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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1913

Page

2

Geelong Stock Sale Amid Wide Bidding Across Cattle and Sheep

A large Friday market sale featured heavy bidding on cattle and sheep with strong prices. Bulls to 13 15s, cows to 9 7s 6d. fat sheep 276 drawn and fat lambs 744 drawn with generally good demand, store cattle varied and prices firm. market notes include grain and feed prices and western district factory reports.

Birrequeirg Messie Streckan Murray Ami Moa Pty Belfers Geelong Cratiera W. C. Read Jno. James Alex McDonald Meesra Jno. Watson FR. Meredith K.G N. Calvert H. Rattra Geo. Buckle W. Millar Geo. Crabbe J. Sewart Western District Co-wpfrative Produce Co. Ltd King Street Melbourne Quitations

Foley On the th inst aged 65 years Victorian railways veteran

Funeral line announces the death of John Foley aged 65 years beloved father of Mrs Roberts Birregurra and Richard Mary and John Foley Warncoort after 35 years with Victorian railways. The funeral will leave his late residence Ormond Skene Street tomorrow afternoon at 3 for Warncoort Cemetery. Phone 520 James Undertaker invites friends to attend.

Foley Oolac John Foley Roberts Birregurra Richard Mary Warncoort Warneoort Ji Hamert al Mh Reece Fo Lear Cipperary Reland Warncourt

Immigration Policy and Mental Defect Concerns At Colac

The Colac Observer discusses state immigration sent to Australia facing bungling in bookings and selection. Dr Godfrey flags mental defect risk and urges careful screening, urging parliamentary scrutiny to fix the scheme while endorsing a larger rural population and economic benefits from settlement.

Ummir Prante Bo CP England Leon Godfrey Gewifres Dement Australia Commonwealth

Colac and district notices and meetings update

The Colac district notes a council meeting to discuss Coliw electric light and next month’s elections for Colaw Shire Council. A series of University Extension Lectures is proposed with modest fees. Various local officials, sport, church, and civic items are reported including resignations, awards, and community plans for education, poultry shows, and improvements to the Colac district.

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Balkans War Turmoil Moves Toward Adrianople

Turkish troops march toward Adrianople as Turkey seeks to redraw the Balkan frontier from Burugol to the Kara Balkan range amid Allied war. Reports from Constantinople indicate German and British powers warn against further operations beyond the Enos Midia line. Bulgarian evacuations and provisional boundary recognition fuel international debate on a future commission’s decision.

Turkey Burugol Kara Balkan Hoos Midis Adrianople Daily Chronicle Great Britain Constantinople Enos Midia Tehorfu Rodosta Sola Bulgaria Ence-Midis

Colac Rifle Club Report and 1913 Balance Sheet

The Colac Rifle Club reports a year with six interclub matches three wins, funds raised by ammunition sales and donations, and progress toward a new Defence Department range. Officers elected include Everard Browne as president and W M Pearson as secretary. a detailed balance sheet shows subscriptions, donations, government grants, and raffled shoots totaling £374.

Port Oats Defence Department Colac Dr. Brown Mesere Everard Browne Capt. Brown W. M. Pearson C.H. Johnstone J. Mues W. H. Clements McLennan Bros Jas. Baillie J. H. Osborne Warrnambool Messra Pearson Baillie Dolac Rifle Club Leo Motor Hire Hank

Verdict of murder accused man’s tendene

In Sydney the City Coroners Court heard from Horace Urvadwla and Ada Sarah Drvedale about Horace’s son Jane Dat, once an invalid living with stroke history, who later died after a shooting at Blues Point Road. Witnesses described mental decline and self harm, leading to a verdict of wilful murder against the accused.

Sydney City Coroners Court J. W. Fletcher Blues Point Road Sydnee Alay al. Horate Urvadwla Wad Chats Ain Jiri Adule North Shore Hospital Sullerice Aninmyt Tie Apps Ada Sarah Drvedale Horace Jane Moswer Rohiace Ervadale Melbourne Herald

Preference to Unionists Abolished by Federal Government

The Prime Minister announced on Monday full abolition of the preference for unionists on Commonwealth works. The policy guarantees equal citizenship in State expenditure and declines any discrimination on merit. Secretary Mr. Sullivan and Minister Mr. Cook argue that rates remain unchanged and every citizen will be treated equally by the government as an employer.

Councress Association Lerwich G Orlock Ments Strom Publi James Hosking Cola Wllile Colac Colac Waterworks Trust Anl Royal Humane Roders of Australia H. 8. Cotterill Rtralgen Churchland Valar Salunitka Ar- Wiemann Serres Western Australia Labor Congress Waislabwe Party Indus Smith Apeferendui Robert Hill Robert Longmore Albert Williamson Mesara A. M.callum J. Stevenson J. Hayes H. Pugh A. H. Johnstone J. Stewart W. Marriner Thomas Hole H. Behroeter T. Schroeter J. Weetwool Longmore G. B. Murphy T. W. Sharrow Peter Dawson Victoria Mo Dawson Brogtramimnr Edo O Magan Walter T. Barker Dawson Eve Tom Deven oThe Kine Rever Jolly Sailor Men Beng of Hybrias Auietta George Hanes Lone Mexander Cooper Otalsti Deena Barker James W. H. Brown Olae London Arthur F. Brown Colar P. & A. Society Dog and Poultry Colac Dog & Poultry Society W. Cowley T. Granter Paley Commercial Bank Bt. Andrew's Young ‘Men's Guild Hank of Athens Greece Ferdinand Bulgaria Evening News Servias Thrace Stresta Salonika Aegean Kalambia Sof Daneff Cotenan Mir Sofa Peter Servia Uigeriane Amecican Ates Ame Pco Burgariane Conml Opm Ys C BD. Bull,van New South Wales Iron, Brass, and Steel Moulders’ Union Cook Sullivan

Alleged Racing Men at Law in London Trial

In London a crowded court heard an opening in the case dubbed Trainers Ring the libel claim against Wootton and other trainers. Wootton denied conspiracy to fix races while acknowledging betting activity, with testimony detailing alleged schemes to influence horse outcomes and reward partners.

London Irena Sievier Wooton Aod Wootton Frank Frank Wentton Dagetintrs Frank Wootten Wootten Aniers Enelin Australia Fissons Stanley Woon Huxleys Jockea Lamond

Produce by Post Plan Explored With South Africa

Postmaster Wynne reports a reply from Africa on the produce by post system. South Africa favors the system but seeks arrangements with the Post Office. Mr J G Graham suggests a conference with executives to study direct sending of produce to both urban and rural customers. Similar efforts are under consideration in other states.

Melbourne Sheep Market Report Ad Teaser

Melbourne sheep market notes rise in values with good quality stock selling around 35 shillings and 19 shillings for light lines. Motor car travel featured as time saving and comforts promised, with an urging penny pinching motto used in the advertisement.

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