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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1912

Page

5

Colag Water Trust Deputation To Minister In Melbourne

Colac water interests press for reduced depreciation payments and loan relief. Delegation led by Mr G Johnstone and Mr Tulloh argues for £900 yearly depreciation and direct Treasury payments to cut loan indebtedness. Minister notes current rate of £444 not excessive given Colac's moderate water charges and signals amending-bill considerations.

Melbourne G. Johnstone Alla Todlay Graham C. RA. Tullohh Going Westerworks Trust Fowler Water Commission Colac

Golden Wedding Reeled Through Century Life in Irrewillipe

The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Maledla Hankin of Irrewillipe was celebrated at the Oddfellows Hall with a large turnout. Guests included J. G. Johnstone, J. Rankin, M. Hankin, and many others as the couple recalled marriage in 181 New Year’s Eve at Larpent. A formal toast, supper, dancing, and gifts followed, marking 100 years together while their family grew to ten children and 45 grandchildren.

Maledla Hagkin Irrewillipe Oddfellows Suesis Mesata J. G. Whohnstome Mula Mey-vohnstone M. Hansin M-tenzie Camberdown Wm, M-Lennan St. Blevchant D.rankin J. Mankin M'ikenie M‘gennan Larpent Mange Hugh Blair Tomsh Hankin Messia NM. Arnold Jus. Ineliz Jno. Woods M‘kay Wm. Anderson Harrabool Hills W. Wellace TL. Dave M. Hankin Ney J. Sims Missrs J. Hankin JJ. Morrigan Phillips Wheador Blemmian J. Sefton G. Woods Airs Sims W. Morris J. G. Johnstone D. M!len Nan Arnold Sid G. Clifiord Hose Family Jas. Rankin Miss Powell Miss Baker Allen Stanford R. Spiers Scott J. M'Gilvray A. Gibbs Sexton G. Har M‘lenvan DeKay J. H. Brown Mise Billay W. ‘Taylor Omily W. Baker Jos. Inglis

Swimming at Colne Regatta Prompts Public Demand

A letter to the Colne Herald questions the scarcity of swimming events at the recent regatta. The writer urges the regatta committee to adopt swimming races and cites Colne’s large freshwater lake and the Victorian Education Department’s hire of champion swimmer Brault Beaurepaire as evidence that local students should have swimming dates.

Editeur Colne Herald Recene Colne Australia Victorian Education Department Siimmer Brault Beaurepaire Department Jenin

Rescue of Askoy survivors linked to La Ciotat ship

Captain Morner of the wrecked Norwegian steamer Askoy reports to Sydney from Noumea that the Ville de La Ciotat rescued his crew after two days adrift. The vessel, under Captain Morner, reached Elisabeth with the boat crew near 100 miles distant. a steamer appeared and offered aid, towing the party aboard and receiving grateful treatment.

Sydney F. AL &. Ville de la Ciotlat Noumea Mormer Maareaxsen Holwengen Tarpenter A. Gutman J. Hansen Hate Thompson A T. Magliesen Askoy Melbourna Herali

Late-Tonic Pills Promising Blood Cleanser Remedy

An advertisement touts Late-Tonic Pills as an effective blood cleanser to remove pimples blemishes and blemishes with a price of 10 shillings and 6 pence. Items obtainable at Walter Stephens Colac. A note on Bedouin Arabs mentions their hair color and cloth.

Walter Stephens Colac

Birregurra Apollo Bay Shooting Match At Apollo Bay

A Curangimita shield event between Birregurra and Apollo Bay on a windy, poor light day produced no records. Birregurra led at 500 yards and Apollo Bay recovered at 1000 yards before the finish, with the match collapsing as the last three shooters fired. Scores listed show Birregurra and Apollo Bay totals with handicaps and a grand overall tally.

Acmateh wWos Fred Apollo Bay Birregurra Birreguera Apollo Bey Oesa Ano Atl Dennie Powell A. W. Dennis J. Meredith W. Bartlett L. Q. Carter D. Riordan Deo Gother

London Letter on Weather and Parliament Notes

The writer reports fluctuating London weather with rain and sudden darkness and notes streets cleaned after storms. They discuss the Great Insurance Bill third reading, Unionist walkouts, Home Rule debates, and political clashes in the Commons. The letter mentions fires in Delhi, German spies at Portsmouth, billiards matches, and anticipated Australia tests.

London Gerlong Old Colac Lords Commons South Somerset Oldham V. Hi. Smith Walton Memer Robert Geel Hugh Cecil Lord Itselt Axeheauer M'Kinnon Wood Edward Grey Foreign Office Edward Holborn Hall George Tray Australia Stevenson Evelishman Liam Grey Liverpool Vine Lindrum Rydney Australis Bonar Low Bootle Last Syaning Treasury England Treland Seeee Islington

State Mine for New South Wales Plan

NSW Minister for Mines Mr Eden says ministers back a State coal mine and will push the project to Parliament. Delays came from needing land for a government colliery costing over £20 000 and required sanction. Forty thousand acres at Lithgow show promise and more tenders will be invited before proceeding.

3Den N.S.W Lithgow

New Year Excursions and Local Council Tenders

A batch of notices describes Sunday and evening excursions on the COO EE motor launch with timetable and ticket prices, plus private charter options. Other items announce the dissolution of GREEN W & SUMMERHAYES partnership and upcoming labor bureau plans, alongside multiple shire public works tenders for Colac and district roads, with inspection details and tender deadlines.

POUND SALE ANNOUNCED AT PIRON YALLOAK AUCTIONS

A notice outlines multiple upcoming public auctions held by ALGETY & CO LIMITED at various venues. Cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, and sundries will be sold in staged lots across January and February. The schedule lists sale times and item categories with emphasis on prime fat cows, dairy cows, and store stock.

Echanics’ Hall Pirron Yalloak P. Winnes Algety & CO. Limited Ondit Alvie Laorpent J. Cronin Algety~& Co, Limited Pis Alguty & CO. Limited Algety & CO Algety & Co, Limited G. Johnstone & CO Dancy 4 CO Steve Cowan Yeo Sears el G. Johnstone & CO

Wool sales and cattle auctions announced in Melbourne market

A second series of wool sales resumed at the Wool Exchange Melbourne with catalogs from The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co Ltd and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co Ltd. Strong bidding from Germany and Yorkshire, with entries invited for public auction events in various yards and dates.

Melbourne Wool Exchange Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co. Ltd New Zealand, Loan and Mercantile Company Germany Yorkshire

Railway revenue shows large increase for Melbourne period

The Trilway receipts for ten days ending December 31 totaled £108,460 down from £157,010 for the previous period. From July 1 to December 31 last year revenue reached £2,661,108, a decrease of £305,660 from the prior year.

Melbourne

Melbourne Produce Report on Butter Prices and Rates

The Western District Factories' Produce Co. Ltd reports butter price movements in Melbourne. An advance of 4d per lb is noted for supporting butters due to higher London market rates. Western district grades show uld per lb for good to prime and 13d per lb for medium quality.

Western District Geoptrative Produce Co. Ltd Melbourn London Supertina Western District

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