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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1912
Page
2
At the weekly Colac sale the yarding included 24 cattle and a large turnout of sheep and lambs. Prices held firm for quality stock with strong competition in prime lines, while store and inferior cattle moved slowly and prices eased. Numerous named buyers and local firms were recorded among the outlets and price statements.
The Melbourne live cattle yarded 21 percent with diverse lots from New South Wales Western districts Gippsland and paddocks near Lowan. Buyers including lawn and paddock country traders showed active demand for good and prime dairy and beef cattle with varied prices across weights and classes.
Market report from Ballarat shows mixed livestock demand with prime bullocks at varied rates from 12/10 to 14, extra 2 to 4/17/5, and heifer, cows, calves and lambs selling at multiple levels. Quality described as steady to good with some decline from prior week, widespread listings include merino wethers and crossbreds amid fluctuating prices.
The Birregurra sale on Friday last weekend offered 24 cattle and 180 sheep and lambs for bidding. Catalogued stock included heifers and various cattle lots with prices noted in buyers’ terms as the auctioneer called for bids.
H. W. Wheeler, a pharmacist, is listed with an office and telephones for day and night service. The notice provides his name and basic contact information.
Fragmentary ad notes a remedy theme with quassia like product names and rough hints at cure claims. Mentions bottling dates and throat remedies with energetic, old timey phrasing. The text reads as an unreliable OCR fragment of a vintage advertisement.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Hynes MPS and Jal Chemibt opposite Austral Hotel with a night call or event. Details are unclear and dates or participants are not specified.
The council pursues improvements to drainage and ratepayers favor the measure. Local auctions list H Thoring offering Joseph Heap’s Calvert Street property with six rooms on 66 feet frontage, deposit £100 and balance at gate. Also notes Ladbrook’s value sales, Jubilee opening of new Creasy Presbyterian Church, and cinema showings with detailed scene praise.
A Sunday service at Victoria Hall 05 o'clock honors Burke Day with a colonial band procession from the hall to the Victoria Mall. Louise Lavaur conducts a united choir and local ministers deliver addresses. A collection supports Colac Hospital. A large turnout is urged for the charity event and choir practice follows business hours.
The meeting discussed costs for a new service basin at Colne Water Trust, with estimates around £1200 and total project expenditure near £39,250 plus fittings. Debates urged finance committee review and possible loan appraisal as ratepayers might oppose delays. In cricket, Australia defeated M.O.C. MG by 5 wickets with strong bowling. Australia’s first innings totaled 326. South Africa oxford draw prevented by rain.
A party of American visitors arrived by motor from Camperdown and toured Colac and nearby districts. They were greeted at the Shien Hall by local officials, viewed Colac’s countryside from Mount Blempaint, and were hosted at Cororooka and Neelanies Halls. The group praised the landscape and lakes, with remarks on rainfall and development, before returning to Camperdown.
From Our Correspondent The Heech Fores Butter Pugtory sold at a satisfactory price to Melbourne buyers Mossrs Neilson and Farrell. Mrs Franks gift caused Wadly to be scalded with boiling water and die from injuries. Mrs Franks is very unwell and plans an operation soon. Mr and Mrs Brantes extend sympathy.
The Melbourne market notes a fair attendance and varied pricing across hogs and porkers. Lower quality pens sold to local loaders at unremunerative rates, while slips and suckers moved slowly. prime meats ranged from 22s to 47s, with heavy fats and backfatt ers showing weaker demand and reduced rates.
Chronin Clieat files complaints about Woods and a purported Peyparmion Cure. The record notes consumer concerns and questions about efficacy. No clear resolution or authoritative endorsement is provided.
The El Liminyit Delaying Society met Wednesday evening with Benalack presiding. Four members were expelled and four elected. A report on inter-society decisions was given, and future events like debates and rifle shooting were scheduled.
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