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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1912

Page

2

Meat and cattle sale yields strong buyer turnout

Messrs J G Johnstone and Co report a robust weekly sale with 176 cattle and 140 sheep sold. Prices improved from last week with good fat cattle trade, varied cow values to £4 6s, and numerous consignments from Beaconsfield, Colac West, and Laver's Hill. Sheep and lambs showed broad price gains as yards cleared, and new monthly sales at Laver's Hill posted strong results with wide ranges across fat and store stock.

J. G. Johnstone and Co Orem I. Brons Warre H. Brow Colvert Guarwyn Geran Alvin Colac West Vergefaws Atero Vealors Ab Oasis Bbeop Laver's Hill Dairy Glen Aire Laver's Hill Laver’s Hill Wethsra Dudley Hephesses Skeue Street Elliminyt Lamnonel Mir W.' Mowat Cressy Elluminyt Honallack Martin Uroe Huzegurra Wj Allen Mesere Dalgety Ani Co. Ltd RM. V. Dennis Dennis Bros A. Cc. Calvert WH. O. Robertson Win Connor H. OG. Robertson DB. Hirding D. Anderson Jas Flynn

Turf Club race entries and schedules 1912 announced

A detailed notice from Cobden Turf Club lists horse entries for pony and standard races, nomination deadlines, weights and penalties, and booth and seating arrangements. It notes closing dates for nominations, compulsory measurements by official measurer, and protest limits, with special references to pony and trotting events and the February 16 sale of booth privileges.

V.R.G. Bules Troser T., Darey Watson Beuvilts Seale Officiq Oe Neds Se Kkdicoppalel Mokmalore WEDAY Atria G. Watson P, Darcy A. G. Gendell Sitke W.T.A Skrouidhs Harald Ur Tra Tin Handiga Publicis Sane Zlander Varc Lutes Dalgety Aod Co. Limited Cobden Dutt Hspecial Trevis Chun Yeni Crom Mulhidine Cahdon Colao Sch Doherty Bacatsky

Colac Boxing Card Features Belyba and Duncon Bout

Local sports page previews a Colac boxing event highlighting Belyba versus Duncon with Tatlors Murray and Street in supporting bouts at the Colac venue.

Barb Cycle Dominates Warrnambool to Melbourne Race

The yearly cycling event from Warrnambool to Melbourne saw BARB CYCLE triumph on Saturday, praised for stability and design. Superior performance claimed over all Australasia builds, with endorsements of its workmanship. Colac dealer notices promote BARB cycles, related gear, and farming products.

Dunlop Road Warrnambool Melbourne Collins Australasia

Credit Foncier Loans on Freeholds and Crown Lands

Mortgage prospectus details loans on freeholds and crown lands with rates from 250 to 2007 at per cent interest. Principal reductions paid yearly or half yearly, with penalties after seven years. Notices reference savings banks and church charities, and list churches in Colac and surrounding towns.

Credit Foncier FARWS

Parliament Waste and Reform Proposals Voice in NSW

A NSW and Commonwealth debate reviews parliamentary excess and calls for reform. Highlights include criticism of costly, ceremonial procedures, and support for direct sales to cut middleman profits in fishing. The discussion mentions trawling practices, coastal reforms, and a warning against protecting entrenched systems.

Teishsture System and Clunalios Show Wealth of Confusion

Fragmentary text describes an elaborate system and references Teishsture Clunalios with a vague inauthentic purpose. It hints at Jamiel and diverted interests, suggesting trouble tied to a broader scheme and public interest.

Jamiel Yen Chan

Weather and community notices from a Victorian era column

A weather forecast shows dull conditions then clearing and improving with a possible increase in wind by Sunday. A Fire Brigade meeting approves closing shops after 9 pm and plans public show of disapproval for those who stay open. Community reports cover cooperative bacon curing shares, funeral details, and a busy branch meeting with plans for St Patrick's Day events and a charity bazaar.

WW. M. Pearsot N.H Ning O’glock Ogilvie Orgagiver Western District Co-operative Bacon- Guring Go Port Pairy Tosebrook Yambuk Wearrnambool Te Fang Opilvio Macarthur Gasterton Pershurst Korot Allansford Purnim Panmure Garvoc Mortlake Mepunga Ondger Nirminds Elersiit Framlingham Noorot Turing Districte G. Gononor Z. Dight J. Welsh A Mead R. Matheson P. Dal- 21dl W. Murphy J. Ramsay J. Gonnor Z. Casben J. Palmer Secr W. Spence Murphy G. Sionott B. Anderson Gen. Jones Ave! Marin V.P Bro. Smith Bro T. Hazels St. Patrick's Day Mouldi Bam Victoria Toll Colac Cortionun Mesdowes J. B. Tryan Jno Bourke F. Reagan Mesdames Lines Jas Hourke Miss Egon Colne Ladins Hipergian Society Mesdames Powell Anhotty Misa Scott Fancy Mary Daker Horan Sheela O'Shannassy Buecesetuhazear Lave. Yeon Arant Arant ; —Mesers 0, Delahunty, J. TP. Morriasy St Ryan P. J. Goonan D. O'Shaunessy Thos. Baker Jun Jas. Wieth Malone Quilanen Chas. Podger BY. Sheedy Too Sheedy

Hints of Homa Alints and Local Auctions in Colac

The report mixes political talk by Mr O Malley on Murray and wealth in America with upcoming sales in Colac. An auction by J G Johnstone Co and Charles Vaughan Co will offer about 2 acres of Crown allotments in Colac with 20 lots, plus a block near Pollock and Calvert streets.

Cnlt O'Malley Murray Rockefellers Morgans Carnellas Goulds Vanderbilty Fricks, Hills Mitchells Sudh Asters Aod Variows Tri America Messra J. G. Johnstone and Co Messra Charles Vaughan and Co J. 5 Parrot Messrs J. G Colac Pollock Street Calvert Street Singer Rowing Machine Co Murray Street Parkinson's Melbo Pisture Company Victoria Hall Laurson Adgh Apollo Bay Hol Ooddoch Bngland Indica Misa Cawood B. Goullett Mosdames Hayward Hamilton Cowood M. L. Baird Trea Aurer Mitchell A. Gawood PL Prine Statia Drapery Fanny Queenschiff Jradiation Board TMI Ladbroo .'S Freidstag Socialist Party Tey H. A. Murphy Barthurst Nas Loyola Church of Gnglanit Towneckion Oakes

French Cabinet Resigns as Ministers Step Down

Reuters reports a cabinet split leads to the resignation of Minister for Foreign Affairs M de Silves and a cascade of changes. Delcassé is named Foreign Minister, Poincaré declines, Delenese accepts Marine post, Admiral Germinet declines, and Premier Gailloux resigns amid political unrest that also weakens the arts house.

Reuter Tanis M. de Silves Hed Bee M. Delcasse Marine Lear Prince Bulow Imperiel Chascellor Germany Morvero M. Poincalte Finette M. Jean Sarrien OL. Delenese Ministr Bim M. del RoeSe Germinet Marina M. Gaillmox

Train Blown Off Track Strikes Eastern Canada Event

A Montreal report details a train blown from its track in Newfoundland as snowbanks are cleared by a show plough. Severe New Brunswick crossings suffer. water at Dippar Harbor wrecked. In Wallsbell Montana an avalanche buries a Great Northern Railway supervisor and three workers. two are rescued and a search continues for the others.

Montreal Osunda Newfoundland New Brunswick

LABOR TROUBLES IN BRITISH MINING SHINGES

London reports of a ballot among British miners to decide on a general stoppage for a minimum underground wage. James Tinlin of Derbyshire and Derbyshire Miners Association warns of a possible major industrial struggle with potential mass turnout. Charles Fenwick of Northumberland cautions against misreading rhetoric amid unrest.

RG Ter London Great Britain Yieird&macd James Tinelum Chesterfield Derbyshire Derbyshire Miners’ Association Charles Fenwick Wansbeck Northumberland

A Suffragette’s Crime Six Months Imprisonment

Report from London detailing the case of Emily Davison, a suffragette, charged with lying in wait near a letter box to protest violence against women. She faced imprisonment. reports note counts and a related trial outcome.

Chenter Londoun Emily Davison Cyhom

Rajah Assassinated In Calcutta After Delhi Incident

A dispatch from Calcutta reports the assassination of Rajat Mailiar during a troubled period following deadly clashes in Delhi. The report notes unresolved inquiries into the attack and hints at broader tensions involving Russia and Persia, with officials in St. Petersburg observing Persian clerical strife.

Reuters Calcutta Rajat Mailiar Delhi Russia Persia

Flight from Battlesulu Aces Air War in Night Raid

London reports a daring aviation feat as Lt Symson piloted a biplane launched from a battleship’s turret battlements. The craft rose from the Advan ship and completed a successful night flight amid heavy batteries and anti aircraft fire.

London Symson Bherrvess Pligle

Victorian workers visa policy discussed with UK press

Senior Inspectress of Factories in Victoria Mian Margaret Cuthbertson spoke with the Manchester Guardian about Victorian demand for Vebor and factory air space standards. She noted Melbourne allows 400 cubic feet of air per cab worker in a factory versus 250 in Bughani, highlighting differing conditions and industry pressures.

Reuters London Mian Margaret Cuthbertson Victoria Great Britain Manchester Guardian Vebor Miss Cuthbertson Melbourne

Religious ceremony shocks congregation at St Michael's Church

Archdeacon Colley caused a stir at St Michael's Church in Warwickshire during a solemn service when he revealed a coffin inside the chapel and performed a benediction. Members reacted with strong emotion as the sermon touched on life and death.

Manter’s London St. Michael's Church Stockton Warwickshire Archdeacon Colley Colley

Sufferer’s Letter From Melbourne Herald Report

A graphic Melbourne Herald clipping relays a coroner review and a deteriorating account from a sufferer in Sydney. The letter describes torture nights and days endured by John Williams Vaulersbing and mentions ongoing operations and threats.

Sisey Yin LSTA Sydney Audrewiedl Tomi Ok John Willikin Vaulersbing Leaveller Weimelt Sind Pas Angegs Melbourne Herald

Lord Dudley's Speech in Melbourne Prompts Policy Debate

Fragmentary report notes Lord Dudley and ministers discussing abolishing the State and Upper Houses, with references to a White Australia policy. The Melbourne audience and press comment on Governor General's remarks and implications for federal policy and immigration direction.

Ation Melbourne Tudlay Guieril Tin Bia Pepe Réyatdouint Institute London Dudley Mr Mraser Stadlon Australa Looldinix Lord Dudley

PIGNIG RAGE MEETING AND RACE ENTRIES LIST

A garbled list details entries for a race meeting dated the 20th featuring Novelty Man Race and Open Hack Race with numerous horse or rider names such as Aunt Less The Trump Ferriot Tom Papoose Lady Lock Shamrock Lucy Lee Gable Mise Neltie Lonsraly and others. Also mentions Ladies Getentet ty Hack and TRAGEDY with references to a Boston trial and a Geelong Police Court proceeding.

Slussing Light Aunt Less the Trump Ferriot Tom Papoose Lady Lock Shamrock Lucy Lee Lareylight Gable Mise Neltie Lonsraly Flatinum Fuse Chiammie Spectactor Gindsome Mallen Hack Thace Little Cally Jackeroo Fippol

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