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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
2
Tuesday sheep yarding reached 15 000 head with mixed quality and a higher share of middling stock. Demand was dull and prices eased about 6d per head under exchange rates, with crossbreds and fat lambs showing modest gains in limited pens and prime ewes attracting cautious bidding from buyers.
A fragmented Melbourne practice note details 6 price items and minor scores amid a noisy session. It mentions players and locations including Victorian and Tasmanian clubs with unclear outcomes and stray references to dates and figures.
Fragmented market notes describe cheese quality, prices, and shipping terms for Melbourne produce. mentions Westerns and Cheddar varieties with dubious quality and late rates. Details are garbled but indicate inspection concerns and pricing across districts.
A fragmentary ad promotes a “blood remedy” claiming health benefits and protection from mercury toxicity. The text pressures readers to consult physicians and references a college and medical authority, urging purchases and injections without clear evidence.
A fragmentary notice indicates a private residence named Ormond on Greas Street in Colac, with possible association to England Parish Hall. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The fragmentary OCR hints at a traditional local notice or brief naming J M M AITION. Readable elements are insufficient to identify a clear event, place, or date. The piece resembles a historical newspaper snippet with garbled headline fragments and partial names.
Political note outlines accountability for Sirichon figures in the Legislative Assembly debate. Observers question who should be seated and what qualifications apply to the members. The fragment hints at eligibility concerns and potential replacements.
The system approves a higher credit for trunk line conversations to ensure satisfactory long distance work. Officials indicate credit will be raised to ten units, enhancing operators’ ability to handle wartime communication demands.
Public notes from the Imperial Defense Conference outline the strategic aims and unity required among member nations. Officials discuss defensive coordination, resource sharing, and potential responses to evolving threats in a tense international climate.
Telegraph report from Selbourne says engineers boilermakers riveters and ironworkers Lebiee have been ordered to strike until the Harbor Trust unions are recognised. Twelve men affected. strike expected to widen.
Melbourne obituary notes John Cibelasd aged 87 died at Philip Island. A longtime colonist of 73 years he formerly ran the Albion Hotel Bourke Street Melbourne when Cobb's coaches used it as headquarters. He won the Melbourne Cup in 1875 with Wolem al.
A local court case involves a person accused of treachery in Vrutin. The plaintiff seeks legal remedy from the district court with details not fully clear in the fragment. Judge and docket information are not specified in the readable portion.
Health consults available for women at the Phoursday clinic. Mrs Chéford will provide full medical care and a free Health Guide mailed to patients. Sessions run Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm and Friday from 1 am to 8 pm.
A notice advertises a private sale of a fine farm property with multiple parcels offered. The listing notes Victoria, various farm covers and unspecified parts described for sale and transfer.
Fragmentary notice from Thomas and Joyce Auctioneers Colac advertises a property for let. The readable lines mention ‘‘Pl Pisster House’’ and a week timeframe, but many details are garbled. The document appears to be an old classified auction notice with incomplete data.
Colac Herald reports on a private school reopening under misgivings, road works on Main Roads Board plans, a fatal accident from a scythe incident, and community events. It notes estate purchases, a resignation announcement, church and school activities, bowling fixtures, band performances, and a Caledonian Society night with Burns readings.
A Colac correspondence letter rebuts a critic of the council and party supporters. It defends timely actions on public petitions and meetings, addresses objections raised by a deputation, and argues against rushed planning and hidden costs affecting Colac West and passenger facilities.
For the fourth time in five years T. A. Williams defeats rivals to win the war bow championship at Ballarat Association meeting.
A group touring the arijareut forest last week wandered off track and became hopelessly lost for miles until a timber-seller guiding them to safety. The party includes visitors Bedmey and Warnambee and later praises the scenery and the new teacher Mr Lawson and his wife.
A meeting of Apollo Bay Dairy Co Ltd shareholders was held at the hall on a Saturday evening to discuss forming a cooperative linked to Gippsland butter factories. Attendance was light due to nearby bushfires. the session ran late and was adjourned to a later date. Serious fire damage affected local homes and properties, with Teffers Bros. reportedly affected.
The Forrest Sports meeting at the Perpet Athletic Club attracted a good crowd as a special train from Colas carried a strong contingent. Officials included President T Fletcher and judges H Smith and B Fletcher. Races featured bicycle events with close finishes and rough track conditions affecting speed. Maiden Plate won by G Jenkins in the final with Donald second and F V Taylor third. Novice Bicycle Race saw V Lauder lead in heat and C Foran win final. Forrest Handicap 130 yards saw Carter first in heat and Jenkins first in another heat with five starters overall.
London reports John Redmond states Ulster's goodwill is costly but necessary for Home Rule. He dismisses talk of war, warns of no reform with opposition, and notes Nationalists will not contest Cork seat while preelection hope grows for party strategy amid Cork elections.
Fragmented OCR notes mention different figures and places including Peters, Tyner, Leonard, and Walle. The jumbled text references winter events, a race or contest, and names such as Te Te, Tees, and Be. It suggests a local athletics or school event with unclear outcomes.
The Colac district cricket event drew guests including Bro. Deyer and visiting Hibernians. Scores show Colac and Melbourne teams competing amid theft reports and remarks on community support as officials plan continuing proceedings.
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