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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1911

Page

1

Market Report from Melbourne Fat Sheep and Lamb Trade

Fat sheep and lamb trade at Newmarket Yards described a busy sale with 12 000 lambs penned and bids easing slightly. Prices ranged for best crossbred wethers to 19 shillings, ewes to 17 shillings 6 pence, merino wethers to 13 shillings, with fat lambs around 16 shillings to 17 shillings and sixpence, while fair to average lots held firmer. Ongoing quotations noted for cows, calves, and mixed stock, with a generally softer tone developing as sales progressed.

Slbourne Melbourne Newmarket Gajen Yate Totes

Eastern Shon Day Carnival Delights At Colac Fair

A bustling carnival program lists events from prizes for pony shows to obstacle races and wheelbarrow races. Key competitions include first prizes of 11 pounds for several events, with entries closing Tuesday April 11 and age divisions noted for children and youth contests.

Mausheal Choire Piret

Unclear Ad Text Lists Quack Remedies and Products

Fragmented OCR item lists various medical and household products including skin and health remedies. Mentions items such as creams and washes, soap, medicines, and tonics with scattered references to diseases and treatment claims.

Mysterious Scent Advertises on Murky Street

Anomalous ad copy touts perfumes and exotic aromas near Mulgrave Street at No 10 GhLac Stepbone, echoing garbled phrases about scents and brands. The fragment mentions a person named Anibal Noma Vremutydae and a “Smelling suite” along with a cryptic prescription note.

Pepidas Biglig Anibal Anibal Noma Vremutydae Mavienre Mand Kerchnef Sagliota Buttlew

Watchmaker offer and weather note at Colac

Advertisement from VAL. M. PEARSON Watchmaker Colac invites customers to compare prices for Xmas gifts and guarantees genuine warranties. Weather forecast notes a mainly fine day with possible evening showers and clearing in coming days.

Val. M. Pearson Wall Colac

James E Enclebys Hairdressing Notice Opens New Premises

The Public of Odine is thanked for past support as James E. Encleby announces new premises Baloo open with a modern fit and health board compliant fittings. They stock all tobacco and gin preparations. Haircutting remains open.

James E. Encleby Odine Baloo Board of Halth

Colac Colacita on Tariffs and Australian Industry

Colac voices call for protectionist tariffs to foster Australian manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports. Discussions cite wage laws and foreign competition, arguing stronger duties are needed to support local mills, factories, and rural growth, with political debate highlighting economic self sufficiency.

Commonwealth Quesisland Tasmania ATIC Godasnes Jhustralia Akhey Colac Pyoncms Mk Australi Malle Syed Spear

Colac notices reveal Referenda debate and local events

The Hon John Murray will address Colac voters on the Referenda in Victoria Hall next Tuesday evening. Local Defence Act examinations saw 1100 lads assessed with only four rejected. Carnival committee reports progress on trophies and donations for the Colac Hospital Carnival. Italian irrigation experts arrive for Victoria settlement plans. Advertisements alert residents to shop openings and new products in Colac.

John Murray Victoria Victoria Hall Colac Mur- Toe Agethet Commonwealth Wynne Colac Hospital Tucker Foster and Uray T. W. Johnstone Walter Stephens E. Willis Iucibrook Walter Selwood A. Betheras M. Hearnon E. H. Lewis EK J. Hearn J. Hattock W.U. &Ydentam Mat Burns J. Baillie EB Faull Davis P. W. Ant Edgar Catit Innel Wes Gray Theomimitece Othether Tnytelligence Bureau Taampnia Bib Tka Sanhei Honderath Ant Porapint Wicteria Melbourne Waals Bath Plee oMr Patnpind Little Gard Salty Polweman Sulin Adve Marke Blanket Bay Murray Street Bilson & Co London Department of Agriculture Ayrshire R. Crowe Bilsey and Cal

Commonwealth manufacturing lag in local market gains

A clearer sign shows foreign firms tightening their hold on the local market with many commodities relying on raw materials Australia controls in abundance. This indicates the Commonwealth still has a long path to prosperity in its manufacturing sector.

Australis Commonwealth

Murders in Austria Stun Vienna Police Sweep

Reuters reports in London that a string of cold blooded murders has shocked Vienna. Human remains were found in the Kulpa river and could not be identified. Police arrested several members of an organized band linked to the killings of Croatian emigrants who had returned from America.

Reuter London Vienna Kulpa Sveral America

Portugal and Germany Tension Brought to Reichstag

Heuter’s report from Heidstag on Monday night described Germany and Portugal relations with strain over private property seizures and expulsion of Germans. The German government, citing the new Republic’s unrest, said no progress had been made and considered further action.

Heuter’s Serlin Hert Ton Kiderlet-Wachter Aftirs Heidstag Cermany Portugal New Republic Wretndic Waus Elues

Sensational slander case closes amid unclear evidence

In London a high profile suit sees Baron de Forest suing Lady Gerard for slander over claims of brutal treatment. The defense notes the plaintiff’s alleged misconduct and insufficient proof of the publication. Judge records insufficient evidence and dismisses with costs awarded to defendants.

Heuter'a Lundoon Sulla Baron de Forest Fib Bister Gerard Mignotuer Hicary Marcus Sillmer Etcond Regiment

The Veto Bill and Westminster Gagette Article

A distorted note discusses a veto bill and political commentary from Westminster tied to a late night event. The piece mentions plans and reactions, outlining expected steps and potential outcomes amid partisan dispute.

Westmister Gagette

Fire at Shirtwater Co Factory Blamed on City Dept

New York fire investigators faulted the building department for the blaze at Washing Tow Plant, citing unsafe sweatshop conditions. Fire officials say workers, many foreigners, could not understand emergency directives due to language barriers, delaying evacuation and rescue.

New York

Harvesters' Strike Shows No Fresh Developments

The strike by implement workers remains at a standstill with no new actions before the Arbitration Court. Workers report daily attendance at the Trades Hall while leaders deny mass movements at McKay’s and other sites. Employers say positions are unchanged as executive meetings prepare for the arbitration conference.

Bheban Skebsn Addelake Cigs Arbitration Court

Land Taxer clashes over Labor land policy in Colac letters

Readers in Colac exchange letters about whether the Labor party advocates land nationalisation. An anonymous correspondent denies any plank for land nationalisation, while another writer argues the party supports graduated land value taxation and monopoly controls. The debate cites Henry George, the Single Tax League, and Federation, urging voters to say YES on the referendum.

Colse Herald Baker Herald Dgmorea Labor Party Colac Shire Connell Labor Leagues Polwarth Henry George Single Tax League Australia Saker Spain Colac Colac Herald Uuunellur Baker Simaut Labor Stiemker Lemeth Latar Ohl Tas League Muraainst Dr Hinker Oke Aml

Beepac and Colac clubs host busy sporting week

The Colac Soil Club meets at the Fire Brigade Station at 3.38 pm tomorrow. Besat tennis club toured Cappertown, with results showing a strong visitor team and tight sets, including matches involving Lang, Bey Yule, Davison, and MQualter. Beeac Gun Club held its annual meeting with financials, while Nalangai Sporta Club planned a Easter Monday sports gathering with a bicycle race from Colac to Nalangil.

Colac M*qualter J. A. Lang Bey Yule Davison M'Qualter Butler Greene Totsle Camperdown Beene H Mingiang Gto- Grey Adetrasan Willimrdlol Lang Langford Bill Boxing Dawn Sam Langford bin Head Langard Oryl Peero Beeac Gun Club Howat's Vest J P. Lim Messra C. Cray Kengie Mesars Givin Ho Gainger A. Craig E. Brooke T. Craig W. Crarey W. Cooper M'Coombe Hill, Hay and Dare I. Stephenson Ion J. Conbeady

West Victoria Hall programme features many films and tales

An Excellent Programme will be shown at West's Pictures in Victoria Hall this evening. The bill includes Luxor suomi Thebes Above the Clouds Fishing with Cormorants The Gallomeant Graphic and other acts. Also listed are A Child's Stratagem and Ef fecting Ours with scenes of drama and danger along with notices of local cycle sales and a hygiene inspector.

West Victoria Hall Luxor Suomi Thebes Channel Gate Do Ver Chrystabel Carmden Jesmond-Dens Newcastle Robin Gray Black Hand Gang Footshead

Federal land tax and weights for Australian athletic events

The article lists handicaps for a Wednesday April sports gathering in which Australian districts and clubs prepare events such as handikapt races across various yards and lengths. Officials note returns from Queensland and Western Australia and discuss valuation checks and potential discrepancies in the state tally.

Wodnysday Dex Innewittire Hanoicar PJ. Scown T M. Black W. Jonas Hanpicar L. Bridgeman E. J. Roacha Sime H. Eldridge DR Kelly W. O'Sullivan J. F. Doolan J. Butter W. Torrens T' M Bridgeman D.H Rand W. Jonatumber TistyTecenee B. Drewery Yasue P.J. Scorn E. J. Rasche W.J. Kelly T. FP. Tolemag Soopar A T. Sutherland J. Rate Bower Uti Okerkey C. Ball Agg Queensland Australia Alanis D. Harper C. Box J. Norman W. Muthare C. O'Donnell Jas Winnsos W. Mulbare A. E. Wright J. Norma Boe Ormah W. Bate C. Bor Moe Amitkel A. Hitt Nor F. Lopes H.O. Ryans C. Carpenter - Ser C.bor Stawell Gitt Wardill Serbace H. A Wilvon Bas Carpenter Bourne City Coietage

Incomplete Rail Work Report Highlights Delays and Supplies

A fragmented railway progress note outlines line delays, sleeper shortages, and material issues. It references Newtown and Holiway, mentions four week timelines, and notes that deliveries of timber and other components affect the project, with dates and quantities remaining uncertain.

Helwan Bilson Dela Aleepers Gery Daar Corey

Italian Jubilee Marks Lively Street Celebration

A fragmented report describes an Italian Jubilee with festive processions and public gathering in a capital area. The piece references a Foundation and prominent figures, noting the involvement of printers and local streets crowded by jubilant crowds.

Reuters iyteMbé Hogal Opie

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