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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
1
The Romney Marsh breed shows strong growth when pastured on marshy land and not overdeveloped. The article warns against fake purebreds and urges buyers to consider original breeder aims—quality mutt-an type, good carcase, and grazing suitability—before investing in Romneys.
The Melbourne report covers a malicious prosecution claim by Frank Hyett against William Henry Emmett, detailing an attempted settlement to influence further action and naming Tom Manon as a key target. The Murray Waters and Federal Cabinet notes discuss navigation schemes, beet sugar prospects in Victoria, and Beeton post office improvements at Camperdown.
Melbourne correspondence reports Archbishop Carr urging Ireland toward land sales agreements amid funding gaps causing uncertainty. European powers race to build navies as Britain seeks peace through strength, while Australia debates defense and national production. A Colac letter supports local drainage improvements and hospital waste management and cautions on septic-system plans.
The Romney breed is noted for hardiness in healthy and dry seasons, performing well on well managed marshes. It becomes less superior when bred hastily or in unhealthy country. Key traits include strong girth and quarter, good constitution, and benefits from good pastures and liberal feeding.
The Canterbury docked at Newcastle with ballast described as gruesome and human remains. The crew recovered bones and jawbones from 600 tons of earth ballast, including skulls and teeth. The captain's son, a New Zealander, said ballast came from West Coast South America and was purchased near an old village site for about 30 per ton.
The Loyal Colac Lodge 1 CCF held its half year session led by N G C Pile with one new member and two nominees. Reports showed £5 sick claims and £45 0 2 in accounts, total receipts £9 4 from contributions £11 7 in investments, and total membership 297 with four unfinancial members. A special vote of thanks to outgoing officers was carried. Separately delegates to the Tar penalty conference toured Coventry Stratford upon Avon and Oxford enjoying visits, lunches at Warwick Castle, and a fine day en route.
Mr Hudson Berkeley from New South Wales states in a muttered interview that Australians are right to first defend their shores. He says resolve to stay with the old country and that a shilling will be at hand for defense, with Labor leaders aware of these matters.
The passage discusses traits for mut ton, noting a medium grade of attracting wool of fair length and medium density. It emphasizes a well filled hind leg, forearm, thigh, and width underneath, alongside a neat top-knot, balancing wool traits with carcass quality.
A social event at the public hall in Beeac was tendered to Mr Ninham and family on Monday night. The gathering featured several speakers and gifts including a travelling bag and rug for Mr Ninham and a mounted hand-lear for Mrs Ninham, presented by Mr Bevan.
Hope of Coloc Tent held a six month meeting at L.O.U.F. Hall on Monday evening with 63 members and 4 Warrion Tent visitors. Bro. Thornton presided. one new member joined and four pursued membership. Officers were elected including Bro. Lee as OH L, Bro. W. Eons as DR, and treasurer and secretary re elected. The gathering praised progress and heard notes on the forthcoming annual conference in Colac. A post meeting reception at Mr Flemming’s coffee palace followed.
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