Livestock Sale Draws Large Crowd and Steady Prices
A busy market day saw 405 head of cattle and numerous sheep traded amid strong demand. Buyers sought prime quality stock from multiple farms, with many cows and heifers from Cage Ot Way drawing keen interest. Prices remained firm across classes, while lighter stock and calves moved at steady to higher rates. overall attendance was high and dealers reported solid activity.
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Agricultural Sale Post In Market Report
The notice describes a weekly sale listing various produce and livestock items with prices, including apples, wheat, tomatoes, beans, onions, and poultry. It notes large attendance and good prices, along with separate auction results for hides and skins. The document reflects farm market activity and vendor quotes from local sellers.
Syhe Guardian Assurance Company records
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a 19th century insurance firm, Guardian Assurance Company Limited, established 1821, with assets in the millions and references to fire, personal accident, plate glass, and liability risks. Names and places are garbled. core details point to property and casualty coverage.
Violin News Hints At Easier Play For Students
Fragmented OCR notes mention violin instruction and possible simplifications for learning. It lists names like Marlee and George and references a depot and payee, suggesting a local trade or musical goods context with unclear details.
Mariner’s Bargains and Shoe Store Ads Turn of Century
An assortment of horticultural notes and shop ads detail fruit trees and ornamentals for planting, plus footwear offerings from Moss the Shoeman at Murray Street Colao. The notices promote cheap, best quality goods, window displays, and on site repairs, with sizing and care emphasis and prices listed among other local commerce.
Blood Remedy Advertisement Claims Safe Mercury Free Formula
An old advertisement urges readers to ask about a blood remedy touted as avoiding mercury and other injurious ingredients. It promises gentler action, composed of herbs and known virtuous components, claiming it strengthens weakened, impoverished bodies and improves health quickly. The ad invites inquiries and requests to view the bottle.
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Alleged Infanticide Trial Brings Conflicting Evidence
In a Colac area proceeding Justice Hodges presided over a case of alleged infant homicide. The Crown argued temporary insanity or concealment at birth. the defense urged mental incapacity. The jury found not guilty by reason of temporary incitity during childbirth. The prisoner, Emma Ruby Donahoo, faced related charges and a separate verdict of not guilty on murder but guilty of concealment of birth. The case proceeds to appeal in Melbourne Supreme Court.
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Apollo Bay Dairy Co Directors Report Half Year
The half year report shows output down to 38 tons and a 4 ton drop from the prior period while supplier numbers fell by 10. A meeting was set for January 24 to discuss a proposed cooperative store but was adjourned pending district-wide support. Manufacturing expenses include cream purchases 5298 9 0 wages 203 9 11 and other costs with total outlay 038 10. Receipts list Melbourne sale 479 19 11 London advances 110 14 9 London surplus 161 local sales 411 66 total 5968 1.
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Cressy Weights Event Noted In Fragmented Memo
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an event titled Cressy Weights with scattered timing details and names. The text hints at a date near February 14 and mentions places or objects such as Batanday and Shipbolt with unclear figures. No clear outcome or participants are established.
Colac Turf Club Selections and Meeting Notes
The Colac Turf Club card lists numerous horses in races such as the Novelty Pony Race and Colao Cup with entries for names like Kate C Merin e and Remuneration. The president Dr Brown chaired the monthly committee meeting noting a vacancy and planning for a Hamilton club tourney with a £5 entry and a forthcoming draw and entries.
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Dream Races Charm Beeac Dramatic Club Show
The Beeac Dramatic Club presents Dream Races a lively program Saturday February 21 featuring Seth, Miss Le, Mr Charie SY and many newcomers. Dewae Band provides entertainment with a varied lineup including Mrs. Amy Pink and Mr Wide plus a light score by an unnamed vocalist. The audience may expect an entertaining concert and a promising theatrical evening from Beeac and surrounding districts.
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Town competition and club matches announced
A town meet will be held at the abow grounds with A and B teams to represent their clubs. Players from Hardy, Engeos, Douglas, Linde, Horing, VudnIngiam, Quver, M'lalium, Jane Johnstone and M'Kenzis may be chosen. A return match at Gecloos College grounds starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday with entries to the secretary. A match against Warreambool is planned after Monday at Warreambool. Colac clubs' return is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
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