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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
2
A weekly sale drew a large crowd from Melbourne Geelong and nearby districts with brisk competition. Fat cattle and store stock sold near late rates while prime cows heifers and vealers commanded varied prices. Sheep and lambs also traded strongly with many lots and outside sales recorded.
Moeears 4-We held a weekly stock sale yarding 250 sheep and 226 cattle. Cows, heifers and calves sold well with prices ranging up to £10 for springers and high quality dairy stock, while young cattle and store animals showed mixed demand. Sheep and lambs remained in medium to high demand with brisk competition on forward cows and dairy stock.
The Melbourne Livestock Market yarded 1055 head from various districts including 600 from New South Wales and 430 from South Gippsland. Prices advanced on some lots with primed bullocks at 14s per head higher than last week. totals ranged from fat calves up to heavy prime cows and steers, with prices for cows and calves varying by weight and quality.
Ballarat vendors saw 299 fat cattle penned with demand broad and firm for prime lots. Prices ranged with bulls at 12 to 16 pounds, cows up to 18 17/6, calves to 5 14, and stores weaker. Sheep numbers at 1798 fetched steady to firm demand on prime crossbreds and wethers, with regional prices varying by quality and weight.
The column lists multiple obituaries and funeral notices for residents including Mrs Mary Hourier and Mrs Mary Maloney of Pirron Yalloak, with funeral times and cemetery details. It also notes court fines for road patrols, a magisterial inquiry into a infant’s death from malnutrition, and local bank staff changes at Colac.
The Colac State school committee awaits an inspector’s report on establishing a new infant school at Colac West. Agricultural expert Mr J B M Faezean will speak on Foodstuffs and Fodder Crops for Dairy Stock at Beenc Public Hall next Thursday, with lantern views.
Old text promotes Wheeler's Cough Linctus as remedy for a tight cough. It claims irritation of throat membranes worsens with each breath and that the medicine soothes membranes, relieves tickling, reduces inflammation, and prevents further infection with the first dose bringing relief.
Regulators hear requests from onion and potato growers to revise Vegets related regulations. Industry officials argue current rules raise costs and hinder market access while supporters say reforms ensure safety and fair competition.
A concert and ball in Public Hall on Wednesday supported the Caledonian Stall for the forthcoming hospital bazaar. Large attendance from Colec joined in the event. after the programme, dancing began and proceeds from the stall were expected to be substantial. The programme opened with an overture for pianoforte.
The Colac Hospital presents a balance sheet showing total receipts of 2396 pounds 8 shillings 6 pence and expenditures of 2336 pounds 8 shillings 6 pence with a building account in debit 5104 pounds. The annual report notes 18 patients treated, daily attendance 295, average stay 3.7 days, and a rise in private contributions to 508 pounds 19 shillings 6 pence. Government grants increased to 50 pounds. Hospital Saturday receipts reached 119 pounds 7 shillings, and diphtheria treatment costs were high with extensive instrument purchases. operating theatre gift from C. L. Forrest awaited completion. Building debt reduced to 520 pounds 10 shillings 4 pence.
The district hospital committee lauds volunteers and patients for strong year end results with a £100 credit balance and £951 patient contributions. They call for urgent improvements including a new septic tank drainage system, better laundry facilities, a surrounding fence, and expanded ward comforts at Colac Hospital.
Norwich Char area last evening heard the Cola Rifle Club’s annual report praising a strong financial position and growing membership. Substantial donations supported projects including a new pavilion and signature canvases for a holiday. nine members earned marksman badges and a likely match with Camperdown was planned.
The Elli mint Debating and Improvement Society held its weekly meeting with vice president Mr B Harris in the chair. A junior inter-society debate will occur in August at St Andrews Schoolroom on the topic Should the Jury System be Abolished with Elminyt represented by D M Kenzie W Freemans and L Ballagh. A committee will draft a six week syllabus and a games night is planned. A dance for the Hospital Bagmar was a success with about 50 couples. A quiet wedding took place Thursday July 15 at Elli mint where Miss Florence Sharp of Elli mint wed Mr Harry Ballagh of Barongsrook, honeymooning at Warrnambool. Prior to marriage Miss Sharp had a kitchen tea hosted by the Elli mint Methodist chair.
Melbourne pig market notes a moderate buyer presence as traders bid. Prices range from 34s to 3 pounds for sows and 29s to 33s for pens with weaker slips selling 16s to 18s amid improved rates and active demand.
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