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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
2
Commercial Geelong Livestock Market notes a mixed fat cattle yard with a 60 point drop on top lots and uneven demand. Prices show a weak tone as pens are readied, with quotations drifting and some lines showing reduced interest from buyers amid variable supply.
ILAVUM BONUM NAILUM SECURUM showcases a winter sale with heavy discounts on men and women clothing and home goods. Articles include wool socks, undergarments, shirts, trousers, dresses, outerwear, footwear, and household textiles from known brands, with markdowns up to half price and special lines in fabrics, linens, and furnishings. Cash terms and satisfaction guarantee emphasized.
Colac Shire Council and district meetings reveal efforts on railway crossings safety infant school need and name changes for Barpinhu with four proposed options for approval. Reformatory boys incident near Apollo Bay highlights youth oversight and police inquiry.
Premier’s statement postponed after talks between Harry Gosling president of the National Transport Workers Union and H H Gribell secretary of the Dockers Union with Lord Levonport of the Port of London Authority. Hope rises for a settlement as Astith postpone his promised remarks. A Royal Flying Corps pilot named CY Hy Spe completed a 160 mile flight from Portsmouth to Harwich despite a Dover Channel storm.
Glorious weather batters draw crowd as Australia, captained by Mitchell, post 264 in 2nd innings with Stricker and Taylor on fifty plus. South Africa led by Mitchell struggle, Whitty’s 4 for 68 tops bowling as nerves, cautious batting, and sharp fielding shape a tense march toward stumps with a score near 263.
Reports describe a catastrophic event with a burst causing deaths and widespread damage. Towns along rivers face starvation and property losses estimated in the millions of dollars while refugees seek aid. Separate notes mention a Denver flood and cricket bowling figures from Australia.
A Cadeby pit disaster in Colmsborough is described with rescuers suffering losses after a second explosion. Mr Bury led the rescue efforts. several workers died. In Chicago a railway collision caused by a female signal operator killed 13 and injured many as a mil train crashed into an overland ace.
Bodies of two missing climbers found jammed in a Tyrolean cravasse. A notebook from one victim reveals a bleak tale of Anat and his companion lingering in starvation during the death ordeal after Christmas.
Fragmentary Reuters report cites monetary figures and political motions amid London and Melbourne coverage. Text references Monday night events, motion of no confidence, and government expenditure debates involving legislative members and port work.
A severe coastal storm battered New South Wales for three days, damaging boats and shoreline structures. Multiple vessels were destroyed or damaged, including pony boats near Congee, with one ship entering Sydney harbor in rough seas. Casualties and precise losses remain unclear, but coastal areas faced extensive disruption and urgent relief efforts.
The page reports horse racing results and handicaps at Ascot with multiple entries andPlacings. It mentions Camperdown cadets, Colac golf rounds, rifle club meeting, and sailing steamer Molde with Victorian gold contributions. Local sports and club notices appear with scattered scores and upcoming events.
At Stockholm on Monday K M Arthur of South Africa won the marathon with 2 hours 36 minutes 64.8 seconds. Gusham, also South African, was second and Strobino of America third. Nine and 29 competitors started. slow course and rough hills tested the field. The 400 metres final saw Hodgson of Canada win in 3 minutes 24.2 seconds with Anton Harfeld of Great Britain second, Hardwick of New South Wales third, and Colt Healy fourth.
At Stockholm the Metres Team Swim final crowned Australia victors in the 40 metres race, with America second and Britain third as Australia did not enter the 40 metres event. Portuguese runner Lazaro collapsed after the marathon and died in hospital.
A large demonstration at the Fishery Circus protested a proposed act opposing National Insurance. Demonstrators burned copies of the measure while several business houses displayed a black flag to show disapproval.
Workers at Liver Pel strike in protest against the icon of the ne Manse plan to frustrate collection of emtibitbins under the National Insurance Art.
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