Cattle and Sheep Sale Records Heavy Trade and Prices
A weekly sale yarded 255 cattle and 1616 sheep with strong demand from local and outside buyers. Prices rose on some lots, especially steers and cows, while sheep and lambs showed improved market rates over last week. Several consignors and buyers are listed with price ranges and lot details across cattle, sheep, and store stock.
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Catthy
Slaud
Geo Tarber
Geo Drabibe
Pombornell
M. Treg
Tapne
Jas Coad
LN Calvert
L. G. Calvert
Ft Carew
R. Bonner
Calvert
Jeffers
A M. “Alver
R Splera
Ho J Sera
Ewermeine
Dongan
Walehe
Averseine
Jon Ridgway
Stewart
W. Allen
J Mcready
Jas Travies
Ram T'Rabbe
Fo J. Darcy
Y Wideway
Joe Woran
Glenyé
C. Harris
Arti River
Irrewarra
Ki Ldoyd
Forrest
Yea
Colac West
J. Meredith
E B Hood
F. Bromes
Suis
Lavers Hill
Lindrrama
Mesers
Delecty
Buvere
W. Ponting
A. Cunningham
Martin Ryan
W. Walshe
Thom Anson
BE. Miemter
W. Ryad
J. O'Conner
Ball
Younger
Migtter Norte
M'Ras
J. E Johnson
J. B Johmane
Mlea
Dreeie
Cororjooke
Lavers Mill
Beene
Berry Bank
Yeo
Cressy
Castle
Aalin
Onemety
Farrell
Jos
M'Kengie
Jose
Jones
Syd Commons
Bamford
M'loes
Vaughan Bros
M'Lennin Tees
Liston Bros
Choe Humphres
Mice Bown
Colac Observer Reports State Economy Critique and Local Notices
The Colac Observer discusses state economy efforts and wastage in administration. It notes calls for tighter government finance, mentions a Gippsland educational tour, Colac police court cases, hospital injuries, council meetings, and various local notices including land raffle and district events. The piece cites Premier speeches and public expenditure concerns amid wartime pressures.
Local clubs cede outing to patriotic funds amid wartime losses
Members donate travel expenses to the Patriotic Fund and approve officers for the ensuing year. The Progress Association debates moritipe service on Wednesdays, seeks new Justices of the Peace, and considers further fundraising to support the Berbian and Returned Wounded Soldiers funds.
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Patriotic Fund
J. G. Gost
E. A. Turner
C. E. Brooke
J. J. Darcy
Ir Chas Craig
P. P. Darcy
H. Galager
T. and
W. M'Kenzie
A. Urrock
C. Heron
C. J. Turner
A. Rattray
W. Narey
D. J. Whytcross
J. A. M’carthy
Church Services and Sermons Listed for January Sundays
The notice lists worship at Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Methodist Church with times for Sunday services on January 1 and January 16. It mentions Rev Moorhead of Melbourne and Jno W Merrow preaching in the evening, plus Bible School and adult Bible camp sessions and a sermon on life after death.
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Adult Bible
Jno
W Merrow
Evening Bible Classes At Saint Mary’s Parish
On Monday January 16 at 1 pm a Bible class titled Above the level of common place and at 1 pm The Christian doctrine of Angels will be taught as part of Our Spiritual Riles. Rev. J Patien McCarthy will preside as preacher.
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Boonday
J. Patien M’carthy
Thistle cases at Colac Police Court favour fines on several defendants
Colac Police Court heard multiple thistle cases on Wednesday before officials. Mu lhourke of Lavers Hill faced 40 shillings for neglecting to cut thistles on his property. Chatham, Hancock, Cartin, and O’Sullivan families were fined up to five pounds with costs for inadequate or no work and for earlier neglect. The court also addressed public nuisance at street corners with fines and costs.
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Colac
T. ¥. Hancock
Tanner
Sewell
Muncock
W. Tanner
W. J. Devin
P. Mulhourke
Lavers Hill
K. A. M'Leod
Joseph Chatham
Hancock
G. H. Pearce
M. M.cartin
Hrregurra
Timothy O'Sullivan
Beech Fore
Margaret O'Sullivan
Lach
Last day for entries in sport programs and events
Tomorrow Saturday is the final day to receive entries for the sporting program. The event proceeds go to the Australian Wounded Soldiers Fund Colac Hospital and Forrest Bush Nursing Association. An Irish tug of war team may visit on Patrick's Day and a new trotting track is planned at the show ground. A trophy from Mr A Rankin will be contested by Yacht Club members tomorrow afternoon after a preliminary gun.
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Fenetay Cadi
Plein
Postal Department
Jomses
Colac Caledonian Bariery
Norwich
D. Rankin
Highland Brigade Fund
Walker
Caleys
Walkers
Savienser Committee
Tentiad
Becac
Berbian
HoMslers
Cabic
Kieshens
Melbourne
Smat
Colac Hospital
Forrest Bush Nursing Association
BT. Patrick's Day Sports
P. and A. Society
A. Rankin
Yacht Club
Vital
Beer
New Zealand
Oran
Guthrie
Mr Cockerill
Vaughan
Woo
Watermide
Cockerill
Wacom Cmd
Prosser
Do Hin Ui
Garden fete to aid Bed Crem workers in holiday pledge
A community fundraising event is planned for Saturday to support Bed Crem workers who refuse holiday cessation. Mrs. Hobt Meredith offers her garden for stalls, Egyptian curios, races, a shooting gallery, and refreshments. Dr. Ho4 fot and MLA Mr Joti Joke are invited to open at 2 pm with a 6d admission. gifts and items for sale support the cause.
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Hobt
Meredith
Sully
Joti Joke
Atone
Drage
Tolac
Mire J. Reid
Mra C. Deth
Mies Moly
L. Martin
Loading Wheat Workers Hold Special Meeting Over Strike
The union of wheat loaders met after a shipping agent’s wage dispute with paid rates of 4d and 3d for overtime during ordinary hours. They discuss government stance, farmer support, and calling for volunteers to avert a prolonged strike.
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Aidy Workers’ Federation
Williaig
Cleeon
Btate
Losin
Livat
Minister of Agriculture
Molao Society
Hay Cook
Cocker
Luck
Hides
Vaughan
Stead
Guthrie
Colac Rifle Club Announces January Practice Schedule
Colac Rifle Club resumes practice next Saturday with a monthly syllabus. Two days are set for new members to complete musketry. Matches include Spoon shoot on Jan 15 and Mr J M Ponald’s trophy events at 200 to 500 yards.
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Pracli
Ovr Milles
Fiowitt
Eit
J M'Ponald
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