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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

2

Colac Live Stock Market Report A Busy Week Sale

Dalgety and Co report a large turnout and strong trade at the weekly Colac livestock sale with 700 sheep and 440 cattle and a brisk demand for fat cows and young stock. Prices eased slightly from last week but clearance was good and numerous buyers competed across cattle and sheep lots, including dairy cows, store cattle, and horses.

T. J. Morriss Joseph Bulla Thos. Baker, Dear Lofiay P. Bo Fan J. Farrell Milsatiiek Bres K. Jonas A. Meade Andrew M'hay Bare Ea Fie B A. Ey Danstan N. M'Lemnan Cess Cockerill Pol Belere C. Crist Sence W. Sloter T. Raver P. Morrison W. Jenains U. Vouner W. Delahunty U'Aheo Bros J. O'Shea Belfore Mbwers Jonas E. C. Dando Aecount F. Stones Th. Poynton Account AP. Morrison Fat Lambe Veromt F.C. Nando F. Bromes Lincoln A. B. M'Indor Apollo Bay Carorooke Inverleigh J. . M‘donald Western Creek Geo M'Donald Geoald M‘donald ET. T.brown T. Brown John Stewart W. Scolari W. Delahunt Justiarter D Mlean T Ca.ev Commons Bros A. M'Carthy W. Lawless J. Hice D. Tornton Meride J. Hoceing W. H. Carr Tom Pitheld Henry HH. Hutton J. Bleck J. Rice J. Chatham Tor Ward John White Button Jobo Black Jac. Rice Jobs Comzcoc Bros F. Urch H. Button D. Foynton J. Medford Geo. Shields Jas. Garvey F. Smith L. G. Calvert Dreeis Cape Woishery M. Geo Crate Hebes Hav Kelvin Grove F. Spratt W. Besaley Alvie Joe Finnewan Cororooke Fisher W. M*encie Prisk Kehertaon Watch Hill Boeac A. Challis Olmbase Beenc Luarpent Beene F. Stones Holmebase Thomas Dare Laver's Hill Cressy Lismore Wangerrip G. Hewickson Mesers Bilgester M‘conachy F. G. Bilson Murray Tonga

Melbourne Livestock Market fat cattle and prices report

Melbourne livestock market notes include Fat Cattle entries with 2680 head from South Australia New South Wales Northern district Gippsland South Gippsland and Western district plus bulls cows and calves. Prices range from roughly £4 10s to £21 0s with prime pens and odd beasts and a steady to improved demand in parts as Ballarat market follows Tuesday listings.

South Australia New South Wales North- Fastern Northern District Gippsland South Gippsland Western District Ufsteads Jong Wwuraus Iuiveds Hullocis

Melbourne Produce Market Report and Beech Forest Carnival

A dated market report lists prices for lambs rhubarb potatoes and various vegetables with figures in pounds shillings and pence, notes demand for punches chairs and sideboards, and mentions beech forest axemen carnival with a special train schedule and secretary’s note. The item includes multiple commodities such as oats maize oats, butter cheese and other staples with fluctuating prices and freight details. Distinct entities include Melbourne Produce Market and Beech Forest Axemen Carnival with the carnival date and train timing.

Finast Old Scotch Whisky Arrives in Bulk and Bottles

A supplier promotes Finast Old Scotch Whisky as arriving in bulk and bottles for Christmas trade. It markets the whisky as pure, rich, mellow, with barley malt character, direct from distilleries and offering 7, 15 and 20 year olds.

Imported Lagers and Dublin Stout Dominate Popular Brands

The passage notes imported lagers and Dublin stout remain top choices, with brands held in high regard straight from brewers abroad. It highlights strong demand for international beers and emphasizes their global availability and appeal.

Good South Australian Wines Offer

A promotional notice advertises large stocks from leading Sunny South Australia vineyards. It touts Port, Claret Sherry, Muscat, Burgundy and other wines suitable for Christmas festivities, claiming the wine is gold, full bodied, aged and richly flavored and available through the supplier.

South Australia Sherry Burgundy

Colac Co operative Finance Shows Profit and Welfare Plans

The Colac Co operative Farneers held its fifth half yearly meeting at the peneem offices with Mr M M Leagin presiding. They reported a six month trading profit of £971 17/10, commission £154 19/81, running expenses £418 8/5, leaving profit of bias 6. A debit balance stood at £80 17/10, later at £01 0. A busing agent will be appointed at Larpent railway during potato and onion season to speed consignments. The meeting praised improved financial position and hoped for continued growth. The Colac Fire Brigade re elected Captain Mr J P Morrissy and noted trophies from annual demonstrations. Funeral of the late Mrs McGrath took place at Colac cemetery with large cortege and sympathy to relatives.

Alexander Mrae Eglintowne Langpent Winkin Aid Colac Co-operative Farneers Peneem M. M*leagin Vouuniasion J. P. Morrissy

Colac notices and events fill town column

The Colac column notes electoral delays and penalties, hospital drawings, and gifts for a hospital raffle. It mentions a scholarship at Camperdown in memory of Peacock, Methodist clergy discussion on itinerant systems, licensing updates, Colac Caledonian Society sports, and local adverts including Tobin optics and Alfred Heaps stock move. The piece also covers a beer promotion, licensing deadlines, and a social for Mr George Armstrong with tickets available through local officials.

Liddle Vurms Rece Hospital Basnear Australia W. O'Shea Keegan J. M. Klein Coverdoke England W. Baker L. Ballagh M. Maguire Apollo Bay John James P. Jeffrey Stonyford James Hosking Murrey Street Methodist Church J. Hoban Lydiard Street Methodist Church Minster Saya Holan James Hoban Bae Tobin Company Optivians Flinders Street Melbourne Colac Victoria Hotel Wolac Colac Caledonian Society Murray Street Alfred Heap Alfred Fi Bol- Kaen George Armstrong Great Britain Oddfellows’ Hall Setgolary Lewis Lenpans Rearson

Peace talks and Balkan shifts muddle European expectations

Telegrams from Constantinople and Vienna report mixed views on the Lomius peace conference and Balkan League tensions. Turks express buoyant hopes after Tehataldja, while Russia France and Britain urge Bulgaria toward a separate peace. Greece’s stance remains pivotal as armistice signals loom.

Polln London Constantinople Lomius Parite Tisich Tehataldja Vienna Mussia France Britain Bulgaria Greece Fyphus Ureece

Desperate Turkish sortie ends in heavy losses

Desperate battle outside Beutari as Turkish assault by Turaleh ga tlon fails. Heavy fire from rifles artillery and machine guns decimates Turkish ranks. Montenegrin artillery and infantry hold positions, fires erupt from Scutari, civilians panic as fires spread.

Turaleh Gatlon Beutari Scutari

Home Rule Debate Adds Overseas Status for Ireland Lt

London officials report the Home Rule Bill further considered in Commons committee with Prime Minister Asquith stating the Irish lieutenant should have status akin to an overseas governor. The measure, advancing in talks, aims to solidify governance for Ireland within the empire.

London Furth Commons Asquith Ireland

Johnson Wells contest eyed for Paris in June

London report says heavyweight champion Johnson may defend his title against Wells in a match likely staged in Paris come June. Wells is eager for the bout, with negotiations over the location and terms continuing.

Wells London O Verohnson Soxer Bombardie Johnson Paris America

Crig in Japan Cabinet Resigns Amid Crisis

In Tokyo on a Wednesday night Field Marshal Prince Fagegate led a crisis response as the cabinet resigned in protest after a rejected request for a Korea wage increase. The government was unable to address the mounting issues.

Fagegate Iewapeenaions Korea

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