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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1911

Page

2

Victoria Hall Weekends Features Lyons Mail in Colac

A Victoria Hall program in Colac features The Lyons Mail from Melbourne and a mix of views including Laibeck Hamburg and Our Defenders of Land and Sea. The Colac Dogenil Poultry Society announces a forthcoming programme with fancy work prizes for local schools and adults.

Victoria Hall Lyons Mail Pethie Melbourne Laibeck Hamburg Bbollend Sammy Defenders of Land Baa Buckit Colac Dogenil Poultry Society Mesrer G, Johnstom and Co Abire Colac Aqme Air I H. M. Powell den Bist

Fisher and Mrs Fisher depart London for Australia

Mr Fisher the Australian Prime Minister and Mrs Fisher leave London aboard the H M S Ostrerley bound for Marveilles to join the voyage home. A large crowd gathers at Victoria Street station to bid them farewell with many dignitaries present including Lloyd George Harcourt and Lascelles. The Standard notes Labour talks on closer overseas party links and a conference next week in Westminster. Mr Fisher shares impressions of his UK tour and thanks Britain for hospitality.

Fisher Australia Londom Ajuetratis Hm.s. Osterley Marveilles Victoria Street Railway Etensay Macdonal Hyritivh Saper Party British Labor Party Bis United Kingdom Britain

Bloodstock market notes from region sales and cattle yard

A detailed report covering cattle and sheep sales at Calvert and Ballarat Livestock Markets. Includes prices for fat cows, heifers, steers, vealers, and ewes, with buyer activity notes, yard clearances, and weekly price movements. Mentions notable buyers and local consignors.

Ethet Calvert Robertson Brady Torner Jeane Caccount PO Dormote Boevard M. Milengan B Wests Jon Floan T. Casey Danadd Tek Ward Jeffers Ah Hong P. Geeman Wethers Matthews Pamphine Turner Patife Dante Ant Brink Preesstil Wal Mhwker ALT. Citheen McKay Princes MD Renae Humphries Sanehick Wethers Comehoek Verhiere Db Petar Nokeon Ile Las Meehan Lanner Merico Wether Dl Moya Erura Weaners Pitteld W. Smith Weamere John Farrell A. Lawen C. F. Pabner Chas M'Kenzie Acamnt My P Harker J. Mgrash Farrell Mering West Acount J. F. Palmer Lawson Asco Gelling G. Johnstone Oorah Warrion Berac

Night Cough Remedies Announced at Colac Chemist

Night cough relief offered by iW. Woueeler rescription chemist at Murray Street Colac. Telephone number provided with night bell service for after hours inquiries and orders.

Woueeler Murray Street Colac

Pearson Watchmaker Ad Warns Colac Shoppers

A cluttered business notice from V. M. Pearson of Colac promotes watches and eyewear, laments fake goods, and urges customers to inspect proper spectacles. The ad warns against unfit eyewear and invites readers to visit the shop for help and repairs.

Servant Recruitment Ad From A. E. Mahoney

An advertisement by A E Mahoney of Gollitrand Street Calan offers to supply agricultural and station helpers, including farmers and graziers, with servants for various tasks. Mahoney invites direct contact and ring up at number BB, promising best available servants and personal consultation if not fully suited.

Farmera Grasiota Bervante A. E Mahoney Gollitrand Calan

The Latest Imported Woollens Show On Wardrobe Appeal

The store presents the latest imported woollens for men with new suits and casual wear. Tailors admit limited experience but guarantee fit style and finish. A fashion crisis inspection promises superior style value and reliability in every detail.

Portable phonographs and records sale listing

A catalog of compact silent motor machines described as portable and free of burn risk. New double sided records offered at 9/6 each. Gramophones priced from 4/4 to 80, phonographs from 4/5 to 26, phonograph records 1/8 and 2/. Gramophone records priced 2/8 to 16/.

Church Services and Funeral Notice for Lucy Coupe's Child

am. Mali and Holy Communion at 7 pm Evensongs led by Rev H Davies. Morning service at 11 and evening at 7 on NEETSABATH. Rev G B Murphy presiding. On June 10 at Winchelsea Lucy Coupe’s child Henry died aged 3 xOATa. Funeral from his late residence this Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock to the Beene cemetery. Thos W Bharrow undertaker.

Mali ER. H. Davies G. B. Murphy B.A Golline Winchelsea Henry d Lucy Coupe Xoata la Otclwk Beene Thos. W. Bharrow

Importing artisans sparks debate on jobs and fairness

The Colac Herald discusses labor scarcity and a proposed government action to import artisans. It weighs risks to local workers, potential unemployment, and fairness in prioritizing local versus imported labor amid a strong economy and rising demand. The piece questions motive, noting suspicions that employers seek to blunt union actions by importing workers.

Atlas Top Po Maine Stepa Achemo Sa Focal Arimans Bosida Sayatem Ettimg Watt Lovenmans Arinans

Colac Notes and Obituaries Highlight Local Events

The Colac column reports on the new railway station naming, the Musical Society Orchestra renamed Colac Orchestra, fundraising for Mr Oliphant at Botanic Gardens, and local deaths including Mr Allan M Lean and Mr Henry J Gollins. Community notices cover guild meetings, social events, and upcoming entertainments at Victoria Hall and Star Picture Company programs.

Winehstsa Birregurra Armytage Winchelsea Shira Pro Press Association Oliphant Botanic Gardens Timy

Inducement for Workmen at Destination Unclear

The text suggests that a special inducement would be offered to workers upon arrival, implying Melbourne work might be available. It notes that without such incentives, a large number of laborers could not be drawn to travel there for mere employment upon reaching their destination.

Cadets on Tour Describe Milan to Paris Journey

Master Norman Hancuck writes from Europe detailing a Victorian cadet voyage through Milan and Lake Lucerne to Berne. He notes cathedral sights, alpine scenery, Swiss work ethic, military visits, and rapid train travel ending with a Paris return plan.

Jon. Hancuck Norman Hancuck England Charing Cross Venice Milan Lake Lucerne Dtalay Switzerland Lucerne Alps Leither Siun jLaucerne Waluied Renepoh Mt. Bergenenock Binue Pos Prlitus Berne U'Elock Lake Mriengesee Tnverlaken Bearn ML Jungfrau Here Budteerland Sul Arms Factory Aheo Bnish Faw Australis Australia Paris France

Lake Colac Rowing Club Bazaar Plans

At a late committee meeting two new officers were named with LR Forbes as secretary and M Smith as treasurer for the upcoming New Year week bazaar. The club’s honor see holds Attorney General’s permission for the event. Members are urged to attend a special meeting in July to discuss how they can assist and ensure a successful bazaar.

Allan M'Lean Boaodstiek Parade Albert Park Hayes Uolac Programs Association Ballarat Lake Colac Loch Leven Wimchelsea Henry J. Gollins England Win- Cheleem Winchelasa Albert Thos Charles Tett Besac Walthesday Coles Ell Bis Fe Begac St. Andrew's Guild Hev. G. B. Murphy TD. M‘conchie A. Bowen Iki Temperance Hall Inter-Societien Gul Bilan and Co Aia Colac Tennislab Victoria Hall Ti Gilo J. F. Parkinson Star Picture Company Lily of the Tengpents Pathe Gazette omi-on-Avon Force Emi Iren Lier Uring Wome LR. Forbes M Smith Hon See Nckwungas

Forest Fires Devastate Lipe Towss in Western Province

Reports say fires across the northern province destroyed multiple structures. thousands of acres burned and property damage estimated around 1 million dollars. Fire crews battled blazes as residents evacuated, with no confirmed fatalities at this time.

Alice Cuny Pres Melts Warteebiy Ssaglin Much Bik

The text appears garbled with many unreadable phrases. Readable parts mention towns such as Cote Seuch Rots epaie and Preness the Liat heen being foreivert. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the fragment.

Cote Seuch Rotsepaie Mel Preness

Bank suspension and depositor claims at Birkbeck Bank

A damaged OCR record notes Birkbeck Bank suspending operations amid deposit disputes. It references shareholders and possible actions by the bank and court, with unclear names and details. The fragment mentions liabilities, guardianship or trustees, and potential asset seizure, but specifics are obscured.

Political turmoil delays new Parliament Bill in Britain

Reports from London indicate ministers clash over the Parliament Bill while the government resists concessions on the Lords, seeks a committee for money bills with the Speaker presiding, and contemplates a large peerage expansion. By-elections loom as preparations populate constituencies and Unionists foresee a general election.

Don Wedwwdig Yorkshire Birmingham Bil Sian Journal Governoit Lord Cromer Committee For Gut Commons Lord Newton Clalee Elitamk Tas Comminera

London Wool Bales Open with brisk domestic market

July wool gates opened yesterday in London with brisk demand and price stability for services. Crossbreds and alipes showed declines while overall sale volume reached 4970 bales including 4171 from New Zealand, amid a crowded broker syndicate and mixed trade notes.

Moesre Buxton and Co Messrs Chas. Balme Co Sod Mears Thomas and Boot New Zealand

King and Queen Visit Speculative Wales Event

A garbled report from London on a Wednesday night references a royal visit and discussions involving Wales, with unclear details. The piece mentions prime ministers or authorities in the context of a ceremonial or political gathering and ongoing hospitality arrangements.

London Wales

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