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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
2
Aimnuocher to day market shows tobacco and milling items with prices quoted in old units. Prices include various commodities such as wheat, bran, pollard, plows, and hay with multiple firms and place names referenced in the listing.
A brief advertisement offers fashionable, exclusive winter suits with inspection and comparison promises. The copy emphasizes a stylish appearance and pattern quality with a style and fit guarantee. Call to inquire and order for assured satisfaction.
A local shop announces Hugh Thom Son footwear with trusted Hugh Thomson branding. The catalog lists Ladies Kip Boots for heavy work at 6s 11d, Cromwena Boots for women at 8s 11d, Kip Boots for children 1o to 4 at 6s, Box Calf Button Shoes for girls at 5s 11d to 7s 6d, plus other styles and prices.
The Minister of Railways spoke of rapid work on war damaged routes in the state. He noted Walloalla and Guyen to Kow Flaing lines already employing men with more to start as land is cleared and crops prepared for year end. He also outlined new lines from Newtown to Beece and Beech Forest to Crow’s.
Mr Warrener writes a private forecast predicting abundant rain in April to June and hot September with farmers urged to store water and sow early crops. February rainfall at Colac was 67 points with storage 87. Colac Musical Society sets March 24 for Prostore. A Colac Shire Council special meeting will discuss railway issues.
A torchlight procession by the Colne Fire Brigade and band will precede a garden entertainment to raise funds for the brigade's annual demonstration. If weather fails the show moves to Victoria Hall and admission is free.
Article outlines how fat percentage in milk depends on cow breed and strain, with management practices to keep herd average up. It covers calving effects, udder fullness, feeding, pasture quality, lactation length, and records to optimize milk quantity and fat content.
Melbourne dispatch reports Mr Kelynack opening arguments for Broken Hill Proprietary Company in arbitration court. He contends the award must consider effects on other trades and the judge seeks a minimum wage around 11 or 12 shillings. The judge hints at guarantees for resumption with a full staff under any award.
Commonwealth authorities redraw election rolls to replace multiple annual lists with a single subdivision based system. Electors will vote at their subdivision polling place or use absent or postal ballots, with South Australia awaiting state action.
Colac Bowling Club has organized a B tournament for a trophy valued at 1, the gift of Mr Forbes, and a runner up Jerphy valued 10/6. The first draw lists matches including Croft v Inglis and Hill v Sullivan with byes for Davice Fineham Alexander and Rogenbloom. The text records numerous player pairings, byes, and side notes with approximate names and event timing, all within a club competition context.
Prof Woll of the Wisconsin sericultural station tests the Jersey cow Jacobs Tree owned by A O Auten. The cow yields over 3 pounds butter fat in a day, about 50 pounds milk daily, with high butter fat content. If current production holds, credit for over 850 pounds butter fat per season could exceed 1000 pounds of butter.
The German government proposes extending a contributory pension system. It would cover widows, orphans, sickness, and invalidity. Employers and employees would share costs, with the state contributing portions for the elderly and orphans.
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