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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
2
The fragment describes a busy Thursday market with strong local demand and variable pork and livestock prices. It notes full conditioned well grown animals, fluctuating weights, and price ranges tied to market conditions, with references to shortrun supply and ongoing buying activity at a public market setting.
The Connell of the Shire of Clare will hold a meeting at 4 o’clock at the Shin Hall Chote to discuss town matters. The meeting aims to appoint a treasurer and plan the festival while noting office hours and arrangements. Shire Secretary records the details.
Stephens of the Post Office Store announces a 21 day sale offering the entire stock of drapery millinery roots shoes glassware and more at bargain prices. A cash discount of 1 percent or 2 percent in the form of a later refund is offered on all lines purchased during the sale. Look for bargains in the windows and secure first choice.
A historical article discusses government timber resources, settlement pressure, and forest conservation. It notes rising population, demand for land, and a proposed school program to plant trees to teach future generations the value of forest stewardship.
Community notices cover school resume after holidays, fundraising and committee moves, with mentions of the Ave Maria branch meeting, Colac Farmers Cooperative ropers secretary change, and plans for the Evening classes and school events. Reports include deaths, inquests and funeral details, police cases, and railway parcel discussions in a wide Colac district snapshot.
The Colac Town Band held its annual meeting at the Fire Brigade hall. President J G Johnstone presided as secretary P C Hancox presented the annual report noting progress, income from engagements, expenditures on instruments, uniforms, and a slight overall balance. Officers were elected and thanks were extended to contributors, with praise for bandmaster Wilkie and the town committee.
Reports from Sydney describe multiple mild small pox cases at North Head and the Albert Street depot vaccination drive with five hundred tubes arriving from Melbourne daily. Authorities plan factory closures, quarantine, and vaccine campaigns while travelers are advised to vaccinate. Melbourne authorities announce swift vaccination efforts under Dr E Robertson and Director De J H L Cumpston to prevent spread.
The initial meeting at the schoolhouse Wednesday night drew a large audience. President Will Kettle chaired as members debated The Cow versus The Sheep with Mehegan Parker and T Kettle supporting cows and Collins Parker opposing. The audience declared cows the winner by a clear majority. Next week juniors will debate Town and Country Life. The rest of the evening featured music and readings by Parker Shelton Crabbe Collins Pumphres Mechan and Kettle. Local interest grows as Colac announces a new public hall opening on Tuesday the 16th with a grand concert by Colac performers and a ball to follow. Residents praise the hall project and show support.
The Elliminyt Debating and Mutual Improvement Society held a Saturday meeting chaired by President FH Hills. Four new members were proposed and three elected. An upcoming debate with Birregurra Mutual Improvement Society is planned for mid July.
The meeting honored Rev. P. N. Knight as new chairman with welcome from Mr. Harrison and other officers. Members discussed work ahead, Jubilee history since 1864, participation of women, finances buoyant with a £14 balance, and a planned evangelist visit in November for a month.
Anthony Fr. Wilding of New Zealand defeated Maurice E. O Loughlin of the United States in five sets to win the All England championship. The match drew about 10 000 spectators with many more unable to gain admission. Wilding took the first and second sets, the third Este 7-5, and the fourth 7-5. The final set ended 7-5 as Wilding forced errors and maintained the lead to clinch the match and world title.
Saturday matches feature league and association games with varied scores. Fitzs beat by Teelon 1 12, Sout Melbourne defeats Richmond 5 17, Melbourne Ww over Carlton 7 12, Collingwood 12 edged Essendon 7 12, Ethilda 14 90 over University 7 1. Essenton defeats Prahran, Williamstown beats North Melbourne, Port Melbourne defeats Brighton, Footscray over Northeate, Bruns wok defeats Melbourne City.
The Elliminyt ground hosted a junior premier pairing where Elliminyt and Pirron Yalloak drew after Elliminyt scored 3 goals 8 behinds to Pirron Yalloak 3 goals and behinds. Pirron Yalloak fielded weakened lineup missing several unlisted players while Elliminyt rested Stewart and Saunders.
W E Stephens of Busy Enterie House expands business with motor car hire. Two setchews with reliable drivers available for football matches weddings races and weekend trips to Gee Warrambool and other places. Ad advert text ends abruptly.
In San Francisco Willie Ritchie defeated Rivers to claim the lightweight world title in a bout that drew a large crowd. Rivers led early but Ritchie gained momentum through the middle rounds and opened a cut in the eleventh round to secure a knockout win.
The Henley on Thames regatta drew a large crowd as Victory winner Diamond Sculla yesterday beat Salter by five lengths in a 43 second race. Vee Mitty from Tasmania also claimed victory in the second round beating Rignold by two lengths.
Officials announce the Gheringhap to Maroona railway line will open for local traffic on Friday August 3. A daily mixed train will run, connecting at Geelong with the Melbourne 6.00 am service and at Marcoorne with the up-train to Ararat and the town line to Hamilton and Mortland, with return timings to sync with the Port Fairy to Melbourne service. The route will not yet divert good traffic from Ballarat via Ararat for several weeks, and the official opening may occur on August 8.
Weather notes show June rainfall totaling 209 points with six month total of 1514 points and June 1913 rainfall at 249 points. The report cites cold fronts and fog, limited grass growth, fair stock and milk. price cutting in Tucker’s window. in parliament Blair moves second reading of the Sugar Cultivation Bill amid racial controversy.
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