Weekly stock sale reports strong cattle and sheep demand
Weems Balgsty & Co lamites re pat We held our usual weekly stock sale today yarded WW head of cattle and 1500 sheep with a good attendance of buyers. Cattle prices were firm on last week. sheep market steady with strong demand for fat and store types across multiple yards and centres. Meat prices ranged from modest to notable gains, with dairy stock and store cattle moving briskly at Laver's Hill and Beech Forest clearances. The sale also notes a later monthly sale at Winchelsea and Birregurra furniture clearances and a land lease deal via Dalgety and Co.
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Weems Balgsty & Co
Lamites
Akoun
Dohu James
J. P. Morrisey
W. Chratie
D. Barry
J. Dunheady
A. Mi.Kenzie
F. J. Stansmore
E. J. Morrisey
T J. Morrisey
T Byrnés
D. Delahunty
Inglie and Wallace
Winchelaes
Owen
Laver's Hill
Beech Forest
Bayern
A. Goulter
Alvie
T. Balcombe
Nalangil
Birregurra
Scommt
Misa Owens
A. Parkin
Corangaimite Street
Warnon, Com
Dalgety and Co
Alex M'Donal
A. Mead
Keaner
Ed Tresh
Heid
Myora
Lakat
Ley
Attra
A. Fisken
Lal Lal
A. I. Simpeon
Otte
Cautory
Sir Sanwa
Wilson
Breilduune
Aebout
Nicholas Williams and Warrnambool marriage notice
The notice records the December 14 1900 wedding at Brookvale Elliminyt of Grace Nicholas Williams daughter of John Nicholas Elliminyt to TG Williams of Shepparton. It mentions Mr Johnson’s Home Mission duties in Western Australia and new appointment to Colac Circus of the Methodist Church with duties around Colac Warrion and Elliminyt.
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Nicholas—Williams
Johnson
Western Australia
Home Mission Committee of
Victoria
Ford
Colac
Methodist
Johnie
Rundas
Warrion
Ellimoyt
Colac Waterworks Trust
Culae
J. F. Parkinson
J. Cumumings
P. Bannam
Senator Findley
Miss Foyle
J. C. Foyle
Warrnambool
St. Mary’s Church
North Melbourne
Father Carey
Geelong
Portland
Munsor
Michael Pratt
J.P
Robert J. Prigg
Harongarook
Hearn, Geersiary
Ballarat Supreme Court
Todbrook's
Sporting notes from the district meet and matches scheduled
The HAC BD committee set a St Patrick's event for Friday and a Camp Town ground match on Saturday. Prizes total £14 with a light prize line. A meeting of the Wing Gin Club is planned at the Victoria Hotel tomorrow afternoon. J J Grath and Frank Grath return from New Zealand, noting strong club participation in racing road events. A cricket match West End Juniors beat Market Square by 13 runs. Bandicap quoit contest is arranged with Col L Lor for Monday. Colac Rifle Club held a trophy shoot won by W Tem can, J Kelly claiming £35 in a handicap event.
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Aly
Corgrouke
St. Patrick’s
Macey
Camprtown
Campartown
Colac
Victoria Hotel
Woorrow
J J. W'Grath
Kiwerian Sportamen
Kvendyere
Yee
Frank Grath
New Zealand
Co Mamy Clube
Mc M'Grath
West End
Market Square
Ron
L. Wider
D. Herring
Whiner Ile
Dickeon
AL Abercrombie
Ley
Quoit
Ake
L Kerr
Uehind
J. Lea
J. Fogge
C. Piroblett
Ad L- Bilwon
Tibbl
Duckworth
W. Simpson
L. Hiner
Kiel
A. Ringety
JT Stephens
EL Titer
D. Ford
W. Thornton
P. Trewin
M. Pour
South Africa vs Australia test match continued scores
South Africa, in their second innings, reach 360 all out as Australia struggle at 187 for 4. Notable dismissals include Hathorn, Hill, and Bond through a series of lbw and bowled dismissals by Cotter, Whitty, and Armitrong. Australia paths include Trumper and Ransford among others, with Bowling led by Cotter and Whitty in a tight spell.
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South Africans
South Africa
Basin
Addi Vey
Wty Biherwall
Armatroug Faulkner
Hill
Sean Nourse
Cotter
Hathors
Whitty Llewellyn
Brooks
Loningss Zulah
O Carter
Whitty Bherwell
Coronation news and early cricket scores abroad
Tokyo reports a royal coronation event with remarks from officials including Marco Lusdun and Victo ria officials. The piece also covers colonial defense mentions and midweek cricket results featuring Comrades and Forbes teams with scores and bowling figures.
Colac horse racing and hospital band notices
A Colac event notice lists officers for a sporting meeting with multiple pony and horse races including handicap events and entry fees. Also listed are hospital band recital dates for 1811 with venue towns and performance dates to support Colac District Hospital.
Fragmented report details a patently chaotic murder scene
A disjointed wire service transcript outlines a father murder of a son with scattered notes on weather, locations, and witnesses. It mentions Portland streets and Reuters in London as sources, with undefined figures and unclear timing.
Colac Police Court Hearings Opened with Maintenance Claim
Colac magistrate heard George Hevill summoned to show cause why he should contribute to the maintenance of his children George and May. Hevill, a bullock driver, earned irregular wages and faced a 9/6 per week per child order. The session also dealt with multiple other cases of insulting behavior at Colac railway station, drunken disorder, and assault with fines ranging up to £5 and fines plus costs.
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Read Murphy
P.M
George Hevill
Colac
George
May
Harold Burley
Culas
Robert Ford
Fanton
Honowk
Priston
Sifega
Myers Tly Te Salibiers
Mull Liteers
Milliall Bey
Aidan Jung
Phu
Amd
Apni al
Brea
Telhihs
Anil
Melvins
France
Salesby
Wurmed
Rumored retirement stirs Australian papers on gov’s fate
Reports in Australian papers hint at a held retirement of a high official tied to Land and the Governor General. The obscured text suggests impending changes in governance and potential shifts in courses of power without firm dates or names.
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Australia
Tomuda
Durtley
Genkin
Cours
Nellon
AUSTRALIAN UNIFORMS THE PROPOSED WILL
A London report notes widespread interest in the Australian uniform question as chambers of experts review figures and recommendations. Sir George Hebb leads the inquiry for the Australian government. Porto Portugal troubles are also reported amid diplomatic tensions and royal asset issues.
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London
Guy Aw Lise Figs
George Hebb
Auetralia
Portucal
West's Pictures Offer Variety of Dramatic Works
The listing previews a program featuring multiple titles and adaptations including Dickens inspired works and classic stage pieces. Audiences can expect strong performances and a mix of tragedy comedy and religious themes with emphasis on moral tales and character studies.
Bolag Yacht Cup Report Confusing OCR Fragment
An OCR fragment describes a yacht race with references to a start, reefing sails, and a lead boat named TR M'Core. The text is garbled, mentioning a Wednesday afternoon race and a 12 minute leg, with unclear placements and outcomes.
Unclear text about a piano tuner and a warrant arrest
Fragmentary report mentions LOCUS PIANO TUNER and a warrant leading to an arrest. Details are garbled with multiple misread words, but imply a police action connected to a piano tuning context in Geelong West. No clear names, dates, or outcome.
Wreck and chaos on steamer wreckage scene described
The article recounts a steamer wreck with passengers and crew, detailing injuries and deaths, rescue attempts, and the chaotic scene aboard. It notes officers and survivors, with the event tied to a tumultuous rush for safety and the ensuing investigations.
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