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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
2
Prices and descriptions for sheep and cattle show a dull market with mixed demand. Prime crossbreds and ewes vary by quality, with faults noted in lighter lots, while fat cattle and calves hold steady near last year’s close as buyers show cautious interest.
An event schedule with races and prizes including mile and three mile events, choppings and handicaps, prize money and medals. Officials listed include J Scullin MLKLR and A Muir with program details for demonstrations and entries. Secretary W T Fletcher and assistant secretary T Henderson oversee administration. notification of entries and deadlines appears in the program.
An advertisement announces a large stock of gold brooches, neck chains, bracelets, rings, watches, and jewelry repairs from Payne Jeweller at Moorabool Street Ballarat and 104 Sturt Street. It lists prices in shillings and shows broad offerings, engraving, and remounting services with attention to quality and repairs by expert workmen. Realignment notes the business has taken over EnnIs and Hills and invites orders by post.
An essay argues Australia needs more farmers to fill its vast land and mentions the Canada experience with immigrant settlement. It notes land estates hinder growth, praises planned subdivision, and highlights a federal land tax to unlock farming chances. Also reports Colac Dairying Company milk and cream production and payout for December.
The Geelong area forecast calls for cloudy conditions and a pleasant day with wind rising. Dalgety and Co announce a final sale at Besar next Friday the 14th. Geelong railway staff changes include Batson promoted to guard at Colac. Military officers Hart and Ordish leave for England for twelve months of instruction. Local council debate over Brown Vale bridge progress continues with calls for action. AFL-style remarks on farming and dairy topics appear, plus business ads and community notices.
Adelaide reports a long stand by Trumper reaching 203 not out over 280 minutes with 25 fours, while Africa’s bowlers Cotter Whitty and Armstrong among the wicket takers. Colac vs bank team match ends in a narrow win for Colac as Alsmer scores 64 for two.
An unclear, garbled medical tablet advertisement fragment mentions remedies and actions for digestion and constipation. Names and specifics are illegible, with repeated misspellings and broken phrases. The readable bits imply a remedy treatment but lack coherent claims, dosages, or source details.
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