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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1915

Page

2

Livestock Sale Notes and Prices at Local Auction

The excerpt records a livestock sale detailing prices and lots of cattle sheep and lambs. It lists buyers and amounts in pounds for various lots, noting strong demand and good quality stock. Specific figures includeities such as £1026 Hall and other sums, with numerous entries for fat lambs ewes and store cattle.

Wileyier Awallas Bemder Farquharson Turmier OL Tarnier Eme Sabe Shinegs Ryan OS Po Hocker Covent Prua Ohrtenle Crees Larpent Laver Hill Gamipetin Wes Rommideratle Jobo Hlack Weerme John Mow Foxhewe Simpeon Bros See Teyie Jamie Mears J. G. Johowtone and Co T Wiiham

Colac Produce Sale Sparsely Noted in Ledger

A fragmentary report from Colac describes a Thursday produce sale with items including potatoes, oats, cauliflowers, rhubarb, and rabbits. Traders offered farm furniture and general goods, with price ranges and a busy market scene at Gellibrand Street.

Birnie Zealand Dee MC Amimen Hayes Owith House

Market Report Notes Wide Variety of Produce and Livestock

The notice lists diverse vegetables fruits and staples with prices per bag and per dozen. It mentions apples pears citrus and melons with specific weight and unit quotes alongside livestock items and farm tools. Aimed at buyers and traders, it notes ongoing demand and weekly supply capacity.

Melbourne Dairy Produce Market Report

Melbourne dairy trade notes a firm Butter-Chere market with quotations for cheese and butter. Prices show higher private-line figures and several range movements for different butter and cheese grades in the Western District Co operativeProduce Co. trade.

Melbourne Western District Factores’ Cooperative Produce Co., Ltd Kingstreet Prvate

Shire Elections Report From Hereached Coag

The document outlines ratepayers and candidates in a local shire election. It notes the position of Crumnett and a race for the riding, with August date cues and a vow by H. Fletcher to support the racing eel project if elected.

le Batten Crumnett

Shire Nomination For Vacant Town Council Post

At the request of fare and representative number of Kateparers in the Town Moleng the Shan of Colne Po has decided to nominate for the posttwon rendered vacant by retirement of Councilor Fulton. E. N. THOMAS Angut Ist 1915.

Colne Po Fulton E. N. Thomas Angut

Drought Affects Dairying Output And Market Reports

Notes reveal cattle sales, losses from phantomers, and restocking aims after a drought. Details cite Mealan market events, farmer participation schemes, and a riding accident injuring Mr Slanere during yard works at Camperdown. Output figures show butter down from 134 tons to 48 tons in July.

Molac Dairying

Farewell sermon at St John’s amid wartime parish life

The article notes a farewell sermon by the Bishop of Ballarat at St John’s Church, recounts the bishop’s wartime parish duties and family ties, and mentions related local church activities. It also covers Red Cross fund efforts, YMCA milestones, and community events in Colac and district during the period.

Ballarat St. John's Church Datton Green BL John's Theishop Trinity College Bupday USA

Howe of Representatives Briefs on 1919 Revenue Shortfalls

The Prime Minister delivered a financial statement detailing last year’s revenue at 24,273,000 with 10,500,000 in war loans and 2,588,311 in Treasury Bills. Total available funds reached 36,361,314, but actual revenue fell 861,290 short of the estimate, Customs exceeded by 613,347 while Land Tax lagged 746,222 and Probate duties yielded only 39,640. Defence surpassed its estimate by 211,389. The current year’s revenue is projected at 23,540,000, about 1,128,290 more than last year, with possible Australia aid doubling to 20 million if needed.

Howe of Representatives Treasury Defence Australia

Committee Debate On Annual Show For P. A. Society

The P and A Society committee discussed whether to hold the annual show this year and if so to make it one or two days. Members argued over profits for the society and potential loss, with support for two days and a portion of profits directed to patriotic aid. Some urged not abandoning the show citing season hardship and community benefit. others favored postponement to avoid risk.

Colac P. and A. Society Strang Colac Colac Pr A. Boelsty J. P. Morrissy P. & A. Society P. Mears J. Hancock Bydenham Buckle Gude Vaughan Priestley Prosser Hideway Meredith M‘kensie Bonney Morrissy Edgar Heed Inglia Spiers WP. Brisbane Leffect H VW W. Prosser Eiegd Uwonnes Colac Distriet Streeh Dee Clemiami Patrik’ Phat Pehl Heebner Elias Voor Pete Secretars Mr Prosser J. Meredith Sydenham Societien Te Cote Dis

Cabinet approves dairy herd relief advances at Colac

The State Cabinet announced drought relief for dairy farmers, offering three year advances at 6 percent to replace losses. Applicants must file by August 7, with district butter factories handling repayments from monthly milk accounts. The first board session opens August 4 at Colac.

Imade

Rain totals and public service planned at Beeac

Since the start of the month Beeac records 220 points of rain with 68 points in the 24 hours to yesterday morning. A United Patriotic Service will be held at the Beeac Public Hall on Sunday with addresses by the officiants and a collection for the Lady Stanley Fund.

Colne Field Service Department WAC Ventituke Victorus Hall Dage. M. Morrison, Hea, Sr Volac FP A. Bortety Chamber of Agriculture Red Cross Fund Colun Okaewinga Amgrusst Zith Murray-street Ly In Hev T. Collins Colac Elliminyt Quinton Mellor Deech Forest Leeac United Patriotic Service Beeac Keplumber Ltd Eo Anewin Kev. J. Drewitt Postie M.A Lady Stanley Fund

Murroon Patriothy Fund Benefit Contests At Murroon

An Australian Soldiers Relief Fund event at Murroon drew a good attendance with performances by local artists and schoolchildren. The program featured songs, recitals, and a collection of donations from residents including Mrs Dewi and Miss Padden. Proceeds went to support the patriotism fund and community entertainment featured Misses Winkton and Padden among the performers.

Friilas Zork Australia Boyd Australian Soldiers’ Relief Fund Min’ Dette Presen HM Pudden Murnune Mirmuane Pita Dean's Marsh Winde Mivstenie Patriomie Misses Wieknon Tia Femur Hea Sea A Murnane Pramk Teatonal Miurrreon Murray Boehets Jae Mere Boos Saint the West Emner Paris Dewi Prime Prine J. Gannon

Colac Shire Elections Nominations Listed for Ridings

Nominations judged yesterday for the Colac Shire elections show one vacancy in each riding. In Colac Riding Mr E L No Tho and Mr William Selwoon are named. In Oceanamite riding Cr T T Rukur tis ting Wearing is listed. In Borac riding Mr R A Rameau and Mr William To Fletchir of Forrest are named.

Colac EL No Tho William Selwoon

Outbreak Reported in Melbourne Suburbs

The Defence Minister states the meningitis outbreak began in a suburb rather than a military camp. He said the disease has now been contained and treated. Senator Russell discusses treasury matters in the same briefing.

Melbourne

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