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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
2
The telegraph report from Abeba notes brisk demand for prime quality garvicablis weight merino and crossbred wethers with prices rising to late rates. Fat lamb demand remained strong, but lighter and inferior lines sold cheaper while supply included numerous trucks and crossbred wethers.
Reading through a Geelong market page, Pat Catile figures at 275 perure with many prices listed for prime dalicess and docks. The report tracks rates for wheat oats barley and potatoes with figures like 15/6 and 12 4 noted, including private sales and quotations from producers.
Planning notes discuss relocating Colao Slai g School to a more central position as growth pressures increase. Expanded estates and westward settlement prompt consideration of a new site while protecting children’s walking routes and summer–winter safety concerns. Officials reference a recent education department survey and rumored expenditure, with resident opposition muted by the need for better access.
A meeting at Camperdown on Saturday evening attended by local figures approved the Memorandum and Articles of Association for the Western Dysmet Co operative Bacon Factory Co. The prospectus was read, four districts defined, canvassers appointed, and shares planned with 16 000 shares needed before operations begin.
Local items announce school transfer plans and temporary premises, band formation under R J Hearn resumes orchestral work, pipe music and dancing lessons by J Fraser, and dental services by Dr J Dowell. Also mentions Murray street gutter discharge provision and catalog of Ritson and Co deck chairs and photo frames.
A Colac Herald letter from C. H. Fenton criticizes the Fourth Labor Party and its wage policies for crusher workers. He argues that wage increases were achieved not by the foreman’s advice but by broader political pressures, defending the Jailer party and questioning factory acts and worker gains. He urges support for Labor and warns against conservative opposition.
A Colac reader writes that the town lacks finger posts and street-name boards, leaving newcomers and even locals puzzled about street names and business addresses. The Colac Bowling Club shows renewed energy with trophies to be contested, as Mr W. Collins funds a match and handicaps are posted on the ground. The Colac bowling team travels to Camperdown today for a match, with the lineup including Sharrow, Dickson, Forbes, Thursfield, Anderson, Davies, and Johnan.
London notes demand for General Taki Hirdhilton’s manual on compulsory service prompts a second edition. Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson adds an appendix arguing for a twofold seaborne defense with 70 torpedo boats, torpedo destroyers, and fifty submarines. He warns trade disruption and merchant shipping loss as Britain’s real danger. Wireless links could thwart an invasion of 75,000 men if Home waters ships cooperate.
Dissension rocks the suffrage movement as Teresa Billington, a leading advocate, resigns from the Women’s Freedom League. She accuses suffrage societies of exploiting sexuality and notes the movement has become a bluff by organizers of the Social Political Economy, marginalizing workers and embracing mob rule and intolerance.
Randolph Horsley, a renowned steeplejack, was killed instantly when he fell five feet while at work. The accident occurred at Leeds, and officials report no further injuries.
Sir George Beal the High Commissioner for Australia reports that Australian seamen on the Commonwealth and New Zealand battle slips will continue training until the armorer cruiser is ready for sea in September. The men then join the new warship crew for the voyage to the Commonwealth and are expected to be re-engaged for fires seats as their agreement expires March 12.
A wealthy American named Miller, visiting Paris on holiday, was found tied to a tree after an alleged robbery. He told rescuers he had been robbed of his clothes and about one thousand dollars.
General Botha Privy Minister of the South African Town will arrive in London at the end of March for the Imperial Conference on May 22. He will then proceed to Hisrengen a Bavarian watering place famed for its saline bathes where he will remain until the conference.
Mystery of the Hildebrandt disappearance ends as a collapsed balloon is recovered on a lake near Wildenbranch Po merania with two dead occupants. The bodies are identified as the astronauts who ascended in the Hildebrandt.
A battered report notes investigators in Australis reading the Sigen in Australis and inspecting the vessel Waratah. Witnesses express mixed opinions about the Waratah while authorities say no dangerous instability was heard.
Vancouver reports the Printing Federation council rejects a master printers offer of 52 hours per week. They stick to the original demand of 45 hours and a weekly wage, with the master printers insisting on 62 hours weekly.
Fragmentary text notes two super-dreadnoughts with three torpedo tubes at a range of 7000 yards. It mentions crew quarters being altered or played for officers, reflecting naval wartime arrangements.
Advices from Rio Janeiro report the mutiny on a Brazilian warship linked to disciplinary lashings aboard. The disturbance began while a sailor was receiving 150 lashes for offences, according to the latest dispatches from the port.
In a civil action, Mrs Horace West sues her father in law Sir Algernon West for libel claiming she was slandered and excluded from court events. The case appears amid a flood damaged city scene with extensive street and business disruption described in the report.
Floodwaters surged through Richmond and South Richmond after a severe storm. Water reached four feet in parts of Swan Street and under bridges, flooding thoroughfares and disrupting traffic. Shops and residents evacuated lower floors as rail and subway areas flooded and platforms emptied. Nearby hailstones damaged roofs and property in Geelong as thunderstorm winds battered the region.
Dalgety’s offered a fact catalogue featuring many small wool clips. A large attendance of buyers gathered in Meltourns as competition rose despite no overall market change from last week.
Warrion suffered a tough day with strong bowling from Buckle and M'Kenzie. Dowling led the bowling with 7 for 43 as Warrion were all out for 87. Medes and M'Carthy contributed notable batting efforts amid tight fielding and varied results across innings.
In a rugged polo clash Camperdown beat Colne by a wide margin as the Western arena hosted tense horseplay. Palmer led Palmer memored the gral with a strong drive while Colne struggled against Camperdown's pace and scoring stout defence.
A man in Malvern killed himself after a noted romance failed. His body identified at the morgue. police note the probable action of a railway suicide. A Mrs Stoor provided a letter she received detailing a conflict and warning against visit. Coroner has not yet ruled on the death.
South Africa celebrates a third Test win over Australia as the tour profiled boosts hopes for the triangular rubber next year Marked by stern batting and steady nerves the column also lists entries for Camperdown races and Australian sporting views alongside a Melbourne accident report.
The article describes a Highland stage production with musical accompaniment creating an atmospheric setting. It mentions a Christmas tale of rust and a reporter’s notes from a racing event, with references to performances at Colac and Caramut clubs and upcoming fixtures.
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