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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1911
Page
2
Weekly stock sale details include prices for potatoes onions cabbage and fruit, with assorted figures in shillings and pence. Market notes list barley flour and other commodities with varying rates and quantities, reflecting Melbourne trading activity on Saturday.
An advertisement touts Wheeler's Cough Linctus as the best remedy for night coughs and throat irritations. It claims soothing effects for coughs, sore throat and bronchitis with prices listed and contact details for a Colac chemist on Murray Street. A rival note promotes Bülseve Cough Gyre described as a premium, self-made cough mixture with no harmful ingredients and Colac addresses.
Local notes report the Colac Teachers' Association endorsing retrenchment-era salaries restoration, a D C Duncan reelection speech date, cinema listings, a large dogs and poultry show plans with 150 entries and exhibitor cards, and a Prime Ministerial exchange on New Zealand wages and profits.
Loans on farms range from £450 to £2000 at 4 percent interest with a 1 percent reduction in principal payable to clear the loan in 34 years. Loans on freehold or Crown leasehold can become freehold by paying the balance of Crown Rents. No charge for mortgage deed. Loans can be paid off on a semiannual payday with small charges if within the first five years, otherwise no penalty after five years. Apply at any Post Office or Savings Bank or write to the Inspector-General of Savings Banks, Market Street, Melbourne.
A varied program at Victoria Hall includes another Coronation picture night and notable titles such as The Shelia of the San Marcon and The Pride of the Hill. Also listed: Billys Valentine and Detectives Jenkins and Armstrong, plus local industry and ads from Ludbrook and H. M. Powell Dentist ad.
A reader defends playing golf on the Christian Sabbath while criticizing others for broad mindedness and leisure on holy days. The correspondent argues true Christian spirit lies in everyday conduct, not church bells and hymns, and counters a prior letter by “Sabbath Golfer” about Sabbath recreation and hypocrisy.
Football results list league games delayed to next Saturday due to Adelaide carnival. North Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Brighton, Williamstown, Easendon, Prahran, Footscray, Northcote, Preston all posted goals and behinds in varied margins. Geelong versus Ballarat match noted with ballarat journey and score. Also a local business notice for Bpeedwell Cycles and Mat Burns cycle shop promotions.
Parliament Bill cleared the Lords by a majority of 17 as leaders and peers debated creation of new peers and government strategy. Sir George Reid attended in the diplomatic gallery, while Lord Morley and Lord Lansdowne clashed over dissolution and constitutional limits.
The Prime Minister Mr Fisher arrived by teleboat to Melbourne and was interviewed. He said he was consulted about the Japanese treaty and discussed implications with officials.
The Melbourne correspondent reports authorities consider abolishing the Kilts of the Scottish Regiment. Caledonian Society plans a large deputation to the Acting Minister for Defence. Senator Guthrie is highlighted for shipping law work and Navigation Bill advocacy. Fruit export trade faces space bottlenecks. three Melbourne firms hold shipping capacity, with possible government assist to resolve the impasse. A sugar trade note warns of possible monopoly and future retail rate impacts. Mafra sugar works and government distribution to institutions are discussed. A mystic charlatan and female alcoholism notes appear amid broader social issues in the piece.
A pleasant evening featured Bullock Swamp defeating Fire Brigade 27 to 7 at the Fire Brigade Hall, with Len Parker, R Ansen, and T. Smith leading Bullock Swamp. Postgame supper at J. Nelson’s cafe included speeches by Mr Langdon and Mr Geo. James.
The Melbourne gathering featured the Australian Steeplechase won by Puntave, with multiple hurdle races including Arkaringa Hurdles and Ubateworth Corinthian-Pistal. Notable incidents saw Squirm fall late and Gratnaz rider injure an ankle while Field Vrid Brow also wiped out.
London faces a large strike by transport workers and other unions. Government moves to safeguard food supplies are reported by Postmaster General Herbert Samuel. Deputations reassure the Local Government Board on delivery to buyers, while port dues may rise and rail shipments are disrupted amid widespread distress and factory closures across the country.
A Friday night incident in Melbourne left a 86 year old Croter or driver unconscious after a motor car struck a pedestrian near the Telegraph. Eyewitnesses and a Chester Chancelor were among those reporting details at the scene.
Fragmentary OCR describes a police crowd conflict near Bakubloma with unclear details. Mentions Madrid and Beuteau and events around a Friday, with references to an execution or confrontation and a possible marina connection.
A lively rural show on Saturday night drew crowds to witness pony and buckjump events. Local riders and horsemen, including D. M'Kenzie and J. Rough, excited spectators with slippery starts, competitive rides, and a planned finale of events at Camp Perdown, with a combination show scheduled for Thursday to Saturday.
A fragmented game report describes an event at Rome where a late operation affected a team. It notes missing players, doctors absent, and a disrupted lineup. The piece mentions a Popo van, knee injuries, and unclear scoring, with reference to a 200,000 pound estimate and a strong emphasis on preparation and training.
The readable text hints at a crowded local election scene with mentions of a committee and various names and places such as Norwich and Malpas. The garbled OCR includes scattered references to a council, treasurer, and enrollees, but no clear outcome or concrete event details emerge.
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