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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1909

Page

2

Unclear Ran-Drafted Livestock Offer From Liverian Market

Fragmentary notices describe a livestock sale with hundreds of trucks and penned wethers and ewes. The garbled text references prices per head, multiple consignors, and various lot identifiers, suggesting a mixed shipment with lambs and sheep branched across categories and dates.

Liverian Catia Life Ote Gma Turin Bali Trevor Stayiplus He Ender Vabble Loe Moetow

Winter Sale Offers Big Reductions Across Clothing and Linens

A historical advert touts a year end spring cleaning sale with deep price cuts on ready to wear suits overcoats fur pieces and dress materials. It highlights Christys hats ladies gloves linens sheeting and various fabrics with reduced yardage and bulk discounts to attract new buyers and clear stock.

Local items on unusual packets and milled extracts

Fragmented OCR describes Arsmyrook and Ground Rive weight packets and freobly milled 4d packet Jixtract of Malt Samlers cod Milton Civinwade Yd tin Pish Sardines in oil. Mentions Sislmon Christen, Shd Apriest Jam, and Gilling the peleor of din. Authors urge readers to seize the opportunity.

Milton Civinwade

Tribute for KM GUIRIE and PaMiby at Banaol

A notice expresses gratitude for the kindness and heartfelt tributes shown to KM GUIRIE and PaMiby at Banaol. It thanks friends for thoughtful sympathy and acknowledges Dr Pack for attentive care during the recent bereavement.

Guirie PaMiby Banaol Desiey Beruuvemant

Government finance and defense in postwar Australia effort

The text discusses Commonwealth revenue, likely £400,000, and looming costs for naval and military defense, transport schemes, and railway plans. It weighs taxation options including customs adjustments and direct taxes, noting public opinion favors stronger defense while land and immigration policies affect settlement and growth.

Commonwealth Great Britain Australia Ptatier Eajitta Jamil Postal’ Department Luc Commonwealth

Wreath and Economic Strike Against Commonwealth Taxation

The text argues that reusing the public works fund would develop resources, boost defense, and raise manufactured goods. It envisions stronger industrial cities, altered taxation, and shifted burdens to sustain government operations as revenue from customs declines.

Commonwealth Ravenus

Notes and Events From a Snowy Weekend Page

A historical fragment describes rail line concerns, post office timings, and a Norwich lecture delay due to weather. It notes heavy snow on Monday, planning for attendances at lectures, a railway commission decision on Be line conversations, and local agricultural society meetings with fundraising and temperance debates. It mentions church services, Anglican customs, and a push for lectures on tobacco dangers to children.

Norwich Willian Iverilworth Cavendish Wannon Tver Wei Wilson Chovidia Beech Quik Poplin Cie Creew Loongik Athanasian Croc Iit Empire Iqlarin Evangelist Warracknithenl Agricultural Society D. M'Letman Hal Dennett Thard W. Pendlejury Stan‘thgrpey Lateran Bol Ugal Fedling Ann Remingt Jolie Tamers Gard Jessons Grorge Mitchell Geelong Mitchell EvVlisen Jiminyt BR. Hills Aly Eluh Swillgir Miss Thompson Muyrantics al Yoo A. Howarth Civipsen Bi. Chetstie Mestre Ij. Hayes J. Regine J. Messay Lalewingling J. Tachandsun Harris M'Canelle Tt. Panklurit Dandenong W. ”, Smith, Nicolson and, Co

Insolvency at Colac and local political moves described

A fled insolvency proceeding lists John Peter Orm of Colac and Don of Abwatat police constable with liabilities and deficiency. A Polwarth Political Association conference is planned in Norwich Chambers to select a candidate and discuss platform. St John’s Church Wygood considers speciation in conjunction with church work. Archdeacon Peacock attends and outlines steps to boost attendance and service participation. Gar Tyres-Mr Maturna promotes motor car tyres while Hampden Shire debates a new regional distribution and potential boundary changes affecting ratepayers and a planned reform by Premier.

Besa Colac Peter Orm Don Abwatat Wescob Sell Auth Wits Wil He Polwarth Political Association Norwich Chambers Alterogan Ebeat Alopt Luther St. John’s Church of Wygood BH. A. Davies Archdeacon Peacock Putad Sangre Mutium Peacock Bengrlured Nnti G. Fy G. Fy Sydentmm W. H. Strateh Thomas Garpendall Mator Gar Tyres Maturna Used Bros Bt Sk' Ie Telnet Pei Hampden Abun Morthiker Hery West Riding Hampden Shire

Federal Parliament Discusses Defence Policy In Melbourne

Telegraphed from Melbourne on Tuesday, the debate covered adjournment and the government's defence policy. Mr Hughes and other members clashed over secrecy and timing, while Mr Deakin accused the Opposition of obstruction as the defence stance was debated.

Melbourne Hughes Yucatan Hutentgol M'Donald Hall Dehkin

Railways debate in state parliament proposes electoral voting changes

In a state assembly session a railway proposal is debated after the Railway Committee declined to back a Doukisanil Yarrawonga route. The bill is referred to the committee amid pressure to allow property owners in localities to vote by place of business rather than residence, stirring electoral reform questions.

Melbourne Cameron Branting Doukisanil Yarrawonga Billson

Laver's Hill Residents Report Forest Railway Work

Correstondent notes men working on forests near Laver's Hill, with trees cleared and railway completion anticipated. Land values rise, leasing and sale activity increase, including Mr T M Grath's additions and local building allotments. community events and social notes accompany the period.

Wealth Of The People Probate Values And Estates

A government compiled table lists the value of estates and debts for deceased individuals, noting the number of estates and the total value after liabilities. It records average values per estate and land values by state for the year 1006 0, with notes that some estimates lack full basis.

Linughston Seithier Muraber Yale

Death by own action shocks Telegunne News

Thoma Whlinghby aged six or twelve died by hanging at Pentridee while sorting sengemece her Fuentes, as reported by Telegraph. County Court Judge de G. Ee Neebbonn appointed as voting judge to replace ill Judge Jinstone. Local sports notes mention Australian Skeepie-Suoderby and a football match between Alviettes and opponents ending with a win for the former. Village settlements discuss Labour party organiser and rural concerns. Weather described as bitterly cold with milk, football, and social events filling the day. The Public Works Department plans netting distribution and the London bank’s premises purchased by the Bank Theatre Improvement Society.

Melbourne Thomar Whlinghby Pentridee de G. EE Neebbonn Supreme Clourt Tinstone Alviettes Hehinis Golac Clilors Wwartyd Ghonts Brwnch London George Buckle Corarooke Branch H.A.C.B. Society Sohect Stite

Airship voyage sparks grand European visit at Cherbourg

The article recounts a European telegraphy era event with a Franco Russian royal audience at Cherbourg. It notes airship movement and a formal reception of dignitaries including the Czar and French leaders aboard a royal yacht, with British fleet honors and crowd splendor. The piece mentions naval display, state visits, and protective measures around the sovereigns.

Router London Cher Fallieres Visinets & Concliaion Tality Majesties Hoyal Escuris

Pirrow Yalluak makes grand marsh ball in festive pageantry

The crowd packed Tilson's hall for a lively social event with elaborate dress and speeches. Officials led by Mr FE Devine praised community efforts while guests enjoyed dinner, music, and a playful mock confrontation ending in jest and camaraderie.

Agricultural techniques boost crop quality and dairy byproducts

A discussion on farming practices cites crop suitability, silage use, and fertilizer considerations to improve yields and dairy fodder value. Emphasis is on balancing chemical action with plant health, storage methods, and seasonal timing to optimize feed and prices.

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