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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
2
The report outlines brisk cattle sheep and wool prices across Geelong Ballarat and Melbourne markets with bid activity steady and prices firm. Crossbred and merino sheep and wether rates are listed alongside cattle quotes including bullocks and fat calves with overall demand sustained by buyers at main sales.
Athletic events listed for a Saturday March 1 at Recreation Ground Sarge ae include Maidett Race 1st prize £1 and 2nd prize 5 Nom, 4 1post entry and a 2 Legs race over yards with entries. Other races include a 100 yards sprint with prizes, a Flat Race over yards, a Sack Race over 7 yards, a Shoat double race and various novelties with post entries.
Auction notice outlines land for sale in New South Wales and Colac District lands with dairy potential and fattening grasses. Included are prime dairy land, moisture-rich soil, and river properties with deposits and dwelling records. One day sale promises low yard prices and cash only terms, listing lenders and storage details.
Requiseat in Pace procession leaves the residence of Mrs Daniel Lineen at 5 o clock Wednesday morning for Value Hallwas Station. The train departs for Koro with a stop at Rareit Railway Nation en route to Tower Hill Cemetery. Telephone 52 for undertaker arrangements.
Local Colac records detail council debates on pine tree removal near terraces for lake view, a sewer triplet Falls accident injuring J W Gardner, and the death of David Linen aged around 50. Reports cover council elections, charity events, theatre ads, and a police court quarterly summary.
London reports elaborate police precautions as Parliament prepares to debate next week. Cabinet members, some receiving death threats, are closely guarded while fronts benches split on Sir Edward Grey’s amendment about the word person in voting entitlements.
Merthyr Tydfil MP Mr Keir Hariie told constituents that the Miners Federation and the Parliamentary Labour Party will launch strong agitation for coal mine nationalisation. The discussion occurred during a Monday night addiece on the issue.
Soldiers clashed in Neves barracks near Vienna amid a riot over mental health issues. A corporal, suddenly saying he was sane, opened fire on comrades, killing three and wounding others before setting buildings ablaze. Fellow soldiers killed the attacker in the ensuing melee.
The Colne council hears resignations from Secretary Mr BP Wilson and Engineer Mr H Seylon. Wilson cites ill health and private reasons. resignation to take effect end of June. The council plans a special meeting to discuss the matter and arrangements for the transition.
Colac Shire and districts discuss drainage grants and Crown grants for drainage, bridge works at Woody Creek and Apollo Bay, rail and telephony projects, and road repairs including Birregurra to Warrion, with multiple inspector reports and tender acceptances. Community requests include public holidays, fencing, culverts, and swing gates, while officers report on rates, sanitation, and weed control.
The Forrest Athletic Club lists prize details for Foundation Day on the 27th with special trains and events planned. A holiday gathering aims to set a record attendance as diversions and rifle shooting events draw crowds.
The First Lord defends shifting four "Dreadnought" ships from the Mediterranean to strengthen the North Sea and Atlantic fleets. Critics argue the move reduces Mediterranean strength, while authorities say foreign fleets’ growth requires broader dispersal and that the changes echo past reallocations after wars.
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