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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
2
A garbled medical ad touts cures for diarrhea cough and asthma and promotes a patent remedy Wheeler's Sarsaparilla Compound. The peculiar text references a drug’s supposed health benefits and warns readers of dubious elixirs.
The notice outlines a racing meeting with stewards J Hancock F Ney ton J Wilauu W Underwood and St Murray. It lists starters and officials, entry fees and handicap rules for several races including Four furlongs and Five furlongs events. Entries close December 1 and weights and certificates required for horses and ponies. A separate ad promotes Model Alfa Laval Separators with farm trial details and agents J Bartram & Son and Murray Theat Colao.
A discussion urges a municipal tax to support hospitals and welfare, arguing that current donations and subscriptions fall short. Proponents say a levy based on means would provide reliable revenue and improve administration, ensuring continued care for the sick and poor.
An eclectic ad fragment markets linoleum awnings curtains and mattresses with spiral seams. It references moulding materials and furniture components, claiming lifetime warranties and guaranteed workmanship.
A terse notice lists KE WIllis Cyota and Meter and several firms including MARBEY HAR RIG OTOLE and MOTOR DEPOT GELLIBE and Schine ODLAQ Wasiger in a local business consolidation filing.
The Labour League votes concluded with Mr Foster elected treasurer as Mr J. R. M'Donald supervised the ballot under a preferential system. District meetings in Coluc region set durable agendas with officers named, fundraising held, and hospital and public notices recorded.
A collection of ads and notices describes auctions and sales of horses furniture and toys, crops and harvest notes, and emigration committee discussions. It notes crop yields and pest damage, a dental advert, and a report on emigrant lodging concerns raised by Lady Knightly and others in London.
A statement outlines wage losses in the Vermont boilermaking trade linked to an Edinburgh conference settlement. The payroll loss is estimated at £960,000 in pay, with about 6508,000 affected workers. The Edinburgh agreement imposes penalties for breaches.
In Capetown Friday night the Anies Chamber debated ministerial pay, with opposition leader criticizing the push to reduce Prime Minister's and other ministers' salaries from £3000. He argued the motion misstates the education issue and risks state recklessness.
A fragmented report details Prime Minister facing heckles over Home Rule at Best Fife and Irish Nationalist leader John Redmond arguing self government for Ireland. Lords reform and a proposed Second Chamber are also discussed along with Liberal and Tory stances on upcoming elections and party majorities.
The General Elections continued with government gains as Louk pleases secured seats in multiple constituencies. Sir Fairward Grey, Minister for Ion Addiirs, is counted among those who won over Udinist candidate Mr Hoare for Herwick-ou-Pavel. In South North Atdn yr Wham, Me Hagelin defeated Mr Froals, a follower of Mr fe trie, while Mor Healy topped Himelson in wagecity of A. The outcome suggests a strong Unionist position emerging.
The Manchester Bishop objects to licensing curates over use of ecclesiastical vestments. Archdeacon Hindley cites the Privy Council ban and recent bishops’ discussions aim to sanction vestment use under new rules. The issue may reopen the legal side while simony and church discipline are debated elsewhere.
London reports another death from the Wille sden collision on the fast train. The wreck has now produced four fatalities with the city in mourning as inquiries continue.
The German Imperial Treasurer Wermuth introduced the budget to the Reichstag detailing plans to raise the effective peace stamp duty. He argued the rise is required to align with technical progress and ongoing needs over the coming four years, noting the expected extra expenditure and its justification.
Sydney reports a Test cricket clash between Australia and South Africa with Australia sliding to six wickets for 04 June. Weather unsettled with rain delays. Whitty and Armstrong show resistance before Test play resumes under cloudy skies at Sydney.
Reports from the Murtlike raova meeting detail stewards suspending Vale after a confrontation in the Vrial Stakes. The inquiry reopened at user request with new evidence, leading to further action and consideration of penalties. A noisy turf scene followed as horses moved, riders protested, and results were debated, with broader discussion of the trial outcomes and upcoming proceedings at Cole and New Vea Dhar. The day also noted rowing regatta prep and results from Melbourne's Austral Wheel Race.
A fragment discusses how small imbalances in life can upset health and spur doctors visits. It mentions diet and drink as factors and notes the body’s response to illness, hinting at remedies like Chamberlain's. The passage reflects on the constant small threats to well being and the reassurance sought from medicine.
Correspondent reports a farewell event in Pirron Yalloak for Mr T Kealy, station master at Larpent, who is departing for Malmsbury. A well decorated ball with music by Christ Bros and Bonchier accompanied personal tributes from Friends of Me Realy and Miss Realy.
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