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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1913

Page

2

Colac Produce Market Report Thursday

Mesars Belwood and Waggane We report holding weekly gale of produce with fair supply. Sells include No 1 Car men potatoes 6 per bag and Snow flakes 4/6 to 6/ bag. Fruit and vegetables show larger supply and brisk trade with various prices for apples carrots leeks and melons. AR Morrison items list cabbage 1/6 2/6 cauliflowers 2, parsnips 3d, pumpkins 5/ to 16/ and butter 1/4 1/4.

Colac Belwood Waggane AR. Morrison

Melbourne Produce Market Sees Steady Prices Amid Mixed Demand

In Melbourne, prices held firm across livestock, grain, and feed items despite a generally steady demand. Prime weights remained strong while bay weights softened, with buyers showing interest in medium to serviceable lots and occasional improved activity noted in select markets.

Prades Eittairam

Colac notices and society events dominate local page

Local items report stationmaster Blake reassigned from Creasy to Gherteghip. Cressy Camping Club's Poliab Stakes set for Wednesday in July. Miss Vern Ogden of Colac passes in theory at Royal Academy exams. Land board in Colac on July 8 handles applications. Rev FarAnne and St Aidan’s students carry on duties in his absence. Golf trophies contested last week. conflicts with street lamp upkeep and public works discussed. A presentation for Mr. Neylon planned at Victoria Hotel. Treasurer statements on national finances criticized by opposition leader. Post letter misdelivery to Kapunda shows service usefulness. Death of long-time Winchelsea resident Mr. John Merryweathers noted. Local vendor W. E. Stephens promotes new toilet goods. Agriculture minister discusses producer to consumer parcel delivery via post in South Africa for small holdings.

Colee P. and A. Society Associated Board Royal Academy of Music Royal College of Music, London Misa Vern Ogden Colac Paserd W. Rgim Farlane Creasy M'Farlane Greenham St. Aidon'a College Yorketown South Australia Focal Links Ileon Patra Ingle Mise Lloyd L. M. Duncan Mise M. Johnstone Betheras Duncon East Colac Chas Neylon Shire of Victorias Hotel Negloo G.D Thuthrie Wwone W. D. Read Fister Commonwealth Treasury Consolidated Jane Australian Notee Trust Fund Getlong Dover Adelaide Kapunda Wiochelsea John Merryweathers Culac Winchelsea Wincheleta Mesera J. Levey Preston M. Shinners T. Ryan J. Terry J. Byrne W. Hickey T. Gladman Father McCarthy George James W. E. Stephens Enterprise House Graham Agricultural Department South Africa

Alleged Illicit Liquor Traffic Raids in Melbourne Cafes

A large force of police and detectives raided the Savoy Cafe Francatelli Cafe and Schwe rtesch s Cafe at 1240 this morning responding to complaints of illicit liquor traffic. Three waiters at the Francatelli and four at the Savoy were arrested for selling liquor without a license. Schwe rtesch s Cafe had no arrests. A quantity of liquor was seized at each site. Many prominent citizens were dining there as witnesses and several names were noted. Forty two officers participated in the raid and all locations were raided in a similar fashion.

Melbourne Savoy Cafe Francatelli Cafe Schwertesch's Cafe Francatelli The Savoy Hchwetesch’s Citinena Savoy Ami Francatelli

Rifle match Exciting contest between Australian team and London and Middlesex

A Reuters report from London describes a Bisley rifle contest between the Australian rifle team and the London and Middlesex Rifle Association. The match mirrored the King’s Prize stages with shots ranging from 200 to 700 yards, ending with a close victory for the London and Middlesex team amid a tense finish.

Reuter London Bisley London and Middlesex Rifle Association Techon Middlesex

Valley racing results from Telegraph report

Racing today at Valley shows hurdle winner Keigie at 23-1 with Portlock and Bill Taft close behind. Steeple winner Cormus at 12-1 with State Meton second. Jumpers' Flat sees Light Chillvast first, Radiator second, Flash Jack fourth. Welter winner Heros at 1-? with Lord Dudley and Rosary following.

O-torday Feleway Keigie Portlock Bill Taft Sia Greenvale Fighting Bob Lepaaish Ipsy Precious Cormus Hannaeeru Prince Amate Lady Langulac Light Ehallast Radiator Flash Jack Heros Lord Dudley Rosary

Suburban Property Sale At Messina Johnstone Auction

A large public turnout attended the subdivisional sale of late Dre. A Marks estate. Auctions by Messrs J G Johnstone Col and Mr H Johnstone saw buy prices across Manners Sutton Street Frontage with buyers including Castles Virgona Wood Foley Brown Harper and others. Average price per foot for Manners Sutton frontages was 28/9 and Marke Street 21/3.

Dre Messia W. Lawrence Virgonn J. E. Engleby A. R. Gaylard J. Richarde Meesra A. H G. Cooper Manners- Sutton Street Marke Street

Modern Cough Cure and Its Claims

An advertisement condemns the “OM War of curing a cough” that silences rather than cures. It promotes Wheeler's Cough Linctus as a modern remedy said to relieve the cough and aid expectoration. Distributed by V R Lina, Murray Street Colac.

Let Us Hand You Out Some Shirts

Garbled sale pitch promises quality warm cotton shirts and pants with claim that when they make a claim they make it good. Mentions style and value but text is unreadable and repetitive.

Will Sydonham The Men’s Clothing Store Ad

An old classified style notice mentions a clothing store managed at a location in Australia with insurance details. It references Royal Fire Life and Personal Accident Insurance and a Collins Street address. Allan McKenzie appears as a person connected to the listing.

Collins Streat Allan M'Akenzie

Trial on validity of will provisions in Forrest estate case

The Chief Justice heard arguments in the Practice Court over the contested residuary bequest and charitable gifts in the will of the late Cla. Forrest Mba. Arthur KC led for the plaintiff Charles Lamune Forrest while trustees were represented by Leach and Thompson and the Crown by the Crown Solicitor. The case questions whether the trust provisions for residue and income to charities and other bodies are valid and certain and what the trustees duties are if valid.

Alr Cla. Forrest Arthur KC Pigott Messra Farmer Tureer Charles Lamune Forrest Nesta Esphinade Avenue Brightoun Irvine Starke Mears Leach Thompson Plan Off Margaret Foster Vietoria Kay Testater oTeerme Bill Court

Railway Collision Exposes Narrow Escape in Albury

An early morning collision near Albury on the New South Wales line saw the Sydney Express crash into a stationary goods train at 4 45 am. The rear engine and trucks were badly damaged but no one was hurt. Henry Moore of Junee survived a van explosion as Henry Lidden and Allen Dopweed halted the express. The goods train was pushed forward about a dozen yards, threatening to wreck the line before authorities and the wreckage were cleared.

Albury Satu Liv Sydney Hixpress the Rock New South Wales Eliie Peréop Guani Goode Tradt Henry Moera Junee Tole Presingers T' Cir Tatapo Henry Lidden Allen Dopweed Joop

Elliminyt Debating Society Meets For Open Debate

The Elliminyt Debating and Mutual Improvement Society met Saturday with Mr. KR Hills presiding. A debate with Birregurra Mutual Improvement Society is planned for July 23 on Private Enterprise v Nationalisation. Arbor Day was celebrated at the State School with Mr. W A Grainger speaking on Tree Planting and Arbor Day. A card party in the Public Hall Wednesday aims to raise funds for good work.

Elliminyt Debating and Mutual Improvement Society KR. J. Hills Lowe Birregurra Mutual Improvement Society Ellimimit Private Finterprise Birregurra Cre SN. Thomas T. Monkyiteh Harris W. A. Grainger Elliminyt Progrem Association Wedloerde

Beech Forest District Becomes Association Plans Golf or Football

An invitation from Gellibrand Football Club drew five district clubs into Beech Forest District Association talks. Laver's Hill was excluded due to long travel. Officers elected include President Jas M Sexton and Secretary V Binder. First round fixtures set with July 5 kickoff and weekly matches to follow.

Gellbrand Laver's Hill Mr. King Lardner's Track A. Peare Beech Forest Merete V. Binder Murray Carlisle River Messis H. Hox Lucas Gellibrand Messrs Wm. Ross J. M. Sexton V. Binder T. Young W. E. Boyes Lardners Carlisle Gellioree Lardnére Lardner's Carliale Beech Parent Lardnere Carlials Carlie Caor

Arbor Day Celebration At Winchelsea State School

Winchelsea Arbor Day featured a 10 40 a m parade led by headmaster Mr KF Williams with pupils singing dances and songs. Speakers included Mr BH Williams on forest conservation and Mr A M'Dookdeen recalling early school days. The day ended with a luncheon, tree planting and a garden display.

Winchelsea KE. Williams BH. Williama Foresta A. M'Dooakdeen Winchel Om Schroeter Williams Reva PR. Jonas G. Glider Othe Parente Ethoal M'Kvitt

Sight Restored to Bungaree Farmer After Long Blindness

A Bungaree farmer aged 38 regains sight after cataract removal by a Melbourne specialist. He had been blind since eight and his case was deemed hopeless until the operation. The report notes the dramatic recovery and details of the intervention.

Ballarat Bungaree Melbourne

Winchelsea Coursing Match Opens Touring Club Season

The Touring Club held its first coursing series at Mr Hesse on a clear day with a record attendance. Winners include Miss Grady beating Railway, Berella over Ebony, Little Worker over Ella Senator, Rocket Hoy over Princepe, Chintz over Landlord, Molly Murphy over Miss Kettle, Fernlee over Cooper Corn, Leighgowan over Marys Choice, Ethel over Miss Worker, Koorangs over Shick Bonny, Striker over Bonny Sam, Panic Lass over Blue Raven. The day featured ties in several races and prize money totals were announced. An extended poem and Peppermint Cure advertisement conclude the page.

Hesse Gi. Whitcomb Miss Grady J. Healy B. Salmon Adam Ebony M. Caldow Little Worker H. Brennan Ella J. J. Ryan A EL Stephen J. Salmon PB. Storan J. A. Burnett J. R. Slater J. Walker T. Slater G. Bennett Blue Raven Berella Rocket Boy Vera Chintz Mally Murphy Fernlee Leegowan Ethel Koorangas Panic Laas Black Ethel Striker

Parliament Short Session Signals Early Legislative Quiet

Our Melbourne letter outlines a forthcoming Commonwealth Parliament meeting on July 8 with an five week adjournment to prepare bills. The session is expected to be brief with debates on the Address in Reply and Budget estimates, and questions over the new Speaker and fringe parliamentary rituals. It notes the Workmen's Compensation Bill and potential redistribution of seats as future items, along with sporting profits and new Melbourne developments.

Bresion John Forrest Speaker M'Donald Bena Torley Senate Race Sithas Cromwell Wien George Warrenhvip Hiveagh Littlebird House of Commons

Forward delivery rules reshape stock speculation across colonies

A writer notes stock exchange practices may push forward delivery from Western Australia to Victoria and from Brisbane to Adelaide or Sydney. He warns readers to avoid stock for shiftable schedules and to use brokers only when investing in edge securities.

Western Australis Victoria Brisbane Adelaide Sydney Stock Exchange London New York

Labor Split Foils Liberal Lead In Leister By-Election

Reports from London describe a dramatic Leicester by election where a Liberal hold was shaken by a Labour split. Hartley is backed by Socialist factions while Liberal candidate Hewart faces cross party disruption as the Labour leadership debates its stance ahead of the poll.

Reuter London Leienter Lale Hinks Kk. Crawshias Vealnams Thwart Wilshere Hartley Hewart Banton Almuin Labor Halty Paticies Labor Party Harley Tod J. Ramsay M Thvill Fo Masterman Deicester Martles Philip Snowden Labia Blackburn Srt Tiberals Tiber

Building Accident in Melbourne Injures Three Workers

Three men were injured in a Melbourne building site when a boiler shifted and toppled during hoisting. Moriarty Olsen Watt and Jenkins were hurt. Moriarty later died from his injuries while others were hospitalized.

Melbourne Saturdis AC Sonattione Aevident Pesulti Melbourne Electric Green Street Swath Moriarty Olsen Wath Jkins Sy Ling Moriarty Ofeoy Watt

Weather report from Commony Meteorologist week ended Friday June

The weekly weather summary notes general rainfall with heavy totals in northern districts and plains. Several stations reported over 2 inches, with up to Avora River westward but diminishing amounts toward the western border. The storm, tropical in origin, followed a period of dry spells and brought notable temperature swings across the state.

Cobram Avora Prut Sual Awane Tasmania Tasman Sea Walwa Mildura Kyneton Central North Kynetom Marynyille Colac

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