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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
2
Fragments show odd spellings of grains and produce with prices and items like wheat barley and oats varied by region. Includes references to Victorian era crops and household products plus tainted text about tonics and remedies. The readable portion lists wheat prime and oat prices and assorted farm goods amid noisy OCR errors.
An old advertisement promotes Hynes' Liver Tonic claiming relief for tiredness in hot weather and a Liver tonic drink. It also markets Cutol for Fezema and skin complaints with pricing and the address of Pharmaceutical Chemist opposite the Austral Hotel in Murray Street Colac.
Read this ad style list of goods from Jacobs featuring overcoats Irish frieze jackets and storm collars along with oilskin coats. It promotes waterproof gear sleeping suits pyjamas in Crimean and Ceylon cloth prices and a selection of boots slippers and watertight boots with various price points for men and women.
An international commission of chambers of commerce plans a convention to bind empires and foreign states for a united commercial code. The talks discuss land selection, farming practices, and arbitration to curb armament trends while harmonising colonial laws and court procedures.
A long historical ad lists numerous grocery items with prices per pound, pint, or tin. It highlights hams, anchovy paste, almonds, baking powder, condensed milk, preserves, chutneys, dates, sugar, and a variety of canned goods, with special prices for brooms and household sets.
A long report outlines how Western District factories and a producer led reform push aim to empower farmers. It highlights private companies’ dominance, proposed redistribution of shares, and a push for cooperative control to ensure fair milk pricing and producer benefits across the Commonwealth.
The junior branch of the LOR held a well attended half year meeting with C.K. Bro. T Hitler, Bro. A Kerr, and others presiding. A social and bonpetition was planned with prizes and an address by Bre Connor. Officers were elected for six months and installation conducted by Bro Connor. The revised constitution adds funeral benefits and junior fund rules.
Dr Rentoul appeals to the public as he denounces capitalist rule and defends worker rights. The piece discusses Christ, property, and the Labor party’s stance on land reform, defense, and Australia’s place in a looming European war.
A lightning induced blast struck a powder mill during a heavy storm yesterday at Wesipluokla. The explosion tore the mill asunder and blew millaries workers into fragments. Firemen and workers were uninjured according to reports today.
Reports from London describe a royal funeral procession with Ulumjackets honored by the King and Queen. The fourth class Victorian Order was awarded as soldiers marched past the coffin, then the line moved to Hyde Park and into a square for a short tribute to the late monarch and his consort.
Report notes a major disaster at a colliery and records a donation of £1100 acknowledged by the Zealand Government for relief. The notice mentions Teiley of the recent tragic event and the support provided to victims.
Mr J Ramsay MacDonald MP recently toured Germany and spoke at Whitefields Tabernamchs Inst noting Germany ahead of Britain due to trained brains and science He urged Britons to read German philosophers to grasp unity and greatness He said German workers asked him to warn about elements seeking war Roosevelts pitfall discussed by Manchester Guardian protesting Conservative clumsy handling and urging a middle path for Egypt policy.
An explosion occurred in the coal bunker of the warship OMS Virtuti, a 14,900 ton vessel, off the Nore. Four stokers sustained severe burns in the incident.
Reuters dispatch from Yokohama reports Lieutenant Shirate organizing a Japanese expedition to the South Pole. A schooner with fifteen crew will depart from Edward VII Island and travel toward the Antarctic regions in August.
Massie Devitt and Moore, merchants of Londen, have bought the bergle Ama Bigooakoa, 194 tons, to be used as an elevant vessel in conjunction with the Port darksog.
Reuters reports in London that hearings over the Esher dispute between Canada and Newfoundland proceed in The Jacob. The tribunal includes ProfessorSummaries and Sir Charles Filepatrick with other officials from the United Kingdom and Netherlands, and notable figures like Kalay are expected to speak.
The German minister Herr Kemyerz resigns following a Reichstag decision to force damanged firms in German South West Africa to share in quelling the Herrero rebellion. Count Lyasay faces charges in St Petersburg over alleged poisoning schem e involving Dr Patchenko and Count Bon turlin, with new details of cholera inoculation claims surfacing.
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