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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
5
A garbled report discusses the British pig industry focusing on current conditions, price trends, and potential effects on production and supply. It notes fluctuations in costs, farmer sentiment, and anticipated market outcomes affecting future meat availability.
The document outlines education officials considering site and funding for a new school building. It notes ministerial support, appointment of a secretary, and anticipated renovations to accommodate planned student capacity. Details reference local councils, associations, and upcoming meetings to advance the project.
An inquest at Batrainings heard Edward Hewer and others examined after a gun exploded while Howes borrowed a gun. The victim died from a gunshot wound believed accidental, with the gun going off as it was handled near a wheel. A verdict of accidental death was returned.
Colac police court heard Arnold Grainger and James Mitchum charge M Ke nise with removing Crown land fencing in Otway State Forest. Evidence showed a wagon and a team pulled up boundary fencing, with Mam Ke nise denying authority. Judge Cunningham noted crown ownership and government title, upholding the forest department’s position despite defense arguments.
A wage dispute heard at Coulee court concerns Joseph Henn Ford suing A M Adam for 25 pounds 14 shillings and 2 pence for underpaid wages under the Wages Card award. Testimony details Ford’s duties at a slaughter yard and shop, hours, meals, and overtime claims from November to April.
Fragmentary 19th century transcript outlines duties at a tan slaughter house. Mentions Mr Cunningham directing tasks and individuals including a digester helper, a slaughter man named Stephens, a welder laborer handling offal and hides, a carpenter at the shop, and various assistants. Several garbled phrases refer to work routines, tools, and timelines during the day.
LAVER'S HILL report covers a banquet for Mr and Mrs Mgrath with gifts and songs. Albert and Jocker led, tributes and speeches praised Mr Mgrath's kindness and long service, while Mrs Morath and guests joined in toasts and performances lasting late into the night.
A Colac newspaper page prints letters from readers debating Liberal party selection delays and criticisms of recent events. The letters discuss postponement to allow unity, praise and blame of organizers, and observations on ceremonial attire and conduct at a gathering, noting perceived colorless presentation and suggestions for improvement. The tone cites partisan expectations and speculation about future similar gatherings.
Multiple auctions list cattle sheep horses sundries dairy and store cattle pig sale with dates in July. Vendors include D Thomas Morrision J Johnston Co and others at Yards sale times 11 30 am 1 pm 2 pm with entries invited and cash on hammer.
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