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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1913

Page

2

Stock Auction Week Varies Prices as Cattle and Sheep Move

A busy sale week yields mixed cattle and dairy lots with premiums for newly calved cows and springers. Traders report forward cows to £7, sale averages softer than last week, and strong sheep competition with prime lambs in demand amid substantial yarding.

Hethim Meelf Lee Petfions jWingers Sierrdli Count McHue J. Cowbeads Haker Jun Ospringe Account Gilis Rosa Calja D. Smuath Freaerhad Virwehe J. MeKu D. B. Beeterai Ges Milne Eteoo Beit A. Loowsein Junta Aeviggs Ab Leona Raan Marsh Accoe Euiers Ark Heo Aly Wloming H Rattray Ars RigreRink Dot Melkomald Conit Jobo Calvert Iewetin T. Jeans Algie Store Town Vealere Bolle Competit Hom Comebeck Laie C. L. Forrest Warrenis I. Vewarra Dave Sater Betty Werhte Pengson Ureesy FN & Croms J. Splatt H. Arstell Grassy Vale Owen Toy Turkey Colbiers Nalangil Jamis Winetelsea Qoaver Wyelangta Armytage Laver Hill Laver’ Hill M.kirvan Apollo Bay W. Gale Pep Lafartes W' Parser Thakei. and Co. Lad Springer Hoek Wired Esra Acton Ooi Woeland Hlack Pe'etCu Omiee Soda &Y Slic Corrie Leward Eprimeers Wel Wringer Wriett Epringer Springere Erly Colau Thomas and Joiér China Melfemroc Cheh Be Aklen Beptia

Melbourne Cattle Market Report Swings Prices Across Regions

The Melbourne cattle sale shows prices down about 20s per head with most lots easing. Bulls from LL LOG to ELLOS 52th dp traded from £1/6s to £19/15s, heavy weights at £19/15s, cows £7 to £9 16s, steers £4/10s to £9 15s, general demand weak and small dealers scarce. Associated items list prices for bran, oats, barley, lucerne, potatoes, and related commodities.

Toy South Uppeland Sorthern Weatern Eood Queensland Bell Unateads Loneue Ad Northernera Ellos

Sunday Services and Obituary Notices

Morning 11 Mr F J Allen and Evening 7 Rev P X Knight preach at Andrews Church August 7 subject Sheep goats and alpacens. Rev A B Murphy at Astley Chaurh Richmond age of Mary A Astley noted in obituary.

Agyavnen OF Charest F. J. Allen P. X. Knight A. B. Murphy

Butter Trade Debates Margarine Color and Quality

The Colac Dairy ing Company discussed margarine competition and the need to maintain high quality butter. A motion to stop daily cream deliveries was vetoed as too drastic, while authorities pledged to watch supply quality and use marketing to prevent false substitutes.

Colac Dairving Company Fiebors Ieee England Banded Sound London Bourke Rankin Entree Ien

Colac Notes and Events Span Weddings Auctions and Lectures

Colac news covers a local yearling trot misadventure in Colane Lake, a working bee for reserve improvements, a concert for violinist Gertrude Healy, a financial report on the Can perdeca Bank, July marriage of Arthur Rowe and Winnie Johnson, a Home Nursing lecture by Dr. Gibbs, funeral of Donald Mintyre, a school cortege, and auctions by Thomas and Joyce offering horses, vehicles, and buildings with several social notices.

Arthur Rowe Irrewillipe Mins Winnie Johnson Cloverfield Irrewillie Baptist Church Colac F. Harria Chemie Tia Johnson Albert Goulter Oddfellows’ Hall Mra M'Kean Bride Ford Muff Gt. John’s Ambulance Clee Gibbs Norwich Messrs Thomas and Joyce MacKenzie Murray Harneas Messrs Thomaes

Colac Company Directors Embrace Progressive Ideas in Butter Trade

Directors and shareholders, united in interest, back progressive plans as margarine challenges export markets. Chairman’s ties to Colac Company and Western District Association give insight into future butter trade, with emphasis on quality and local manufacture to counter substitutes.

J. P. Morrisay Raskin Colac Company Western District Association Hth Istam T Iekker

Winchelsea Shire Election Results Report

In Winchelsea Shire on Thursday the sole election test saw incumbent councilor LU Ramsay defend against challenger J Caldow. Caldow received 163 votes while Ramsay secured 83.

Winchelsea Caldow LU. Ramsay

Colac Waterworks Trust Meeting Minutes and Actions

The Colac Waterworks Trust met with Commissioners Helwood Brown Pearson Parkes and Johnstone present. They discussed Oxley Shire Council resolutions on dredging and Farmers Conference outcomes, a railway reservoir agreement draft, and 1914 revenue estimates. The Overseer reported thefts of tools and a reward of £3 was proposed for information leading to convictions.

Helwood M. KH. Brown W. M. Pearson F. Parkes A. H. Johnstone C. R. Tulloch Oxley Farmers Bairnsdale Trust Johnstour Parkes Vicorian Railways State Rivers and Water Supply Commission Finance Committee Johnstone Same Connyne

Colac Shire Elections Return Retiring Councillors

Colac Shire Council election results show in Colac riding C. H. Johnstone winning by a large majority. Corangamite riding featured a tight race with Mr M Leenan beating Mr Thomas by forty votes. Breeder Mr J Hancock trailed by sixteen. Returning cheers and thanks from winners praised ratepayers and friendly campaigning. Continuation of good will and cooperation among rivals noted.

Colac Beeac Corangamit C. H. Johnstone Corangamite Thomas M'Leenan J. Hancock Fulton MM Lennas Thormas M'Leinnan M'Leinan Johnstone Sebwood Uolac Ith Pistal

Gas company correspondence questions financial position

A reader's letter to Cube Herald requests clarification on yesterday's report about the gas company's finances. It asserts the company is locally owned, notes the reserve fund has been used for underground mains and pipes for 26 years, and claims the renewal fund and wage materials obligations balance against profits and dividends.

Cube Herald Bsir Stc C. H. Johnstone Colac

Advice From Melbourne Bench Ends Custody Case

In a Melbourne Practice Court session Justice Hodges advised a young divorcing couple in a habeas corpus custody dispute over their child. The judge urged mutual respect, pledged to defend each other’s honor, and warned against outside influence, with the writ nisi discharged and the family leaving together.

Melbourne Justice Modges Grist Tarold Boy Justice Hodges Justice Hodges Hodges Toth Dethridge T W. Hancock Fiist S. Lewis A. F. Cunningham

Tar Daceetors Report On Aj Nay Dares Steady Turnover

The annual turnover for the year ended June shows figures around LLi4.0/1K/3 with costs and freight noted. Details include export earnings, freight charges, and distributions of profits, with Melbourne and London prices cited and a final balance of £24,346.

Nay Dares Iog i. Ltd Jtar Being & Ton- Léent Wiis Amiurt Meljwor London Hay Melbourne Lenion Stead S. Chavees Whatees Cummins i Leomaley Sibes Meliellone Salen Focal Gale OS Bother Mil

Colac Loemernay and Colac district sport selections

The article lists Colac and district sports selections for football and other events, naming players such as Finnigan Sullivan Barras Movie Shoces Richarda Worle Farley Rankin Bor and others, with matches against Melbourne University teams this afternoon. It also notes swimming attempts by Wolly and American swimmer Sullivan, plus coursing and rifle shooting news and racing results at Moonee Valley with notable incidents including a concussion.

Gurer Alos Colac Loemernay Ont Chew Emifind Finnigan Sullivan Barras Shoces Richarda Il Berteon Abybineon Worle Farley M‘nar Rankin Borcell Mason Colae Ias Feort Th. Stephens Viercart Christie Giffert Aider B. Ryan I. Power Phereon Sanyon Gaamwn Kerr Taylor Geo Kenyon Lee I. James Connor E. Watt Howell Lac Coursing Gwinnedd Everard Browne Urorooke House Natin Pune Heal M' Taggart Memora Colne Rifle Club Haces Ul Moonee Vallor Polly Kirk Montrel Hurdle Sam Cook Georgette Mindal Ilox Black

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