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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
2
The Melbourne market shows varied prices across commodities with steady demand for porkers and prime meats. Wheat, flour, oats, and farm produce display fluctuating quotes as farmers report plentiful supplies and generally fair demand in the past week.
Ro Merrivon reports a list of produce with prices and quantities including cabbage turnips rhubarb carrots potatoes apples pears and pumpkins. The note presents a mixed inventory and unit prices for a local market draft.
Fragmented OCR describes a commodity puzzle around candies and wine, mentioning weights, prices, and dates. It references a competition, phase notes, and possible ads or listings with scattered terms like price, date, and item names.
Every cash purchaser in each department receives a guessing form with every cash transaction. The practice aims to engage shoppers while they complete their purchases.
In loving memory of our mother who departed this life on the 4th August 1012. The family recalls her kindness and faith, hoping to meet again in Christ. We, her loving daughters, dedicate this记 tribute to her gentle memory, endure the sorrow, and find comfort in faith.
A lengthy notice outlines a bill by Ma Watt and Mr A A Muilsen proposing to rate rateable property by unimproved value. It argues single tax changes could shift burdens, favors municipalities moving to land value assessments, and notes concerns about current valuations and administration.
A rate poll is set for the 18th to decide if council consent should be required for an Order in Council to empower an electric lighting company. Silver Town Telegraph Works seeks reconsideration. special council meeting on the 10th will decide the scheme. notices include retiring councillors Ramsay Mathieson Farquharson and Lennan and a possible challenger.
Records from Colac report July activity at the Colac Post Office with 19 points in the 24 hours ending yesterday. A death in Birregurra aged 42, Mrs A Liston, postmistress, funeral this afternoon. Auctions planned by Thomas and Joyce for furniture on Gellibrand and Pollock streets at 1 pm Wednesday. Merino ram sold for 1000 guineas to Mshonga Company in Albury. Labor Party committee in Commons makes land campaign recommendations including minimum wage for agricultural laborers and state aid for rural housing. A second auction Thursday at Victoria Hotel yard offers galvanised iron and building timber.
Melbourne police raided offices on Elizabeth Street and arrested three men two youths and two young women on charges of illegal betting. Sydney reports one new case of smallpox as authorities respond to public health concerns.
Racing notes report the Victoria Amateur Turf Club steeplechase meeting with Ballista winning the Australian Hurdle Race from Clontaft and Wimmera in an eleven starter field. Other results include Moondah Plate won by Andelosia with Av erase second and Yatren third, and Mornington Welter won by Lord Tuck ahead of Earl Godwin and Yandilla King. Betting odds are listed for each event.
Colac 3 10 to Elliminyt 2 7 as Colac chose the wind and led with three early goals. Best for Colac were Stephens Power James Ball Gilbert and Connor while Moloney Blazer Stewart Evans Saunders Woods and Donohue laboured for Elliminyt. O’Brien umpired. Metropolitan results list St Kilda Carlton Fitstow Geelong South Melbourne and more with mixed scores and standings.
The article notes few candidates emerge for municipal roles despite widespread requests for road work and improvements. It discusses voters’ reluctance, limited funds, and the pressure on councils, with Corangamite showing a possible contest while other ridings appear quiet. It argues elections renew interest and spur scrutiny of council services.
The Elliminyt Debating and Mutual Improvement Society met Saturday with Mr H J Hills presiding. A postponed Birregurra Elliminyt debate likely to occur Wednesday week with August on the syllabus is announced. A concert followed with local contributors listed. The local State school committees held a monthly meeting chaired by Mr T Monkivitch. A communication from the Education Department proposed erecting a shelter shed at school grounds and a plan will be submitted. another letter from the department is noted.
The report covers Father Lennon’s transfer from Colacrey and welcome to Rev. Father McGloin at St Mary's. Campdown parishioners funded a buggy for Lennon, while farewell plans circulate for Father Daly and W. A. Ryan. Notes on St Augustine's Orphanage, local clubs, and education commission discussion follow.
The euchre event on Friday under the Junior Football Club auspices drew a large crowd. Jer Mloner won the gentlemen’s prize umbrella gift from Mr K Macatee and Miss V Carpenter earned the ladies’ prize a silver button book and shoehorn from Miss Ur tello. Music by Miss Richard of Corordoke. Mr BP McNamarA led the dance with Mr Jack Mchar. Larpent recovering well after a serious accident. townfolk held him in high regard. Week’s topic centered on the local Sautin eves ball and weather promising a large attendance tonight.
A brief note records an early morning event at the Rose residence attributed to Gelligrand. The fragmented text mentions Inez Eatards and an origin of the firm tied to Givetery with an unfolding PVator detail, but the full sequence and meaning remain unclear.
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