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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
2
Terrific yarding of cattle and sheep with strong demand. Buyers crowded Rokewood and Ballarat yards, noting 800 head cattle and many sheep sold, prices rising for heifers and springers, dairy stock and fat lambs, with monthly sale success reported.
A detailed report of Colac market auctions shows fat cattle with mixed quality, prime and middling lots, and varying prices. Beef cattle and cows sold at several pounds per head, with furniture and household items including dining suites and bedsteads also fetched strong prices. A brisk demand for apples and potatoes accompanied the sale, while expressions note a good attendance and satisfactory overall results.
The entry lists sales and prices for fruit vegetables and staples. Items include apples pears peas and cabbages with prices from 4d to 2s 3d, melons and marrows selling briskly, fowl and potatoes noted, with small quantities and mixed quality items.
Batter prices steady with Westerns 10d to 11d per lb for good to prime quality. Butter market dull with prices 6d to 6 1/4d per lb for new makes and 6d to 7d for matured. Eggs quoted 1s per dozen with private line prices higher.
Tuesday sale sees strong demand for hides and skins with prices firm or advancing. Sheep skins and rabbit skins sold well, with butchers hides fetching varied prices. Tallow and fat also sold in fair quantities with farmers’ lots in casks recorded.
A brief, quirky scene shows a man with a broad smile addressing the demure Annie Liste. He asks for a bottle of Woods Great Peppermint Cure, highlighting a playful exchange and a light moment.
An advert touts a modern cough remedy Wheeler's Cough Linctus claiming to treat the cold and cough by addressing the cause rather than masking symptoms. It contrasts old patent cures with a new method that relieves and soothes the cold, with pricing noted as per bottle.
MutT TF O Bricklayer Colac West P.O announces readiness to undertake chimney drainage and related work by contract or day rate. Reasonable prices, satisfaction guaranteed, prompt attention promised via postcard response.
Advertisement for Hynes pharmacy promoting Bullseye Cough Cure and Bronchial Lozenges to treat throat and cold symptoms. Mentions stock of hot water bottles, cattle medicine, milk fever syringes, and a tel. number with location opposite Austral Hotel.
Madame Russell has returned and the college rooms opened at Mrs Wm Lee’s opposite Dr Brown’s Private Hospital. Pupils are asked to note the changes of address. Evening tuition arranged for. Pupils may enroll in vocal and instrumental instruction as available.
Public notices list church services at Colac including Church of Christ Gullibrand Street Colac on June 8 with morning and evening sermons by Gilbert E Schandler and others, plus St John’s Church of England June 13 and Methodist services. Memorial verses from Trask family note deaths in June across 1841 1942 and other relatives with affectionate remembrance from his sister in Melbourne.
The June 6 issue discusses calls to liberalize the franchise and reduce property qualifications for Council members. It argues the Council blocks Assembly reforms, labels it an obstructionist landholding body, and urges voters to elect representatives pledging Council reform in upcoming elections. The piece notes the A.W.N.L.’s stance and a local candidate’s position on expanding franchise.
Notes outline publishing arrangements for Blanche Eardley's story Lady Margaret's Wow with the Lyric Picture It securing Elsternwick Reserve grounds for winter film showings They report local court actions and community notices plus cultural events and society meetings in Colac Melbourne and Beac with varied social items and upcoming anniversaries
A discussion notes the public shift toward reform as voters advise MPs to heed calls against Conservative strongholds. It cites Lit Ealien opposing a candidate due to bold Literal Views in Parliament and predicts growing mass pressure for change in the near future.
The report outlines uncertain outcomes for the Hallarat and Illawarra seats in the House, with a likely Labor gain. Senate candidates from Varietia remain unchanged. Referenda show a current affirmative majority but pending final counts could shift results on several items. Grand totals list Yes and No replies for Trade and Commerce, Corporations, Industrial Matters, Railway Disputes, and a national Monoputter question in incomplete form.
The Becar Orchestra gave its annual concert in Bublie Hall with a large audience. Comedian Mr Chas Hernan and Colac’s Mr W Wheal thrilled listeners with Wouldn’t it be a Dream, praised for lively delivery. The program featured Miss E Hosking, Mr Hernan, Messrs IL and W Meredith, Mr W Wheal, Mr Fred Taylor, Mr W Ci Clark, Mr Gee James, Mr Cook, Miss E Gravy, and Miss M Binder, with Miss E Mercer conducting and Miss Edna Pink and E Hosking at the piano.
Sporting notes announce Indy champion Miss Ruby Roberta will visit Colne on Monday evening at 8 30 to play I R Forbes at the Victoria Hotel billiard room. Admission is 2d and a large crowd is expected to witness the bout.
A dentist promotes high grade work at affordable rates while handling each case personally. The note cites lack of a surgical assistant but emphasizes careful, attentive care to earn recommendations from patients.
In Colac Police Court on June 6, a dispute over a greyhound puppy sale between A J Middleton and Roberta Anderson was heard. Witnesses described selecting and paying for a pup, with ownership arguments and payment delays cited. Middleton denied withholding the puppy. Other cases included trespass and wood cutting disputes involving John Cooley and Gilbert Capock, and a public health matter accusing Felix Virgona of selling diseased tomatoes with a fine imposed.
Inspector Dooley completes examination of Lavers Hill school. A grand concert at Lavers Hill Public Hall on the 13th inst will raise funds for the school with Mr Bright continuing as head teacher. Local notes recall past Open football ties and community events.
Members of Loyal Colac Lodge 1.0.C.F. gathered last night to present Dr Hope with appreciation for 12 years as lodge medical officer. Speakers praised his service and sympathy with patients, while two silver entree dishes were presented in honor.
Elliminyt weekly gathering chaired by Mr od Hills reviews low turnout and £1 5s 0d paid. Membership drive urged, syllabus includes a mock shire election with named candidates. Progress Association reports a euchre party with Mrs McGrath and Mr Windsor noted for scores. Elliminyt juniors face Armon in football with lineup including Slater Donohue Carmody Matthews and Ballagh among others.
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