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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
5
A Colac Victoria Hall gathering of Western and Murray Districts Bacon Co operative Company supporters discussed structuring local committees to aid directors and time the sale of pigs. Manager Prosser outlined Denmark inspired tagging and insurance, factory costs, and plans to hold Pig intake at the station.
A spoon shooting event for seniors and juniors will be held at the local range tomorrow starting at 7. The ladies golf medal resulted in a draw between Mrs D M Duncan and Miss Mary Johnstone with nett scores near 85. The Gun Club hosts a £20 handicap follow up match tomorrow. The Efiminyt vs Colac football clash is set for tomorrow afternoon with lineups and travel details listed for both sides.
The chairman explained article 9 allowing three pigs per share to avoid excluding small investors. Directors proposed allowing over three pigs through a small impost. J Rankin praised progress, noting a bacon factory site in Australia and £12,000 spent on building. Capital shortages limited share uptake. 4000 shareholders had subscribed. A seven member advisor committee was elected: Rankin, Williams, McLaren, Loach, Sexton, Pierce, and Cockerill.
Bullock Swamp Local Chair held a weekly meeting led by M. Farrell with a large attendance and three new members added to the list. The group planned a dance in Warrion Hall, and a 24-player raffle style tournament concluded with T. Glynn winning the club prize. The next Monday agenda features a game night. Bullock Swamp defeated Warrion 149 to 739 in the recent match, with Parker Glynn and Hengett leading Bullock Swamp while Brennan Nett and Brennan highlighted Warrion.
The evening program at Public Wall featured Mr. Waller Selwood as chairman and a varied lineup. Miss Sheedy, Miss Bind er, Miss Windsor, and many others delivered violin, mandolin, singing, and recitations. the audience praised the entertainment and purchases of refreshments.
Sydney records four fresh smallpox cases as authorities probe suspicious cases. Melbourne notes the city remains free of smallpox while anxiety grows over the outbreak. At the depot 440 Lone Dale Street, vaccination has reached 12,800 people to date.
The Legislative Assembly examined the Milk and Dairy Supervision Bill to amend the principal Act. It defines a dairy as a farm selling milk, requires an annual license, and cites past gains in cow health and production. Debate raised hardships for small owners, with amendments to limit scope to dairy farmers selling milk. Progress reported after committee consideration.
Father M Uarthy said a Gwen Stanley Tange raid near Port Moresby left villagers slain and a constable shot. Magistrate Mr Chinoers led a punitive expedition that reportedly caught and killed several attackers. He praised the prompt action amid ongoing bloodthirsty raids through memorial ages.
A anonymous sympathiser offers to fund fares to support a emigration plan for widows with one child to New South Wales. The first group willing to take domestic service will sail for Australia in October. Major railway workers in Johannesburg vote on a strike, with the result largely against striking.
The trial in London concluded the case of Edith Rigby wife of Dr Charley Rigby of Liverpool who was accused of causing the Liverpool Cotton Exchange explosion and setting fire to Sir William Layer's mansion at Rivington Hill Harwich Lancashire with £20000 damage. She confessed acting to show the Government that women may blow up buildings and was sentenced to nine months in prison. Heavily damaged text follows.
A Bucharest report says Balkan belligerents reached a five day armistice in principle at an informal conference. Solia reported Houmenian advance guard within 12 miles of Philippopolis. Enver Bey claimed Turkey will not evacuate Adrianople. Britain warned Turkey not to expect protection from violent action.
Auctions listing Elwood and Wagg offerings with Wallace Street frontage and farm buildings, plus multiple sales by Colac and surrounding firms. Entries invited for land, stock, drayage gear, and fittings with deposits and terms. Additional auctions include cattle sheep pigs dairy stock and farm implements across Colac district with delivery and storage details.
A crowded list of auctions at Colac and surrounding towns announces sales at Howat's Yards and Dalgety yards with sheep cattle horses implements and farm gear. Major events include horse sales fortnightly hides wool and skins and a grand social and concert at Victoria Hall with plans for continued public auctions and property sales in nearby districts.
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