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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
5
Colac Shire Council approves surveys and contracts for bridge and road works. Resolutions cite improvements to Colac town access, intersection upgrades, drainage, and embankment stabilization with several local firms and officials named.
The conveyance of LAIKA will be handled by the Colae and District Pastoral Agricultural Society at the Agricultural High School Farm. Auction items include household goods, furniture, and various items such as a perambulator and lamps. The sale occurs Friday with preparation and finding of items noted and a bee-drawing for proceeds.
Public notices advertise auctions at Dalgety and Colne yards with cattle sheep horses hides wool and general goods. Dates in July include Tuesday and Friday sales with entries invited and prices and terms to be announced.
A historical livestock sale notice announces a Special Horse Sale by Johnstone and Adamson Street Co. at the shore date. yarding and viewing times listed with many horse names, breeds, and prices teased for buyers and dealers. Auction features and attendance details emphasize auctioneer activity and yarding of horses and cattle.
The Culai Shire council debated private company bids for municipal electric lighting. President urged arbitration and town residents to decide whether private or public provision should run the service, amid questions of fair terms and ratepayers’ rights.
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