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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1911

Page

2

Bullene Sheep Market Notes From Melbourne Auction

Telegraph reports Melbourne market activity with Fat Sheep and Lambs selling firm at Newmarket. Prices varied, with Fat Sheep and Fat Lambs drawing strong demand and competition. quality described as mixed, and prices quoted in shillings per head.

Melbourne Tuseday Bryers Newmarket Yarts Rom Lena Wea Sigular Enle Interites Thorn

Western Victoria axemen and cycling show entries March 17 1911

Sporting notice for the nineteenth Crand Annual Demonstration on St Patrick’s Day 1911 lists prize money for boxing and cycling events, logs, tug of war, and pipe competitions. Nominations close March 1 with entries via V.A.L Camp Street, Haljarat. officials warn refusals possible.

Vrougramme Athletic Swiberian Maudiono Furst Prze Acceptance Iird Nomnaton Step Lake Vancing Yost Pedestriana Mut V.A.L Camp Street Hal- Jarat V.al

Funeral for Florence Ada Ruth Parker in Colac

Florence Ada Ruth Parker, wife of Colin Walter Parker of Colac, aged 27, passed away. The cortege leaves Parker residence tomorrow at 2 30 pm to Colac cemetery. Funeral arranged by Geo. James Undertaker. H D Thomas secretary notes Colac A N A attendance.

Colac A.N.A Colin W. Parker Colar

Victoria Needs More Primary Producers and Land Access

A Melbourne period editorial argues Victoria must expand land access for immigrants and locals to boost farming. It warns current land hoarding and limited available holdings hinder closer settlement and economic growth, urging the government to reclaim idle land for practical farming.

Victoria Legislative Assembly Agai Vietona

Notes and Events at Colon Hospital Committee Meeting

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Colon Hospital will be held next Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Committee of the Colon Hospital

Enrolment Booms at Agricultural High School Opening

In Colac district the Agricultural High School reports strong enrollment with at least 50 pupils registered, more boys than girls, and readiness for classes starting at 1.15 o'clock. The event will be opened by the Minister of Education during a visit to Colac next week.

V. M. Pearson Agricultural High School Colan Mr Tate Cororocke Norwich Chambers Moylan Colac No. 3 A.S.H Bannister Baker Wil Hare U.C Cororooke Semmens Murray A. H. Kennedy J. Hayes The Progress Association Elizabeth Carey Beech Forest Carlisle River Culac ANA Mr Grakaw Mr Watt J. G. Johnstonne and Co Towwnship St. Wynne Colac Euat Mooney Hart Street A. H. Searle Skene John Miller Street P. Matheson J. B. Bowen Sharp E. Gamble Friel Andy Litinieal All Lodge everOlartes Chikron Yny Cane Warrntzlsorl Iesco Rehiord

Minister's Wife staged in Dew theatre group

Woods Williamson Co presents "Thy Minister's Wife" in the Viet ball setting. Allan Keio and Walls Ireavut praise Maul Williamson while Alfred Wands supports Rev Allan Kenyon. audience urged to secure seats at Mr Trarkinsai's to avoid crush.

Williamsen Cobar Allan Keio Walls Woods Maul Williamson Naturales Wools Allan Kenyon Tawleinyr Trarkinsai

Desperate Convicts Kill Four Warders in Moscow Jail Siege

A violent escape ends with four warders dead after a chaotic break from a Moscow prison. Three convicts fatally shoot a guard, wound others, then retreat to a storeroom and surrender only after military units surround the site. Two additional inmates seize revolvers during the melee.

Moscow Reddy Vemvier Wanlera Wal

State Parliament Deliberates Transfers and Appointments

Melbourne Tuesday report states the State Coal Mine will be transferred to the Rusway Commissioners on the seventh of July. Public coal sales remain unchanged. A petrol motor trial is set for country lines. Additional draughtsmen will be appointed to the Tithes Office to handle rush work.

Melbourne Rusway Commissioners

Champion Stakes Entries and Scratchings Report

Racing notes show Champion Stakes entries including Prizefighter Indis creet Bobadea Danas Diabolo Tra falar Aibeglake Maemen Matourve Alawa The Parasia Son of Mareh Seqina Vote. Scratchings listed for Nenimarket Handicap Simply Irish Tutiale. Forecase predicts heavy rain and storms winds variable. strike probable with delegates discussing host nation participation. Victoria and New South Wales employees reportedly decline to participate.

Telegraph Melbourne Indiscreet Bobadea Danas Diabolo Trafalar Aibeglake Maemen Matourve Alawa Parasia Mareh Seqina

Bank of Victoria Directors Report Highlights Half Year

The Bank of Victoria reports a half year performance with ordinary dividend set at 6d per share and a reserve addition of £2,000. Head office expenses and branch costs are noted, with improved profits from a stronger period of prosperity amid market conditions.

Melbourne Shuvelid Hagkood Kekl Lmnk Collisstra Edward Maller Secur Puerto Howe Pinal Wkovary Formar Hockswain Tarpee Terese Goth

Fortis Friendly Societies Meeting and Activities

The fortnightly meeting of the local friendly society at ALN A. was held Monday evening with President J S Brown present. A Warrnambool excursion plan was discussed, three members were sick, two new members initiated, and a motion proposed to donate gum to members who back successful candidates. The ayuabus match saw the vice-president’s team win by three games.

Colac Turf Club J. Hancock Messra J. Jamea J. R. Talbot F. Newton R. E. Baker W. H. Clements John Wilken Messrs Baker and Hancock Periniasion Railway Department Fiorsta Melbourne Geelong Beech Forest Ealmn Pr. M. Abercrombie Brit Beetland Fergusson Australia J. Powell Dentrak Uiseuss Jam Princh Aln A J. 5. Brown Warenaiskedl Warrnambool M. Pimblett

Wheat shipments and local incidents highlight Cressy news

Local correspondent reports Mosars d. Darking and Sons at Cressy with 217 wheat bags stacked and 100 000 bags season total referenced. A police incident near the Green Hotel is noted alongside postal delays affecting Colac to Cressy mail. Mechanics' Hall hosted Captain Stephenson on Gordon Boys Home, with a collection for the institution.

Cressy Reedy Mead Hodemeestu Verwint Gree Hotel Rmbay Preston Loral Police Cole Om Aigaley Morn Inc Progress Association Colac Iy Cressy Boone Mechanics’ Hall Stephenson el Ie Gordon Boys

Opened by the King as Parliament debates veto first on list

British parliament opens with the king present as MPs discuss a veto bill. The scene includes the debate over the imperial conference and plans for pensions and social welfare. Key figures are mentioned in the context of governance and constitutional provisions.

Reuter Wits Pune Lucien Vases Wespopmeber Wien Mamas Hau of Commons House of Lots Kias Heighey Britain Japan House of Lona Avadh

Tariff Reciprocity and Presidential Powers in Trade Policy

Fragmented text discusses tariff reciprocity and presidential authority over trade. It references Canada, the United States, and potential legal controls, with mentions of policy debates and constitutional bases. The passage appears as garbled OCR reflecting debates on trade arrangements and executive power.

War Scare Shocks London as German Threat Grows

A London dispatch reports heightened alarm over German military actions. Observers indicate British defenses remain stretched as artillery fire and fears of invasion surge, with casualty details unclear amid wartime uncertainty.

Mexican revolt clashes near rebel-held town

Report from Mexico City notes fighting between rebel forces and federal troops intensifies as reinforcements reach the area. Government troops reportedly still hold the town amid renewed attacks and tense checkpoints.

Reuter Mexico City Progres

Blizzard Rages Across Canada and Spain Storm Claims Rise

Reuter dispatches report a continuing Canada blizzard with freezing winds and heavy snow disrupting railway traffic from coast to lakes. Separately in Spain a severe weekend storm caused greater loss of life than first feared, with fishermen missing near Peniscola and Vinaros.

Reuter Vancouver Dominion Spain Reuter‘s London Peniscola

South Africa Beats Victoria by Eight Wickets in Wet Melbourne

The second match between South Africa and a Victorian side in Melbourne was delayed until 4:20 PM due to a wet wicket. South Africa won by eight wickets as detailed score contributions from players on both sides are recorded with numerous names and figures in the long report.

Melbourne Wlay South Afrcan's

Warrentalsorl Excursion Notice and Ticket Details

Warrentzlsorl announces an excursion on Wednesday and Sunday with early applications urged. It lists passenger pickup, fares, and age restrictions, plus sales dates in the Government Gazette. Group picnics and transport details are provided, with ticketing and venue hours outlined.

Rainfall Record at Pennyroyal for January

The Pennyroyal rainfall for January shows total precipitation near 0.60 inches with notes on daily amounts and a comparison to prior years. Strong gusty south to southwest winds produced several gale events around the 19th and 13th, causing damage to raspberry and fruit crops while temperatures remained moderately cool.

Pennyroyal Urea Witmin Guislall

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