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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
2
The Geelong live stock market shows a lively sheep sale with strong demand and varied prices. Fat sheep and wethers sold around firm to higher levels, with prime ewes and lambs achieving notable bids as buyers competed, while futures and consignments influenced the overall market tone.
A cluttered late 19th or early 20th century page shows remnant day notices from Ludbrook's The Quality Drapers and various local events. It includes sales items, athletic display promises, and public notices about terms, entry deadlines, and schedules. The text references Colac and Murray Street, with miscellaneous prices, garments, and competition details.
At the Colae Shire Council meeting on Monday Cr Mihai moved the president attend the deputation to the Minister of Railways seeking an extension for the Wangerrippod line. Cr Barnard supported, noting timber supplies for the Ber a Newtown line depend on it. Cr Drnenn said the town had long sought the extension. The motion carried as officials plan a call to action and police telephones exchange project was discussed by De Johnstone. The half yearly Kriminot Public Mall subscribers meeting reported a £2 5s 2d overdraft in a sound financial position.
An evening program by West's at Colac gardens raises funds for the Colac Progress Association featuring a Russian city on fire and scenes from the Madonna Ivorsky gate to the North Station. The Colac council discusses rate payments, solicitor costs, and proposals for rate case prosecution with council members debating efficiency and the need for a solicitor.
The second mission by Father Cussen of the Redemptorist Monastery Ballarat concludes at St Peter's Birregurra amid poor weather and strong attendance. He thanks the congregation for their devotion and notes work will continue next week at Laver's Hill and Boesch Forest.
Australia dominates the Melbourne test match winning by 680 runs. Key performances include Bardsley 58, Armstrong 100, and Vogler taking 4 wickets. South Africa struggle in both innings with several batsmen out to Hordern and Whitty.
Telegraph dispatch from Melbourne reports that Thoraday Island sources believe the Governor of Papua Stanforth Smith and his party have been massacred along with their convoy. Details remain unclear as authorities confirm no official word yet.
In Melbourne on Tuesday the State Bacentice grants pertenss for sabying operations in connection with a Spanish geasel. Sing Sith had been scratched for the Newmarket laidicaz with details at WAIRSA MBUL and Saturday shows debut of Comedy King in Futurakes with starrer plans for the weekend event.
Joe Hutchinson, a trained chemist, killed his father and a guest after serving poisoned coffee at a Dalkeith lodge party. He fled to Jersey then Guernsey, where police captured him. during arrest he killed himself with prussic acid, ending his life as officers closed in.
Prime Minister Mr Asquith introduces in the House of Commons the Parliament Bill to remove the Lords veto. The bill mirrors last year’s measure and preamble, with two days set for debate on first reading.
In Masterton a widow Gardner stabbed her son and daughter with a poker after her husband’s death. The boy survived with severe head injuries, the daughter lay fatally wounded and later died. Gardner fled, later found dead in a creek. A Melbourne Herald report notes the tragedy.
The article notes early cow test groups in Denmark and the United States, led by Delmer Tahld, seeking national and state support. It highlights need for outside coordination, funding, and farmer engagement to expand herd testing and improve dairy efficiency nationwide.
Reports from the Southern States describe incensed negroes after killings and threats of a general rising. Lieutenant Hobson forecasts war between Japan and the United States within a year. A Beech Forest concert proceeds with proceeds aiding the Presbyterian Church despite poor attendance.
Sporting notes from Colac include reports of the Colac Tennis Club pavilion opening and a mixed doubles tournament, along with junior and senior cycling and horse racing notes. The Colac Turf Club’s summer meetings, nominations, and likely favourites are listed. Updates also cover local council matters affecting rates, drainage, and road works, plus a South Africa returnee’s reception plan.
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