Geelong Livestock Market Report Highlights Strong Demand
Cattle and sheep sales showed strong demand with prices firming. Bulls and cows improved, fat calves and lambs fetched higher rates, while Melbourne produce quotes for flour and grains appeared steady. Multiple buyers attended Brayton and Fitzroy yards, with market activity described as brisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Newmarket
To Spy
Pat Lamb
Ted Ar Birregurra Monthim
Sal
Idegers Strachan
Murray and
Shoonoorapork
Yan
Brady
E. Monuntjoy
Stewart and Son
Jownstone
Edmund Mountjoy
Sheepland Lambet
Shannahan
Wethers
G. Campbell
Mountjoy
Gmill
D.fetooth
J. M'Donald
Mateo
Onio
Cray — Onten
Manger Bey
Bran
Pollard
Grand Charity Ball Promises Evening Dress Goods
In 1912 a Grand Charity Ball is announced for July 5 with sales of costumes and evening wear. The notice advertises shoes gloves hats and ornamented costumes, plus fabrics like spangled taffeta, chiffon and moonlight effects. Bereavement notice appears alongside and inquiries are invited for suitable costume suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Helio
deNil
Abil
Colac Council Debates Town Band Support Funding
A Colac Shire council meeting discusses forming a Town Band with a letter from the Colac Town Band naming its aims and seeking funds and council backing. An amendment proposed a partial grant by the Town riding and shire, with debate on the financial line to draw and the principle involved.
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Colse
Goussell
Colac
Baker
Counell
Miusic
Coluc
Poreigh
Cockerill
Gr Johnstone
Fulton
Dally
Meredith
Johnstone
McEdgar
Public Works
Messrs B. Costiti and
Franks
Calder Tiver Progress Association
Working Men Footwear Catalog Excerpt
Fragmentary OCR shows a leather and waterproof boot section with boots for men and women. It mentions Watertight styles, Bluchers, slippers, and a general emphasis on durable footwear from a department store catalog.
Magnift Lamp Display Invites Shoppers to Crockery Dept
A Crockery Department announces a ten day display of lamps including Hanging and Table Lamps, Big and Little Lamps in white and gold cups and saucers, and colored lamps with special low prices. The window shows a wide range of lamp styles and prices, inviting customers to view the glittering display and bargain on tableware pieces amid the promo.
Rain halts play as Australian tour resumes at Lord's
Rain interrupted the third test match with Australia in the lead up to Lord's today. Only 3000 spectators watched as England and Australia prepared for the post lunch restart with the first innings led by Hayward and Holloway. The English selection includes Pry, Spooner, Warner, Rhodes, Hobbs, and Barnes among others for the triangular series.
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Reuter'a
London
Maren
Minnett
Austeatiagrena
Sear
England
Sucinst
Australia
Lord's
G. B. Pry
Hampshire
Enpii Ii
H. Spooner
Lancashire
Op. P. Warner
Middlesex
RW. Pastor
Warwickehire
J. B. Hobbs
Swerey
W. Tt. Rhodes
Yorkshire
F. Barnes
Staffordshire
J. Smith
Warwickshire
F. B. Woollay
Kent
BH. Devos
Railway collision disaster and relief efforts reported
Fragmented notes describe a railway collision with many injured and fatalities. Reports mention damage, collapsed structures, and widespread chaos across affected towns, with ongoing rescue attempts and official responses as authorities assess casualties and coordinate aid.
Dockers Strike Nearing End Amid Food Shortages
Acute distress mounts as a prolonged dockers strike disrupts pay and food access. Strikers sell possessions and pawnbrokers report rising activity while strike committees await a parliamentary outcome. Scottish transport workers vote against striking.
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London
Omer
Tling Trix
Vink Hey
Jy Welt
Mailbag robbery arrest in Patís details unclear
A man named Rousset was arrested in Patís on a charge related to a mailbag robbery. Police report found cash and valuables, including a cheque for 429000 and 20000 pounds, with additional goods in his possession. The incident involves a central American railway/ways company.
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Patis
Rousset
Nhis
State Owned Shipping Plans For West Australia
The Soaddan Ministry pursues state owned passenger and trading steamers with Wnds chosen as head, Mr W. UH. Buclols, long tied to the Ad aide Steamlip Company, to guide policy. Government eyes local freight and immigrant routes, cargoes of coal, and lighter services for Fremantle with the Darins re fitted for speed.
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West
Fremantle
Soaddan
Oae
Wnds
Mlltiger
W. UH. Buclols
Ad@aide Steamlip Company
West Australia
Newcastle
Sydney
Port Hedland to host goods linked to Gascoyne stock movement
A partially legible Melbourne Herald item notes shipments disembarking at Port Hedland for railway use and stock return from the Gascoyne district. It mentions nationalisation plans for brickworks and a large government butchering business, plus four steamers secured and Perth tramways bought for nationalisation.
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Port Hedland
Awill
Iremantle
Gascoyne
Towles
Labbah
Perth
Melbourne Herald
Libel action over Archbishop Clarke letter to Nash
In a Geelong court on Monday Archbishop Clarke sues John Norton for 9060 over a libel article published in a newspaper. The case features detailed testimony about rumors involving Nash and Geelong, with M Arthur and others representing the plaintiff and defense and various witnesses describing alleged jealousies, accusations, and actions surrounding Nash, Hind ersfield, and related church matters.
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Sip Saan
Justice Oussay
Cll
Archbishop Clarke
John Norton
Pruth
M‘arthur and
Mann
Micgers Maile
Hamilton
Kiddie
Megare Dally
Starxe
Hawthorn
Nash
Geelong
Jotter
Plaintil
Mesh
Nast
Wangaratta
Plaintill
Haring
Broddersfield
Isb
Irs Molesworth
Nowa
Sir Nash
Mra Malesworth
Yith Lee
Malesorth
Ferrot
Angel
Molesworth
Jine
Noel
Iisk
Dirs Molesworth
Agiaintill
Hindley
Male
Pti
Plage
Cnuch
Osnon
Nish
Phaimtill
Re‘bighing
Cell
Arthur
Beeng Locals Meet at Cororooke Football Clash
A large crowd traveled from Pirron Yalloak to Cororooke on Saturday to watch the football match between locals and Beeng, with spirited play and determined effort by both sides. The town notes include Mrs Hamill's injury while on official duties, the St Josephs AG BOS branch anniversary, and news of the Pirron Yalloak railway fatality involving Mr Byrne, which has sparked community sorrow and reflection.
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OL M'Grath
Neilneys
India
Maria Gilbert
St. Andrew's School
Mise Gilbert
Mukti
Fise Gilbert
Come Indy
Misa E. P. Browne
Hebb
Baker
Shire Council
Corbett
Colne
Duncon
Gorangamite and
Colag Rldings
Gr Fuldigibone
Cororooke
Beeng
Ifaneysthey
Hamil
Ross
Souyy
St Joseph'’s
AG Bos
Tage Halfptr
Pirron Yalloyse
Byrne
Firiday
Pirron Yatloak
Colne Hospital
DM 'Ray
Nemlens
J. Clovenson
Metropols
Lach Wrels
Victoria Hall dance fundraiser draws large crowd
A Victoria Hall event by the Colac branch HAOES featured bed and dance in aid of the banner fund. Eight in sid delivered an enjoyable evening with a large attendance and lively entertainment.
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Colac
H.A.O.E.S. Bed & Dance
Victoria Hall
Colac Hospital Committee Adopts Private Practice Plan
Adjourned Colac Hospital committee meeting notes propose limited private practice for the resident medical officer for six months with safeguards to avoid hospital disruption. Reports show balances, donations, and receipts from local firms and groups. the charity carnival balance stands at £120 3s 1d with two new life subscribers proposed.
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Colac Aospital Committee
Walter Selwoort
Mele Dent
Astley
Parkes
Bears
Bo Murphy
Ingh
Dgi
Tampden
Forrest
Barwon Downs
C. Mullaney
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Dennis
Denmeach
Chandler
Mies Astley
Wilmot
Wyonr
D. Thomas
Flowers
Reich
Irene Abbott
Char Oul
Mir
Barlow
Craig
M'Lennan
M'Kenn
Selwyn Begley
Mr Clan
Reville
Mes Mills
Christie
Mise Donovan
Chrissie Trask
Min Reisk
Ladies Knen Guild
Chanthy
John Woods
Tkwan
Mrr
W. Cowley
FL Begley
Colac Chub Refutes Rumors Over Team Conduct
A letter from A T Burns, Hon. Secretary, states the Colac club committee found no grounds for idle rumors about the team’s conduct. The defense confirms the committee has carefully reviewed the matter and sees no misconduct.
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Colac Herald
Ramus Mint
Worcrooke
Colac Chub
A,t, Burns
Stoning Notes and Shooting Club Meet Highlights
A fragmented report covers an Sdlas ALA branch event and Germniiion Club shooting grounds visit. Highlights include a brisk sports gathering, trigger-pull tests, and several winners such as A Cooke M Inglis and W Dalton with multiple legs and sweepstakes captured.
Port Campbell Notes on Carroll Trophy Match
Correspondent reports a footbodle match at Prince Town Loge Submeday for the Carroll trophy with Port Campbell and nearby towns. results show a win for Port Campbell and local clubs plan an October fete in the Public Mall with a soft evening program. The text notes winter layout closures and seasonal holidays, plus local health quips and a Bradley Pepper mint cure reference.
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Princetown
Lhe Carroll
Meri Ranger
Pennurlown
Lord
Port Campbell
Euree
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