Melbourne Practice Market and Fat Cattle Prices Report
Commercial. Live stock market notes show fat cattle with high quality prime stock in limited supply and lower grades following. Bullocks up to 16/5, cows to 10/10, calves improving. sheep strong with high quality wooled types to 29/9 and crossbreds to 35/3. Melbourne practice market quotations list flour at 4/ per ton and wheat around 4/1 to 4/0, oats 3/4, potatoes £9 to £14, chaff 25/5 to £5/7/6, bran £5/16, pollard £.
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Munmbern
Tilly
Shevita
Aeason
Melbuliae Pracice
Ballauat
Olus Vaughan and Co
Fleur Ofran
Pollard
FiGn COUGH Linctus Advertisement From Historical Paper
An old ad promotes FiGn Cough Linctus claiming it calms irritation and eases coughing. It warns coughs worsen throat and bronchial issues and markets two bottle sizes 1/ and 2/ with claims of relief through a few doses.
Pearson's Electroplate Offer Sparks Home Style Push
Pearson's launches a special purchase of electroplate and copper bowls praised for quality and price. The ad touts a broad line of silverware, jewelry and watches, urging readers to beautify homes with designer yet affordable pieces as a weather front brings cold, misty conditions and shifting winds.
Public Notice to Savings Bank Audit in Colac
Public notice announces annual audit and inspection of depositors pass books under the Savings Banks Act 1890. Mae J Armstrong, Inspector, will attend as auditor at the bank office in Colac to inspect pass books today. Issued by the Commissioner and Inspector-General of Savings Banks Melbourne May 21.
Colac Observer Admits Need for Farming Population
The Colac Observer argues the state must attract competent farming folk to settle land holdings. It notes government land policies and the Clover Settlement Amendment to ease land acquisition, while urging protections for local workers and a cautious approach to immigration until jobs exist.
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Premone Vlosep Sectie Nm
Ytingran
Beta Howes
Supreme Court
Canada
Lahor Organisation
Immares Ees Sevaty
Death of a prominent churchman noted at Ballarat Cathedral
Archdeacon Hayman led prayers at the Cathedral Church Ballarat recalling the life of Archdeacon Peacock a leading Vietorat clergyman noted for originality and strong ministry. The report highlights his lengthy service his tolerance toward differing beliefs and his impact on the church and community in Creswick and Ballarat with mention of a forthcoming infant orderly and local factory notes.
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Ballarat
Hayman
Drorest
Peacock
Vietorat
Fife
Hallurat
Creswick
Pullarst
Aceh
Oman
Andrey Pracank
Gibson
Carlets
Peeta
Hie
Menbers
Chet
Renin
Bugglembk
Wal
Local notices and business ads from Colac area
A mixed column reports Gilbert Ghandler offered a feed orten secretary post and mentions invitations from the United States, plus Hampden Shire half holiday extension by the State Executive Council. Bank ads announce deposits from one shilling with 3 percent interest and new agency openings, while a Colac dentist promotes patient-focused care and pricing. Local retailers promise value and modern goods.
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Gilbert Ghandler
Charch Fe Nity
Feed Orten
Pee
New
South Wales
Aleen
United States of America
State Executive Council
Shire of
Hampden
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Savings Bank Department
Victoria
Melbourne
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Cotchins St
M. Powell
Dentint Colac
Tale
Chinne
Idbrook
The
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Colac Borough Formation and Town Improvement View
A letter argues that forming Colac into a borough would boost town wealth and trade. It highlights utilities reception, passenger and freight flow, and the case for municipal electricity or gas heating while noting road and market impacts on surrounding districts and properties.
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Colas Theradd
Colac
Fis Beree
Acc
Sas
Coleco
Cualue
Poth
Colne
Lesan
Elieve
Gas
Ibitspal
Yourgate
Tocker
The School Movement and Local Debate
In Colac Herald letters the writer urges public support for remodeling the existing school building to provide better light and space, arguing an infant school to the west would also benefit children who walk long distances. Pro Bono advises unity to back the plan while some oppose advancing the project. The correspondence also touches on municipal dust service and local needs.
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Colas Herald
Fidtu- Caller
Lath
Voura
Colac Herald
Irregular Text Fragment from Our Paper
Fragmentary OCR text from a local page shows garbled lines and partial names. The readable bits indicate a sports or event note with unclear context and no complete facts to confirm dates, teams, or outcomes.
England and Australia clash in rain shortened Manchester test
The sixth triangular match at Manchester was delayed by days of rain and a morning shower. England won the toss, batted after lunch, and Hobbs and Rhodes led a cautious start as Whitty and Hazlitt bowled well. Rhodes reached 92 with solid batting before stumps.
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Reuter’s
London
Manchester
England
Australia
Fry
Hobbs
Whitty
Sooner
Rhodes
Macartney
Hearne
Anu
Matthews
Haglitt
Kelleway
Caaturs
Finnery
Bardsley
Woolley
Walley
Kelleeway
Foster
Iy Whitty
Hazlitt
Witty
Foater
Rheodes
Smith
Emperor of Japan Dead After Prolonged Illness
The Emperor of Japan died today after a relapse yesterday morning. He passed away surrounded by his family as crowds outside the Palace mourned and prayed for his recovery.
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Japan
Arctic Adventures Companions Seek Diary in Greenland Quest
The Danish Norwegian expedition narrates Captain Milkel sen and Captain Iversen’s search for the diary of Mybius Ericksen, leader of a doomed 1068 Danish expedition. They travel from Bass Hock Island to Gretnimod and reach a hut after a voyage on the Sjoeblom sten. both captains recount hardships, with one man dragged on a 100 mile sledge journey and all surviving on ample ammunition and food.
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Reuter
Milkelsen
Iversen
Mybius Ericksen
Gretnimod
Sjoeblomsten
Bass Hock Island
Mikkelaen
Eversen
Mikkelsen
Ielsen
Two Memphis Boys Confess To Murder In Forest Park Fire
Mitchell Cabinets aged 14 and Clarence Shaw aged 11 confessed to murdering Robert M Ethin by pouring whisky on him and setting a fire in Forest Park. The man died instantly as flames engulfed him before rescue could reach him.
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Reuters
New York
Memphis
Tennessee
Mitchell Cabinets
Clarence Shaw
Robert M. Ethin
Forest Park
Bilis
Australian Hurdle Race Acceptances Listed in Melbourne
Melbourne dispatch lists acceptance details for the Australian Hurdle Race a three miles and a half event with Caulfield as the venue scheduled for Saturday. Names such as Forest Prince and other entries appear in the provisional lineup with weights and markings from trial results and stables.
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sFalearaph
Melbourne
Veiwrit
Caultigi
Forest Prince
Leord
Wimgurmrm
Flawebod
Winter
Usbridge
Lion
Port Campbell Social Evening and Local Football Match
A social evening at Port Campbell raised £4 1s with a programme by Kir Whalley and thanks to Mr R Whalley. A football match on Port ground saw Gellibrand beat Mort 7 to 4 with Post’s L Morris and A Burrell featured. Mrs Lowe noted as inspiration.
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Kir Whalley
R. Whalley
Satuniy Jagt
Post
L. Morris
A. Uurrell
Lowe
Cowley
Gambling tax in France yields 290000 francs in year
A report notes a fifteen percent charity tax on small public gambling devices at various watering places in France produced no less than 290 000 francs for the year.
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France
Local Meeting Plans Charity Dance and Bazaar
A meeting at My V. Aesk wood’s on Sacartey evening arranged a church and dance event for November at the Vanada stall during Hospital Dazaar. T. Baleowibe was chair and Mir J. A. Parker secretary. a strong committee formed. tickets available for print.
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My V. Aeskwood
Sacartey
Oido
Dazaar
T. Baleowibe
Mir J. A. Parker
Tossa
Thos
Wrestling Club Meeting Results And Scores
War rion can club holds a meeting and lists match results from a junior boxing or wrestling event. Neale and Seale lead with high kill counts. teams include Cleut Syenpeon and others. Scores detail multiple rounds with individuals like Neale and Seale tallying numerous kills.
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Cleut
Syenpeon
Ett
C.J. Seale
H. Lett
Neale
Elis
Tt Liete
T. M'Kenzie
H. Seupin
M. Wert
C. J. Neale
IV. Sek
Soupin
White
PW. Almioon
M. Ilert
Hbonens
W Matthews
Killa
Starlings
W. Sinan
H. Gainger
Wille
Miss Durack Wins at Manchester Carnival
Miss Fancy Durack the champion Lads swimmer of Australia won a LW yards race at a Manchester carnival today. BERLIN additional details report a pier collapse on Dugen Island during a German fleet approach. Over 1000 spectators watched as the landing stage gave way and people fell into the water. Several bluejackets and officers rescued many, with 21 bodies recovered and fears others may be submerged.
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Heuter’s
Landos
Fancy Durack
Australia
Manchester
Cers
Ife
Potatoes High Prices Highlight District Shortage and Regulations
Farmers face scarce potato supplies as prices rise to about £9 a ton in a major growing district. High profits in dairying and Irish blight regulations have shifted focus away from potato growing, prompting concern over availability and consumer costs across the state.
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Commonwealth
Agricultural Department
Victoria
Thie
Ti Wee
Sunshine Circle Performs At Charity Event With Local Notables
About 200 attendees gathered for a Sunshine Circle evening featuring poems, songs, recitations, and theatrical portrayals led by founder Mr Gilbert Chandler. The program included performers such as Miss Holt, Miss Heap, Master Denmead, and Miss Dan, with characters like Uncle Sam and Robin Hood. Aimed at fundraising and community engagement, the event highlighted early 20th century philanthropic efforts and schoolbacked charity drives.
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Harce
Salvateon Apr
Jory Kathering
Gilbert Chandler
Sunshine Circle
Mike Lewis
Hrvan
Master Denmead
Mille
Collision in FOC Liner Saved at St Lawrence Entrance
The Canadian Pacific liner Express of Britain, 14189 tons, collided with and sank the British collier Helvetia, 4520 tons, near Flame Port at the St Lawrence entrance. The Express of Britain reached Quebec with bows damaged. 700 passengers were safely landed after docking at 10 o'clock this morning with aid from the Allen liner Pretorien.
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Heurera
Quebec
Canadian-Pacific Railwayompany
Britain
Helvetia
St. Lawrence
Pretorien
Councillor Watt Defends Plain Speaking in Melbourne
Melbourne Premier Mr Watt defends his blunt style after a deputation from metropolitan councillors proposed a tramway trust. Dr Natlor criticized his manner calling it like a packet of crackers. Watt replied he prefers knowing a man’s mind over soft words, noting his busy Exsendon meeting with councillors.
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Melbourne
Becendon
Watt
Ayia
Exsendon
Merro Politan
Natlor
B'rahran Council
Tariff Budget Hint Hints Major Reform After Speech
The Federal Treasurer Mr Fivber plans to deliver the budget on Thursday. Rumors say a full revision of the tariff may be laid before Parliament, but ministers deny any admission to reopening the tariff question. A cabinet member insists opposition to any change, with the party holding a narrow majority.
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Fivber
Unclear match details between Jacek Slobosen and Langford in Austin
Fragmentary text notes a meeting in Austin between Jacek Slobosen and Sam Langford tied to a contract reading. It mentions a stadium event on Saturday night and a second possible engagement, with references to Bradnes and Soedeatetty but details are garbled and unclear.
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Jacek Slobosen
Austin
Sam Langford
Rhs
Bradnes Ding
Soedeatetty
M’ Wea
Langford
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