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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
6
Notices describe wholesale price lists for plates and tins, gas lanterns and household goods, plus warnings of heavy rain and rising waters in North Queensland. It notes civic topics, railway fare proposals, and a push for a permanent military geostrategy unit while highlighting local business ads and a factory plan to boost regional industry.
James Hosking and Co presents a compact advertisement for mail steamer fashion and ladies hosiery. The notice highlights wool hose for women and girls, seamless styling, dye options, and low prices.
Lassie Arthur Oxenbury, farmer of Darkimurls, tried by Mr Justice Hood and a 12 member jury for firing at Henry Frank Reedy on 3 October. The Crown alleged a letter invited a meeting where Oxenbury attacked, wounding Reedy in the neck near Cranbourne Road. witnesses described delusion and insanity claims, with medical experts differing on mental illness. The jury returned guilty with a mercy recommendation due to character.
Community notices honor the late baritone performer connected with Boots Church and the choirs of Conductir-Box Hill Methodist Churah and St Stephen's Ladies' Choir. A remembrance event is planned at the church with attendance by local music groups.
The report notes an extremely dry period across most of Victoria with little rainfall except in some eastern districts. Frosts were common on the 4th as a cyclone cleared, followed by westerly winds and occasional showers. Monsoonal influence increased mid month, bringing variable rain to Gippsland and northeastern Victoria, while interior Queensland and New South Wales saw heavier activity. Melbourne recorded mean maxima 24.3 C and minima 18.0 C, with rainfall 188 points, well below average.
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