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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
2
Mr PF Morrison lists weekly prices for cabbage cauliflowers carrots and more with shells of amounts and bag sizes. Ballarat and Melbourne produce market quotations follow with wheat oats barley potatoes onions flour and bran pricing across markets.
An advertisement claims Wheeler's Cough Linctus heals irritated membranes and soothes tickling in the throat. It promises relief after the first dose and markets two sizes 1 and 2.
Evangaline Mary Cousens aged 14 years died at Lyttleton Street Castlemaine after a long illness. Ann Jane Peacock aged 74 years widow of Chestnut Pearnck died at Kedley. Both notices list families and ages with brief mourner references.
The report details the funeral of the late Mr James Swayn at Colac cemetery with pallbearers listed. It also records a monthly Colac council meeting, church services, school prospects, and political speech by Mr J. C. Manifold discussing Liberal aims and closer settlement.
London May 1900 report shows a heavy rain forced abandonment of the match with about 100 spectators present. Gloucestershire’s innings featured multiple batsmen out to Haslitt Whitty and Dennett while Parker and Dennett took key wickets. The second innings concluded with Gloucestershire all out at 256 and Dennett claiming five for 103.
The article surveys early Christian beliefs about Jesus rising from the dead. It lists theories about the empty tomb and postresurrection appearances, noting Roman guards, the disciples, and witnesses like Mary and others. It highlights debates on whether the body was stolen or Jesus rose spiritually or physically. It references the preaching impact, including the conversion of Paul and the spread of faith after the event.
The Camperdown Cheese and Butter Factory Company reports another very successful year with substantial turnover and high milk and cream receipts. It details tax write offs, plant closures, casein production start, skim milk handling, and proposed bonus participation standards for shareholder suppliers.
A Colac Herald reader defends Mr Sydenham after a Warrnambool convention speech. He argues the forest cause deserves recognition and criticizes the opposing columnist for political spite. The letter questions the inference of an appointment and asserts Scullin’s past forest services.
Readers glean a detailed report on the Western District Cooperative Bacon Curing Company Limited. The piece outlines shareholding matters, proposed extensions, and a Friday Camperdown meeting with attendees from Baroot Warrnambool Allansford Panmure Carene and Terung districts. It covers council concerns about ratepayer welfare, road and footpath works, and a push for borough status with references to electric lighting and infrastructure plans.
Local league results show Geelong and Carlton among scoring leaders as Melbourne teams in two leagues clash. The Geelong side led by Criss recorded 5 goals, while Port Melbourne and Northcote posted notable performances. junior fixtures featured Cororooke defeating Heen with Beene and Fraser among standouts.
In New York on Friday night a man was fatally hurt when struck by a streetcar. Around a thousand Italian workers knelt beside the body in the street, stopping traffic for ten minutes as they prayed for the deceased. The car conductor said the man jumped off on the wrong side to avoid paying his fare.
An English couple on a honeymoon joined a climbing expedition on a high Alpine peak. The male, H Jones, a lecturer, and his wife, with a local guide, were part of a stereo chemistry reading trip. The event connected to Royal Society affairs and wartime propulsion studies.
A clash erupted between unionists and nonunionists in Tilbury after the dockers strike. The disorder led to near-dockyard fights, with attackers repelled and forced to retreat toward the London railway station by local police or guards.
W Kinnear England’s amateur rowing champion cannot accept Lasmacian Rowing Association invitation to visit Tasmania for the summer regatta and amateur championship on the Derwent. Cecil Healy of Sydney won the International Criterion 1 meters contest at Joinville Point in 1 min 4 sec with Leslie Boardman of Sydney close behind. Colac riflemen defeated Encounter Bay 42 to 41 in a seated match at Geelong. full scores to follow.
Melbourne August meeting at Flemington produced wins for Domus in the August Hurdle and Golden Point in the Ladies Bracelet Stakes, with several other races including the August Steeplechase and Handicaps decided by small margins. Adelaide Grand National hurdle meeting at Morphettville saw Hardrada and Hapine among winners, with divisions like Mitcham Welter and Fulham Park Plate reporting dividends.
A correspondence piece argues Colac should form a borough to streamline administration. It contends current council routines waste time and calls for a dedicated borough officer, closer supervision of works, and funds to improve streets, channels, and footpaths.
A windy day and showering rain marked the golf event between Town and Country. The Country side won the singles while the Town side excelled in doubles after lunch, though not matching the morning bravy score. The ladies Melanies Guys and Clamenta organized a welcome luncheon.
Fragmented words describe a town’s lighting history with gas and electric proposals, costs and votes. The text cites the electric lighting project, proposed expenditures, and council discussions about rates and obligations impacting residents.
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