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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1912

Page

2

Stock Sale Attracts Robust Bidding Across Cattle And Sheep

A weekly stock sale yielded strong buyer turnout with 210 head of cattle and sheep yarded. Prices rose for fat cattle and store cows while sheep trade showed solid demand for prime lambs and crossbred wethers among a large crowd of purchasers and agents.

Cout Wingety and Ark Aml Heiak John M' Renne Cressy Heifer G. Wouls Parkinson Awomnt P. Darmedy Toran Acconn G. Anson Mila Katate Darnie Cokbell Robertam Bo Molker Geriagettiye R. Whrode O. Grae Miler Caldwell Dignan Coon Aid JT Diohnisen Meen Joon Eades Neve Wether Arenunt J. Smith Pomolyek T. Peran Tayis Smith LA iv Sten Port Fairy W. Lawrence J. G. Johnstone Conorte Bunyers John James Derrimnt Calvert Bros Dreeie Alvie Warleigh Alme Masors Sexton Bros Stanyford E. Franke Cape Ot War A. ©. Calvert Trierarra Barber Larpent A. A. Frecke Cape Hedfers Bala

Melbourne Live Bulletin Note Yet Fragmented

Fragmentary text shows a Melbourne live update with vague references to frog currency and date 11/10. The unreadable OCR prevents clear details on event, participants, or outcomes.

Ballarat Livestock Market Report and Prices

Tuesday cattle sale with 163 cattle penned including prime bulls and cows. Calves and lambs saw varied demand with best stock at near prior prices. apples onions and produce also sold. Next sale at Murray street premises with updated stock and prices.

Pat Uefa H. D. Thomas Murray Street National Bank Sadic

Evening church services and talks schedule at Geelong venue

At 1 a.m. Mr R Harrison and 7 p.m. Mr Graham of Geelong lead talks titled Almost a Christian. Matins and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Evensong at 7 p.m. features Tenoynon's In Memoriam. Presenters include Bev FE and H. Davies.

R. Harrison Graham Geelong Tenoynon Doubdt Bev FE H. Davies

Magistrates fine several for drunken behaviour at Colac pub

At the Cressy police court on Wednesday Henry King and S Wilson were fined for indecent conduct in a public place. Two men, Kelly and Millett, were fined for drunkenness on licensed premises. Susannah Rown of the Frenchman’s Inn faced charges over allowing drunken persons on premises. About 60 witnesses, including football fans, attended and noted later travel for a town match. The bench dismissed one case after defence and witnesses spoke.

Cressy Mesers J M'‘Kenxie Mowat Sadler J A.t Henry King S. Wilson Kelly Millett Susannah Rown Tnn Beck Taylor Kelly and Jorenh Klein W. Edwards Ameider Inspector Berk Frow A. F. Cunningham Colac

Australian Budget Highlights 1911 13 Revenue and Spending

Melbourne reports the Commonwealth Treasurer Mr Fisher delivering the budget. Revenue from Customs and Bounty totaled 20,546,000 with a 424,000 surplus after 20,121,000 expenditure. Yearly estimates project Customs and Excise 14,512,000 Postal 4,202,000 Land Tax 13,000,000 and other small amounts totaling 20,422,000. defence and public works planned with large outlays, including 25,435,000 for Defence and 4,390,000 for Post and Telegraph.

Melbourne Commonwealth Mr Fisher House of Representatives Fleet Fund Invalid and Old Age Post and Telegraph Department Defence Royal Aviation Military College New Zealand

Stud notices at Woodlaws Warncourt for Thoroughbred stallion Office of Color

Breeders announce the stallion Office of Color produced foals Alive by cassavaluias from a Ring of Club's tare and Water. Highlights include wins in Winchelsea Trial Stakes Drysdale Handicap Loch Road Trial Drowdale Welter St Patrick's Handicap and many other races with multiple firsts. Mares accepted with fees noted. terms include no liability. W Trask Woodlawn Warnenert.

Bing Cole Ring of Club Iis Furidge St Furkings Drowdale Duke of York Winehelses Lemhriad Ile Drysdale Dresdale

Seabun and British Leader Stallions at Highland Shows

A fragmented report details Seabun at Lalpest with British Leader stallions, listing lineage including Scottish Crown Handsome Prince and Glenlord. notes prizes at Highland Society shows in Dumfries 1870 Edinburgh 1872 Inverness 1865 and other venues with partial dam line Blossom and Pride of Waitali.

Mitchell O'Brien Clint Handsome Prince Lockhare Prives of Wales Kai Dumfries Lao Aberdeen

Wales Hotel Changes Hands Amidquiries and Trade Names

Unclear OCR text announces that M. E. Evans has taken over a Wales hotel with mentions of best wines and spirits in stock. The fragment references hospitality business activity and trade branding but lacks clear names, dates, or locations.

M. E. Evans

Canada stall bazaar dance at Mrs Parker’s home

A pubchrc party and dance at Mrs W Parker’s home to support the hospital bazaar proved very successful. Miss M Shelton won the Indies trophy and Mrs Cart the gentlemen’s prize as Watsons donated gifts. Music by A Ro Langdon and MC duties by Mr Pumphrey accompanied a well‑received supper and heartfelt thanks to organizers. The Yeo East school committee has improved facilities including a repaired gold building shelter shed, new fence, and expanded garden projects. The school grounds remain small with plans for area expansion.

Colac Hac Ggie Qom Garé -Countil Satan Murray and Gellibrand Hewes Queen Streets Macray Street Neylem Rochester Lucerne Great Britain Australia America England Hetbfield Sussex Vrorourers Denmark Turon Maryockerill John Workerill William John John Cawouwl Beechworth Cottage Apollo Bay Catherine A Gladys Cockerill Jack Cockerill H. H. Hauser G. A. M'Leod Volac Squadron Light Horse 20Th Light Foree Colac Campertown Tate Ip ‘Roops Terang al Posieid Ocasterton Bani'3cer M‘leod Tad Lows Lucas P. B. G. Marlin Canada W. Parker M. Shelton Cart Watsons Walla A. Ro Langdon Meehan Pumphrey M.C Iuies Secretars Parker Parker Cross Langdon Illiminat/East Yeo Beline

Elliminyt Debating Society Holds Musical Evening

The Elliminyt Debating with Mutual Improvement Society met on Wednesday with vice president Mr B Warris presiding. New member Mr William Freeman was elected, replacing Mr W Freeman who resigned to Melbourne. The next syllabus item is a Magazine Night. Residents urge council representation, with Mrs W Gibson of Woodrow Vale preparing a requisition to contest the seat, while Mr T Baker declines opposition.

The Colac Caledonian Society A. M Rae L. M’lannan Alex Ross M*lannan Colac M‘lennan Barr Glesedin Murroon Misa B. Murnane Mra P. Sim Handley, Westwood I Marrisesh Misaee E. B. Morrison Bradshaw Bird Prosser Wilson Barrer Myrtle Willamnee A. B Millar M. M‘kay Muriel Morrison Irene Morrigan Murray Mra J. Dare Bt. John's Ambulance Society Clase Elliminyt W Freeman Harry Hayes Eric Windsor Wm. Ellizon Faso BR. J. Hilla Debating Society Freeman Ellimioyt W. Gibson Woodrow Vale T. Baker Haker

Melbourne Produce Market Report and School Scholarship Winners

Butter supplies were good with prices ranging from 1/4 to 1/2 per pound based on quality. Cheese rates shown 9d to 940 per pound with semi matured and higher private lines noted. In local school matters, the Presbyterian Sunday School annual examinations named top scholars by division with several students listed as winners.

Thureday Cooperative Produce Co. Ltd Chesse Bald Presbyterian Sunday Schoola Hy Ee Genier P Wits Erendit Bemoned Hell Mattie Arto Jean, Bryan Aad Brace Beaiar Wasi Wetints Paavo Pach Bove

England Australia Test Abandoned by Rain in Sixth Match

The England vs Australia Test at London was abandoned due to rain. England's first innings saw Hobbs, Rhodes, Haigh, and Emery among others dismissed by Whitty and Haalitt, while Australia stood 14 for no wicket at the close. Separate notes mention Colac Cup racing, rifle shooting, sculling, boating, and Sundown Park racing events with multiple local competitors and outcomes.

Reutner London England Australia Hobbe Whitty Spooner Whitty Fry M' Larennah Matthews Hearne Haslitt Woolley Kelleway Whitty Foster Amd Rhodes Smith Emery Haalitt Haigh Haclitt Barnes Ont Hite Haglitt Mr A Htrnside Kim Heart Sundown Park Caulfield Tweety Nore Mwec Aia Mrk Wanifoll Hal Hintare Uxbridge Winery Wingarara Forest Prince Arpuebuss Lallixts Hourdle Haco Ettie Kirk Monarch Flavel Alate Hraggart Vinclan Iearus Winders Brien Eeu Miomey Bolingki Taiyuan Danoon Eishon Old Lace Beottiah Chief Stratidoan Ford

Deans March Public Hall Concert Raises Funds and Spirits

A well attended concert at Deans March Public Hall under the Church of England committee raised £6 5s toward buying ground for a Sunday School building. The event featured multiple musical numbers, recitations, and a talk by Mr J. Stonewright on trees and planting, ending with broad local praise for a successful day.

Church of England Duria School Hev W. E. Moorhewn Eose Apeech Mise Clifton Miss Symes Elph «Winging May Hunt B. Smith H.lissold Jack and Gill Greta Eric White Mary Evelyn Smith L. Lawrence A. Farquharson Is Brown Percy ‘Lawrence Hope Percy- Lawrence Wee Aleg Mia Wilson Alee Wong I Wineien Heroessy Murray Ote Tee Drea Mr Brien Se Foe Harel Ulder Bupper Beate Turner Lm J Stonewright Pimpinio

Jealous Wife Accused in Paris Society Murder

In Paris on Wednesday night a prominent society woman, Madame Block, was shot dead in the fashionable quarter of Lamedeliene. Madame Bertrand, an anticboress, claims Block was her rival for her husband’s affection and faces the crime charge.

Paris Madame Block Madame Hridgemenn Bertrand Lamedeliene Madame Bertrand

Graft and Murder Sequel Weighs on New York

A dramatic night in New York follows a suspected murder tied to police graft and jail corruption rumors. Officials, including District Attorney Charles Whitman, probe a clash linked to the Rosenthal case and possible vengeance against a betrayer.

New York Man Rosenthal

London Strike and Non-Onionists Attack Dock Workers

Unclear dispatch reports a London strike causing violent clashes at the docks. Non onionist groups attacked transport and workers, with bricks and other projectiles used. Police and hospital reports indicate multiple injuries and arrests amid ongoing unrest at the port.

London Dorks Juul Transport Eibers Wal Bricks Hhuceron Kinnen Hermar Uvithrva A. Gosta Transport Weyer

Anniversary of the Merge Church Celebrated in Skene's Creek

At Skene's Creek the Merge Church marked its anniversary with a service and well attended gathering. Messrs and Jo Erving oversaw completion of improvements, with the choir performing pieces and Miss Jessica leading rehearsals. A programme of songs recitations and solos followed, and the event raised nearly £50 for road improvements before a supper was served and guests departed contented.

Messrs Jo Erving Ajon Miss Jesineg G_ Irving Un Toemlay Jose Comee Albert Stanlor Apollo Ray Byman J. Williame Ralph Meacon L W. Catron Mies L Ford Bk. Stone Williams Aejo Stanford Aethie J. G. Irving Mie Perkins Violet Lil Buzaar

Elliott River School Fence Themed Community Drive

Local volunteers organized a fencing project at the far school on Friday. Six committees coordinated a work bee to secure the grounds, posts were hauled, logs cleared, and by mid day the fence was completed with town ladies serving a hot dinner. In the afternoon children planted trees along the front fence.

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