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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
5
A fragmented discussion explores how judges should assess farmer quality and productivity. It questions whether intellect and experience determine judgment, cites Mabini, and contrasts arithmetical averages with perceived farm merit in a rural economy.
A local election debate in Blayney featured sharp attacks on government sincerity regarding Mr Johnsias candidate and Beeby’s backing. Figures including Mr Grilenthy and Mr Growth argued party loyalties would influence voters and stressed a clear pledge from supporters to back the Labour platform. The discussion touched on Governor statements and potential voting alignments with the Labor slate.
A home break in at George Street ends in a fatal shooting after Trotter confronts two burglars. The assailants fled through the kitchen roof while Mrs Trotter and a family member alerted neighbors. Trotter was wounded and died at Windas Hospital soon after.
A jumble of notices and fragments mentions The Annual Meeting of a society to be held at My Fl Farkinnon's Ehow with all members urged to attend. Other lines advertise furniture buyers, cash for single arts, and job offers, reflecting a crowded civic page with mixed notices and stray names.
FOR SALE an Falee Besohun Mare Herter 00 God 3D HOUBE Gow Shad Doe. LIMITED will BELL by PUBLIC AUCTION through their avetiovewr Tuesday 18th February. Faree-day Tageerey Birreetara me cole PINRO YALLOAK 11 A.B. Elston, Becrutary.
Public notices detail a by law proclaimed in the Colac district with assessments for occupiers and rates for water supply. The schedule lists charges based on unimproved municipal values and water usage, with auction details for dairy cattle sheep and other livestock to be sold at Colac on Monday following.
Public auction notice listing cattle horses pigs and sundries to be sold by Johnstone & Co. at New Av n Market and Moore Street with terms, fees, and water charges referenced. Multiple vendors invited, sale dates in January with weekly and special auctions noted.
A reading of minutes shows a Fate Club committee meeting held in late December with notes on trophies stolen and repairs to be completed. The document records a series of yard distances and dates, plus a mention of payments and misfortunes affecting members.
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