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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
2
Tuesday at Flemington sheep sales saw good attendance but dull demand with prices generally 1d lower. Lam bleer Lambs and ewes also quoted down, while Geelong Monday sales showed Fat Cattle and Sheep steady to softer, with regional buyers active and high quality scarce.
Municipal notices announce the Shire of Colage will prepare voters rolls for upcoming elections. The notice names the Shire Clerk and hall location, with dates and deadlines for roll updates and public inspection.
A heavily garbled OCR fragment mentions battles, names, and places in irregular text. Readable elements include hints of a conflict or list of proper nouns but specifics remain unreadable. No clear events, dates, or organizations can be established from the fragment.
The passage warns that a tight cough irritates membranes and worsens with each breath. If neglected, it may inflame the throat bronchial tubes and lungs, causing serious respiratory trouble over time.
A long OCR fragment mentions Mr V. M. Pearsons wear for tae and staff, plus police and public notices. It references Bendigo and Geelong police, a new superintendent, and a store policy promising value and honesty. It hints at local business promotions and a winter sale opening July 1 with blankets and quilts highlighted.
England batted first in dull conditions but faded as South Africa’s bowlers led a steady defense. Foster top-scored for England with 57, while Barnes excelled with the ball. South Africa’s innings featured steady entries from Llewellyn and Hore, and a tight spell from Dean aided by Pegler.
A July 1 gathering at Aire River honored Mr and Mrs Charles Farrell with a surprise party hosted by friends. The event featured dancing and music by Mr O'Donnell, with Mr Robertson delivering a warm speech and gifts including a clock for Mrs Farrell and a timepiece for Mr Farrell. Guests expressed sincere gratitude and the evening continued into the small hours with harmony.
London report says Viscount Bt Aldwyn awarded South Wales coal getters a main wage of about seven shillings per day. The figure marks a near seven shilling daily rate for miners in Wales following the decision announced on Monday night.
George Gray the young Australian billiardist defeated H W Stevenson of England in Johannesburg on Monday. The match finished with Gray ahead by 18,000 up after a long session. Gray made a notable break of 165 points among his runs.
A schooner named Empire was struck by a large whale in the Atlantic, sustaining serious damage. After four days of pumps and vain attempts to keep water out, the crew abandoned to a lifeboat and rowed about 20 miles before being spotted by a passing fishing vessel three days later.
In a Naples court, 34 Camorra members faced murder charges linked to the Cuccole and Sorrentino crimes. After years in inquiry, jurors found several guilty of murder and complicity while others were condemned for related offenses, triggering a drastic courtroom collapse and panicked scenes.
Lisbon dispatch notes 150 royalists under Repulveda attacking Valenta on the northern frontier. Government views the revolt lightly as Royalist informers appear in various areas. Captain Conceiro moves with 400 men near Montalegre. troops and reinforcements sent to Oporto. Naval action aims to blow a railway bridge near Yaminha. Madrid says ammunition arrives by motor, telegraph cut between Gpaitq and Portugal. A sunken ship near Corunna carries 44,000 Spanish cart-tillers aboard.
On Saturday at Alexandra Park London, jockey Frank Wootten rode three winners and two seconds from six mounts. The day featured Handicap races with Probity 2 and The Hishmond ro belt securing notable placings.
A railway incident at Cressy caused a train to stop after a cow wandered onto the track near Moriay station. Eleven real points were recorded, with prices noted as the train halted and the butter market reported in Monday records.
Essay discusses 1872 Education Act and shift toward longer schooling in Britain and abroad, noting butter prices, dairy boards, and the impact of compulsory education on workers. It compares German and American systems, hints at Australian methods, and reviews rowing commentary alongside agricultural schooling and public policy questions.
A man named Robert Moore killed his mother Elizabeth Moore with an axe then fatally slashed his own throat in a family home on Arden Street, North Melbourne. The sequence began when Moore attacked his mother while she sewed by the fire, followed by a struggle with his sister Emmie Moore before he ended his life in the bathroom. Police and a local hairdresser attended, and Dr. Marden pronounced the death.
A fancy dress ball tied to the Catae Hoayrea Maria drew a large crowd at Victoria Hall. Prizes for the fancy dress were awarded by notable committees and guests, with performances and a supper for Presbyterian Church funds. The event closed with the ensemble of music and entertainment by local residents and guests, praised for its success.
The Immigration Department promotes Victoria for settlers with a pamphlet detailing opportunities in wheat growing, dairying, and orchardism. It notes savings deposits total 560 515 with £15 417 887 in credit and an average £37 10s 2d per depositor.
A Warrnambool High School parent reports a test of his dairy herd found about 80 percent of 19 cows unprofitable. The tale ties in with a state probe into alleged child truancy in dairy districts. The inquiry concludes the issue reflects parental responsibility and economic pressures from high land costs.
Community notes report a house fire at Mir Agaries Trends house in Laver's Hill with only £5 to £6 damage after quick intervention by Mr M Buchanan and Mr Gillis Marshall. A telephone link to Crowes and Wangerrip will connect Glen Aire and Cotrden lire. Mrs McGrath hosts a presentation and bearquet, with a future full report planned. There is a championship wood chop on 2 August.
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