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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

2

Colac Markets Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Sheep Trade

The Colac market notes a generally sluggish demand for cattle with clearances and a good fat cattle supply. Prices for top quality cattle edged higher. numerous lot sales to buyers including Masary Calyart Mros and Coad Irrewarra, with sheep prices mostly steady though varying by lot. Weekly and monthly sales across Apollo Bay Western Creek and other yards are summarized with numerous firm quotes and notable consignors.

Colac Markets Suuralay Meagra J. U Bud LE York Lou Eheep Fk Witendilies Ouyers Jus. Coad C. T. Lucas Powderson A. S. Chiral Side Coragulac A. Rankin Cundare Larpont Caroronie Geo. Armstrong Geo. Williams Alvi Tr. L. Anson Caroreche Coylash Jeumobatk Johm Smuth Beras Calvert _ Bros Drecita Beene F. Pierced Benac Join Harlock Pombarawit W. J. Fisher Ondit John Harlock Pombernait Jns. Coad John Wilson Colne Jno. M'Renztie Crossy F. J. Splatt Cond Edear Lincoln Apollo Bay Deans Marsh Irrowarra Shropshire Mesers Dalgsiy and Co. Limited Elassea Bylial Volea Bros Thes Inglis E. Han T. Lowther J. Farrell Adouo Procect Bros A. Gerrard Jas. Farrar Wa Astaumn Helfers C. R. Tulloh J. Pumperey D. O Dugarr Adeunt Hy V. Vyeughan Western Creek M Baetry M'Donala Bros A. Lawson Wednester New South Wales Borth-eastern Northern District Gippeland South Gippsland Noel Moore and Co Tooloonook Way Arisk

Local Firms Take Over Colac Carriage Factory Business

Porte Powell and M Dougal Coaghbuilders Mannerisatio plan to continue the Colac carriage factory business of the late Bit Tamer Brest. The New View guarantees to supply bogies carts warm wagons and all types of vehicles in workmanlike fashion with expert tradesmen.

Powell & M'Dougall Coaghbuilders Mannerisation LT Colac Bex Brest

Tway Athletic Beech Forest Annual Gathering

Sporting notes report from the Tway Athletic Beech Forest gathering held at Stevrestion Ground on Tuubaday in January. Details are sparse but indicate a regional event focusing on athletic activities and community participation.

Tway Athletic Beech Forest Stevrestion Tuubaday

Log Chop and Handicapped Races at Local Fair Cup

The notice lists prizes for various events including 1-Wavies Log Chop, 7ft logs, and 3 ft 6 in high jumps with first prizes from £1 to £20. Also detailed are Nomination fees, acceptance, and post entries for events like Huntera, Paling Splitting, Potato Mace on horseback, Beach Forest Handicap, and Youth races. Admission prices and ticket outlets are given for a grand ball and ground access at Colne Forest, with entries closing 16 December and acceptance 27 December.

Blok Chop Jock Pirth Huntera Western Themen’s Association Victorian Athletic League Victorian Scottish Union Colne Teayes Colon Art Beech Fron Beech Forest Go P Wer Colae Measra J. P. Parkinson W. Selvxxl Ivan Forbes C. H. Joluntane H. M. J. Powell Alo W. H. Boyes Gellibrand Wee

Turf Boxing Day Meeting Handicap Details

The notice outlines stewards and officers for a turf boxing day meeting, listing judges, starters, treasurer and other officials. It details handicap races with stakes in sovs, entry and acceptance fees, distances from two miles to four furlongs, pony classes, heights, and measurement rules, with deadlines and bookmaking charges specified.

Sir Furlonga Stoke Tairy

Alex Tobaccoist and Murray Street Colao Hairdressing Rooms

An advertisement describes devices to draw attention to special rooms for ladies hairdressing. It notes stock including face permutus fringes curls puffs and wigs with services for combing shampooing trimming and singeing plus a large range of hair dyes washes and curling aids.

Alex Tobacconist Waiforeguer Murray Street Colao Ite

Clissea at Risks in Fire Toss Against Rates

Insurance notice lists coverage concerns including personal accident and employer liability. Colac agent H D Thomas and inspector Richard James oversee assessments amid rate discussions.

Colac H. D. Thomas Hichard James

Credit Foncier Loans On Faris And Crown Leases

Notices describe mortgage loans with 4 percent interest and principal reduction over years, offering terms on Crobolle or Crown Leaseholds and a possibility of renewal at any time upon balance payment. Details include annual payments, penalties after five years, and application routes via Cust Office or Savings Bank, or by letter to the Inspector General of Savings Banks.

Credit Foncier Faris Leouu Eavings Banks Market Street Moelter

Weather and service notices for December Sunday church events

The snippet lists morning and evening services across a church schedule on Sunday December 16 with names J. Pekinghorne and W. R. Featonby, indicating children's service in the morning and a main service in the evening at local church locations.

U—Rer J. Pekinghorne Ker W. R. Featonby

Victorian dairy notes and local notices mix of services and trade

A long Victorian era page delivers church service times at St Andrew’s and St Patrick’s icons, local court brief on Lambell theft, health alerts on pig disease and milk safety, railway progress, charity sales and fair reports, and a flood of notices from dental ads to theatre and cinema listings.

Weather notes and local notices from Irrewarra 1911

Weather forecast indicates NW to W winds turning unsettled with a large rain area approaching the south, likely bringing downpour. Reports include mail service changes between Irrewarra and Beras with a 10.45 am train mail box posting to prevent delays. Public notices describe school and postal matters, prize distributions, and Gazette items on leases licenses and occupancy permits in Victoria.

Pearson Irrewarra Swanston Streets Genlong Grd Alligers A., Hauser Coles A. A. Bowes Hl. Smith W. BR. Denning W. Ross A. G. Tucker J. M. Sexton J. G. Johmstone Mae G. Tohnstone M.G.A Government Oflce of Tiles Lows F Campbell G. M. WM. Campbell Weonproball W. N Wright Wangerrip Thomas Drogen Krambruk Leslia W. Trotter Meoomowroong

Community cookery and school work exhibition planned

A meeting at the Mothentist Church discussed carrying an exhibition of cookery and school work. Items include nail driving for ladies trimming spelling bees reading and sight. A follow up meeting is set for Monday evening to finalize programs.

Wwe Moses Foley Herron Box Hagar MLC T. Monkiriteh

Workers Housing Bill Advances Dwellings for Perth Labor

The Workers Livince bill before the Western Australian Legislative Assembly authorises government funds to dedicate waste Crown lands for workers dwellings. It sets a building program with loans around £530 and 2 percent interest, available to eligible workers with limits on sale or transfer. Advances for construction up to £60 with reduced interest for prompt repayment are offered, and brick works may produce bricks at Perth prices claimed to be 100 percent higher than in the eastern states.

Crowe Stita Brick Works Twicks Seeshin Perth

Victorian wheat yield estimate from government statistician

Government statistician A. M. Loughton estimates Victoria's wheat crop at 26,571,000 bushels with an average 11.45 bushels per acre. This would still fall short of last year’s 24,810,000 bushels and 14.52 bushels per acre. The past decade’s average yield remains about 12.2 bushels.

Wobaca J. Rice A. M'Cartney Thornton Jas. Garvey Stesre Esolwall Wacold Yeer Ling Leifers Bulls Neleon Holewood David Dowson Hursts and Plani A. M. Loughton

Night election in Los Angeles grants reform victory

Los Angeles voters, including women for the first time, chose Alexanter as the good government mayor by a 50,060 vote margin over Harmitan the prohibitionist. A separate referendum on drastic prohibition was rejected by a large majority. The dynamite case tied to the notorious Namera brothers loomed in the background.

Me Alexanter Hartiman Namera

Gray and Stevenson Tie in London Billiards Match

The world champion H W Stevenson and Australian George Gray played three games to 18,000 up in Witnessay Night. The scores at the close showed Gray ahead 4399 to Stevenson 4516 after Stevenson made a final break of 43.

Gray Stevenson London H. W. Stevenson Billardist George Gray Brovenson

Controversy Over Geelong Harbor Trust Debates In Parliament

In the state legislature debates resumed on the Adiirosein reply and the Geelong Harbor Trust, with Mr Bayles and others criticizing management and calls for inquiry. Leaders argued over harbor improvements costing around £64,500 and prior spending, while disputes between Mr Holden and Mr Bell dominated the session. A public inquiry into the trust’s operations was urged as ministers defended expenditures and the harbor’s deeper channel and wharf maintenance.

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