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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1911
Page
2
Market report lists vegetable prices per dozen or per weight for cabbage celery gourds Swedes carrots parsnips and more with ranges in pence and shillings. The note mentions a produce market in Melbourne and a call for spectacles and a free inverter offer at W M Pearson with a casual human interest line.
The page records farm loan notes and Crown land dealings, union meeting notes, minor crime and forgery warnings, a census style inquiry update, a funeral and burial details, school and community events, film show praise, and local ads. It blends business, society, and entertainment items from Colac and surrounding areas.
A tailor’s house showcases an interesting collection of suitings with the latest materials and stylish finishes. Experienced tailors guarantee fit, style, and finish, inviting customers to inspect the range for reliability and value.
Local records list accounts due Melbourne auditors, rate defaulters, and fines from Colac Shire Council including Henry Brennan James Devitt John Heatley M Lewin and others. Mentioned are hospital committee tributes to the late Kilkavison and a funeral for Allen McDonald Winchelsea.
At a main meeting, railway employees expressed dissatisfaction with the Commissioner's refusal to grant per day minimum wage for all adult labor. They urged the Victorian Railway Unions to address anomalies in regulation 54 and, if needed, appeal to the Minister. Mr Prendergast noted lack of organisation as a cause of the current pay system and called for an outside tribunal or direct Parliament action.
Capetown papers argue over South Africa remaining neutral in a Britain versus Germany war. The Volkstein supports neutrality, while the Cape Mercury and Durban Advertiser mock the idea, insisting South Africa is bound to Britain and must stand with it.
The Anglo Japanese Alliance treaty has been renewed for ten years. Provisions were altered in light of a projected Anglo American Arbitration treaty, making the mutual assistance clause inapplicable when fighting a nation with which the other has a treaty.
An American memorial to William Penn founder of Pennsylvania was unveiled at All Hallows Church Barking with attendance from Penn descendants including Lord Ranfurly. Lord Kitchener spoke at a dinner praising allied forces and noting Australia’s West Point like cadet college as a model. The report also covers a Welsh royal visit to Carmarvon and crowd scenes with the Prince of Wales, King and Queen Mary, 16 000 troops, and a royal oath ceremony at Car narvon Castle.
Reuters reports negotiations for the Van Diemen's Land Co property with a 1910 balance of £10,581. Tasmanian shares fell from £46 to £87 10s amid plans for expropriation at £81 10s per share. W L Baillion of Melbourne bought the land and assets from January 1, aiming to form a large emigration land company to subdivide about 330000 acres for British agrarian settlement.
The Manque of Stafford has come seeking mining camp at Kikionan Scotland. A number of miners are busy twelve hours daily under the leadership of Mr Heath late of Dew non City. Gold has been discovered and it is believed to exist in paying quantities.
The Labor Confederation backed strike movement aimed at reinstating railway workers and freeing anti military prisoners continues to generate anxiety for authorities. The government bans any demonstration outside the prison housing numerous anti militarists.
A Paris crowd clashed with Royalists at the Bois de Rec logna as fifty arrests occurred. Explosives found on suspects. reports claim five hundred perish and twenty thousand displaced. Detroit fires in Michigan forest regions claim seven dead and many missing. In Ontario fires ravaged ten thousand square miles, destroying homes and property worth millions. dozens unaccounted.
During the illuminations at Llandudno One-Tarvonahire fireworks in a boat exploded. The accident killed two people amid the Prince of Wales celebrations.
Mr Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Education, criticizes the remit of medical exams for 3,000,000 schoolchildren in Great Britain. Doctors report 10 percent with defective sight and 20 to 40 percent needing dental services, with other findings including defective hearing, enlarged tonsils, tuberculosis, and other diseases.
A local correspondent protests Mr Sydenham on thistle control in Victoria. He argues eradication is possible with proper method and effort, urges stronger legislation, criticizes claims that seed blows poorly, and calls for concerted action by Colac shire and neighboring areas. The writer asserts practical expertise and warns of financial and farm impacts if inaction continues.
The report covers weekly weather trends with ant arctic disturbance showers and clear nights. It notes variable rain across regions including East Gippsland and South Australia, with temperate days and frequent frosts at night.
Fragmentary OCR records indicate a local golf event with players such as Mr Chus, Mr Tow, and Hanckork among others. The text describes rounds, stroke totals, and a captain’s trophy contention, plus football and forthcoming matches and schedules.
A letter from Beear, dated 10/7/11, discusses farm life and schooling stressing land cleanliness for young farmers. It mentions the thistle issue in Lovinham shires, perceived unfairness in laws, and reactions to noxious weed control as debates unfold.
Sparrows are slated for a series of shoots at Ellalong Town Racecourse with events including half sovereign and sweepstakes. Local shooting enthusiasts expect a lively afternoon as W. Simpson and Ellalong clash for top honors in a windy, clear day.
Plague infected rats found in Stepney, a London suburb, prompting local authorities to issue a warning to residents and prevent an outbreak. Public health officials urge cleanliness and reporting of suspected cases.
An aeroplane accident at Leeuwarden in Friesland injured four spectators as aviator Oliestagers lost control during a flight. The wounded are in anxious condition while observers report the scene as chaotic and frightening.
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