Bank
Mesere Mills
Uchan
al Uuyers
Melbourne
Melbourne Pig Market Shows Steady Prices Amid Varied Demand
The Melbourne pig market reports steady to firm prices across categories. Stronger lots sold to local feeders, with smaller sorts and inferior grades trading weakly. porkers and backladers showed brisk competition and generally unchanged levels.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Live Stock Market Update and Prices
The Melbourne live stock market shows a strong demand for good cattle with rates largely steady to slightly higher. yarded totals include NSW, North Eastern district, Gippsland, Western division, and Mor usern district with varied prices for prime bulls, cows, and calves. Demand remains dull for many grades with lower rates noted across the board, while best quality stock hold firmer values.
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New South Wales
YOO
Sippsland
South Gippeland
Western Divteiet
MorUsern
Season Tickets Admit All Sessions
Admits holders to all sessions except the final bade cert. price noted as five shillings.
Loans on farms offer credit and mortgage terms
Business notices describe farm loans with deposits from £50 up to £... and reductions in principal on certain terms. Some loans secured on troche, Crown lands, or balance of Crown rents, with no charge for mortgage deed. Church and local notices announce services and a funeral at Calas cemetery. garlands for the Garr family.
Pigs, Court Hearings, and Weather Notes in Local Pages
Weather outlook remains dull with light coastal showers and potential late season warmth if high pressure endures. In court, four defendants faced charges over pig shipments from Ballarat with 34 pigs dying and perjury allegations arising from a January incident. a Port Poivy session will retry the case.
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Pearson
Mt Hostule
Torrang Court of
George Tater
Ballarat
Arthur James Mills
Harold Gorton Middleton
George Primemor
Francia Donovan
Burgum
Rail Way Department
John William Russell Orr
Teropg
Middleton
Conalgament
Alet
George Pritmer
Ti Port Poivy
Yall Wax al Jowell
MT. Doyle
Nis
Welcome social for Rev J Polkinghorne at South Geelong
A welcome social was held on Wednesday at the South Geelong Methodist Sunday School for Rev J Polkinghorne and Mrs Polkinghorne who recently arrived from Colas to take up duties in South Geelong. The event included a short service, a social program, and introductions to members.
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South Geelong
Mra Polkinghorne
Colas
Polkinghorne
Mire Polkinghorne
Mawbourne
Colue Inter-Saginty
St. Andrew's
o—Mesars
A. Benatlnck
A. Begley
A. Hill Comrades
H. Hine
Myron
D. Graeter
Bta
Andrew
St. John's Ladies Gyimnastic Club
Parcs Hall
Eepets
Birregurra Folica
B. Farquhorgon
W. Ennis
J. Symona
T. W. Mewton
Parcet
Forrest
J. G. Norman
Lorne
Jr. Sh Voloo
Chorce
Birmingt Mathoillet
Tay
J. T. Bradbury
Port Campbell Railway Extension Sent To Minister
At a meeting of the Cobden area people the Timbeca line extension to Mort Campbell was debated. A large deputation to the Minister of Railways was proposed with representatives from Hampden Shire and Port Campbell zones to press for action on extending the line. The May 8 deputation date was set, with delegates named from Cobden, Cobden Traders, and local progress groups. The group urged urgent action to show earnest district interest and secure the extension.
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Gohden
Sir George
Timbeca
Mort Campbell
Camperdown
Gam- Penlow
Aeniniwittes
Aod
Clarke
Cobden
Bth
Premice
Hampden Shirg Govaecil
A. Currin
DT. &. Oman
Heytesbury
Wille
Iim
Hloate
Byring
Sloate
Minister of Railways
Ube
Pimhoon la Park
Williams
Meonie
Powers of Committee and Titanic Inquiry Questioned
In the British House of Commons ministers discussed Senate inquiry into the Titanic loss, noting the ship was British and that disasters occurred in neutral waters. Under Secretary F D Acland said no precedent for such inquiry was known, while acknowledging Congress can investigate. The British ambassador would be instructed if needed, but the government trusted the Senate and American public to avoid friction.
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Senate
Meg. B. Ismay
White Star Company
Franglin
White Star Comedy
New York
Major Peuthen
Toronto
Canting
London
Thuaday
House of Commons
United States Senate
F. D. Acland
Uader
Foreign Aiairs
Congress
Aumpeon
Mracland
James Bryer
Washington
Californian Captain Contends He Was Distant At Titanic Sinking
The Californian captain says his steamer was 20 miles from the Titanic disaster and not the ship described by Mr Boxhall as signaling after a collision. He reports entering an immense fog bank at 10 80 and stopping engines to await daylight. wireless, if working, might have saved more souls.
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New York
Boxhall
Warrnambool Dentist Cleared in Korioit Manslaughter Case
Leslie Hobday a dentist appeared before Judge Megleson in General Sessions at Warrnambool charged with the manslaughter of James Bennett at Korioit on April 4. Crown witness described a cocaine solution used by the chemist. verdict, not guilty. Accused acquitted. judge noted he was a careful professional.
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Warrnambogs
Leslie Herbert Hobday
Megleson
James Bennett
Korolt
Mir Leo
Maxwell
Imeasts
Harwood
Pintott
Bf Colac
Leon
Aot Corson
Koroit
Jaimes Boonett
Goson
Annd
Gayleson
Beech Forest Dairying Upheaval and Forest Industry Prospects
Owing to a dry spring the district faces reduced dairy output and the Beech Forest Butter Factory shutdown threatens regional profits. The article notes mismanagement and supplier withdrawal, but some loyal producers persevere. It cites timber wealth, road failures, and local efforts to boost development including a fundraiser at Gardner's Junction Hall on May 1.
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Nis
Nomin Lfe
Therg
Rq Stowbh
Hus
Trein
H. M'Qrickard
Layinor
Torkune
de Green
Mal- Jarat
J. Doppler
Savemill
Lardiner
Deprier
Gardner's Junction Hall
Weernesday
J. W. Gardiner
Beel Forest
J. Lucas
Commercial House
Lady Marlen
Local parish notes and Bitmayt Debating Society AGM
The report covers the Cubir family bereavement for Marin Cubir who died after an illness, with funeral plans in Geelong and a hospital death. It also details the Bitmayt Debating Society annual meeting at the Public Hall, officers elected including President W. Lowe and Secretary D. Mathegh, and discussion on meeting nights and forthcoming competitions.
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Cork
Bitmayt Debating Society
Uflleera
Enaning
Mosney
Rod. Hille
Z. Donnessy
J. Tones
J. Windsor
G. Windsor
Moiteria
W. Ballagh
W. Freeuimn
J. Luidlar
Hebb
Moses
Honardack
Pete Promptu
Proeireal
Challoyen
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