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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1912

Page

2

Cattle and Sheep Sale Highlights at Ballarat and District Markets

The weekly sale reported strong activity in Ballarat with buyers present and prices firming. Cattle ranged from prime cows to store stock, selling from £5 to £11 for various grades, while fat cattle and store stock moved steadily. sheep trade showed fair demand with crossbreds and merino ewes averaging varied prices. Trade included numerous consignments from Gippsland, Beech Forest, and nearby districts, with prices influenced by weight and quality across multiple pen lots.

Bayern Harris Carlisle W. Vaughan James Derrimut Leifer W. Wylie Wilson Jos Higgins Curagh Mn Moloney M. Welsh J.j Darey Mleod Cowa Lauoy Troy G. Ai Twlobyiat Bathers Seays Yeoress Bulls Ayrshire Guiteas H. CG. Robertson Back Wethers Etron W. Cook Ewes Wertiers Tom Wilsangas Anson J. Bronsmore Sai Puner J. B. Carey Stanbrook Ee Cetie Oeaj Ruport Baring M. Gerlin Birvou Valloak Willive Alessie Snowball’ Bros Our. Smith Leodjaidt Golac Ahnkinsoo Colac G. Johnstone Eale Sjz Uead Elle Prome Ualvert Bros Mitac Bros Gororooke Latyre Mros Priessi Clenay Beech Forest Stonyford Cressy Wahi Laver Glenn Aire

Local auctioneers note brisk demand for live stock

The sale featured prime crossbred ewes and merino wethers with buyers present and prices aligning with last week for many grades. Quality competition remained brisk though extreme rates were not sustained. pen cattle and pony stakes outlined with weights, nominations, and prize structures.

Remains of late MreDirrell laid to rest at Colac cemetery

The funeral of the late MreDirrell was held at Colac cemetery on Wednesday afternoon in front of a large gathering. The at-home service was led by Mr Chandler and Mr Fobn ton, with pallbearers including local men and nephews of the deceased. Also noted are court cases, bank dividends, and local notices about pork export, concerts, and public meetings. The text also records a Beech Forest fundraiser, the reopening of local schools, auction notices, and a fire at Carlisle River with insured loss.

MreDirrell Colac Cortese Chandler Church of Christ Fobnton John William David Robi BH. Baker Mesere Joby Jahes Alex. Moodle J. M'Groth A. Sell Rankin D. Tankin W. ‘Taylor W. Lee G. Clifford W. Neal Geo. James Jas, Bennett People's Party Golae Ma Read Murphy Bilson and Co Bi Beran C. Northcott They Harwood Dalton Bros M. Pratt Union Bank of Australia Department of Agriculture Department Department of Public Health Victoria Miss Brueht J. Hs Beech Forest Wis Costin Witay Mc Scullin Me J. Connedine Sony Serventies Miy Mme Colna Grammar School Gor Fictura Co Kctafria Culuy Gablio Colne Mirrive Nokut Darcy Michael’ Darcy Birrogurra Warnecourt Father Shire George James J. Gost Beeac Carlisleiver Sanday Ale Joseph Champion Tnt Sien Harriso Thwin Guardian Company Peter Gardiner

Warrnambool Racing Meeting Report

Warrnambool opened in cool weather with a large crowd at the summer meeting. Results include Lord Fyans beating Lady Alva in the Telal Handicap over six furlongs by two lengths, Modest Maid prevailing in the 3 mile hurdle by a half length, and Lythem winning the 6 to 4 on Beating handicap. Zephyron Phantom won the two Mile Steeplechase with Moyne and Cargo among fallers. Darkness won the five furlong Fony Bagh, Debre Mirelle took the Flying Handicap by a half length, and Rex led Time Handicap trot with Jim Cleve.

Warsambool Modest Maid Ludwig Nazu Prestige Etting Ludwig Agat Ain Battleship Hazlewood Avenal Enaivtham Gellert Emulac Lythem Erlengin Zephyron Phantom Darkness See Debre Mirelle Bitterlan Garth Nest Jim Cleve Rex Hilmont

Elliminyt marriage joins Miss Stanbury and Mr Dare

A wedding was celebrated at St Johns Colac with Rev Davies uniting Miss Susan Stanbury, daughter of Mrs Granbury, Colac, to Mr Elgar James Dare of Hilton Elliminyt. The bride wore white lace and ostrich feather hat. A reception followed at Mrs Stanbury’s home and the couple departed for Melbourne by evening train. The Elliminyt Debating Society plans an inter-societies contest on Lake Colac in mid March. A public deuce will host next Tuesday to aid hall funds. A bush fire near Baranga rook damaged fencing and 250 tons of firewood. several losses were reported including orewood and a dwelling narrowly saved.

Prom St. John's Church of England Colac Mr Davies Mica Susan Stanapury Granbury Elgar James Dare James Bare Hilton Elliminyt Charles Stanbury Maggie Stanbury Charles Dare Martin Mrs Standby Mtteopouls Elliminyt Debating Society Lake Colac A. BE. Mqura Barangarook Baker P Grent Geveral T. W. Methven Messrs Hh, Baker J. Walters John Beo- Alnck

Unlawful Assault at Colac Court Over Domestic Incident

At Colac police court yesterday before Mr Road Murphy Pf Tha Geath of Lav er's Hill was charged with grievous bodily harm to Joke hynh. Egan a witness said the incident occurred after a dispute over insult to a wife. The defendant fought with a stock whip, causing fractures and bruising to the jaw and face. Evidence described prior provocation, and the case was adjourned for trial with bail set at £30 surety and £50 personal.

Colac Road. Murphy Tha. Geath Laver's Hill M'Ranon Ouaning Joseph Egan Lover's Hill Eallel Hiem Horamen Poppii Lim Sheesa dix M'Geath M'Grathee Cina Egan Eli iGuptha Lake Evan Xixtor Bette Gould Buen Myan Sosserint Olney Bogch Surest Ya Abe Eean Maivath M'Grath Megane Pb Veges Ryan Hind Newt i'Grech Vancoelt McLintha Aleps Jon Waa Celio

Melbourne Produce Market Report from Western District Co operative

Melbourne market bulletin from the Western District Factories Co operative Produce Co Ltd lists prices and quality notes for butter cheese and eggs. Butter values show 1/10? per 2 pounds for good to prime, 18d per pound for medium. Cheese quoted firm with varied lines and potential up to 6 1/0 per pound for new or well aged. Eggs priced at 9d per dozen with higher private-line rates. slight regional variations noted.

Western District Cooperative Produce Co. Ltd King Street Melbourne

Burack Picnic Races Draw Large Attendance

A large crowd attended the Burack Picnic Races on Wednesday enjoying perfect weather and steady racing. Marvel led early in the Maiden Plate, Toby by A Craig won the Maiden Trot, and Wounderlea captured the Burack Handicap in a dramatic surge with Silver Shield close behind. Flying Stakes saw Mack win easily.

Interva Berry I. Bourke M. Hartuoey W. Adams W. Carew P. Hyland Ake Chrettall Ds Adame J. Carney Thos Darcy Messrs Jno. Hyland Wm. Donegan Wounterles Marvel Silver Shield Wounderlea Jest Shear Mever Bended Mac Oily Mack Orphen Girl Lucas J. M W. Donnegan Guinessan A. Gainger Jackeroo W. Honan Rifle Merino Gay Bob A. Craig Toby J. Mills B. M.mahon Bettiage

Snagging the Gellibrand Colac Deputation Pushes River Works

A deputation led by Mr Baillieu and Premier Mr Murray urged extended snagging on the Gellibrand river from Colac to 10 more miles. Dr Duncan and others argued clean water would save land and enable direct produce routes, with the Premier proposing phased work over two or three years and the minister promising Cabinet consideration of instalments.

COLAC Baillieu G. Johnetone Murray Duncan Colneshire Gre Andrew Baker Heytesbury Smith Gallibrand Department Duncon Mr Smith Ly Road Total Council Senate Ikl

Colac Gun Club Annual Meeting and Regatta Preview

Sporting notes say the Colac Gun Club will hold its annual meeting at the Victoria Hotel on Thursday evening. The secretary Sir H. D. Thomas will not seek re election. A large attendance is urged. The Burwon regatta is planned for Saturday March with events including Maiden Pair Maiden Four Maiden Eight Special Maiden Four Junior Four Senior Eight and Senior Pair.

Colac Gun Club Victoria Hotel H. D. Thomas

Colac Prosecution For Sheep Dipping Noncompliance

At Colac Police Court Richard Champion was prosecuted under the Steep Dipping Act 1909 for failing to dip sheep promptly after shearing. Inspector Cunningham said the act, two years in force, needed strict enforcement as no owner complied. Stock Inspector Mathieson reported 250 shorn ewes and 150 lambs infested. Champion claimed ignorance of the law. Fined £1 with £1 1s costs. magistrate warned of heavier penalties ahead.

Oolac Progress Association Gordon Cooper Ea- Wein Jim Celae Patita Jo'elook J. B. Hindhough Michael Mearnian Colac Murray Strests Mired Murphy J. Mathieson Brock Richard Champion Br Cunningham John Mathieson Dalgety and Co P.M

Dairying Industry Experiments at Missouri Station Report

Experimental results from a Missouri dairy station on cream and skim milk outputs at various separator speeds temperatures and inflow rates. Findings show higher speeds raise cream fat content when set for thick cream and that colder milk yields richer skim milk with varied effects on machine capacity and fat loss.

Deiry Bliasouri

London wool sales first series opens with strong bidding

London wool sales opened with about 9314 bales offered. The Merino market softened slightly while crossbreds advanced about 5 percent from December closing prices. Competitors included Yorkshire and German spinners, and demand was described as spirited from a large field of buyers.

London Ciredy Yorkshire

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