Beegh Forest Athletic Club Annual Gathering Highlights
The Beegh Forest Athletic Club hosts an all day event at the Recreation Ground on Tuesday January 2 featuring multiple contests and prizes. Events include Log Chop competitions, Handicaps, Dancing and a grand ball with special train service from Colac Beech Forest with varied prize money for each race. Glass and turf betting omitted. admission prices listed for adults and children.
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Athletic Club
Beegh Forest
Pony Racing Rules Forse Turf Glugb Boxing Day Meeting
racing meet on Tuesday December 26 features Handicaps for pony and horse classes at six furlongs to five furlongs. Officials include Meesra Hancock Nerlan Wilson Daoder wood James Rh Murray and starter T W Hancock with weights and penalties published in local papers. Entries close with secretary Hearn Colac. ponies measured by Watson Bendall and Danny. bookmakers taxed and supervised.
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Meesra J. Hancock
P. Nerlan
J. Wilson
W. Daoderwood
J. James Judge
Murray
T. W. Hancock
John Wilson
Edgar
Dark
A. Smith
A. G. Randall
Dr Wommne
M'Gure
Colac
Sir M'Phail
Messra G. Watson
A. G Bendall
T. Danny
Tenth Annual Gathering a Civic Cup Event and Fair
A lengthy notice details the tenth annual gathering at Corstocke sports ground on Wednesday December 14. Various contests include a bicycle road race from Colar 2.0 to Corstocke and numerous trophies and cash prizes. entries open with fees and rules. A grand afternoon of music by St Augustine's Orphanage Hand and a public tall event is announced with officials, admission, and schedule.
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Colar
Corstocke Aports
Uy Cher
Lawcou
M. Burns
Alee
Barb Cycla Co
Sthe Club
Dunosa
Tuirdlas
Phe
Priza
Steppine A
Ghali
Pivab
Tudbrook
Plosa
Glub
Ynino TG
Trotter
Vilne
E. Creer
Mlennat . Bros
Colue
A. T. Middleton
J. Bowley
Amnateur Pipes
Thrace
Potnio Tinea An Rarseback
J. Carney
Beeno
D. Te Stewart
A. Flenp
T. Beagle
J. A. Thompson
Piret
Juiva
J. Rolfe
Dneleby
W. Sydenhar
The Glothes Of Business Men
An advertisement extols attire as a key to success and invites readers to order spring coats and suits from Blur Live La Tailors. It promises high quality garments and patterns for self measurement, aiming to attract customers with confident claims and global sourcing.
Special notice on Massey bicycles at Lawson depot Colac
J H Lawson Massey Cycle and Motor Depot announces a large stock of racing and roadster bicycles with generous allowance prices and long terms. Prices start from £9 with options including Massey Bicycles at £20 built to order Geming B S.A. from £12 10/ The notice is dated Monday December 4, 1911 and lists Gellibrand Street Colac as the location.
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Massey
Massey Bicycles
S.A
J. H. Lawson
Massey Cycle and Motor Depot
Gellibrand Street
Colac
Speedwell Cycles
Cyelis
Murray Street
Colne
Adve
Local traders debate holiday hours and late closing
The notes show twenty two signatories oppose Saturday holiday enforcement until year start. J G Johnstone and F Bilson to meet the Premier next Wednesday on the issue. businessmen signed the petition while expecting the holiday rule to wait until January. A meeting this week will decide whether late closing shifts from Fridays or Thursdays.
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J. G. Johnstone
F. ©. Bilson
Darido
Traders’ Association
Donigion
Treasury
J. Foley
Gal
J. WY
Gardner
H. Grant
D. Johnson
G. H. Marriner
P. Mailington
J. Milney
A. ML MM
A.lenwin
HO. Padget
Ll. Mpnas Inna
Mr Cotter
Wtock
Pomboovit
Lore’ Herome
Gutter
Haa
House of Representatives
Elliott John Ran
Geelone
Roberta
Defoues
Toald Sun Pictures Limited
China
Tou Byung
Yukon
Na Wif
Alaska
Wil
Rais
Tom
Bho
Tom Evang
Tonmur Ghaelwoek
Prinight
Ava
Touléme
Anny
Tilly
Sir George
Baldion
Adnanea
Iplnedia
Tommorrow
Freud
Jovond Wiente
Westen Histore
Conpany
Vittoria
Lee
Aliona
Aia
Fay North
Napoleon Ware
Baekwoodanin
St. Andrew's Istbath
O'Clook
Rain halts NSW vs SA cricket match at Sydney Ground
The Australia inter state match between New South Wales and South Australia was washed out after heavy rain left the Sydney Cricket Ground waterlogged, delaying play and postponing the resumption. England vs Queensland also faced weather disruptions with limited play reported.
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New South Wales
South Australian
Camn Hill
Trumper
Beorea
Outa Wales
Bardsley
Tromper
Rooter
Sydney
News South Wales
Bonith Austen
Sydney Cricket Ground
MP Nnyetlngs
Militon Brown Letter on Holiday Changes and Rifle Club
A historical letter from Captain Milton Brown discusses proposed holiday revocation affecting Christmas allowances and rifle club activities. He explains community impact, signatures gathered, and petition aims to shift to a single New Year period, noting hardship for workers and shopkeepers during two holiday breaks.
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A. Shonth
Witih
Chor
Ani
Lotter Ausani
Panying
Colne
Christman
Milton 2. Brown
Colay Nifle Club
British and Foreign Bible Society appeal and collection notes
The letter from the British and Foreign Bible Society outlines failed collections due to late deliveries and urges donations to aid printing and distribution. It lists collectors and volunteers, mentions hospital, ship, and prison appeal points, and asks local groups to continue fundraising with donation boxes.
Bruehl M.D. Berlin Physician and Surgeon
S Bruehl M D Berlin an eye surgeon and Thalmist surgeon from Beech Forest is described as consulting at his residence near the Public Hall Beech Forest during a fortnightly Gale Days at Laver e Gill oo Hojel detailing a dubious historical notice about a medical practitioner and location.
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Beech Forest
Loans on farms offered with high interest rates
Credit Fonder offers farm loans from £350 to £2000 at 45 percent interest with 14 percent principal reduction. Loans secured on freehold or leasehold property may be repaid early with a small charge for early payment. no mortgage fee. Apply at Savings Bank branches or write to The Inspector General of Savings Banks Market Street Melbourne.
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Savings Danes
Market Street
Malbourne
Closing Apollo Gay mails and local notices
The notice lists post closing days for the Apollo Gay mails as Monday Wednesday and Friday at 20 35 pem with no service on Tuesday Thursday and Spturdi. It records the funeral of Mrs Bell at Colve cemetery with grievers named and a wreath to Calau Mian Brigade. It notes rainfall in Colac November at 31 points and a Polwarth electorate committee meeting praising Liberal results and urging moderation for future elections. A dental advertisement by HM J Powell promises high grade work with personal care.
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Apollo
Bell
Colve
R. Ful
HW. Morrison
Calau Mian Brigade
G. B. Murphy
T. W. Sharrow
Ob Colac
Polwarth
People’s Party
J. W. Pierce
Childan
Branchas
Flo
Commonwealth Liberal League
Mir Johnstone
Forrest
Caline
Racing results and stakes from Ban Howie Park and Sydney
Attendance was good at Ban Howie Park with fine weather. In Glasgow results Little Lad and Careful dead heated in First Division Handicap while Sharp Shooter led Sandown Park Handicap and Cooln gunyil won Second Division Handicap. At Warwick Farm Sydney Flying Handicap saw Matt Ross first with Odist second and Milfoil third. Maying won Brett Stakes by a length. Livorno Mile winner Myra Blann with Spe cim en second and Playwell third. Walter Handigan saw Miss Cone first Milford second and Qmn Raxgan third.
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Howie Park
Tesulte
Atera
Clasgow
Little Lad
Barlech
Optima
Napkarb
Sandown Park
Sharpshooter
Optimism
Helle Sebreicht
Heater
Sydney
Warwick Farm
Toalny
Matt Ross
Odist
Milfoil
Brett
Maying
Finneadon
Runnor
Livorno
Myra Blann
Specimen
Playwell
Ata
Walter
Cone
Milford
Qmn Raxgan
Royal visit to India highlights splendor of Medina arrival
The royal yacht Medina arrived in Dombay harbor with King and Queen aboard. A 10 gun salute announced their entry as the Viceroy welcomed Them. A regal reception in a pavilion adorned with flags preceded a procession through the city.
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Medina
Ijmd
Todin
Fred
Australia
New Zealand
Victorian Rowing Regatta Results At Albert Park
The Aseociption annual regatta concluded with finals held yesterday afternoon at Upper Yarra. Maiden events saw Dr. Davis's Alber Park claim victory in the first division with M. Hoyos of Shadhurst second. Special Maiden pairs featured Carl Albert Park and Hawthorn on equal footing, while other divisions included University and Civil Service entries. Senior pairs and junior events followed with notable results including Beivee and Suniden in the middle placings.
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Aseociption
Ternoon
Yarra
Davis
Alber’ Park
M. Hoyos
Shadhurst
Carl -Albert
Park
Pais
Hawthorn
Maia
University
Fatniden
Bewke
Suniden ma oman Li _ Albert
Ouks
Ay Eva Sory A
Pirron Yalloak Promotes Club Social Evening
The newly formed erickeet promises to be among the most successful on record. President Mr G Grist is very popular. secretary Mr Jos Clarke is expected to prove. A ground token was denied by Alice McCoombes who takes interest in the club’s welfare. St Monofolius presented a trophy valued at £5 57 for a fete. The club holds a social on Wednesday evening with many visitors expected from surrounding districts. Miss M Sheedy of Colne and Mr Walter Tasers of Itrewillipe are noted attendees.
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G. Grist
Jos. Clarke
Ths
Alice M'Coombe
Thie Club
Mnonfeolus de
Mise M. Sheedy
Colne
Walter Tasers
Tragedy in Kyabram: Cooling family slain in home
Eyabram reports a brutal murder at Tenaughty Street where George Cooling, wife Sarah Ann, and children Alfred 5 and Henry 3 were found slain with a deep throat cut in front and back bedrooms. Neighbours heard nothing until police arrived. a neighbor scene and broken meat cleaver point to a violent act amid family tensions.
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Eyabram
Gary
Vacy
Tuftac
Eieyran
Borrur-Stricaen
RelghLor
Tenaughty Street
Cooling
Newham
Kyneton
J. PF
Farrer Dailhey
Coaling
Sarah Ann Hutchins
Kotupas
Kyabram
Seee Gooling
Viet
Alfred
Whey
Tina
Quil
Miles
Crowleen
Casper
Alfred Cooling
Biz
Henry
Grove
Melbourne
Geelong
de Clive Harcourt
Patica
Coollne
L Dg
Tadee Werm
Ila
Alexander
Enlor
Crowle
Darliculers
Gammi Asioner
Agurns Herald
Gala yacht races and district tennis draws announced
The Calico Yachting Club plans a gala day on Saturday December 10 with a 12 mile race offering prizes including a first prize of seven pounds seven shillings and a silver cup. Ballarat and Colac clubs also schedule races on Thursday and Friday and the Colac regatta will be held on Monday January 1. A meeting of the Begac and District Union was held with Hiess elected president and J B Widrel as secretary and treasurer. Matches schedules list December 9 to January 6 draws between Warrion, Heene, Methodists, Colac A and B, and Greasy, with all matches played on the named Saturdays.
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Bert Park and Ballarat Yacht Clubs
Ata
Begac and District Uniteet Association
K ~Hiess
J. B. Widrel
Warrion
Heene
Beeat
Colac Bos
Colac A
Colac B
Beene Machodist
Oredey
Berac
Mlayels
Isan
Irsy
Twe
Cressp
Ubeic
Mateues
Export of Pork Cooperation Looks to Market Changes
A fragmented report discusses the British pork export sector in 1910s Britain, noting cooperative societies, export challenges, and price pressures. It mentions producers in several regions shifting from local sale to export to alleviate oversupply and low prices, with debates on cooperative versus private export options.
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Tulloch
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Ave. Colac
Messie J
F. Barkinson
W. Schoxd
Ivan Forbes
D. H. Iohnstone
Mew. Powell
V. PL Quick
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Ataka
Accentanes
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Cseeaacee
St. Augustine’s
Colacty
Ards
Acgrand Wat
M. O'Seannasay
Hon. Soc
Mark. J. Hearn
Diploma of
Musical Society of Victoria
Education Department
Tistkyy-' Steeda
University Conservatorium
Ennis
Price
W.S. Ennis
Saddleé R
Murray ST Co'ac
Blur
Colaq
J. G. Johnstone and Co
L. G. Boyd
J. F. Trewartha
Beoar
T&t
Wiss Wv. E. Mercer
Henry Oarkiss
Austrad Hotel
Oolag
Pure and Accident Insurance
THE
Guardian Insurance Co
D. Thomas
Richard James
National Library of Australia
Che Colac Herald
WHIGH
Colac Observer
Cricket
Vy South
Queensland
Buishane
Uniteh
Soares
AL Fennally
Rhodes
Hearna
Alavshall
Woolley
Barnes- LL Hartigan
Hayes
Smith
Douglas
Helton
Dorris
Kaven
Poster
Rae
England
Hobbs
Nurshall
Laren Vine
Laron Hearne
M'Laron
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Cook
Jeni
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Lota
Dowling —Hayes
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Nol
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Holton
M Laven
J. Walshe
Brown
Sim Staphena
Thichards
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W. Thornton
Karr
W. Billiott
Tishavis
Colo. A. Oliver
Ridgeway
O Mullowa
Tiplis
Richards
Conehio
Relinrde
G. W. Thornton
Funr
Sims
Titharda
Sundries
UY Wiis
British and Foreign
Bile Society
Bt Gowling
Nichards
Bim
Jat Folo
Colue Herald
Tom Thhersday
Ken W. Matthews
Mar. B Brown
Nedy Bovitii
Rovkins
G. Hayes
W. Ponting
Walsh
T. Howes
R. Kerr
Loin
D. M'Rae
Ron Onl
Cole
O. Stewart
Thornton
Finer
D. A. Mcirds
Rowling—Walsher
McOmachy
Phornon
Ne Lowal
Yilsasedt
C. Firth
S. Bruehl
M.D
Berlin
Pelegraph
Coolngunyil
Strathbarton
Audrey
Stesplochinee
Berd
Paralock
Warrawoona
Firsglaw
Madders
Vega
At-Warwicek Farm
India
Eoene OF
Reuter’s
Dombay
V.rla
Regatta
Telegraph
Pirron
Yalloak
Tome
Farmer
Vere
MeGrawe
Viere
Téason
Danser
Lonihut
Graham
Crowe
London
Ivory
Ameritas
Geelong Farna
H. F. Richardson
Mos Crowe
Baker
Farrar
Sporting Notes
Baruiera
Bettes
Wieherdson
Uxport
Lenin
Miyortun
Feil Freigat
Lilely Blige
Jilly
Seit Ferrer
Mr Growe
Sii Hi
Jjor Jaar
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