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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
2
A dense, OCR damaged municipal notices page lists impoundings and property actions. It mentions railway housing, sales advertisements, and estate affiliates with references to Wilkinson Lavender Ltd and George James as parties or agents. The text blends notices of impounded items, sales opportunities, and estate matters with several names and locations.
A chaotic but readable report outlines upcoming events in Victoria Hall with notices for public meetings, lectures, and performances. It mentions a speech by WH Seulkin, a Colac Dairy Company gathering, and a garden party style program, plus a film program by Captain Setta and a Caledonian Society class Saturday.
The half year meeting of Gellibrand company at Victoria Hill presided by Mr Hankin reports a turnover of 2267,928 4d and net profit 4233 18s 0d for the period ending December 1 1911 with a 7 percent dividend proposed on paid up capital. Bonus payments to suppliers and 206% shares taken up in the Western District Co operative Factories Co are noted. Directors elected as A Morrisey and A Stepnall and proposed director fees debated.
A fragmented report discusses dairy producers in New Zealand and Australia, noting shifts in butter box demand, timber costs, and market effects. It cites farmers, co operatives, and government grade marks, with concerns over price changes and grade branding impacting suppliers and consumers.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a chaotic montage of names places and meetings. References include White Hall, Mortlake, Hamilton, and Cutawaren with scattered mentions of directors meetings investments and a salary figure of £88. The garbled stream hints at civil planning or corporate recall with proposals and votes but details are unclear.
A church gathering connected with the Sir Circle was held last night, with a large attendance. The service featured a choir, moral lessons on habits and virtues, and a sermon on faith and Christ, inviting attendees to accept duty and strive toward salvation.
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