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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a dense list of beverage names and quantities including various whiskeys gins rums brand names and bottle sizes. The text lacks coherent narrative or event details beyond cataloging alcoholic drinks and sizes with scattered numbers and descriptors.
A chaotic report from a Chelstinas market at Minnenarra on Friday details varied livestock lots and buyer activity. Prices show a broad rise with many cattle and sheep quoted, highlighting strong demand and mixed quality across prime sheep and medium shows.
The auction described a mix of 1163 cows and bulls with better quality stock achieving higher prices. Prime beef cattle and bulls fetched top end rates, while pens included light and tidy stock and steady demand across all classes, similar to prior values.
A small livestock sale drew buyers for a mix of cattle with about a quarter described as prime quality bulls and heifers. Warded stock numbered around two hundred, reflecting varied grades and prices.
A heavy yarding of sheep and a large local and outside buyer attendance dominated Stanners & Co sale. Prime and meaty cattle advanced 10s to 20s per head. dairy cattle met good demand at prior rates. stores and calves sold well. Notable prices included best bullocks around £13 17s 6d and cows from £5 10s to £10 10s.
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