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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1912

Page

2

Melbourne Fruit Market Prices Reported By Morrison

Commercial report from Morrison lists wholesale fruit and vegetable prices in Melbourne market. Cabbages to 3/0 a dozen, carrots 2/ to 2/6 per bag, potatoes 4/6 to 1/6 per bag, apples 1/3 to 3/9 a cane, oranges up to 10/6 a cane, lemons and pineapples also priced. wheat quoted at 4/ to 4/1 per bushel. market officials note today’s wholesale quotations.

Ft. Morrison Hell Way Beal Weeniy Toxiuy Melbourne Phonuce Fleur

Word Competition Offers Cash Prize Opportunity

A garbled notice describes a word competition with a prize and entry details. It mentions a bottle reward and envelopes, with unclear names and dates. The fragment suggests a reading or spelling challenge where the greatest number of correct words wins.

Tight cough relief from first dose described

A fragment describes a tight cough and irritated membranes after breathing, noting a remedy that soothes inflammation and may reduce irritation in the airways. The text claims the first dose provides relief and aids membranes, tubes, and lungs.

Pearson's Jewelry Display Promotes New Consignments

Advertises Pearoon's selection of Shiverware vases stands and glassware. Highlights Purrelion Sea in Caper Bowl and other items priced to appeal to shoppers. Emphasizes a wide array including General Jewellery Wateres Ring and decorative pieces.

Prototype Bitass Band Instruments by Baron and Co

Local agent reports FAMOTS prototype instruments from Baron and Co of London supply the Colac Tors Band. The handoff indicates a manufacturing link and distribution to regional ensembles.

Famots Bitass Baron and Co London Colac Tors

Expressions of thanks for sympathy in bereavement

Mr Philip Clare of Ballarat and Mr and Mrs John Stones and family of Colac express gratitude for the sympathy shown after a recent bereavement. They acknowledge letters telegrams cards and flora tributes received in Colac Beth July 1912.

Philip Clare Ballarat John Stones Colac Colav Beth

Colac Observer Notes and Events Reflected in 1912 Column

The Colac Observer notes cover unpaid accounts at the local treasury list of names. Court reports show quarterly police court activity, maintenance and appeals, education act breaches, fines, and numerous by-law offences. Funeral details for Mrs Marr Hay toy include burial and attendees, plus local band performances and community notices.

C. Begley H. AL Brady Cue Tley Hous AL Clarke AL Costin Gabyshin J, Deppeler A, Edwards Foler WT. Gale J. Wo Gardnor Ho Ge Giast J. H. Grant AL KE Grant PL Harrington D. Healy Dr Jane AL Hurst H. Lewis Lew Mavistrates Cere Read Murphy Meeers J Vis Hiweing Swan Marsh Mr Devis Hurley Bette Sm Mir Denia Horge Leip Ryan Awit Alesse TL Dhaiky Ratpput Dh Costello Yume J Saith Lou Heahiung Ata Madeaex Che Ra Minis Dowling KR. Costello Sear Spies DO Maloney TL Maloney Com O. Corin J, Malonex Mir Jamies Colac Hurahota Welkae Ma Taney Toler Jeremiah Vidoney Pirran Valloak Fa Tey Riordan Gis Tames Test Goa Strong and Son Beldine Air Soomal Hell

Western Australia News Era on Rail Projects and Local Affairs

A fragmented report outlines railway construction delays and reruns, plus plans for the Weasel's Line and road alignments. It notes charity meetings, Liberal party mood in regions, harvest prospects, land sales near Berry Bank, and hospital finances at Warrnambool with management changes and proposed patient-adoption schemes.

Waris Alle nuUiinies Feve Ee iWalle Mont Uke Etmeli Ela Lacrtiiie Poaa Eitier Ana WOFO Department Dictars J. A T. A. Maconactic Deityaug Amd Tve Mount Elephant Lismore Darringham Oman Labor Derrinallum Messra Hami Howell Berry Bank Warrnambool. T

Coursing Results From Crosst Coursing Club Event

The Crosst Coursing Club held its Half Holiday Stakes with a large crowd and strong runs. Winners include Weering defeating Halgowan and Hidden Treasure beating Vedas, with several ties and byes noted for the Saturday meet.

Chessy J. Calvert Weering W. Lambell Halgowan J. M'Donald Joan M. la Edward Lisa G M'Murray Grantala A. Keenery G. Dowler M'Murray Alice Alice G Bre Allachin Alma Goldreef Anwer

Melbourne Races Reported by Telegraph

Racing results from Melbourne with winners in hurdles maiden plate steeplechase valley handicap and jumpers events. Ballista Monarch and Viadan among winners with varied starting odds noted for each race.

Telegraph Melbourne Cullinan Cotugajah Master Peggotty Fulgent Central Green Perutineer Monarch Lion

Football league results with multiple close games

League matches saw Carlton win 4 18 to Melbourne 5 7, Brunswick beat Melbourne 1 1, Geelong 13 14 defeated Bendigo 6 1, Fitzroy 12 14 beat University 7 6, and Collingwood 5 1 edged Bendigo 6. Association results included Footscray 1 19 over St Kilda 0 6 and Brunswick 4 6 over Melbourne City 6 6.

Carlton Melbourne Beloinde Boul Melbowrie Goais Ohinds St. Kilan la Bebinda Caollingwoon Beninda Hicomood Geelong Besendon wUuncote Tehinds Welbourne City Hrighwough Gosls Behumis Leat Willamecowe Bebinds Arth Melbourne Bebiode Fort Melbourne Bisvendon Hrunswick

Sporting Notes and Local Races At Ballarat Meeting

Australia and Sussex played to a drawn match with Australia 398 and 334 in two innings while Sussex totaled 689 and 101. Ballarat Miners races featured Nel Lonsdale’s dead-heat and Viper’s steeplechase win. Hockey saw Colac High School beat the Ladies club. upcoming return in Ballarat. Cadet cricket saw Colac’s win. inter-societies final touched. Harriers held a paper-chase with a dramatic creek crossing as Wray beat Hazeldine.

Sussex Australia Deqared Suesex Ballarat Ray Clemente Nel Lonsdale Neliie Lomadals Viper My .G Lica Castillo Mids Alva Sorees J. J. Miller Colac M. Morrison Pink Foley E. Pell S. Mathews E. Morrison L. Short Suthberland Rogerson Colac High School Dallerat High School Otpals L Compaen Camperdown N Comi J. Morrison Lowers Hyde Peters Lee Tugean M'qualter Callaghan Plaviioe Nenehar Acoits Elliminyt Dullock Pein Bulltock Swamp Killuminot Bullock Swamp D. Granter Harriers Colac Harriers Club Hec, Morrison A. Hill Wray A. W. Hazeldine TL. Elson

Death of Archdeacon Peacock and memorial services

The community mourns Archdeacon Peacock who died after years of devoted service in Colac and the Western District. A funeral train carried his body to Urquhart burial with church officials and a memorial service followed at St John’s Church. The eulogies praised his energy, sincerity, leadership, and lifelong dedication to the church and its people.

St. John’s Church E. H. Daview St. John's Holy Ortera Arehtraven Peacock Council of the Broad Maldura Portland Awan el Trinity College Melbourne Colac Dijncell Hhis Mall Trinity Ab Colac St. John’s Tméa Tere Atolac Warrnambool Syooda Apeli Andres Edward Paacock Andrew Pescock Suler Aod Christ Ceoarning Hie Toil Amleel

Devotional Reflections and Local Obituary From Colag Methodist Church

Fragments describe an informal service and church life at Colag Methodist Church with dramatic religious imagery. The piece mourns Mrs Philiplarke born at Ireewillipe, notes her marriage to Mr Philip tilarke, and honors her devoted church work, sacrifice, and the fire death of her infant child, closing with a hymn reference.

Will Lee Clare J. Bono Rome Philiplarke Ireewillipe Weelpvan Bundas J. Stones Philip Tilarke Sife Ate Drormierd

Debated Imperial Defence Notes Unity Amidst Armament Talks

In the House of Commons Mr Asquith praised progress by sub committees coordinating war services and urged continued friendly relations with Germany. Lord Haldane’s conversations and a shared instinct against aggression were cited as guiding principles while Bonar Law warned of cabinet concessions threaten naval supremacy and urged limits on armaments. The Times discusses the debated sums and policy tensions.

Britaly Leindon Turing House of Commons Imperial Defence Committee Asquith Germany Haldane A. Bonar Law Admiralty Mediterranean Farward Gray Defence Committee Hoe A. Bonar

Victorian Interdenominational Meeting At Albion Church

A Baptist church gathering at The Albion features Mostrai Pordy and speakers Crawford and Torey concluding a Western District tour with admonitions on worship and the ark of God. Sermons urge faithful, Christ-centered service and proper reverence, detailing past missteps and the call to righteousness.

Albion Mostrai Davil David Callow Gil Philerine Aings Perenne Strts Tao Tuctia Cheisr Boothe Lomstt Lee Beart Nobeliy Seth

Warrion Featured Social Evening and Hall Activities

The Warrion community hosted a well attended concert and dance at the public hall with performances by local artists and a meal. organizers estimate up to 220 attendees. The Warrion Farmers' Association and Public Hall committee met to discuss reports from recent Warrnambool conference and plans for a forthcoming flower show.

Canerab Mitchell Lin Wis Peeryait Wage Cot Nual Aie Bonny Seth Peta al Warrion Wauy Ean Adessis Pater Bromley Queet Amd Punerad Lodbrook Wivots G. Fy Scullis Need Forest Hall Acre Victoria Hall Mies Gertrude Wainkelrena Colee Orchestra Uber Apprer the Argus Tibet Rita Obama Bilger I Olae Van Misa M'l Vor Mesdames J. Davie J. Meredith Mesars F. Milvor J. H. McArthy MLA van Forbes Tom Myich Farmers’ Association Caive Warrnambool

Parliament Speech Sparks Debate on Education Funding

In a Tafianiny session of the state parliament, MLA Jonnsonstone urged a nationwide assessment of high schools and district support. Lawmakers debated funding levels and the need to protect educational facilities amid concerns over resource allocation and district representation.

Evening Concert Cheer Trails Through Boisterous Weather

A Wednesday evening concert proceeds despite boisterous weather. Mr M Grath presides and Mr Jon Clarke assists. The program features overture figures, solos, recitations, dances, and songs by Nellie James Hayward Bryan Argyle Taylor Hayward Walliams Finnigan James and others.

Ili M'Grath Jon. Clarke Getedi Gramme Nellie James Foo Armand Hlossuin Mine Hayward Micy Ham Drramtinn - Nin Reek Ftvao Mr Walliams Finnigan Mr James Mar Argyle Mr Taylor Ss Hayward Deuce Dace Ir M‘crae Hutteriile- Mize Bryan Ireland Miss Hayward Mer J Doug Mr Jams

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