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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

2

Colac Market Report Details Mixed Stock Sale

Colac Market notes a large yarding with 22h cattle and 507 sheep, cattle dull for both fat and store classes while best cows and heifers sold within wide ranges. Descriptions show fluctuating prices from last week, with bullocks and dairy cattle lightly yarded and sheep meeting steady competition across multiple consignors and sales at Western Creek and other outlets.

Messra Dalgety and Duce Messra Baker, Ayden Dam and Co Messrs O W. R. Prosser Wetherp Gwen Otello H. V. Vaughan D. and M. Mintoch H. C. Robertson Mackie Bros Campbell M'rthor C. L. Forrest Warrowie A. Cf. Kennedy Western Creek Lys J. G. Jonnetono Cora Port Bilyere Vetea Arthur . Cawood Riverdale Apollo Hay A. Borher Larpent Park Mosars Berton Bros Stanyford Liplit John M’callum Birregarra Alvis Jas L. Vage Garilule A. Goulter Colac Ine Forga Barr Mungk Springingeves Ehoep Interates Gale Pirron Yarloak Nolaneil Sume Fev Wangerrip Lavver's Hill Baer Forest Lavor's Laver'a Colas West H Do Thema Colao Bric’ Co B. Lowe Frans of. Penton Cercrocka Lisd Wortises Mesles Watch Hill Inver Dees A. E. Parsons T. Sriffin Yarlina Willame A. J. Beeley Eusil Wenng Scott and Miller Streeta C. Folay J. Z. Dwyer

Harvest Festival at St John’s Church with Archdageon Peacock visit

Archdageon Peacock of Warrnam tool, back from Europe, will attend Harvest Festival Services at St John’s Church of Bunday. An excursion train from Calne to Queenscliff drew good crowds. lucerne cultivation and irrigation plans show strong yields and government support. Discussions include Beene-Newtown railway progress and Beech Forest extension, with Premier’s visit planned to Princetown in April.

Archdageon Peacock Warrnamtool England Europe Colse St John's Church of Bunday Calne Queenscliff Wedogstay Lucerne Anl Water Supply Commission Elward Mogd United States Long Megd Murray Bridge Ylehl Vlormi Peter M'Intyre Murdeduke Winchelsea Grawler Leese Beene-Newtown Legislative Assembly Hesch Forest Ng Railway John Bowker Princetown

Rechabite Conference Opens in Opstlemaine

The forty eighth Victoria District Independent Order of Rechabites meeting opened with 300 delegates from across the state, presided by Bro. W. J. Campbell. Reports show Victoria Rechabites totals rising to 7781 with funds at £947,710, noting deaths of leaders and new district activities and pledges.

Victoria James Munro Blven Bwanupeal Hengtroop Yaleck Ioverleigh Gapnockburn Carlabrook Labert Prangip Ultima Croydon Ivanhoe iWartion Bridge Powlett River Freeburg Dro. W. Bell H. Keith Mackay Jnglor John Vale Bro W. Wilson D.T Women wtDral Bencit John Vals Wes Castlamaite Martin Mm.u.1.0 C.F Song of Tamipereyes Ana Ani H.ao.b Ae Oolat Chocey

Berac Turf Club Races Draw Large Crowd and Fast Fares

The Berac Turf Club hosted a successful midweek meeting attracting a large attendance despite dusty winds. Highlights included the Trial Stakes won by Carl Zona, the Novelty Pony Race for 13.9 hands with Brownlie defeating Charge, and the Distance Handicap Trott where Daisy Dean narrowly beat Commotion.

Berac Turf Club Dalahea Haring Me J. G. Gost Vnes A. B.turner H. B. Munro U. W. Mummo P. FP. Darcy J. J. Darcy A. Orchard B. Farrell F. M. Howat H. Kennedy Amd E. Brook Thos. Darcy EB. R. Sparrow Aeales St. Mechan Jn. Methan Wynes M. Ll. Schwarils J. Bowne Carl Zeno Ford Clinton Reveller Whitcroek Aod J. Thompson B8volaris Callaghan Mack Poyntom Pearlbrook Prince Magic T. Martin Daisy Dean dr.Millan Kennedy Mystery Mr J. Honeper Tokenette Mr H. Beal Rex Mr W. Callaphan Mr Batolster Yalew Mr Payne Bill Smith Mr Gallaghan Mock Yalen J. Bowerman Carl Zona Meredith Accolw Rindell Goldfoil Lowry Breos Oarl Senn Shumec Reveljer Garl Geog Shiumac Oprl Zeoa Shumoc Rovelpier Tine W. J. Whyternss Brownlie J. Elin Clargs Riddell Py Scolaris Safeguard Doyle Mira Dunford Analgo Hughes Myrtle Roceket Mundoc Searchlight Royal Starch Adola Little Carbina Qwuer Little Nell Hancock Queenie Snowball Hettiig Brownle Golog Beth Safeguand W. Boonister Yalea J. Callnghan Pointon Magle Hetting Yalta Fearsbrook Valen Meade Esar Chook M'Millan Bird Martin Daisy Denn A. H. Kennedy Bethune Bell Jeasiv Paddy Noli Lady Jonathan Ballygauley Darby Orentes Treng Surprise Ing Draper Aml Susip Busia Wos Commotion Mats Busie Daisy Dewy Hatéack Itakaa Ma Beal W. Dunford Ben Osdar Timo Frloaga Iery bin Smith Stortery Buttardy Cape Brook S.A

Far-Seeing Sale at Enterprise House Promises Bargains

W Stephens invites shoppers to visit Enterprise House for a storewide sale featuring groceries crockery glassware wines and spirits at low prices. The ad emphasizes up-to-date merchandise and dramatic savings across all departments urging immediate inspection and claiming thousands of bargains await.

W. Stephens Enterprise House

Stocktaking Sale of Wines and Spirits at Colac

Colac residents learn W Stephens offers largest assortment of wines ales spirits and cordials at a stocktaking sale with reduced rates. Colonial wines muscat sherry port claret aged in wood, ales bottled by brewers and stored in Ballarat Brewery cellars to ensure bright opening.ome words adjusted for readability.

Colac W. Stephens Ballarat

Grocery and flour products listed with assorted prices

A fragmented catalog of goods including old flour brands such as Wimmera and Nosky, sacks of 200 lb, Colonial Sugar Company Best, assorted sugars and starches, water white corns, sago, gelatin, baking powders, carbonates, tartar, wax vestas, and assorted price notes, likely a wholesale or storefront price list.

Lesti Eneka Wimmera Nosky Inalex Enterprisa Colonial Sugar Company Ghoien Cloinod

Fragmented Grocery List From Aged OCR

A reader’s OCR fragment lists various grocery items and prices in uncertain spelling. Items include salt, tomato sauce, bread, herbs, beverage bottles, canned goods, and dried fruits, with inconsistent quantities and units. The text reads like a shopping note or advertisement with many garbled phrases and unclear dates or places.

Stocktaking sale of crockery and glassware explores big discounts

A newspaper ad promotes a stocktaking sale featuring pink and green dinnerware, porcelain dishes, milk jugs, jars, and glassware. Items include 20 set pieces, 130 dozen shakers, and decorative caps. Prices claim drastic reductions to attract customers, with emphasis on large quantities and low per-item costs. The seller touts lower prices than competitors due to bulk buying and urges shoppers to visit the shop windows.

Broukfast Cize Bis ‘Ndows & Orates Nepal Theas Westophane

Heavy Gauge Barb Wire and Feaving Wire Sale Ad

Local supplier advertises 20 tons heavy gauge barb wire 12 gauge 24 ton no 8 Ganga Plain Beat Galvanised Feaving Wire 0a 6d per owt 10 gauge plain beat sical galvanised feeding wire 6d per owt no 8 black pansing wire at 8s 6d per owt Special quotations for large quantities cartridges for davka rabbits and quail shooting ammunition packed with Amberite powder vast bulk seed and grass seed prices included During sale some items discounted Kash Tea offered at 18 2d instead of 1s 3d.

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Colac to Host Annual Conference and Local Auctions

The Independent Order of Rechabites decided Colac will host the next annual conference drawing 300 to 400 delegates and friends for a week. Subdivisional sales of about 830 acres of Parraombote estate, plus 2624 acres at Ripple Vale and Hallett's Bank parcels are set for Camperdown and Colac areas. The Cullenane-Grist Dramatic Company will perform at Victoria Hall, Colac, and a series of dental, hotel, and insolvency notices fill local business pages.

Asstlemaine Orfer Rechabitea Colac Colne Messrs Dalgety and Camperdown W. T. Manifold Parraombote Orm's Yards Mosera Denoys, Lancelles, Austin and Co F. Armiytage Mechanics’ Institute Blrregurttn Ripple Vale Hallett’s Bank and Marsh Baddock Cullenane-Grist Dramatic Company Colac Turf Club Viet Colac Bob Plam Wales Britta W. P. Smith Nicolson and Co. Propty. Ltd Bole Agests Princess Orlettal Flinders Street Melbourne B. J. Francis

Railways Bill Move To Build Betas Newtown Line

In the Legislative Assembly the Minister of Railways Mr Bilson gave notice to move for leave to introduce a bill authorizing the construction of a railway from Betas to Newtown.

Legislative Assembly Mr Bilson Betas Newtown

YACHTING NOTES COLNE CLAN TROPHY RACING UPDATE

The fourth Colne Yacht Club trophy event sailed Wednesday with a light breeze. Boats Spirit Bonita Una Petrol Corio and Petrel started with handicaps. Corio led from start to finish, Petrel placed second, Spirit moved up to third after an early 14 minute gap reduction. At Ballarat a social evening honored D M M Paterson for winning the Colne regatta with Humming Bird, while Ballarat yachtsmen praised Joe White for recent sail-off wins. The next event is scheduled next Wednesday at the same course. current standings show Spirit with two wins and no third, Petrel two seconds, Bonita one second and one third, with several other boats yet to score.

Colne Spirit Bonita Una Corio Petrel Lester's Hotel Ballarat R. W. Fleming Humming Bird Joe White Melbourne Challenge Rolinnes Colac Honta Tiacra Wits Bpirit Bub

Local Track and Field Events Highlight Close Finishes

A busy meet featured a 440 yard handicap won by N Conway with close racing and a bicycle sprint open heats showing foot margins. Multiple contestants such as Clarke Matthews Brown Merr Dinger and Mullins chased podiums in hurdles and hack races. Races included a handicap trot won by Betty A and a two horse finish in the two year old division.

N. Conway G. Kerripis N. Clarke M. T. Carey Wavly Hall A. Cooper J. W. Green P. J. Scown F. Bramley P. Korvin G. J. Mullins V. Matthews H. Derbam J. Wn Man Pear Time A. Dertiam G. Kerris Secant District Bicycle Rage Q. Lawrence M'Rae Jongen Orin Startare Jw. Hurier Sir Gladm R. Pulten GO. A Jaatea Eliro Ami W HB. Woods Cowley Clifton i P. Bervin C. C. Matthews P. J. Brown Gilbert Merr Eric Dinger A. A. Buerekner M. T. Darcy F Cramley

Lad Shot Dead in Accidental Rifle Mishap at Stratford

Albert Woodhouse aged 14 was accidentally shot by a companion at Blackball Creek while riding a horse with a . The shooting occurred as the boy attempted to catch the horse reins, causing the gun to discharge into his chest and he died instantly. police report later.

Stratford Albert Woodhouse George Wandhouse Blackball Creek Liss Young Woodhouse Messrs Stother Bros Hortia Wouihouse Apa Ane Strutmnyoualy Melhount Herald

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