Melbourne and Geelong Fat Sheep and Lamb Market Summary
At Newmarket yards Melbourne a sale of 630 head of sheep and 620 head of lambs by road was held with 33 and 213 trucks. Prices showed firmness for fat sheep, ewes and merino types with wethers to 16/ and ewes to 11/6. Best heavy lambs sold easier with woolly lines to 13/6. Geelong yarding included 235 fat cattle, mostly medium descriptions, and a dull market with falls to 6 per head. fat calves and fat sheep also noted, with crossbred wethers to 16/ and merino ewes to 9/6. Overall, fat lambs and sheep fluctuated, with little late-rate change amid rising sales and mixed quality.
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Local Colac Pharmacy Ad Campaigns Health Remedies
Advertisement notices list remedies for kidney health cough and headaches. It promotes Hynes Kidney Pills and Wheelers nerve pellets with prices and a Colac address, urging readers to visit the pharmacy on McB ray Street Colac for nightly bell service.
Hairdressing Special Rooms Open in Murray Street Colac
Er J Acces announces specials rooms for ladies hairdressing across all branches. Stocks include wigs fringe tails curls pulls and hair dyes with shampooing trimming and singeing offered. New address Alexander next to Wheelers Murray Street.
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Tailors Claim Superior Garments for Business Men
An old classified style ad touts custom suits for businessmen, emphasizing tailored quality and potential profits from well-cut garments. It urges readers to request patterns and visit premises on Nesey Street in Colag, promising designs from "Four new suits" and quality fabrics from global markets.
Annual meeting of ponies and trot horses at Crossy
Odd racing card lists several handicap events for ponies and trot horses with entries due February 5. Prizes include small sums and penalties, with races ranging from four to six furlongs and about 1 % miles. Officials include secretary M I Gowards and steward measures by Mr T Carey.
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Theos
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Cressy
T. Carey
Watson
Dandull
J. M‘phail
Annual Meeting of Yoenen Turf Club 1912 Race Nominations
Amursway March 7 1612 notice lists horses and events with nomination and acceptance fees. Details include handicap races Golden Cup Distinct Handicap Trot and Publicans Purse, weights, certificates, and special train from Camperdown and Cobden to Cabden with holiday fares. Secretary J Dorerty announces nomination deadlines and weight declarations to appear in local papers.
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Chronicle
Colne Herald
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Dalgety and Co., Limited
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Cabden
Melbourne
Cobden
Colne
Tholiday Fares
Cycle Ancosanries in Kent with Government Gold Medal winners
In stock items include LACK ORPINGTON and WHITE LEGHORN noted as Government Gold Medal winners. Mention of Tpee for Selo and 5/ al setting. References to Great Inging straina and DON BRANTER appear as part of the listing.
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ICES CREDIT FONCIER LOANS ON FARMS AT 4 PERCENT
Loans from £50 to £2000 at 4 percent interest or 1 4 percent reduction of principal repayable over years. Freeholds or Crown leaseholds, payable by installments with early payoff options. Apply to Post Office Savings Bank or The Inspector General of Savings Banks Melbourne. Also obituary notices for Alexander Paterson and George James present with funeral details.
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Colne District Hospital Charity Drive Urged
A 1912 Colne district letter urges residents to boost private contributions to Colne Hospital to match districts like Warracknabeal Mooroopie and Sale. The State Treasurer notes private gifts are far below available government funds, urging stronger local generosity to secure government support and prevent shortfalls in hospital funding.
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Colac
Thas
Imsreiched
Imenifest
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Hamilton
Carrie
Levine
BirthsDeaths and Local Officials Update in Colac Area
Tax deadlines and census figures outline income returns for Colac residents while births and deaths for 1921 are tallied. Summerheayes departs to run Tasmanian Smelting Works. Maitland faces trial for manslaughter after the John Murray collision. Local society notes cover the Colac Club stalls, racing program, and funeral services with variety of civic notices.
Yachting Meet and Race Nominations At Colac and Yarrnambool
Colac Yacht Club plans a Saturday 2.50 pm trophy event donated by Mr Jas Collins jun. and a six mile course. Nominations listed for Yarrnambool race meeting include trials and hurdles with multiple named horses and entries. A social picnic is noted on Saturday the 20th with secretary Mr TB Forbes, plus rowing club updates on finances and crews for upcoming events.
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Yarrnambool
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Alva
Gack
Lord Fyana
Barvest
Vacheron
Golden Vale
Tetrazzini
Union
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Butler
Rex
Havelock
Jime Cleve
Goore
Chester Lon
Lavol
Uo Cressy Tank Club
Nown
Satuday
Ofer
O. Klein
Klein
Edwards
Seo
Mir Edwards
Walhinot
Cresay
Colac
Anothe
Moniday
Abe Bazar
Meeting of local ANA branch discussed aims and aims
The Friendly Societies ANA branch met Monday with Me Thos Dwyer in the chair. A letter from the I.O.O.F. discussed friendly societies provision and cooperation. a delegate was chosen to attend a forthcoming conference. New members to be enrolled. a committee to plan the next six months. financials showed quarterly raise of funds totaling £2. The next meeting is Monday January 22.
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Aine Haylaot
Dider
Bre. J. Ar
Heroine of Chicago Foils Alley Robbery
Miss Oraroke, an athlete from Chicago, resisted a nighttime assault as a man tried to snatch her pocket. She wrestled him, tearing his coat, and he fled before police arrived.
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Chicago
Thy Howe
Miss Oraroke
A Robles
Howe
Ted
Britain’s Army Calls for Compulsory Training
The National Services League led by Lord Roberts appeals for compulsory training to bolster forces. Lord Roberts argues the country cannot rely on voluntary enlistment, noting the Territorials remain 60,000 short of strength.
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Reuter
London
National Services League
Lord Roberts
Territorials
Hobarts Doeg
Cricketer Comments on Barracking Debate
London figures react to criticism of crowd barracking during the first test. J D Hobbs of England disputes the lack of toed barracking while Wank Tredale asks why the issue was not addressed. Warner notes complaints of barracking at the match and the Board of Control vows action.
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London
Wank Tredale
Sir
Evening News
J. D. Hobbs
Hobbs
New Bean Wales
Warner
Battleship Caesar Fire Threatens Magazine Areas
A fire broke out aboard the battleship Caesar causing a desperate effort by the crew to prevent flames from reaching the magazines. Firefighting was aided by sailors ready to flood compartments if needed. the danger subsided after flames were beaten out. Separately a severe cold wave hit New York and the West, causing deaths, transport disruption, and widespread snow.
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Usenter
London
Death of an Actor Strounet Ends Noted Stage Career
Toronto reports the death of Taooh Strounet a prominent figure in English drama at the age of 73. A friend of Tenis Booth he planned to act with Sir Henry Irving but retired in 1889 due to blindness.
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Reuter
Toronto
Strounet
Labor troubles and railway strike threats abroad
In London MP James Thomas vows to prevent a Christmas railway strike and resists hostile opponents. In Buenos Aires Argentine railway workers escalate the dispute with a widespread strike targeting harvest logistics and crop shipments. Censorship concerns flare as the Travel Chamberlain considers controls on sketches and performances.
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Rentet's
London
Wight
James Thomas
Amiazundel Society of Trailway Servants
Cardiff
Gasometer collapse sparks fatal drowning at Ilkeston
A gasometer at Ilkeston collapsed after a wet atmosphere caused a tank to fall. A man named Troy Therby drowned as a row of cottages burned and several people were injured in the ensuing blaze. Firefighters fought the flames amid extensive damage.
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Chinese Revolution Manifesto Outlines Republic Ideals
A Shanghai dated dispatch reports Dr Afuneyatiesda, organizer of the Chinese revolution and president elect of the revolution provinces, issuing a seven point manifesto. It denounces exclusivity and tyranny, supports religious tolerance, urges neutral stance and limited foreign trade, and seeks admission to the family of nations to help advance world civilisation.
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China
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Polo
Manel Dynasty
Ubina
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Family of Nations
Russia presses China on Mongolia independence move
The New Work Herald reports Russia demands China recognize Mongolia's independence and announces troops are being sent to the province, signaling a tense shift in regional alignment on Monday night.
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Dickens Centenary Celebration at Coliseum London
A gala performance at the Coliseum Music Hall honored Charles Dickens on the eve of the writer’s centenary birth date. Sir John Hare and many leading actors appeared. takings reached £2300 to be shared by Dickens’s five grandchildren and Mrs Dickens’s daughters. An additional £3882 from the Daily Velograph contributed to the same cause.
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Aviator Powers Through Storm Survives Sea Crash
London report says aviator Powler faced a fierce storm while flying from Hampshire to Fusthonrng. His machine was driven off course and fell into the sea near the Isle of Wight, but he was rescued with only minor injuries.
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London
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Australia federation reform debated at Hobart Labor Conference
Mr Fisher the Prime Minister urged a bold change to the Constitution. He argued current provisions restrict public will and that a new broad franchise is needed. He warned against cosmetic amendments and predicted a future call for a brand new constitution. OLD MAN FATE. SYDNEY Death of William Attelin at Wentworth. pensioner burnt to death in lodging fire.
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