Melbourne and Ballarat produce market roundups and prices
Mr A Morrison reports a weekly sale of vegetables and fruit with prices for cabbages cauliflowers carrots parsnips and more. Latest Melbourne produce market quotations show flour wheat oats barley potatoes and bran with ranges, while Ballarat quotations list wheat oats barley potatoes and bran among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Morrison
Melbourne
Chas
Manser
Pollard
Imme Tosday
Oete
Feat
Word Competition Rules Read Like a Riddle
Fragmentary notes describe a word competition with unclear dates and prizes. A winner is determined by who has the best vocabulary and spelling with a focus on marked competition terms. Instructions emphasize labeling submissions and tracking entries.
Cough Relief Ad Promotes Inhaled Remedy
An advertisement extols a cough remedy claiming fast relief and airway benefits. It mentions breathable membranes and bronchial widening, promising reduction of irritation and inflammation. The copy frames the product as a preventative for further illness and offers two bottle sizes.
Trust and Confidence in New Winter Fabrics
Advert reads underlining reliability of tailoring and ready made suits. Promotes fashionable fabrics, perfect styles, and added advantages of buying. Claims to offer new and up to date goods and a magnificent range of winter fabrics with patterns and self measurement forms available on application.
Deloss of Musicality of Vic Exam for Educator Certificate
Fragmentary text notes a request or plan for examination of a teacher candidate for education of victims or pupils, with reference to conservatory and other exam components. Names and specifics are unclear due to damage.
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OR. d. Hearh. Deloss
Musicaly of
Vic
Vict Viciola
In Loving Remembrance of My Dear Mother
A daughter writes a somber remembrance noting her mother’s passing on 20th July, honoring her as a lasting, true, and kind parent. The poem speaks of enduring grief, a photo on the wall, and the mother’s quiet rest granted by God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurrie
Meer
Floss
Ma Luscelles discusses electrical project terms and pricing
Me Luscelles of the Mrovaieid Ehotrne Lighting Company outlined a proposal at a Brisbane meeting. He indicated the company would waive a seven year to fourteen year street lighting contract post expiry, offered lower rates than the current company, and suggested downstream savings through centralized management and future rate reductions. The talk covered project scope including road and bridge work, site options in Colac and Geelong, and anticipated timelines for construction and power supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Mrovaieid Ehotrne Lighting
Alyainees 15 Thant
Colac
Wall
Lascelles
Pall Wien
Laseethes
Etromye
Sas
Asie
Iman Mae
Vince
Pete
Thor Bts
Wathor Tvnet
Chilruthay
Menetts
Subaorthesy
Cr Astute
jPicchase
Gellifirand
Sears
New
Adi Pat Bilson
Remains laid to rest in Colac cemetery family allotment
The funeral for Mrs Philip Clarke and her infant Stanley Fock occurred Saturday in Colac with a lengthy cortege from all district areas. Clergy Rev Bradbury and Rev Murphy officiated at the home service and grave side, with a large pall and bearers including George Reid and John Stones among others. The notice also mentions local social events and a concert by Miss Winkelmann at Victoria Hall linked to a royal scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Philip Clarke
Stanley Fock
Colao
Mr Bradbury
G. B. Murphy
George Reid
George Thomas
Thos. Dunstan
Frank Kilpatrick
George Strong
Henry Lee
William Reid
Prank Parkes
Andrew Benallaock
John Baker
Walter Taylor
Edward Bowen
Fred
Stones
John Stones
Thomas Clarke
Lea
Clarke
Gea
James
Colac
Bre
Chandler
Ludbrook's
Warrnambool
Melbourne
Sabes Ye Ubyar
Reovl
Mathes
Sinc
Hossini
Ladies Benevolent Society Annual Meeting Report
The Ladies Benevolent Society held its annual meeting with good attendance. Mrs Rae presided. the finances showed revenue from all sources of LGN and expenses for management. Committees were re-elected, and Mrs Live elected president with Miss Scott as vice president and Mr Chas MIntosh as secretary.
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Norwich
Wihhme
Abe
Pepere
Abureniday
Coigabkee
Angus Creedl
Aisgrace
Wil
Timaer Eels
J. G. Johnstone
C. M’intosh
James Rae
Hancock
Brown
Bradbury
Scott
Polkinghorne
Mrebury
W. H. Brown Wee
England
Rae
Mre Hancock
Mra M'Intosh
Mralive
Miss Scott
Chas. M'Intovly
OC. H. Johnstone
Chirnide
M. M‘lennan
M'leol
Chirnside
Mexsrs
K. Moker
J. D. Dickson
Xii
M'Jones
M. Mleonan
A. Ramsar
D. Rankin
Aml
John Wilson
Cucsell
al M‘rae
Mesers
M’lennan
AL Ramsay
Chas
M'Intesh
M Nicol
Forbes
Cemnet
Certon
Military Competition At Fillamstown Cup Event
The Fillamstown contest featured teams jumping hurdles firing Eve rounds at 100 yards and 600 yards. Competitors traversed distances including about one mile with timing and accuracy noted. The Hoad and Tow sergeant led efforts amid rugged conditions and varied ranges.
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Hoad
Tom Price
Fillamstown
Australia Leicestershire Draw Amid Rain Forced Abandonment
Rain halted a match between Australia and Leicestershire ending in a draw with both sides unsettled. The report notes innings details and players, and mentions Caulfield races and the Colac Caledonian Society annual meeting with financials and elections.
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Reuter’s
London
Tan 'Y
Australia
Leicestershire
Hatchet Thrown At Prime Minister In Ireland Visit
ME ASQUITH IN IRELAND SUFFRAGETTE THROWS HAT CHET. The incident occurred as Mr Asquith and party passed Frances Street in Dublin. The hatchet narrowly missed injuring him, grazing Mr Redmond’s ear, before the assailant was arrested. The visit drew large crowds and a ceremonial reception.
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London
Ireland
abyWlli
Eubank
A. W. Murray
Treasury
Gir
J. H. Simon
Paore
Dublin
Asquith
John Redmond
M.F
Frances Street
Siliragette
Mr Redmond
Blom
Leander Beats Australia in Olympic Eight Final Drama
Leander defeated Australia by two thirds of a length in the semi final of the eight oar race at the Olympic Games, finishing in 6 minutes 10 seconds. Leander started slightly favored and surged past midway near the bend, then held on to claim a classic victory amid late Australian sprints. New College advances to the final after a bye, with Leander to meet New College in the evening race.
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Leander
Australia
London
Joe Australians
New College
Leander Weet Barlin
Kinnear
Stahoke
Thames
Noreey Slope
Norway
Ew College
England
Greck
Competition notes and results from local meet
Fragmentary OCR text shows mentions of Harriers and Parbimeop with scattered names and numbers. Likely sports results or performance notes from a local track meet, including references to schools or teams and participant initials.
Death and memorial events mark community loss
Report from our correspondent details the death of a local resident Abe By Glorke and notes of mourning across the community. A grand concert and anniversary observances are planned with involvement from Presbyterian and hospital groups, while retirement and charity activities continue to shape local efforts.
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Abe
Walt
Atheoess
Hoek
Everette de Textis
Keelis
Ratiles
Nalangil
Harhara Dare
Giestet
Colac and Cororouke Clash in Open Football Show at Show Grounds
Colac and Cororouke met on the show grounds Saturday with Colac enjoying a breeze and early lead as open football pleased a crowd. Cororouke fought back, Vesey and Bennett among scorers, but Colac held on to finish with multiple goals and a late surge as Kemp and Vesey linked in attacks.
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Colac Aml Cororouke
Colac
Cornronke
Borsun
W. Evans
Corarsnke
Vesey
Colae
Colne
Cerorovke
Colur
Aml
Holtorag
Lancen
Jodehnstone
Boyson
Ambi
Conheady
Ghuoeame
Cormrecke
Rowson
Lincen
Spokes
Curerecke
Sullivan
Dong
Sterved
Keh
Guru Vie Thes
Howson
Domiee
Kemp
Amin
Bosley
Helund
Caen
Dohme Waly
Opeleruhud Nagar
Bryson Spethedd
Eliamee
Ariel Phe
Dale
Aho
Trey
Clarke
Dedi Stone
Deurhar
Anglophobic Violence Reported in German Papers
German press sections claim Anglophobia tied to Sir Roger Casement's report on Peruvian Amazon Company atrocities in Putumayo. They depict white English perpetrators accused of 30,000 deaths, calling the acts an indelible blot on British reputation and linking Congo atrocities to British actions.
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Berlin
Dritieh
Thihe
Neusate Nachrichten
Reichsbote
Congo
Whede
Mds
Beeth Forest Tent Meeting Reports Medical Lecture
The Beeth For est Tent of the .C.R. held a meeting in Mast ing. The medical officer Dr Bruahl will lecture to members and friends on August.
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Beeth Forest
C.R
Bruahl
Junior Football Match Results From Weekend
The report notes a 9 to 7 victory for the I Former side at Cormpooke on Saturday. Beear scored 4 goals 4 behinds, while Corordeke trailed with 7 goals 6 behinds. Winners featured Vin gh s O'Sullivan and Finnigan, with Fraxer O'Connor and Danaher among the runners-up.
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Peear
Cormpooke
Saturay
vInghs
O'Sullivan
Finnigan
Fraxer
O'Connor
Danaher
P. Fitamauricy
Melbourne Pic Market Prices and Demand Snapshot
Melbourne pictorial market report notes 2200 pens for today with strong gale demand. Stores show mainly secondary descriptions freely bought by local feeders at 16 to 22 shillings. Slips and suckers priced 15 to 14, best suckers 10 to 14, inferior 5 to 6 shillings. Competition brisk and prime rates mostly steady with extras 39 to 41 shillings and light 26 shillings.
Property Auctions and Local Updates Reach Campdown Area
Auctions in Camperdown offer five lots of land ranging from 1 to 5 acres with various bidders at prices from £5 to £55 per lot. Local obituaries note the death of a prominent resident, with ties to Tasmanian origins. Agricultural reports praise lambing outcomes and fat stock demand. Community notes cite waterworks surveys, gallery plans, and a hospital expansion discussion.
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Camperdown
Beott
Draigety End Co
Ander
M. Quinn
A. Hmesett
T. Potter
L. J. Greene
J. J
Frogery
John M'Cabe
Read Murphy
Imprisio Eelong
Pialion Sérvite
Queesselit Uyering
Geelong
W Mier
Lart Gallery
Hamilty Merly
South Austria
Hoter
1Orton
Bellerineth Davidson
Geeloue
Sueiote Af
R. Williama
Reeston
Outrace in city street during morning assault and pursuit
A married woman attacked ten men near Little Lonsdale Street as Constable Disney pursued two suspects. Disney fired revolver shots, chasing three men toward Evans Lane where two were found wounded and later detained by officers.
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Womtan Streck
Amd
Samuel Slick
Twa Teatc
Chargal
Robha
Lonsdale
A. J. Disney
Dale Street
Disney
L Street
Evans
Evan
Cass
Heory Mott
Samcesis
Dimner
Wien Fl
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