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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 13, 1912

Page

2

Melbourne Sheep Market Sees Strong Buyer Turnout and Higher Prices

At Newmarket yards buyers gathered for today's sale as 249 trucks and 5100 sheep were yarded with better per head values. Crossbred wethers rose to 17 shillings and merino ewes to 17s, while fat lambs and cattle showed solid demand and firm to higher rates. Birregurra sale followed with a record turnout of buyers and robust demand across cattle and sheep, led by crossbred and merino stock, as prices firmed.

Newmarket Toay Geelong Aod Birregurra BPI Masera Strachan, Murray and Bhannon ente'Tsaty Birregurra Lata Ibe Aleo Ajiollo Bay Mount Gellibrand Elvo Bollygolly

For Sale Local Farm Goods and Seeds Ad

For sale prime rye seed local grown pastures edgar Colac boats etc onions seed Burley Spanish yellow dander onion seed guaranteed order early 6 lb for this year dairy buildings and other dairy plow items quintson colac district liberal terms sale of dairy equipment and range of farm implements

Edgar B. Burley

Local loan schemes and obituaries dominate Colac notices

Business promotions offer farm loans from sixty to two thousand pounds with 44 percent interest, early repayment options, and Crown land terms. Obituaries note the death of Buckle and Marks families with funeral details, while editorials discuss government policy on railways, outport development, land reform, and charity funding, urging action and decentralization.

Colac news notes a town ball plan and guild reports

A town meeting notes a committee formed after a public gathering to plan a debenture issue with funds pledged and later meeting plans. The St. Augustine Young Drews Guild reports growth from about 25 to 60 members and discusses a gymnasium and competitions.

W. M. Pearsos Don Tiona Hantor St. ‘Au- Grew'nh Youngsien's Guild H. Begley Rev Go. Munrphy MI-8 J. Will Meskra G. Johnstone D.L. Stewart W.ennis F. Granter Measta A. Murray M. Richarda Hegley J. Brown A. Thockworth Sen Gellibraod St. John's

Coal Strike Steady Amid Idle Miners and Shipping Delays

London reports no change in the coal strike with AM4N00 miners idle and thousands affected. Two hundred thousand tons of coal laid up as ships face altered sailings. talks between miners and owners planned without discussing a minimum wage. Transport authorities authorize extra carriage to ease congestion amid reduced services.

Reutar London Aodiecras Sirite Tyne Gt. Paul Southampton Queenie Albert Branley Cannock Chase Midland Bedoration Cannock Étrize Minera G. N. Barnes M.P Amalgamated Society of Engineers Croydon Uinera Pirae Board of Trade Omnibus Nervices

High Court decision on probate and land duty appeal

The High Court of Australia delivered its reserved decision on an appeal from a State Full Court ruling regarding probate duties on land conveyed by Mrs Lang to her three sons. The court held the land transfers and leases chargeable with duty, affirming the state decision and denying recoupment to the executors.

High Court Meleqourne Tuseday High Court of Australia Christ Justice Justice Barton A‘beckett Hodgen Justice Tood Hoenketts Lang Patrick Selisr Lang Titangs Liamore Mre Langs Meed John Lang Melbourne Titanga Patrick Henry Lang Camperdown Stewart Sellar Lang Linda Mrs Lang Hirs Iyong Yoty Rome

Correspondence criticises the term Liberal in politics

A reader denounces the modern use of Liberal branding as a degeneration of the label. The letter recalls battles by Graham Berry, laments Conservative moves under the Liberal banner and urges voters to scrutinise factions like AWNL and the People’s Party before aligning, warning against loss of freedom of thought.

Colac Herald Graham Berry Aterling Egainst Land Ronopolints Hassin Forsom Jetcom Aw.n.l People’s Party

Debate on Town Band Fund Raising Draws Criticism

A letter from Colan Herald readers laments weak fundraising efforts for a new town band. The writer cites insufficient canvassing and unclear total funding needs, warning the project risks failure without substantial, systematic contributions. The letter urges prompt action and stronger collection efforts.

Colan Herald Palestine Agriculturiste

Amundsen details polar voyage and pole claim

Captain Amundsen discusses his successful voyage to the South Pole and contrasts it with Scott's. He cites high altitude, 16 500 feet breathing difficulties, supply losses, dog losses, and scarce cairn building, noting Christmas celebrations and favorable conditions toward the end of the journey.

Reuter London Amundsen South Pole Scott Pole Ule Cay Dagreee Akia

Ballarat meeting details and weights for Goelong race

Racing notes from Ballarat Miners meeting include Matric awarded in O’Loughlin event. Goelong and J Patrick Day race weights list features many horses with numbers and abbreviations. cricket and tennis reports cover Colac Club Easter visit and Mumma Cup results. ANA picnic and rifle shooting segments noted with dates and entries.

Ballarat R. B. Baker O'Loughlin Goelong Charley Brazer Billver Bhleld Our Fred Rubiform Harp Bhima Reco Austen Amaranthus Future Sweet Allee Worest Dew Lady Vyatherao Sovereign Rockheim Nellie Vern Silente Pootaco Tk Belleroplon Guitee Mohr WLW Marlee St. Martha St. Patrick's Gamlicap Tanckoha Thrust Yolen Nitchero Dryrdate Silver Shield Our Fred. Ormy A.u Ormy General Gorden Miss Keyless Westerin Golden Queen Tonkriss Gil Sweet Alice Lady Yatheroo Nellie S Myradaie Bobby Wee Jim Howdy Langford Galtee Moir Lady Lonsdale Combine Queen Bes Little Mary Relative Ivie Daisy Midget Beech Forest J. Kelly Act A. F. Bridgeman B. M'Garry Gonties Fdyde Winchelsex ANA Winehelcom A.nla Hoondicap W. M’donald C. Worland A. M'Donald Sen G. Worland Buffers A. M'Donnald Gen O. Worland T. Shimers Stephenson Gala T. Oaldow Cabher E. Molel L. M'Donald B. Hole R. FP. Wheelon Misa Craig L Miss Foz T. Richmond J. Warner H. Donohue Grant Blamese F. Cooper A. Donglan Lloyd P. Jackson Booth Western Tigtrid Rifle Club Watroombcol Mth Merch J. Jordan At & Am

Labor unrest and economic causes of class dissatisfaction

An analysis argues unrest stems from wages, living standards, and capitalists' control. It cites Mallock and Boott figures on income, notes poverty in London and York, and warns of the looming economic revolution amid education and state intervention debates.

Lord Londonderry Lloyd Georga Ireland England Cecil Tories Bre Rotesay M'Doneld Socialist Movement Wmrest Mallock M'Donald Hooth Lowatres M‘vouwld Booth London Rowateve York MayeDonald Frotnt Oro Percona Robert Owen Jolr Bright Provent Phew Lior Grorpe New Lanark Lloyd George Ing Bhaok Bald God Reynold

Colac A Beats Caramut B In Narrow Polo Final Tie

In a tight Kooyong final, Colac A and Caramut B played to a draw until overtime. Colac A finally seized victory by one goal, winning the silver cup while both teams received awards from Lady Denman.

Stelbourne Tolour Kooyong Ag Colac A Cas B Caramut Ateiwell K. Urquhart A. Hod Cumming Colac Hobere Soo Calvert Everard Browne He Capromat Wes Receirin Tatch Kooyong Ths Ruiea Volar Caramut Agency Ing Urquhur Everard Crowns Carema Drien Robertson Browne Colne Firat Chukka Gona Brent Bull Caramay Gui Wan Cy Aueamen Evocord Browne Colne A Goles Caiverh Colu Caraming Golac Geain Iorane Lime Politios ORK Imet Caramit Ecored Filth Chykin Attell Caraomitt Enchusias Colae Caramral Colme Coramut B Denman Wia Congratus

Necessity and Invention in the Era of Innovation

The passage discusses how necessity drives invention, citing figures like Lord Rayleigh and Oliver Lodge. It notes individuals creating new instruments and methods, with examples of practical breakthroughs and by products from genius. The prose emphasizes push from necessity beyond pecuniary motives and lifelong work leading to harvests of innovation.

Larbor Rayleigh Juli Airdlan Oliver Lodge Oliver Lin Db Wan Tanenshire

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