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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1913

Page

2

Colac Markets Record Strong Trade and Bovine Demand

At Colac Market today J G Johnstone and partners yarded 264 head of cattle and 650 sheep. Fat cattle numbered 104 with keen competition and higher prices, prime stock selling well both locally and to metropolitan buyers. A wide range of consignments from Arthur Cawood to J Dorman and others, including many prime cows and heifers, were cleared at firm rates. Sheep yarding featured high class crossbreds and merino wethers with strong demand, and a large weekly sale at Copp Larpent and nearby areas reported excellent prices. Store stock, dairy cattle, and calves sold steadily while dairy bullocks showed varied demand. Outside sales included prime bullocks and dairy cows, with monthly sales drawing good attendance. A separate furniture sale by Mr G F Anketell saw steady demand for second-hand pieces and household items.

Meners J G. Johnnstone Arthur Cawood Riverdale Apollo Bar Jate C. T. Forrest John Toleman Pirron Yallonk C. Darey Woolfield Alvie Messie M'Rae D. Riordan Apollo Bay Geo. Crabbe W. Underwood Larpest J. Christeneen Carlile Joss. Dorman Furron Yalloak Pombornell Barramuen Larnent Cororooke Ven Creeey Hirrecurra Warrion Colwe Pirron Yalloak Vaughan Swan Marsh Larpent Messrs Dalgety and Co. Ltd Havere Burke T. Baker, Inc K. W. Vaughan D. Quinlan EB. J. Morrias A. M'Kay Jas. Horan H. V. Vaughan Account J Johnson Cressy Account J. Smith Creount M. Maguire Apollo Hav W. Connor E. Morrisey Pen T. M'Grath F. Dawe J. EB. Johnson Mondarbe Rattle Cam Weering Besse Colac Mesere Currie Dean Yarima Lincoln Jersey King Island South Australia New South Wales Gippsland South Gippsland Northern District Western District Ballalat Buvere

Melbourne Live Stock Market Report Highlights Mixed Cattle and Sheep Prices

Market notes for Fat Cattle and Sheep show varied demand with prices mostly firmer than last sale. Prime bullocks ranged to £14, cows to £7 5s, calves £5, lambs £14 4s to 16 0, wethers 16s to 19s, ewes up to 16s with strong interest from buyers and steady dairy product rates in Melbourne Produce Market listings.

Protest Over Shire Secretary Pension Plan Meeting Notes

A well attended Elliminyt meeting last night, chaired by Thomas, protested the 400 pound retirement allowance for shire secretary Mr Neale. Mr George Sharpe seconded the motion urging council to reject the grant. G Windsor objected to such a large sum. W B Edger MLC and a companion plan to visit Laver's Hill and Jo Bev on Wednesday February 26, then Beech Frey Neil X Magra before a deputy interview with the Minister on Thursday night.

Elliminyt Thomas Neale George Sharpe G. Windsor W. B. Edger M.l.c. Apd Laver's Hill Jo Bev Beechfrei Neil X Magra Abe Winchelees Shire Coun Crown of Thorns Pathe Cressy Presbyterian Preshyterian Church John Wilie Colne PL and A. Society

Gratuity Dispute Over Colac Shire Secretary Gift

A reader protests a proposed £100 gift to Colac Shire Secretary Mr Wilson, arguing it is illegal under the Local Government Act. The letter insists road and bridge costs must be funded from ratepayers’ pockets, not private gratuities, and questions council motives.

Colac Herald Herald Colac Wilson Res Thien Ilegal Wilon

Colac Progress Association Plans and Local Initiatives

A Colac Progress Association meeting discussed acquiring part of Red Rock, displaying district photos in railway carriages, seat reservations for ladies in Murray Street, and reviewing market square improvements. Reports covered examinations results, a Canadian stall at the fair, and upcoming events including a charity appeal train trip.

Colac Progress Association Red Rock Shire Council Murray Street Ioan Catant Ad Wiese Hoznor Siese Margaret Burkles Alm Mary Bucklex Trinity College of Music E! Dunne Geelong Andres Dar Emon Sell Colac Ellan CP Resey Hk CP Resey Hk Dean M‘ Lennon Ring), Freda Ro Marshall (Berney Vabeth Wood Rurnek Eimy eHcon Cirrewarra Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Cull sit—Lower Sel Waroveorth EL Wood Charaek Jb Y Willis Bag Tarade Edi Ben Or Ethel Ranson Oulack Minige Holl W. B. Stephens Hung Enterprise House Birregurra Colae Pirron Valloak

Deans Sports Club Annual Meeting and Local Fixtures

The Deans Sports Club holds its annual meeting on Bat ucilaw 220d inst with a program of eyeviue athletic and log chopping events. Colac and Colne Hibernians outline teams for matches against Warrnambool and Swan Marah with listed players. Handicaps for Mr Sears trophy set for next Wednesday include several ladies and gentlemen with diverse handicap values.

Deans Sports Club Batucilaw Colne Hiberniane Warrnambool Boo Hibernians Avcarthy Walahe Carney Lennon Clarke Brennan Vage Grist. L Surtees Conbrady Poambly Colac Swan Marah

Bargains Advertised as Drapery and Grocery Sale Ends Soon

Ad offers wide discounts at Ludbrook's bumper drapery and grocery sale with other price comparisons urged. Readers urged to study the price lists to avoid losing business. dental ad promises careful, personal service. Mentions upcoming company opening and local business notes.

Rilson Ludbrook’s Ludbrook Ludbrooks Mr. Powe Colse Tel Adve Ripen

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