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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
2
Commercial. Dalgety & Co weekly stock sale reports a steady cattle demand and steady to firm saleyard prices. Prices and supply details indicate a balanced market with prime quality cattle and general stock conditions discussed by agents and market sources.
Notice outlines loan options from £50 to £2000 at 44 per t.niterest or 1 per cent on principal, with possibilities to become Freehold or Crown Leasehold payable by balance of Crown Rents. Leases may be paid yearly or off within five years with small hinge fees. no penalty after five years. Rev J. Williams Eyeing and Rev J. Potkhanghorne listed. JOHH'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND services for February noted with hymns and memorials for deceased.
The piece argues that revenue tariffs lower protective duties, shifting tax burden from property owners to workers. It criticizes Dr Wilson for favoring revenue tariffs, claiming they undermine protection and burden wage earners while naval and military funding remain at stake. The report frames tariffs as a partisan tool amid federation concerns.
A Colac address by Dr Grattan Wile argues for protection to aid local industries and warns that free import competition harms revenue. He contends a tariff is needed to fund national schemes while opposing direct taxation and land tax, urging customs revenue to sustain government expenses.
Mit W M Pearson forecasts a 44 hour period of warm to sultry weather followed by rain. Easter holidays will close banks and offices from March 24 to March 30 with special observances and closures noted. The report also lists community events, council actions, and public notices, including an Eight Hours Day celebration program and St Patrick's Day activities in Geelong with schedule details and railway holiday arrangements.
The debate on the motion to present an Address in Reply to the King's Speech was resumed in the House of Commons. Mr Austen Chamberlain moved the Opposition amendment urging fiscal reform to boost home trade, cut foreign tariffs, and develop Empire preferences.
Handicaps declared for Cobden Turf Club annual races set for Wednesday include Pony Race entries Fairy Coylene Sayonara Galaxy Defiance Intuition Gunner Good Lad Tambo Maria Con Verne Lady Led Merriwing The Kitten and Handicap Trot with front positions and distances listed for many horses.
The Colac Turf Club faced a disappointing turnout as extreme heat kept patrons away despite three notable handicap events and several racing heats. Officials, including Steward J Hancock and judge R K Murray, organized a day of racing with Miss Gower and Dalesmano among the winners in trials and flat races.
Disjointed OCR fragment covers a Colac hospital position and district talk. Mentions names like Mr AO M Kay and Mr Davison. Vague references to survey, weather, a stage prank, and local figures such as Pearce Hall and Bayes M Ray Conseting riggs Pearce Hall.
Reported fighting on the Tibetan frontier describes Chinese troops advancing toward Lhasa after clashes with Tibetan forces. The Dalai Lama aims to appeal for aid from the Ta Hainrement as the Dalai Lama’s government seeks support. Tashi Tama, a former capital resident, hides near Bhityater, while Chinese advances push through enemy lines with heavy casualties reported. Japanese patrols are reportedly dispatched to the front to bolster defenses.
A garbled travel notice from London highlights hotel and wine offerings. The fragment mentions showy venues and a listing of establishments across the city with references to drinks and accommodations.
A large audience filled Elliminyt Public Hall for a benefit concert honoring Mr R Hollen and family. The program featured songs recitations pipe music lantern views and several encores. Proceeds from the event totaled over £18 with a committee named to distribute the funds and donations acknowledged from J G Johnstone Father Ryan Walter Selwood and others.
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