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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
2
Market reports show pigs and related pork products in brisk demand with varied prices. Dealers note strong interest in prime hogs, light garers, and heavy feed trades, while some consignments fetch lower values and quality influences pricing decisions.
The readable text shows garbled phrases and scattered names like Swedes and Selis with various numbers and items. No coherent event or outcome is detectable. the fragment appears to be a damaged sports or table listing.
A local shop notes stock on cough relief items including lozenges and throat remedies. The listing lists branchial lozenges and a boxed remedy, with various household and farm goods such as milk, cattle merchandise, and Ayridges in stock.
A vintage ad touts Wheeler's Cough Linctus as a modern remedy relieving the cold and cough. It claims the product starts on the affected parts, aids expectoration, and soothes the cold with pricing listed as 1 and 2 per bottle.
Eva Clifton, eldest daughter of Alfred E. and Rosanna Clifton of Birregurra, aged 22, died recently. The funeral will depart from Main Street Birregurra at 2 PM today for Warncourt Cemetery, with friends invited to attend.
A 1913 Colac Observer front describes an August public vote on an electric light proposal. Residents in county districts debate city council vs Silverton Company purchase rights and cost, with officials noting the company bears capital risk while ratepayers could gain profits if the venture succeeds. Campaign meetings by M M Lepenan and others outline positions for and against municipal ownership and financing, urging informed ballots on the proposed purchase.
Notes and events review profits of the Colac Gas Company, reserve funds, and dividends, with commentary on proposed electric lighting entry. Includes council remarks on a retiring secretary, a damning pension question, and upcoming meetings for local companies and community events.
Colac candidate Mr Wm Belwood urged ratepayers to back active council work with closer town supervision. He criticized delays in drainage, dust control, and road maintenance, urged contract work where possible, and opposed large council staffs and excessive bonuses. Other speakers at Apollo Bay and Beech Forest echoed calls for better roads, quarries, and street lighting proposals.
Members of the Colac and Mirre gurra rifle clubs fired a friendly match on the local range Saturday afternoon. Conditions were fair though wet ground hindered shooting. Targets at 500 and 600 yards. A Dignan led visitors with 9 from 10. J Baillie top scorer for locals with 30. Hirregurra won easily by 36 points.
Sporting notes report recent coursing results with W. E. Stephens Quack Pack losing to Franchise and Miss Whirliside’s Easter Sea winning the Br ieged Stakes. Football covers Colac Agricultural High vs Warrnambool Agricultural High with Warrnambool winning, and Colac High versus Warrnambool High drawing. Golf notes list a Mixed Doubles trophy win by Miss Murray and W Morton and next event details with leading scores.
A local council debates funding a new high school with a 1560 extra rate and private contributions. A former secretary’s pension is discussed, with claims the rate and bonus were justified by long service and legal backing. Questions address the secretary’s bonus, road maintenance, and council policies on outside clerical work.
Semi final football test at Colacahow grounds ended with Colac winning five goals and seven behinds to Beeac's three goals and four behinds. Wind favored Colac early, shifted against Beeac later. Umpire G Kemp presided as Colac leads and a Junior fixture Colac versus Cororonke Tema was scheduled next Saturday.
Williamstown races held Saturday with results in hurdles and welter events. Winners include Fulcrum in Hurdles and Dominician in Handiasp, Effervescence in Welter, with multiple runners-up and dead heats noted. Mr W E notes a show of newly imported dinner items at the enterprise.
Reported Friday that authorities may let Harry Thaw choose his route after rejection as undesirable. Friends plan a ready yacht in the St Lawrence to facilitate a possible escape from Montreal on Friday night.
London report notes plans to celebrate the Weslayan Missionary Society centenary in October. A fund target of 2360,000 was set, with £200 already received.
Cape Town reports motorist Mr Chaplin, a noted racer, won against the Johannesburg Durban express in a 482 mile contest starting even and finishing 40 minutes ahead.
A shaft cage at the Mysore Gold Mine in Delhi Edgar shaft collapsed Friday night, trapping workers. Fifty men were killed in the incident, with reports confirming a deadly mine disaster.
Beech Forest residents attended a Progress Ascetia meeting in the Public Hall on Thursday evening. Officers elected included Mr W Gardner as president, Messrs W Devitt and Jacob Deppelers as vice presidents, Mr A M Kennaie as secretary, Mr F Grohbruggr as assistant secretary, and Mrs Lewis as treasurer with a strong committee. A mass meeting is planned for September 16 to discuss forming a new shire. Mrs M Lennan and Hancock addressed ratepayers. H M Hall chaired and councillors faced questions, ending with a unanimous vote of confidence for the retiring councillor.
The September issue of Life features Captain Scott's story and a new Jack London serial, The Valley of the Moon. The magazine runs 160 pages with ample illustrations and few additional articles or departments.
In lengthy notes, Gertrude Healy concert dates in Terang Camperdown Warrnambool are listed. Father Bernard Vaughan’s planned Australian lecture tour is mentioned with the Catholic Federation. Dr Gerald Baldwin contemplates retirement as editor of Catholic Unity. Hibernian delegates and local branch matters in Camperdown, Colac, and Colache are reported, with society activities, prizes, and upcoming fund campaigns.
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