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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
2
Commercial market notes describe fat cattle and fat cattle sections with cow and heifer lots. Prices and descriptions indicate general advance in values, with emphasis on prime and good quality stock and steady demand across the market.
Victorian farmers join Wilkinson Lavender and Thomas Haker to bid on a NSW estate at Singleton. The sale follows an auction train from Sydney with viewing of Ye Hawkesbury scenery, Newcastle and Westland. Return fares listed, transport arranged from Binghton to the estate.
Local notices cover a People's Party meeting at Polwarth, a funeral in Highfield Hill, a Colac cinema event showing British Antarctic Expedition footage, council debate on forest grants and rate systems, Caledonian Society matters, and upcoming Western District cooperative bacon curing talks.
England versus Australia at Kennington Oval delayed by rain as the third triangular test starts under poor conditions. Openers Layton and Rhodes start for England, Hobbs out for 66, with strong fielding by Macartney and Whitty. Weather improves after lunch but play remains cautious with spoons of play and notable innings from Feber and Woolley as the day unfolds.
A Colac Herald reader questions the Colac Fitness Association stance on night school and criticizes the Colac Free Library. The writer describes stale newspapers and old issues on display, urges better library maintenance, and laments emotional strain in voicing concerns.
Trial next. Evangeline Healey of London and a woman named Mannering allegedly married in Seaford with Crawley's help. A clerk and an alleged cleric posed as witnesses and clergy to obtain two promissory notes of 20 each. The pair are said to have threatened blackmail after the ceremony, and were committed for trial.
A divided report describes Captain Murray in Sussex who killed four, then died by suicide after setting his house ablaze. He shot his wife and two children, while a neighbor and a woman and child were also affected as flames spread. The corpses were found and the incident prompted neighbor reports of a shocking scene.
Warrant officer Eltivk led his team to a decisive display during a rifle shooting meet at Colne. The moment featured a gold medal claim amid intense competition as visitors observed the final scores and performance.
Sir Edward Grey accepted Count Leopold Berchtold’s invitation to discuss the Near East situation. The Austrian propose a joint push for decentralization in Turkey and reforms for Macedonia to ease conflict. Reports claim such settlement could pave the way to ending the war between Italy and Turkey.
Melbourne divorce court hears Phelan versus Prie lan over alleged adultery by Margaret Pueloo in Geelong West with William Keegan or another man during May July or August 1905. William Thomas Mirinn a 40 year old constable from Armadale alleges the marriage with Margaret Pueloo 37 began in Greingin Anmrarei and seeks dissolution on grounds of misconduct.
The Colac Hille Cia hosted a ship visit for its crew and the Colue childboard. Twelve sailors guided a convoy across Yarra Street wharf to explain ship workings while Capt Brown presented a commemorative photo of recent mutch. Seamen’s Life Club secretary Mr Green thanked the visitors as uniforms and three white braids symbolized battles and pride.
Nomination lists for two events at Colac Chab's plumpton meeting on Hotere include Mesora P Wimble and many others. Ascot Monday races saw Jenny Brown winning Stewards Plate but disqualified for interference. River Handicap results, and Nellie Lonsdale near winner in Pony Handicap. shooting championships at Corggnan reported with Whitcombe dominant. A draughts match set for Mr J F Parkinson's shop features Colac against Stonyford and Pomborneit.
From Our Correspondent Nasangal reports on town life in the year ahead. Plans include erecting a large bakery and store complex near Belch with a caval serve setup. A local sports contest leads to a clash with a rival in Vorurnuke, while a concert and ball are slated at Swen Marsh to benefit a Catholic school.
Fortnightly ANA branch meeting chaired by Mr J H Lawnon elected one member and debated with St Andrew's Guild on timing for discussions. Reports of finances show £570 due for payments. Luncheon and temperance rally planned with noted speakers. Quarterly LU.K and I.L.O.R. sessions praised Past Chief Olney with presentation of framed certificate.
A condensed report describes Denmark's dairy cooperative system, government support, and farm loans. It outlines the cooperative model’s impact on butter and dairy output, education, and rural credit. The piece compares Denmark's economy to England, noting high literacy and a strong agricultural focus driven by state-backed banks and loans for laborers to acquire small farms.
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