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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1911

Page

5

Sporting Notes on a Chaotic Race Meeting

A garbled account describes Merry Oliver winning a six furlong race at Fitaroy with a whisker by the post. It mentions rivals Ry and Dominest, London Frank Wootton, and a political mix of wagering, training, and disputable performances across meetings at Manchester and Gatwick, with broader notes on local racing personalities and a stern critique of judges and authorities.

Merry Oliver Fitaroy Otis Bond Godby Manchester Gatwick North Hichmond Col Mueen Bingimeana W. Hhusley Saotley Wootten Ridgeway W. H. Stevenson Hichwith Akylarking Momlay Midge T.leece Smo Richmond Agin Vieltelbourne Hasheed Dchinese Gardens Sis Net Vancouver Iidgeway George Gray Fred Run Cary England Robertson Mabel Clarke Aulience York Street London Eiough Mra Hobertsen Georges Gray m Melbourne Iman Dell Welty Robertaon Gray

Electric Lighting Proposal for Colne Shire

Colne riding members at the Colne Shire Council meeting reviewed a Melbourne firms proposal to establish an electric lighting company in Colne. The report urged safeguards to prevent monopoly and ensure ratepayer interests, with conditions on capital and representation, and the council carried the motion for liberal terms only if local interests are represented.

Colas Colne Melbourne Linealne Anid Kemepany Leven Hanasmer Conners Wold Denoon Metropolitan Gas Company Ti Lany Intercate Geelong Cr Dunoon Lomnal Cr Denoon Dunton Ges Company Electric Fish | Life Company

Town Life or Country Life Debate Dominates Bereguers Meeting

The Bereguers Mutual Improvement Society held its head weekly meeting at the Mechanics Institute with strong attendance. The debate on “Town Life or Country Life, which is the more preferable” favored the country side by a two to one margin. Also reported was a football match between Birregurra and Deans Marsh, won by Deans Marsh 6 goals 9 behinds to 6 goals. The weather prompted requests for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, advertised as relief for lingering coughs.

Bereguers Mutual Improvement Mechanics’ Institute Onembor W. Hardy FF. Cantlon Douriig Syilubus Mesers P. Johnston G. Inn Kilfatrick Messrs G Danse A. Mar H. W. Shepherdson B. Dohinston M'Gowan Pnd Foirhe Fhimes Birregurea Deans Marsh Toca BE. Mlead

Public Auctions and Sales at Yards and Hotels

Multiple listings announce upcoming public auctions and sales in various locations including the Yards at High Street and Poynton's Hotel Yards. G Johnston & Co and Algety & Co Limited advertise cattle sheep horses pigs and associated sundries with fixed and to be fixed dates and times. A court case reports David Kelson charged with exporting a cow with tuberculiasis. Crown Solicitor presided and a witness described the animal.

Algety & CO. Limited Geo Frey Alvie Poynton's Poublig David Kelson Dennington Warrimimbel Polics J. W. K. Freeman Geo. Wilson Marchem Taylor Mathieson Rees

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