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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
2
Buyers gathered at Hewmartet yards for sheep and lamb sales. A total of 398% trucks and 9800 head of sheep by road plus 248 trucks and 4070 head of lambs were offered. Crossbred wethers and ewes fetched higher prices while merino stock varied. Prices quoted for wheat oats barley potatoes hay and other items were listed in the day’s market notes.
Fragments urge visiting a man who specializes in come see and try for yourself. Ad claims comfortable friges and deal goods at ideal prices with vague directives and partial phrases.
Credit Foncier announces farm loans from £50 to £2000 at 41 percent per year and 1 percent reduction in principal. Term up to 14 years with options on freshholds Crown Le n act holds. Freehold possible at any time on balance payment. No mortgage deed charge. Early payoff allowed with minimal fees first five years, none later. Apply via Savings Bank Post Office or by letter to The Inspector General of Savings Banks Melbourne Market Street.
The Colac Shire Council discussed costs for erecting corporation yards and land value, appointing a sub-committee including Dr M Lennan and Hancock to report next meeting. A deputation urged tramway planning from Golli broad to Carlisle River and possible council cooperation with the government officer.
Berlin reports a spy panic after recent investigations and claims British remittances funded plans for harbor and signal codes. The article notes German sea defenses and wartime threats, alongside local notices about cinema programs and council talks on street watering and regatta planning.
London Monday Night commissioner for Australia arranged to give combined gramaphone and cinematograph lectures on Australia in schools. He delivered addresses on Australia’s resources integrated into the lectures.
In the federal senate debate Senator Stewart advocates higher protectionist tariffs and land tax to fund duties while fearing imports will rise. he seeks support from Senator Russell as Needham argues against metropolitan favoritism and excessive taxation. In London, Alfred Carpenter is jailed for a £600 false prospectus linked to Charing Cross Bank collapse. Swansea Valley faces housing collapse and tramway experiments expand nationwide.
The article reports on a legislative debate about savings banks in Australia with Mrs Watt leading the second reading and criticisms of Commonwealth intervention. It details deposits, numbers of banks, salaries, and tenure for officials, plus opposition to federal overreach and projected financial impacts. The piece also covers England versus Australia first test cricket at the Sydney Ground with match details and scores.
A reported Leichhardt tragedy ends with Mrs Bray shooting Henry Bray then poisoning her baby and Lysol poisoning herself. Both adults are hospitalized while the child is treated, with doctors attempting emetics for mother and child and bullets removed from Bray.
Sporting notes list nominations for principal events at Otway sports on New Year’s Eve. rifle shooting results follow with scores at 600 and 900 yards and names of competitors. Also details on Terang race meeting entries and Ascot results with Handicap and Plate outcomes.
A wild scene in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as shouting and interjections filled the chamber during a late May session. MPs waved petitions on liquor-hour closing as the Speaker adjourned amid boos, tears, and pandemonium, with Wade opposing and Gowen praised.
The Auditor General P H Bradford tabled findings on charges by James Ball against Geelong Harbor Trust. He deemed the sale of horses and harness for £112 10s legitimate and found no link to Holden’s transfer. Holden’s account of the transfer appeared credible, and overall bookkeeping faults were noted but actions were correct in principle.
Fragmentary note mentions Pearson, rushes, Sonms and New Year with unclear context. Names and places are partial, no clear event or action established.
The Western District Factories Co operative Produce Co Ltd reports firm butter prices with ranges from 1/1 to 1/4 per lb and quality varies from good to medium. Cheese markets show Gregdy pushes for new makes at 6s to 8d per lb with semi matured to 8–9d and other figures noted.
Rear Admiral Crndork reports to the Admiralty that the vessel Delhi is firmly stranded near Tangior on Monday night. He notes worsening weather and the ship’s serious damage as it lies unable to move, with crew injuries mounting.
Reports from London recount Conservative leadership speculation with Lord Salisbury, Bonar Law, and Balfour among potential figures. Churchill faces Liberal challenges as voters react. local campaign notes mention Emmott gains and shifts in party support amid Labor tensions.
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