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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1911
Page
2
Mr B Morrison reports a busy produce sale including cobboyes, parsnips, turnips, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, apples, pears, peaches, plums, pineapples and more with varied prices. Also announced is the Swan March annual meeting for 1911 with officers, handicap events, nominations and entry details under Victorian Trotting Association rules.
We offer unusual perfumes not found everywhere. The line includes Piver Roger and Gallet Atkinson Wolf Pi nand Lubig and other rare scents. Present sets handkerchief sachets smelling salts bottles and more. Islephone No 80 Night Bell.
Shareholders discuss terms for the Colac Dairying Company with 5 million gallons supplied and 1 million skim offered. Geelong Times reports on Western District Bacon plans, court cases, and upcoming community events in Colac including films, Methodist Conference notes, horse sale, and hospital wool drive.
At Geelong Supreme Court Justice presiding, Bruhn was acquitted of assault on Eva Revell Huntley regarding events in Cresy on February 1. Huntley testified she walked with Bruhn, they argued, and she alleged threats. doctors found no injuries. Jury returned not guilty and Bruhn discharged.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes cheap cameras with free beginner instruction and a range of photographic supplies as Christmas gifts. It also markets skin care and medicinal products including Thursfield or Thurshula brand cures for eczema, cholera drops, summer complaints, and skin ailments with prices listed in pennies and shillings.
Racing results from the Melbourne meeting include St Clair Trisl Miss Gwen winning by two lengths and Alma Stakes winner Desire ahead of Twa Drigh. Woodcliff Handicap saw Chauvelin take top honors with Aurofudina close behind. In South Africa vs New South Wales, Sydney reports a cricket match with notable early scores and players listed, including Trimper and Jardaleth Snooks.
The half yearly meeting at the Fire Brigade Station chaired by Mr Geo Armstrong reviewed profits of the Colac dairy company. Directors reported 120,999 16s paid for milk and cream, with a six month turnover of 148,499 15s 1d and a profit of 2333 1s 8d. Bonus payments for August November and December totaled 1420, leaving about 900 to carry forward. Debate covered butter overrun, box charges for export butter, and dry shareholders seeking fair dividends amid sector tensions.
From our correspondent a large crowd attended the Mindlay public bill on Mindlay evenshort treker under cricket club auspices. The evening featured a waltzing contest with fourteen couples. Harald Mason and Beatrice Beal won, Vesey and Devine tied with Mallinson and Richards for second. Snakes are common. Mitchell injured a bite but recovered at Colac Hospital. Kerr of Nulangil recovering from a recent accident. Brisbane cheese shipment prices noted for Cornwall.
Ballarat regatta concluded with marks set by Wendouree Ballarat City and Barwon crews. Notable results include Marlen Seulle-Kerby Woodoureey first, Curtis second, and Maiden Pair led by Hallarat and Wendounree. Barwon regatta entries feature Mercantile Civil Service Wendoukee and Albert Park among others in multiple events.
Cobden published weights for hurdle and handicap events including horses Yorith Toaster Discard Naples Valent Lookout Grippenberg Forest Native and more. Cobden Cup weights feature Ludwig Black Flag Diephoebus Pua Raven Tauren and Wiper.
The Melbourne forecast predicts mild temperatures with scattered clouds and light breezes. No heavy rainfall is expected, and highs should reach around 22 degrees with overnight lows near 14. Winds from the southwest will ease through the day.
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