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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1911

Page

2

Commercial QEELONG Livestock Market Report

Fat cattle overall strong with 197 head shown and a firm opening sale. Bullocks to 410 guineas and heifers up to 5 shillings per head. calves mostly very young with fair demand. fat lambs to 13 shillings 6d, crossbred wethers to 11s 3d. Merinos and sheep varied. late rates held firm amid mixed descriptions. Wool trade details included with prices listed and market described as dull early but steady later.

Qeelong Loterstes Insteet

Beech Forest Athletic Club Annual Gathering Events

Beech Forest hosts the Tway Athletic Club annual gathering on Tuesday in January featuring log chopping, handier, and pony events with cash prizes from 1 to 20 pounds. The program includes handicap races, dancing, piping, and a grand ball with a special train from Colac, plus boxing day race day details and officials.

Tway Athletic Club Beech Forest Quesday Sud Acceptanc Reece Hanutea Pried Entratoe Freon Toya Trace Tntry Girls Rage Firet Pring Ae Fintranes Colac Colao Afr Colas Méerra J Méerra J. FF. Paelinson W. Salwood Ivan Forbes A. Johnstans J. Powell Golee Bores Gellibrand Gellibrand, Af

Credit Foncier Loans for Farms Advertised

The ad offers farm loans from £50 to £2000 at 4 percent interest with a 1 percent principal reduction, no charges for mortgage deeds, and freehold options on repayment of balance. Loans can be repaid anytime with a small fee if within five years. apply at Post Offices or Savings Banks or by lottery to the Inspector General of Savings Banks, 2 Market Street, Melbourne.

Credit Foncier Crewe Inspector-General OF Savings Banks Market Street Melbourn Golav Wil Yanes Enius Agnemunel Chen Stinmlerins Cape Cod Beeser Essen Tista Spain Fircal England Pune

Local notices and meetings dominate Colac age notes

A crowded agenda of community meetings confidence shows Colac trades and civic groups plan events including fundraisers for hospital wards, race committee updates, and social evenings. Delegates from St Patrick's events and HAOCO branches discuss schedules, transport, and charitable drives amid a busy week.

Turan Reports Russian Persian Tensions Near Teheran

The Turan dispatch notes Russian troops 60 miles south of Teheran with 20000 advancing toward the Persian capital as Tehran faces pressure from Russia and Britain. It cites the assassination of ex official Aln-od-Dowleh and describes calls for renewed talks while mentioning a 10 000 strong procession in support of independence in British and American eyes.

Etouter Turan Ero Americwtt Frou Pitt Telversa Sotuevay Aln-od-Dowleh Fars Tig Teheran Russia Great Britain Persia Gnvormmant Seco Ultimetvi

King and Queen Illuminate Bombay in Royal Visit

Their Majesties the King and Queen arrived by royal yacht and attended divine services at Bombay Cathedral. Illuminations lit the city with white marble statues and candescent lamps, while preparations for a forthcoming royal visit in Delhi drew attention. A fire damaged five rooms at the Punjab Lieutenant Governor’s residence. Army of children parade delights crowds at Bombay Exhibition with 25,000 youngsters in colorful costumes singing the national anthem in multiple languages.

Bombay Government Howse Jas Lawipe Lord Hardings Delhi Punjab Sonnday

Asquith Presses Home Rule Crisis in Lords Clash

London report says Prime Minister Asquith argues Parliament's supremacy over the Lords while Liberal Daily Chronicle criticizes the government for limiting peers to ten days to act on key bills. The piece discusses the Parliament Act and its impact on overriding the Lords’ veto.

Bouter’s London Asquith Mm Pu Jon House of Lords House of Commons Billy

Blackmail Alleged Three Charged At London Court

Three men Francis Henry Page William Henry Glendenning and Frederick Mershall ex solicitor were charged at Howstreet Police Court with blackmailing the Comtesse De Manin. They allegedly extorted £500 by threatening to publish letters from Mr Daniel O Conn or of Sydney and Dobbie. The court heard the letters were not improper but the Comtesse De Manin was a nervous old lady.

Reuter London Francis Henry Page William Henry Glendenning Frederick Mershall Howstreet Comtesep de Manin Indy

Anglo German 1896 treaty seen as compensation for Persia delays

Berlin Morgen Post reports that the 1896 Anglo German agreement may be construed as partially granting Germany rights in Africa as compensation for Britain’s pauses in Persia. The suggestion ties to a German party accession and potential shifts in colonial strategy.

Heuter’s Berlin Morgen Post Germany Binson Africa Nanl Britain Persia

Bomb Outracks. Series in Turkey. Two Railwaymen Killed

Constantinople reports a wave of bomb explosions blamed on Bulgarian revolutionaries. An infernal machine hidden in luggage on the Salonica railway killed a guard or ticket collector. Another blast damaged a train near Kuprisi Macedonia. A separate explosion struck a railway line near the same area damaging gendarme-guarded cars. SPEEDWELL CYCLES stock deals in cycles and repairs at Murray Street.

Constantinople Sal-onita Ias Kuprice Macedonia Speedwell Cycles Beam BURKS Murray Street Coleo‘—Sadot

Insurance Bill Sparks Unionist Protests Across Commons

Members of the House of Commons have received no fewer than 50000 letters opposing provisions of the National Insurance Bill. A large scale opposition appears organized among unions. The Saturday Review and other papers urge Unionists to oppose, arguing the plan is a step toward a purely socialist system.

House of Commons Eure

Kaiser All For Peace Says Andrew Carnegie in America

In New York Andrew Carnegie asserts the Kaiser seeks peace after his Turon visit. Carnegie labels claims of warlike intent as slander and describes the Kaiser as a peaceful ruler. London hosts a three bil liard match series with large stakes and strong public interest.

Heater York Andrew Catnepic Iillionaire America Turont Peagee Reuter Beales Worth Stevenson Gray

Tariff debate on inflammable goods and testing standards

Parliament discussed amendments to the Tariff Bill regarding inflammable merchandise. Minister Tudor described a test requiring two samples per square yard, washed and dried, then subjected to a lit test. failure above 15 percent would deem goods inflammable. The minister noted potential use of prohibition powers to curb dangerous imports.

Mlboornd Tudor

Colac Cricket Club Holds Rare Meeting and Selections

A general meeting of Colac Cricket Club was held at the council chamber with low attendance. President Mr T Ball chaired as resignations and committee changes were noted, including Mr I R B Torbes quitting the selection panel. District association plans emerged with teams A and T to compete, practice scheduled weekly, and selections for Saturday's match to be announced Friday.

Jane Wees Jarre Chambers of Commerce Partaesta T Rader Lake Colao Id. R. Forbes Colao Calvert John Wilson St. Patrick’s Sports London United Kingdom Australia New Yound Canada Messry Wilson R. B. Baker G. H. Hills HW. Qlentents W. Underwood O. Hayes Js. R.talbot W. Hanevale J. G.tolu“Stone Nevange TR Werbos Coluc Satuday Newmarket Hautstenn Dailarat Turoit Geelong Ministee Moses Fe Simnon W. Thege W. Bourchier LS ‘Boyd A. Dureck Mes Ary Jd Morrell Ts Burnett Delewastes Lo Messra P. Webb LG. Bord Messta J. Dillon Parkes TS O'Connor A. Burnett A. Conk TL O'Connor Bird D. Smith Alvin Hall Colae Hospital K. G. Calvert Indies W. C. Reail Ana Sanda Jaetics Cusson Marth Anderson Jolm Anderson Davis Birdser Sanderson Messrs Harwood Pincott Union Trustee Company Tastator Devon Genlong Ous Mirago Alco Deli Ander Ente Donsen Simpson Farrar Leo Davehter Theal M. Mowbray Gellibromel Carlisle Ling Aloso Gare Kennedy Corntlonte Cardisle Mo Pabllie Hell Devonler G. P. Sydenham Sams Hue Mukey Offeers Raschtel O.R Perfar J. Low P.c-R O. Bogleby W. Thornton H. Lernos W. Simpson Tevite H. Harrison Guardian O. Perry Muncey M'Williams Tasmania House of Representatives Norn o-Chamberaast Svening T. Ball I. RB. Torbes Torbes Mr. Dight Sharrow Parbos Hind Waa Uost Othough Dight Walch Dillon A. M‘kenzie Whitlambe J. N. Dahnstone Hucking Drysdale J. Stephens Laivator Brown Tt. Smith I. Pulton Cunningham Moberts Young Jacobson Dusting Tucker King Gouney Selestors Massry BD M Ivor

Queensland Triumph in Contested Cricket Match

A cricket match summary shows Queensland winning by seven wickets after a mixed batting and bowling performance. Key figures include Dougles taking 9 for 54 and Tarnos 4 for 52, with notable contributions from Evans, Knott, and Sandries in the field.

Minday England Brorg Queensland Mie RY Jennings Foster Fennells Whodis Hoargg Mayshell Woolley Jarnes Il Hortigan Evans Knott Layos Smith Douglas Dolton Douging al Laren Foster Marston Out Cook Dariss Fett Barnes Sandries Dougles Tarnos Tearny Lig

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