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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1911
Page
2
Mr Morrison notes his daily produce sale with prices for cabbage cauliflower endive peppers fruit and dairy items including butter eggs cheese and onions. The list shows per unit and per bag or case prices such as potatoes 3/6 to 6/ per bag oranges 6/ to 7/1 per cane and eggs 4/ to 1od per dozen.
An advertisement offering Bullseye Couch Cure a cough mixture claimed to ease bronchitis winter coughs and colds. The maker advertises no deleterious ingredients and provides a contact at a chemical shop opposite the Austral Hotel with a night bell telephone number 41.
An 1890s style advertisement touts Wheeler's Cough Linctus as best for night cough relief and raw inflamed air passages. It claims effectiveness for coughs colds sore throat hoarseness bronchitis and more with prices of 1 shilling and 2 pence and a night bell telephone contact at Murray Street.
Geelong 4/3/1911 Land Officer Taylor lists numerous allotments across Parishes of Baran garook Irrewillion Wyelangta Otway Yaugher Birregurra Fombornalt for sale or disposal and asks applicants to show cause against forfeiture. Includes names such as John Wilson M A Prewett H C Evans C B Cutting J Marriner Telford Adams Murnane Quinn and others with allotments ranging 3a 2r 4ac to 64 acres. Sale date set for Tuesday August 15 at Hall Colac Parishes noted with township details.
Loans from £50 to £2000 at 4 percent interest with 1 percent reduction in principal. Freeholds or Crown Leaseholds can be made freehold on payment of Crown Rents balance. No charge for mortgage. Loans may be paid off on half yearly dates, small charge if within five years, no penalty after five. Apply at Post Office Savings forms or by letter to The Inspector General of Savings Banks Melbourne.
Star Pictures Victoria Hall presents The Indian Maiden’s Lesson and a naval review at Spithead. Usual prices apply for all seating with child rates. Marriner’s offers reserved seats without extra charge.
The text argues a need for government to use its powers to curb a powerful sugar monopoly. It blames low wages for workers, low cane prices for growers, and high consumer costs, noting heavy stock watering and dividends. It stresses urgency for federal intervention to remove industry evils.
The Colac Observer reports on the Colonial Sugar Refining Co. amid calls for anti trust action. It cites pricing for growers and consumers, criticizes labor practices, and questions influence over Australian industry and national welfare.
The State Cabinet agrees to buy the Dunrobin Estate adjoining Casterton, a 18,000 acre property at a price of £6 6s per acre after protracted negotiations. A Friday meeting led by Mr J Rankin arranged a social to bid farewell to Mr F A Cole and family, with a committee formed to collect subscriptions for the event to be held August 16 at The Cororeoke Hall.
The racing card reports a large turnout at the VAT al jumping meeting in Gansfield yesterday. Arquebuse by H Hall won the Lubtrallan Hurdles over three miles and a half, with Obi and Minato among top finishers after a dramatic rail run. Frend Jack took the Pialaclava Stakes, and Brogkony captured the Mornington Welter with close margins, as Harvest and Ring followed in order.
The Australian Hurdle at Pufeld was won by Ampuebuse with Plask Jack and Minatosecond second and third. Woun derlea faded to last. Black Native disappointed. American runner E Holwaey to race W F Lamlbath in Sydney for the world quarter mile. Barwon district football final at Mt Moriac saw Winchelgea beat Inverlet h. Jockey Hector Gray tops New Zealand flat season with winner tally and prepares to ride in Australia for Mr J D Greenwood.
Reports show Elliminyt Debating Society scoring 41 to 14 against St Andrew’s, with Derraughts and others winning or drawing several rifle matches. Notable results include Elliminyt defeating St Andrew’s, Parkes of Comrades beating rivals, and Huminyt Debating Society losing to Elliminyt by five to two under BR J Hills and 0 Spence.
London reports a Friday speech by Lord Haldane Secretary for diate discussing UK Dominion ties. He warned about reliance on British central control and questioned Canada's future under current systems contrasting Australia New Zealand and South Africa. The speech touched on potential shifts in dominion autonomy and the structure of imperial government.
Telegraph reports Sydney area incident where after tennis, Lloyd Gill 30, physician Lionel Le Suvef and Theodore Johnstone entered a bathroom in a St Kilda residence. They were found unconscious from carbonic gas poisoning. Gill died, others regained consciousness during the night. Supposedly caused by bath heater gas escape.
Our Correspondent reports the death of George Howarth a well known Elliminyt resident who died suddenly after illness while working in Harden New South Wales He was born at Yeelong and moved to Elliminyt at age seven where he lived until his death Misa Grace Methven narrowly escaped a pony accident at the Barangarcas post office when the pony skied and kicked her cheek she recovered after receiving care and resumed her journey later.
The district focuses on the upcoming State election and a proposed referendum on Bible reading in State Schools. AMonday event at Stonyford features a railway arrivals contest from England. The Hibernian Society report notes omitted names of Misses Mowl B Bicchly who performed and received applause at a recent concert.
The match ended in a 0-0 draw as singles and doubles showed keen rivalry. Players praised the course views on Mount Gelliband slopes and the host Mr Rh A Ramaay’s hospitality.
Attended by a strong turnout at the Hees Public Hall, candidate A. Sedlee spoke for Creasy Cressy ratepayers on sanitary service and road works. He urged quick improvements, drainage, and a fair rate, favoring government help with main roads and loans for Creasy while opposing a new, higher rate without mandate.
Frider Salt Lard St Abbess presided at a meeting described as a crisis session. Opposing Len Halshares arta sought to organize factional support to influence the Parliament vote. Lard Gromer oversaw the discussion and the group aimed to unite Unionist voters and pressure the Government.
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