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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
2
Melbourne Fat Sheep and crossbred stock showed steady to firmer prices with moderate buyer attendance. Geelong Market saw good penning of prime cattle and firm bids, with fat lambs and sheep also showing price support and competition among buyers.
The column records the death of Thomas Alfred Vagg of Nalangil aged 61 with details of funeral arrangements in Colac. It includes poems and obituaries, railway updates on Newtown to Beal route, thistle eradication protests, and various local notices on ads, auctions, and commercial promotions in Colac and district.
The Western district cooperativemovement for a bacon curing company gains momentum after initial hesitance. Farmers, led by Colac and Byron Bay contacts, push for a cooperative model to expand exports to the old country, citing improved prosperity from cooperative farming.
The Beech Forem Crowe line, opened last week, will gain an engine at Newport workshops and additional trucks to handle timber traffic. Two trains per day run prevent, with delays at Colac from transferring timber between narrow and broad gauge vehicles. A St Johns Gymnastic and Literary Club committee meeting discussed disposing of a fundraising fund for public building aims, with adjournment to next Saturday. The community plans a Court of Petty Sessions at Cresy, and Mona Howarth’s funeral was held at Colac cemetery with family pallbearers and Rev Walker Riordan officiating.
A late night gathering of the Bt An iste'e Young Men's Guild nominated eleven and elected two new members. Debates on Fulystb were canceled due to inter-society events, with plans to resume later. Delegates will meet after confirming school pupil support figures and injury to the Falmuinyt debate.
The local Friendly Societies branch held a Monday night meeting with discussions on fortification of Sanema areas and America, liquor hours, and state expenditure. A debate on July 12 was set with Gellibrand Mutual Improvement Association, delegates were authorized on a dispensary matter, and reports from recent conferences were reviewed.
Mr Cooke for New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association spoke at Norwich Exhibition on wool and mutton supply to Britain. He argued Australia remains the sole breeder with merino mutton capable of large scale wool growth, noting a western rise in long wool production while prices may adjust if needed.
Monday night at Spithead Lady Northcote presented Commonwealth Australia’s gift of plate to DALS. Captain Venyphoo Lowes accepted on behalf of the Royal Navy, expressing gratitude and noting the donor’s generosity to the people of Australia.
Between yesterday afternoon and six this morning the clothing factory of Mr Newhem in Little Collins Street was broken into and goods valued at about £50 stolen. Two or three thieves are believed to be involved after scaling a fence and cutting a window pane. The back gate was broken open and the loss discovered at six this morning as Detective Hawkins investigates.
Sydney report: Jane Raven aged 45, a single resident of Petersham, died at her home on Manthay. Suffering from consumption she took a Lysol bottle, asked for a plan, was refused, then drank contents and collapsed. The event occurred in the morning as she emerged from her room.
A Colac meeting of the Local Land Board processed multiple applications. Grants issued to A H Vipont J Cockerill sen W J L Fish L O Fish Peirce Grace B Hagson J B Mitchell and others. some refusals and a deferment for Tabitha Beattie pending report. further show cause actions for forfeitures and land allot questions discussed.
Fragmentary OCR item from Melbourne produce market listing. Readable phrases include market notes and item pricing cues though specifics are unclear. The text appears to reference butter and fruit terms with altered spellings and partial numbers.
A detailed listing of events at the Voronmation celebrations notes numerous winners in boys and girls races across age groups, including performances by A.M. Dougall Len edo D. Fiyan and J. Milne. The piece also mentions dancing, a water event, and a wedding attendance as part of festivities.
A denunciation tracing Mormon polygamy and violence to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. It cites Mountain Meadows massacre, outlaw acts, and US government action, presenting the church as a dark historical blot. Names include Brigham Young and John D. Lee, with reference to Grattan Grey’s chapter in Uncle Sam and His Family.
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