Melbourne Market Report Shows Firmer Sheep Prices
Commercial Melbourne sheep market notes firmer prices for merino and crossbred ewes and wethers with good demand for best descriptions. Geelong live stock sale reports steady to firm tones for cattle and lambs, with fat lambs and crossbred sheep drawing strong bids and prices near last week’s levels.
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Melbourne
Newmarket Yare
Abdy Trucee
Wic
Enio
Wat Blisn
Geelong
Best
Clearance Sale Promises Bold Prices on Ladies Lines
A shop owner notes a gratifying year and aims to thank customers with a strict clearance sale on many lines at notably reduced prices. The push centers on delivering satisfaction across the customer base and moving stock efficiently.
The Clothes Of Business Men New Spring Goods Opening
The article argues appearance aids success and promotes new spring goods. It urges readers to visit, order a suit, or request patterns and self measurement forms for home tailoring. It stresses a skilled staff and quality garments from world markets.
Ela and Duncon Tailors Firm on Mulmay Street
A brief item notes Ela and Duncon Tailors located on Mulmay Street Colao, with a reference to Tahnetane and Co on page 4.
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ELA & Duncon, Tailors
Mulmay
Colao
Lisle Thread Glover Hosiery Hatting
Local Colac shop J R Mowbray presents Lisle thread hosiery hatting and net goods along Murray Street.
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Lisle Thread Glover
Massey cycle and motor depot advertises stock and valuations
Special notice lists a large stock of racing and roadster cycles by Massey and B B A brands with allowance quotes for old machines. J H Lawson offers Massey cycles built to order and mentions prices from £3. Gellibrand Street Colne and Colne post office box 3 are listed for valuations and inquiries.
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Massey
B.B.A
J. H. Lawson
Massey Cycle and Motor Depot
Gellibrand
Colao
G. M. Gampbell
Colne Posh
Colne
Notice of Savings Bank Loan Terms in Melbourne
Incoins from 50 to 2000 of pounds with 14 percent reduction of principal and 9 per cent interest details. Freeholds Crown Leaseholds may be converted to freehold later. No charge for mortgage. Loans repayable on half yearly days with small charge if paid early within five years. Apply at Post Office or Savings Bank or by letter to the Inspector General of Savings Banks Melbourne Market Street.
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TAK
General OF Savings Banks
Market Street
Melbourne
Victoria Needs Real Land Policy Not Idle Promises
Drooker condemned the State’s land policy at Colac Shire Council, urging decisive action to settle more land and create thriving communities. He warned Victoria’s idle land and costly emigration to Queensland must end, calling for roads and irrigation schemes to support settlers.
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Drooker
Colac
Janes
Victoria
Queensland
Commonwealth
Noes and Events Stir Beech Forest Opposition
Dr Cockerill reports strong opposition in Beech Forest to the Saturday half holiday and says a petition will be sent to authorities for repeal. Colne Shire Council also votes to apply to prohibit wax matches in Colne Shire from late November to 1 April.
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Beech Forest
Dr Cockerill
Colachire
Colne Shire
Cr Meredith
Cr Ramsay
Colac Shire Council Debates By laws and Local Issues
Colne Shire Council meeting discusses move on clause for by laws to curb street talk and motor car speed. Public events include town band talks, water quality complaints, Eight Hours Committee plans, New Star Pictures program, and a violent accident at Jamperdown.
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Meredith
KE. Williwns
Warrnambool
Victoria Hall
Colac
Colae Progress Association
Colac Gardens
H. D. Thomas
Gallibrand Street
Oelack
Jennings Street
Edene Dunn
John *Kincaird
Beed’ Forest
Commonwealth
Cr Boker
Imade
John Fyman
Trades T Hall
Carlton
Btar
Shout
Inghald
Slater
Star Company
London
Metropolis
Sydney
Lueck
Reckless
Reddy
California
West
Beaufort Orange
Gulino
Terry Builder
Mary
Beate
Heytesbury Council Examines Forest Railways Debate
At a Heytesbury Shire meeting a letter from J. W. Chambers urged a railway from Allansford to Timboon via Nirrand and Newfeld. Councillors opposed diverting from Camperdown Port Campbell plans while noting local desire for improved outer world access and contiguous lines to Beech Forest or Kennedy Creek. The council agreed to write to the Premier detailing opposition to any route deviation.
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Gownell
J. W. Chambers
Warroombool
Allansford
Timboon
Nirranda
Newfeld
Port Campbell
Bowker
Warrnambool
M'Kenna
Howlett
Mc Ward
The
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Kennedy's Creek
Uplan
Camperdown
Toeine
Port Vamphell
M'Kenzie
Underwood
Chimabers
Secret Society Found in Stuttgart Schools
A secret assassination society is reported to have been discovered among Stuttgart pupils. Many scholars were enrolled in the organization and drastic measures are being taken by authorities to suppress it.
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Reuter’s
Berlin
Stuttgart
Debated international affairs in Berlin Reichstag
In Berlin Monday the Reichstag discussed international matters. Herr Ledebour accused Germany of planning to pressure Morocco and align with barbaric Russia to plunder Persia, while Foreign Secretary von Kiderlen-Waechter denied the charges and any intent to seize Morocco.
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Reuter
Berlin
Herr Lelebour
Mme W. E. Gladstone
Russia
Persia
Herr Ledebour
Agadir
Germany
Bandaj
Morocco
Herr von Kiderien-Waechter
Herr Ledehour
Kisgengen
Kimecll
Ma5 Selves
Herr Kings
Pan-German Union
Pierr von Kiferlen-Waechter
Coal Crisis Rises Prices as Strike Fears Grip London
London headlines the Coal Exchange as strike fears drive coal prices up four pence per ton in the south. The Conciliation Board met privately as the National Transport Workers' Association warns affiliates to aid drivers if a strike occurs. Authorities brace for possible unrest in South Wales with tight police controls surrounding colliery villages.
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Reuter
London
Coal Exchange
National Transport Workers’ Association
South Wales
Man's throat cut in jealousy linked attack at King Street
John Thomas Edward Smith a wheel laborer said jealousy sparked the assault in a King Street lodging. He claimed a man burst in with a razor wounding him from ear to chin. Police remand David Barry a 44 year old ship's foreman awaiting trial for attempted murder. Smith remains in Melbourne Hospital in serious condition.
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Bourke Street West
Iia
John Thomas Edward Smith
Smith
King Street
Lissie
Daviés Barry
Freman
Macoapouri
Bortry
Molebourne
Melbourod Hospital
British Opposition Moves Censure Over Lords Reform Promise
In the House of Commons Mr F E Smith moved an opposition amendment to the Address in Reply to the King's Speech. He criticized the government for not delivering on Lords reform and alleged electioneering rhetoric misled voters regarding a reforming of the Lords.
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Reuter
London
House of Commons
F. E. Smith
K.D
House of Lords
Bir Bsmith
Diplomatic Snub Stirred by Colombia Visit Plan
Washington notes irritation after Colombia objects to a Knox tour of South America. The Colombian Government protested lack of secured arbitration to settle its claims, sparking diplomatic unease in U S circles.
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Reuter’s
Washington
State Department of
Colombia
United States
Knox
Thnor
South America
Republic of Colombia
America
China as a Republic Powers Notified
Pekin reports Yuan-shi-kai notified foreign powers of a provisional republic and requested recognition. A manifesto adopts the western calendar. Also notes SPEEDWELL CYCLES stock in Colac with prices and repairs available in Murray Street shop.
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China
Republic
Reuter’s
PEKIN
Yuan-shi-kai
Bia
Pennett
Winchelsea Turf Club Annual Meeting Report
The annual meeting of the Winchelsea Turf Club drew a large crowd with lively racing. Officials included President M E M Evitt, vice-presidents T M Burroughs Caldew Til an and J M Ferry, judge T M Burroughs, and others such as clerk of scales A E Beck and starter Godfrey Watson. Results covered trials and handicaps with Castille, Lady Ethel, Ormy, Balancer, and Remnant among the winners, and various ponies and open hack races noted.
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Winchelsea Turf Club
M. E. M'Evitt
Mesara T. M. Burroughs
J. Caldew
H. Tilan
J. M. Ferry
T. M. Burroughs
J. H. Davis
A. E. Beck
J. M'Qallum
Godfrey Watson
A. A. Aitken
HH Schroeter
A. EB. Beck
W. Mathiceon
L. Crunkahonk
Tan Whitty
J. M
Ormy
J. Hinchcliff
W. Looney
Bea Dog
T. Shaw
Hermaley
Bolancor
Port Campbell Drought Angers Port Campbell Residents
The Port Campbell notes report a drought pressing the town while a public meeting debates railway support for Warrnambool. Local crusher workers strike over wage rates, with council decisions splitting votes and prompting further industrial action.
Top Dressing For Withro Cen Land Experiments
Late notes from Woburn describe top dressings of land to maximize nitrogen effect. Nitrogen was supplied via ammonia, nitrates, and nitrite compounds, with 1910 trials on oats and mangels showing form mattered less for grain crops but ammonia less beneficial for mangels. Residual effects were minimal for nitrate of soda and ammonium sulphate, while calcium cyanamide and nitrate of lime yielded small gains. overall lasting impact deemed noncritical.
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Woburn
Owts
Angels
de Voelcker
Population Shifts from Country to City in Victorian Totals
A bulletin by Mrs. H RKnibbs outlines decade changes in Victorian town populations. Ballarat City and Ballarat Enab fall from 3823 to 37070, Geelong rises by 1200, Warrnambool up 600, Melbourne City Council area reaches 109593, South Melbourne and Prahran show notable increases, with gendered parish totals for Polwarth Grenville Hampden and others.
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Commonwealth Bratistician
Ballarat City
Ballarat Enab
Maryborough
Geelong
Warrnambool
Melbourne
South Melbourne
Prahran
Eloge
Polwarth
Grenville
Hampden
Benefit Society Falsification Allegation In Selong
Thome W. Marks, previously committed in December, faced four more charges of falsifying books and payments before the court in Selong. Prosecutor J. P. Doyle led, with defense by Mr. Whittington. Evidence from J. Brequet August F. Winsler and Consolius T. Bonney cited. Marks remanded for trial at the Superior Court in Geelong.
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Thome
W. Marks
Trail
Royal Southern Star Lads
Manchester Unity Independent
Cte of
Oddfellows
Agaly
J. P. Doyle
Marks
Wieton
J. Brequet
Custody of a Girl in Melbourne Habeas Corpus Case
In Melbourne Practice Court a Hotcas Pus Act custody application for Minnie Rees, 14, was heard. Thomas Rees, great uncle and applicant, faces Joseph and Alice Thornton and Mr G Dethridge for respondents. Evidence shows Minnie lived with Thornton since 1909 after being handed over by Thomas Rees. judge suggests welfare favors remaining with guardians. hearing set for tomorrow with costs.
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Minnie Rees
Waythe Hows
Thomas Refarmer
Garwoo
Joeph Thorntes
Alice Emma Thornte
M'Arthur
Mesers Paoylt
Kerr
Alice Emma Thornton
Thomas Rees
Justice Hood
H. DB. Thomas
Wischork
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