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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1912

Page

2

Terang Trotting Club annual meeting March 14 1913

Program includes Maiden Trot over 1 1/2 miles, 2 mile Handicap Hurdle, 1 mile Distance Handicap Trot, Pony Race four furlongs, and Flying Handicap five furlongs. Nominations close with the secretary on Thursday March 14. Special trains from Colac and Warrnambool for the holiday excursion. F. H. Sollion, Secretary.

Reinert Pote A. Nova Pee Cove Caius A Bendall Darcey Waten V.R.C V.T.A Terang Dl Arch Colac Warrnambool F. H

Athletic events vie for prizes at Lae Hill meet

Handicaps in Baden and Log Chop events draw bets with first prizes ranging from £1 to £2. athletic contests include 100 yard dash 180 yards handicap and hurdle events with under 16 and under 18 races. entries close by March 5 with special trains from Colac and notices posted by secretary W. Cowe.

A. J. Middleton T Crowe G—Madden Aine of Wars Menasin Orgeback

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Shoes and Boots Offer Value in Comfort and Style

An excerpt promotes footwear with emphasis on durability comfort and affordable pricing. Ladies and men’s styles feature terms like Glagte Kid and Balmoral designs with prices such as 10/6 and 8/6. Try on to compare fit and value.

Nevis Caby Goldshed Balmoral Nice Ehapes Hecworth

Tired remedy promises quick energy and appetite boost

An advertisement touts a simple tomb like remedy to calm overworked brains and restore nerve power. It claims quick morning alertness and strength after a short pre sleep dose, with a price of 2 shillings 6d and a listed supplier H W Wheeler on Murray Street Olac Talent.

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Ootymacus Bie 1911 Clearance of Lines at Special Prices

The seller announces a 1911 clearance sale to move lines on Lean at reduced prices. The message emphasizes customer appeal and anxious to prove genuine intent through discount offers.

N Peters Timber Yards Wednesday And Saturday Hours

N Peters timber yards announce modified opening hours with Wednesday and Saturday afternoon closures except for ironmongery joinery works. Customers must place orders before noon to avoid service changes and delivery carts will not run after noon on Saturdays. The note cites trade competition and aims to protect private country customers.

Peters Ironmongera

Melbourne butter exports and shipyard update

Butter exports from Melbourne for the week ended 22nd totaled 410 tons to the United Kingdom and 8 tons to Easter and other ports, value about £36,855. From late July to August, totals include 16,715 tons to the United Kingdom and 1,047 tons to South Africa and Eastern ports. A newly launched lake vessel will be redimission for passenger traffic with capacity for 100 passengers, Captain Burgess in charge and engineering staff trained for a certificated mating engineer. Advertising notices seek first class work and employment.

Melbourne Commonwealth United K Kingdom Burgess Murrawysareersgqdag Moat Gollan Eglone

Mortgage terms offered by Savings Bank sale notice

Notice from The Inspector General of Savings Banks Melbourne outlining loans from £50 to £2000 with freehold options. Details include balance payment to discharge Crown Range charge and no penalty after five years. Forms available at Post Office of Savings Bank or by letter to 29 Market Street, Melbourne.

Sui Psr Slypark Loona Lesscholda Mortcade Savings Bank Bavings Ganes Market Brest Melbourne

Industrial unrest and strikes spark debate on wages

A long discussion warns of nationwide labor strife as miners threaten a strike that could harm Britain and Europe. It cites government action, arbitration as a remedy, and calls for fair pay, with comments from Mr King O Malley on women’s voting in strike decisions. Reports also cover legal cases, lodge finances, and local council strike actions with wage demands for crusher workers.

Great Britain Whilab Atrles Iabor King O'Malley Labor Party Federated Trades Unions of Australia Grifith Works New South Wales Wecles Ab Jahbey

Colac Changes in Methodist Appointments and Local News

The Methodist Conference stationing committee drafts Colac moves for Rev James R Bradbury and Rev J Pollingerne to South Gerlong. Community notes report flowering gums at Murray Street Bridge stripped of branches, prompting calls for protection. Dr Green of Ballarat to lead confirmation at St John Gogland Port Sindley with lantern lecture and parishioner reception following. Remains of young Nathan Jobs Westbury interred at Colac cemetery with local mourners. Federal Band concert at Oplac Gradene featured a varied program. Pension figures show 234 557 aged 65+ living in Australia. Open air Colac Town Choir concert and social evening scheduled with notable local vocalists and entertainment.

Methodist Conference James R. Bradbury Colac J. Pollingberne South Gerlong Murray Street Bridge Green Ballarat St. John’s Church of Gogland Port Sindley Nathan Jobs Westbury Breech Forest Braveside B. H. Davies Eearee James J. Nelson Gavge Oplac Gradene Gacred Thy Pardess Colact Town Tennly Club Azec M'Tand Johnstone Moessra Meredith Messie Wheal Richards Pagdeo Ministrels Welbourne Geelong

Coal Crisis Deepens As Strike Looms In Britain

Reuters reports a British coal strike threat with Prime Minister Asquith consulting coal owners and briefing King George V. National Federation of Colliery Enginemen plans to work to keep water out of mines while Transport Workers Federation signals resistance.Salt wells colliery may close. manufacturers warn of stoppages affecting 40 000 workers and 10 000 in textiles amid rising industrial action.

Reuters London Pearndls Asquith Leadbog National Federation of Colliery Enginemes Transport Workers’ Federations Manchester Bre Lord Dudley Bes Salt Wells South Staffordshire J.J and P. Costa

French Authorities Degrade Corporal Deschamps

Corporal Deschamps, sentenced in November to 20 years for stealing an exclusive pattern mitrailleuse and selling it to Germany, was publicly degraded from the army at Châlons today, after action by French military authorities.

Reutera Pawis Turkey Deechaups Germany Deschamps Chysons

Peaceful Picketing Debate at UK Chamber of Shipping

London meeting of the Chamber of Shipping discussed alleged abuses of peaceful pursuing. The government should deprive the trade unions of the right under the Trade Disputes Act to inflict damage with impunity. Sir Walter Runciman backed repeal, saying he strongly supported it.

Reuter London Chamber of Shipping United Kingdom Walter Runciman Board of Agriculture

New Zealand Crisis Deepens Over Ward Vote

The opposition criticized Mr Payne for backing Sir Joseph Ward and set off a murky debate. A letter supporting the allegation was read as talk of £500 to £1000 circulated. Mr Poyce demanded a commission of inquiry while Mr Veitch and Labor allies backed him. The government’s no-confidence chances rose briefly but the outcome remains uncertain.

New Zealand Payne Joseph Ward Massey Poyce Ip Tdignani Veitch Labor Mir Masaoy

FINAL TEST MATCH AUSTRALIA AND ENGLAND AT SYDNEY

The fifth and final England vs Australia cricket match continued at the Sydney ground amid muggy weather and good attendance. Scores show Hobbs Ransford and Rhodes among batsmen, with Hordern and Hazlitt among bowlers, as detailed innings results and first innings totals are recorded amid other racing and sporting notes from the region.

Router Sydney England Australis Sydney Cricket Ground Ewat.anh Werner Hobbs Ransford Hordern Rhodes Macartne Gunn Sb Cartér Hearne Macartney Armshroup Rs Foster Carter Haglitt Douglas Hordern Woolley Vine Horderm Smith Ar Barnes L Hazlitt O Hill Hazlitt

Harvest festival marks Methodist Church events and cricket club growth

Rain after three days of bush fires helps protect homes around Barongetook as Harvest festival ends at the Methodist Church with special hymns and sermons. The new Methodist Cricket Club shows promise while a charity match is planned at Public Hall next Wednesday evening. Shopkeepers in town set Saturday closing time at 1 o'clock though not all abide.

Barongetook Messier Nahan Hensllack P. Ludlow Sell J. Richardson T. Harris Ballagh

Colac Turf Club Half Day Meets Amid Rain and Thrills

Heavy rain did not dampen a splendid Colac summer meeting as riders contest the Trial Stakes and Handicap Hurdle. Silver Shield won by a length over Lord Fyans with Taureo third, while Bella Bell and Cunch dead heated in another exciting race. Kate won the Colne Handicap from the favorite, with Merrie third, and Miradale led the Novelty Pony Handicap to victory over Papoose.

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Australian reception in London honors ship arrivals

The Rev R H Gwynne presided at a meeting of Australian associations in London. He praised reception plans for Australians at the ports and the actions of authorities in welcoming new arrivals, noting Friday night’s event and the cordial arrangements.

London Atdor Chatham R. H. Gwynne Bent Calonizing Qlis

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