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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1912

Page

2

Cressy stock sale reports firm cattle market and brisk sheep trade

The weekly and monthly sales at Cressy and surrounding yards saw firm demand for prime cattle with strong prices for fat cows and bullocks. Sheep and lambs sold briskly with notable advances, including crossbred wethers and ewes moving at higher quotes. Entries list buyers, stock types, and price ranges across multiple lots, reflecting a tight supply and competitive competition for quality stock.

Shureday Migsra Dalgety Lira Maguire Apollo Bay Acrouns Corboy D. Vaughee Ldo Mr Burke C. Beasley We Wold -AuLouen J. Johnston J. Flynn Jmurnane J. O'Brien Brevard Browne Rutland J. Olney W. Gollins Cressy Pat Lamte P.ica J. Bourke Brard Stee W. Vouner Lennab Dennin Bros Verneoot Irving Tirrengower T. Lucas Swan Marsh W. Rogers Elyie Denavy Bros Alvie Bealy Adr Pds Glen Bross Scott Drow Barangarook John Hancock Culilismurra Birregurra Foxhowe Ewee H. Gilmour Ondit O.abields Wangerrip A. Evans Wattle Hill Stan Bowker Geo. Skinner T. Kettle Yeo P. M'Intosh Varrion H. Gibno Parrion H. Ball Colec John Watson Pitroo Yalloak Ballarat Imstaale T. Hoberteon Moon Palle Glenorchy A. Simpson Gazette Wetate Prius

Ballarat Live Stock Market Report Summary

Fat cattle yarded with New Howth Wales and Gippsland origins. Prime bullocks ranged £8 to £10 2s, primes from £9 0s to £11 0s for seniors. cows £6 15s to £7 12s. Calves and sheep shown with prices easing. lambs 11s 4d to 17s, heavy weights up to 21s 6d.

New Howth Wales North Hastero Morgan Devon Bald Ellwood Talgarne Richardson Old Hurnawartha Clifford Brow Springbrook

Tired Morning Start Brings Fatigue and Headache Symptoms

Reading fragment describes morning tiredness with dull mood, headache, loss of appetite, and low energy. Mentions persistent fatigue and low motivation in waking hours, implying possible sleep or health issues.

Dit Hendersons Nerve and Brain Food Patent Tonic

An advertisement for Dit Hendersons Nerve and Brain Food claiming to soothe the overworked brain restore nerve power sharpen appetite and tone the system. Promoted as a simple tonic with a two shillings sixpence price and urging use before mornings for a clear head and energy to work.

CREDIT- FONCIER LOANS ON FARES AND SAVINGS

Notices advertise credit loans from £50 to £2000 at interest rates, with principal reductions and options to repay at any time. Public notices include church events, Sunday services, and a bereavement notice for Nathan John Westbury of Beech Forest. Also listed are a shareholders meeting for Colne Dairying Company and police court debt cases with fines and costs.

Crown Abeitea Ahly General Savings ‘Banes Mest Lok Melbauiray Westbury Beech Forest Noethan John Test Nathan John Colac George Fame Undertaker MG Vie. Pearson Colne Dairying Company Toon Colne C. J. Rior Tohn Carey Pércy J. Tullock Anthony Kolo Bilson and Co PF. Qolling Samely W.d. Nichal

Colac notes mix of sales, concerts, and council talks

Local items report a special sale of 100 split fresh horses at Slessra J Gr Johnstone and Co. yards, a Ledoval Band recital in Colao Gardens next Sunday, and a trustees sale of property in Melbourne. Also covered are licensing court transfers, choir rehearsals for a concert, council meetings, school transport, Swan Marsh ball, and trade worries amid Colac races preparations.

Slessra J Gr.Johnstone and Co Ledoval Colao Gardens J. Nelson J. D. Thomas Boreentom and Agenoy Coy Melbourne A. C Thomas Ray J. M‘ronzie Wangaani New Deann St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Colne Williame Spriea Ira Ave Mar Sebraneti H.A.C.U Carniva Colac ‘Shire Council P. and A Colaconyith Marek Myr ‘Burnett State Schools Conference Berringa Tt Ia Swan Marsh Anova Ebeity Austral Robert Gosney Winchelseashire North Coast Co-operative Byron Bay New Star Picture Company Victoria Hall Sumtina California Beamfort Grange Treckess Alary Dadides Aunt Jones Legey Catling Jerry Buyiller

Votes For Women primntiye Sh pTNET

Reuters reports Cabinet ministers have reached a difference of opinion over the franchise issue. It says ministers will not take part in further propaganda after Friday’s meeting at the Albert Hall where Lloyd George and Sir Edward Grey will speak in favor of granting votes to women.

Reuter Thom Lloyd-George Edward Grey Foreign Affairs

Threatened Coal Strike Grows as Wage Clash Deepens

London reports say owners reject miners demand for a minimum wage. Talks at Conciliation Board break up with no agreement. Miners insist on regional minimums from 6s to 7s 6d for various pits and 5s for other workers, reject two year wage freeze, and seek committees for fair schemes. Prime Minister Gladstone invites leaders to meet at the Foreign Office to avert a strike.

Reuter’s London Ndustry Mogligh Conciliation Board Udy Bre Con Chronicle Rime Foreign Office Admiralty Gibraltar Merchauis Mie Railway Tovernment Pnst Liverpool Stecker Northumberland Minera’ — Federation George Askwith Cays Asquith Jim Saperetely International Miners’ Peioration Yorkshire Lancashire Midlands Derbyshire

Great Fire in Houston Destroys Blocks and Homes

A major blaze in Houston Texas last night swept the eastern city, engulfing about twenty five blocks and leaving thousands homeless. Large cotton stocks and several manufacturing plants were destroyed with extensive property losses, while workers fled as flames approached hotels and other buildings in a bid to escape.

Reutera Houston Texas America Wight Miot Trig

Second Pork Shipment From Tasmania To England

Tasmanian government pork expert Mr R J Terry leaves for the south to supervise a second trial shipment of pork to England. Over a ton is planned to test English markets while addressing export safety, inspector issues, and future brand prospects for Tasmanian pork.

R. J. Terry Launceston Daily Telegraph South England Terry Commonwealth Tasmania L Purchyard Bealf London Gharry Wewt Othey

Colac court fines men for illegal minnow netting

At Colac a court heard inspector Rowson prosecute J Roach and Willie Haugh for illegal netting to catch fish in Lake Colac. Witnesses described a small gill net used to catch minnow as bait for perch and the Progressive Association's role. The defence contended minnow cannot be a legal bait under the Fisheries Act, but the court found an offence and fined both defendants £2 each with seven days’ probation.

Hancock M'Callum Thin Lake Mr Lowell Myr Hancock John E. Hayes Progress Association Met Roach Hanover Mr Wancork Colac Tong Nebtin Alexander Jarrett Hayes Reneh Jones C. Roach Haugh Ib Hayes Mr Sewell Sewell Richard Clarke Pereh Moach Mieack Malemen Axhay

Laver's Hill notes and local events toast success

Correspondent reports on agriculture letters about Westerworth rye seed with pricing and distribution details. Laver's Hill hotel lease, appointments, a successful concert for cricket and football clubs, Moonlight annual race meeting results, and a serious riding accident with a broken neck fragment the program.

M.boushanap Director of Agriculture Westerworth Uate PF. Harrington Laver's Hill Pan Juwt M'Grath Farrington Quinlan Sinee M'Donald Scott Mist Benaim Bir Mise Noel Bey the Watera Mise Wanita Munifolo Noel Mrs Scott Misa Benalm Mr Ellis Mre Scott Me M Mursane Princetown Rereshinens Desersly Grant Pralza Sre Gurrell Bro Trixie O'Dowd L. O. Marria Bell Aire W. Wheeler Jack Pony Haro Lil— Murnana Com Dew Mountain Tew Moonlight Cup O'Diwil Twilight Currell Bros Lady Kiv Vage Loy Victor Underwood Newfhuld & Ton Hack Rece Costin Adoran M'Tatyte Minto J. D. Morrin Morrin Adair Felov Mr Tin O'Ballivan Peggy Pride Harry Jincaid's Greylock Dug Kore Mrames Herr

Ward resigns Liberal leadership reshapes New Zealand politics

Sir Joseph Ward announces retirement from Liberal leadership, signaling a shift in the Liberal-Labor balance. He warns against governing aims of the Opposition, pledges to support Liberal and Labor allies, and vows to assist in preventing a large landowner led consolidation from sweeping away liberal policies.

Australian meat methods in bid for German agreement

During a London visit German meat workers observed Australian slaughtering, inspection and grading practices. J C M'Canon, South Australia Trade Commissioner, discussed dressing a carcase in Berlin abattoirs with German officials and a veterinary inspector. Aimed at a bilateral compromise conforming to German regulations. M'Canon to return to South Australia via America, leaving London in July. Major Norton to resume former role as Trade Commissioner for South Australia.

Reuter London Woleamen England J. C. M’coon South Australia M'Cany Berlin

The Crusher Strike Correspondence to the Editor

A letter from crusher employes explains wage demands in the Cotus Shire Council area. It contrasts local pay rates with neighboring shires, notes daily rates of 9d to 10d, and describes working conditions and a give and take policy to keep crushers at full speed. The authors argue their wage request is fair for the Western district.

Colay Herald Cotus Camperdown Mortlate Porter Cobden Colac Cressy Inc Colne Messara Dogald Gihiin Irvine Oll Barrowmen

Reform of the Lords debated in Commons after Belfast visit

In the Commons the debate on the Address to the King's Speech resumed. War Under-Secretary Col said troops at Belfast for Churchill’s visit cost 2709 pounds. Prime Minister Asquith said Lords reform would come during the present Parliament, after Ireland gains self-government. Bonar Law warned Home Rule would be dangerous. The amendment opposing the Government was defeated 231 to 224 with Nationalists and Labor members voting with the Government.

Col. Sorry Belfast House of Loris Treland Cy Colled Asquith Ireland Bonar Law Trish F F. & Smith Livepool House of Loraa

Daring Robbery Leaves Student Sandbagged in Sydney

Albert Boyter Hero, a student and son of A J Hordern, was attacked at his Waitara gate after returning from the theatre. He suffered a severe brain concussion and shock after a blow with a sandbag while bystanders were restrained. Earlier a household member heard noises from the same gate. A £100 reward is offered for the assailants’ conviction.

Sydney Albert Boyter Hero A. J. Hordern Bis Waitara A. J. Hotdern

Cricket trouble delays England tour selection in Sydney

In Sydney on Thursday the cricket selection panel faced a delay as players were asked to decide by 2 p m whether to accept England tour invites. Secretary Mr Smith said definite replies were not yet received and that changes to the squad were possible with responses due by Tuesday. Gregory and Thalat named for roles, Williamson to fill wicket keeping, while Carter and other selections awaited final word.

Sydney England Warner Endesyorvil Roar of Control 8. Smith JM Boor Smith

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