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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1912

Page

2

Weekly stock auction yields strong cattle and sheep demand

A large sale at Apollo Bay and multiple venues saw brisk demand as 320 head of cattle and 810 sheep moved with prices strengthening. Fat cows and forward-condition cattle sold to £6 16s, store cattle £3 10s to £6 10s, and springers to £6. Prices for crossbred sheep and lambs improved slightly with top lines hitting 13s to 16s for ewes and 12s to 14s for lambs. Buyers from nearby districts attended, with substantial consignments from Calvert Bros, Marriner, Neale, Crabbe, and others.

J. Go Dubumuoe HSU Calvert Bros Dreese Alvie W. Marriner Colac East D. M'Lennan Pirron Yallock Les. Neale Larpent Geo. Crabbe Feo Cororooke Yeslere Fuce BF. Lyons Tes. Voloney F. Misi U. Gredfel J. Moyle O .Teuszan W. Styan Reid Waleon Arcobart Jiestmileh Neil M'Innes Pf'rdeves Jas TH. Derman Birresurra Shropshire Jas. Burke Laver’s Hill John Campbell Jas. M'Grath Gellib Thomas Eades Thomas Mills Elliminyt Carmody Apolla Bay Gee Kennedy Messrs Dalgety and Co Ltt L. Martin Apollo May John Eee Derrim John Toleman J. Q! Connor Aml Wade Mt Savin Acjeount M Gilmartin Matthews J. Pumphrer Parker Yeo O'Shannnssy P. Matthews J. Johnson Steve Lambs Sanallash W. Naismith Cressy Suider Ewes James Elbonish Live Stock MAR Ag Caine Vasa Henry Seles Morgay Devan Oe Balleels Caine Roiiway Derrunui Seolt Burhan Metate Moyne Falls A. Trangmar Bttick W.lavery A. Matheson Stadford

Annual meeting of cLUB with horse and pony races

The program lists Urial Handicap ten sovs about five furlongs, Pony Race ten sovs about five furlongs, Beene Handicap six sovs, Distance Handicap Trot twenty sovs, Handicap Hack Five sovs, Welter Handicap ten sovs, and associated rules and entry details. Entries close February 5 with nominations and weights to be posted. special train services and fare refunds noted.

Woveley Honda Daisy Pisor Allpost Stoke VTLA Stules R.C Cressy T. Dorey Messrs Watson Bendall Starkeord J. M*pheil Newtown Rokewood Beape Colav Colac Germong Eas ML. Edwards Greasy

Hendersons Nerve Food Promises Quick Morning Revival

An old ad claims Hendersons Nerve Food restores energy and appetite, easing headaches and overwork fatigue. It markets a simple tonic that promises to lift morning dullness and revive nerves, with a price of 2 shillings 6 pence.

Notices Credit Foncier Loan Offer for Farms

Loans from £260 to £2000 at 4 percent interest and 1 4 percent principal reduction. Freehold or Crown leasehold properties eligible. No charge for mortgage deed. Loans repayable on half yearly dates with small early repayment fee within five years. no penalty after five years. Apply at Post Office Savings Bank or by letter to the Inspector General of Savings Banks, Market Street, Melbourne. Corner of Hesse and Dennis Street near Free Library.

Credit Foncier Ap Post Office TAE Inspector-General OF Savings Banks Market Street Malbourne United Priorily Queenscliff Shwatilig Cole Milway Dyiver Gibson Acl H. D. Thomas Gellibroad Street W. A. Johnotten Lummer Melbourne Luray Fisher Srell O'Manu Jdele‘es Ton Murray Charles Dickens Victoria Hall Colac Myr Afalcolm Taylor Barranuma Chas Belfrage Bari Dovng Eliza Lee Olangolal Yaughy Rallot D. Carrally

Government notices and local council race talk in Hampden region

In the Government Gazette notices a Crown lease transfer is announced for Mary Scouller to Robert Scouller in Moorbunool parish. Hampden Shire Council candidates emerge with Black declining and Mackinnon confirming. Winchelsea court sees a light docket as McDonald handles petitions and verdicts. Vaccination compliance cases appear among local magistrate actions.

Anders Government Gazette Iissue Valward W. Williams Barangarook Mary Scouller Robert O. Scouller Moorbunool G. Black Bennett Parish M'Donald Ol Havin

Victoria Hotel Colac sale fails to meet reserve

The Victoria Hotel Colac was offered this week in a going concern sale but failed to reach the owner's reserve, with the bid of 13,600 falling short. Additional notices mention weekend travel to Geelong by motor car and further fare details from Mr Stephens at Enterprise House.

Victoria Hotel Colac Geelong W. E. Stephens Sphens Enterprise House Scotland Ave Maria O'Dowd G. Nicol Belfast Admiralty Winston Chur Ebill Naionalist Party John Redmond Ulster Hall Istern Unionist Council Ulster Liberal Association MG Winston Churchill the Admiralty Association Ballarat Aliss Dorothy Davies Jessie ‘Taylor Dorothy Davies Burton Marshall Dorothy Wheeler Tisie Hearn Fidel Woorls Leon Ard Millman Jessie Taylor Videsaiel Hearn Jessie Sydenham Nida Wheeler Eva Marshall Mollie Watson Dorothy Taylor Maggie Donk Lily Woods Costello Iafe Thomas Costello Maryborough Dunolly Lauda Victoria Queensland Western Australian Western Australia Cyessy Ielda Cressy Tabarook Derrinallan

Colac Herald Letter Attacks and Defends Local Traders

A reader reply to editor letters from Colac recounts disputes over claims of perjury and misquotation between Mr Covler and local traders. The exchange covers accusations of boycotts, hours legislation, and attitudes toward the Saturday half holiday, with references to Clarke, Hill, and Tooley Street lawmakers in a charged defense of the traders' association.

Colac Herald Covler Uy Baring R. Clarke Clarke Traders’ Association Samo Ds Hercatrapto Tooley Jstreet Grelock Hill Lis M‘tntessy Laine Till Messrs Cowley Shanks Fonts Palwarth Traders’ Association

Liberal Conference Mee ting Sparks Traitor Accusations

At a public Liberal Conference gathering in Goulburn New South Wales Wade condemned Willis as a traitor to Liberal principles and to free speech. He accused Willis of aiding Labor to stay in office and to push policies contrary to Liberal aims, declaring the ministry had betrayed the party and its supporters.

Goulburn U.S.W Wade Willis Labor Party Slftvam Enid Fy Wade

Premier's Conference Sees Mixed Reactions to Industrial Policy

Premier Murray stated the recent Premier's Conference could not reach decisive conclusions on key issues. Treas­urer Watt said the group produced a fair view of industrial questions and federal efficiency. Gauge and rail policies were discussed, with Australia likely leaning toward the standard gauge. Victoria pressed Savines Banks claims to protect public interests, while the conference fostered friendly but varied positions among states.

Ay Murray Ife Watt Om Ju Tue Reeord Arstrtin Fisher Commonwealth Victoria Bowas

The New Pacific Menace and Pacific Duty

Dr Miller Maguire spoke at the Royal Colonial Institute on the Pacific’s rising importance to Australia’s export trade and broader Asia North America ties. He warned that Asia’s crowded regions and impending shifts risk Japanese influence and the Philippines, urging Britain to maintain imperial superiority and Australia’s obligatory military service amid strategic Pacific poles.

London Wednessar Miller Maguire Ramil Colonial Institute Pacific Australia Asia North America Maguire

Colne Gun Club Annual Meeting Report and Finances

The Colne Gun Club gathered at Victoria Hall with Clements presiding. An apology was given for Vaughan. Debits and assets were noted with balances and planned fund-raising to reduce overdraft. Officers and committee were named, with plans for pigeon matches, memberships, bets, and monthly socials. A Melbourne result update and local market prices for butter eggs and related goods were also reported.

Colne Gun Club Victoria Hall Clements A. V. Vaughan Melbourne Iit W. H. Clements John Calvert P. Howatt W. FB Stephens HM and Vaughan Inglis A. Creig O. Craig Craic R. Burns Pete Ruary

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