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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1911

Page

2

Melbourne Live Stock Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle Trade

Melbourne market reports a mixed week with light yardings and weaker prices for most cattle due to rough weather. Prime young cattle and certain cows remained firm to better, while trade sheep and lambs showed steady to softer demand. notable sales include top prices for some dairy cattle and Ayrshire bulls and a large range of store cattle and calves across Colac, Cobden, Apollo Bay, and Beech Forest districts.

Aoucterea J. G. Jekmatens & Lo Geo. Head Basin Banks Boose Gellibrand Messrs J. Ince Hes Bros W. Underwood D. Hh. Findson J. Cant A. Stanford A. Wucon J. Mathews J. Edwards Ou. Swith M, Dally J. Wood W. . Asene H. M'Padden Ciecop A. Gilmore Warrion Comebeck Warnewort Trrowarra Ombe W. Taylor Western Australia Manifold Street Colac E. Mills Elliminst W. Slater Parich Murroon W. Murnane Cobden Dalgety and Co Miss Morehouse G. Gilting Levers Laver’s Hill Sthimst A. Mur Forrest J. White Jas. Moloney Jos Fim Beiley T. M'Girath J. Bush M. MiLennas J. Opples J. Salomon Ayrshire Bullsa Gether J. Toluman C. Rutland G. C Matthews Everard Browne Jas Mo‘lovey Moloney I. Rein M. FL Neylon Geo Woods L Delvery Gebling Apollo Bay Storacowa Rossel Bermah Plains W. T. Memifold A. J. Simpson Gazette Geo. Reid Basin Hanks W. Read Melrose D-Ay

Mercer Certificated Teachers and January Examinations

Certificated and enemy Curtiss, TEACHER or VIOLIN. Pupils prepared for Examination. First Term commences at Baton on Friday 27th January and 28th at Oo leo. Church notices and services follow with references to an Archbishop sermon and Coronation events. Local notices discuss farming, rail prospects, and community activities in Colac Geelong Warrnambool area.

Baton Ooleo

GAYINMAN MATCH AND MEXICO EARTHQUAKE REPORT

The article details a billiards match between George Gray and Malbouros Inn with results heavy in score notes. It also reports a deadly Mexico City earthquake early today causing widespread destruction and many deaths, with rescue efforts ongoing and telegraph lines down. Senor Madero’s proclamation as liberator follows amid fires.

Lindrum Ned Ama Reece Gilernooh Piety Thy Mexico City Senor Madero Mexico Senor Madera

Colac Herald Discusses Population and Trade Barriers

The article argues Victoria's population growth lags despite its rich soil and mineral wealth. It criticizes tariff protection, wages, and factory laws, urging stronger protection to help local manufacturers compete against foreign goods. It notes census figures showing population gains but births exceeding deaths, and calls for a more protective economic stance.

Commonwealth Eva Dave Abel Landi Victoria Wayes

Forged cheque case leads to arrest and hospital transfer

Kenneth Vaughen aged 28 presented a £47 cheque at National Bank Cressy purporting to be by farmer John Walton and cashed it. The claim was found forgery by Youn. Vaughn was arrested by Lin ton police and taken to Lin ton warrant house. A revolver incident occurred as police searched him. he threatened self harm. He was taken to Ballarat Hospital yesterday morning. A Desay Maresh ball to aid Colac District Hospital raised £14 1s 0d in contributions.

Forrest Gee Jong Geelong Fiinance Board State General Assembly Laiver’s Hill T. M Cullough M‘cullough Colac Cobden Camperdown Fanmera of Warriagistions M'Qullough Colne Afr J. Anderagn Tower Hill Bhannausl Agreal Hivapital Leibrook's St. John's Church of England Melbourne Presch Colaca Witice Tilseu Aud Co Prue Victoria Hall Jim Sydney Tyy Schilling Wil Tianyaen Fred Leste Syvilney Manly Misa Schilling Mae Mowbray's Murray Street Monbras's Kenneth Vaughen National Bank Cressy John Walton Youn Vaughan Linton Linton Warthhouse Witten Himeself

Bullock Swamp Debating Society Elects Four New Members

The Bullock Swamp Debating Society held its weekly meeting on Tuesday with four new members proposed and elected. The evening featured a lively debate on town versus country life, led by A R Law for the country and J Libbis for the town, with solid support from both sides. The weather was praised and no clear victor claimed the debate.

Bullock Swamp Olie

Coronation Day Celebrations Suggested For Colac

A Colac letter writer urges widespread Coronation Day festivities across the town. He suggests lanterns at gates and home celebrations to inspire loyalty and teach children the meaning of empire, noting this may be the last coronation many will witness.

Colac Herald Vesta Argus Colac Evey Gate Burjier

Proposed Carlisle River Tramway discussion at Shire meeting

A large Carlisle River district gathering discussed ways to urge government support for a tram link to the Mette Forest domain. Resolutions urged the shire council to petition the government for an iron road to Carlisle and to appoint an officer to assess tramway practicality.

Carlisle S Volar Shire Vn Ie Mette Forest Rellibrand Urbaker Tecelwinl Keratys Shire Cwitneil Kerang Risin Ias Imanagerment Auhlings Ise Heturn

Geelong Winter Meeting Races Report

The Geelong Racing Club held its winter meeting on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. Hemults-Hurdle winner was Wounderles with Zaleski second and Arion third. Belmont Welter result saw Brazil win by three lengths from Coomandurra. The Hatchelow and Breakwater events also produced close finishes with The Bachelor and Brazil among winners.

Geelong Racing Club Hemults Huliawarta J. Chevally Zaleski A. Bell Arion R. Kewpe Wounderles Kinotter Aget Bullawarra Zaski Dullawerra Zalski Belmont Welter Blandicap Brazil EL Turner Coonsaturra J. A. Cain Bea Beach W. Smart A. Dovey Roassem G, Turner Schaorkleten We J. Hall Golightly Finola Gold Lizaid Nitchery Little Medallist Bonnie George Batehelor Finela Charre Hopaleen Shackleton Tume City Handicay Lermferberg Istol Ring Breakwater Platue Regahel Atera Rockdale Powerscourt Even Money Breakwater Young Jock Madam Donal Thundershock Bonpie George Hollover Alabacutya Brederwovie Aki Lesso Madam Donsakl Esail

Melbourne Fig Market Report Turbulent Sale Prices

Moderate attendance at the McMourne Pi Market with talay sales in progress. Prices for porkers rose and fats stayed strong while Speedwell cycles advertised from £12/10 to £20. The notice mentions various local businesses and a Beech Forest wood item with literary device phrases.

McMourne Pi Shipa Suckora Speedwell Cycles Mat Burns Murray Colnc Johnstons End J. Spark T. Anderson Olae T'va

Elliminyt Debating Society Forms and Plans Night School Push

The Elliminyt Debating Society held a lively meeting led by President Mr A Benallack with strong attendance. Two new members were elected, a booth for the State election discussed, and arrangements made for inter-society events and a debate with Alvie Debating Society on white Australia policy.

A. Benallack Dhair Thrower Wit Lir Forrest M.L.A Elliminyt J. J. Parkinson DD Vivetter J. Andrew's Young Men's Guild Alvie Australia Jack Shire Maine Anl W. Freeman C. Sell W. Ballagh F. Brose A. Harris N. Ackersley GS. Doak Wiil Eeart Wong

Unclear OCR fragment hints at horse racing event and names

Fragmentary text references a Hind Race at Calis, Steeplechase and Hurdle events, with unclear names and locations. Mentions possible entries, stakes, and a round of day, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertainty about event details and participants.

Yang Ray Calis Ip Heen Ucanfield Sten Wolf Mately Awlon

Australian Women’s League Midweek Meeting Notes

A historical Australian women’s league meeting is described with references to attendees, roles, and proceedings. The document highlights officials, guests, and the tone of formal assembly, noting items related to treasury, secretariat, and quorum.

An Irishman’s Honor and a Street Parade

Fragmentary text mentions an Irishman’s honor, a performance on a Wednesday, and a promised shoe and garment sale. Readers are urged to attend a local event with prices promising value.

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