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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
2
A historic market summary lists produce prices and items for Saturday at GOM MERCIAS. It includes fruits vegetables onions potatoes and apples with per unit pricing and notes from R Mottiseo. Melbourne markets appear with entries for blue fruit corn and assorted produce alongside typical market markings.
An oldAdvertisement notes Lyon street pharmacy, Loue Taye and others offering remedies for diarrhea and a range of imported perfumes. It mentions a variety of scents, specialty fragrance lines, and cosmetic items as part of a storefront in the area. The ad emphasizes rare and imported fragrances and a prescription chemist presence.
An advertisement from Murray Street Colac touts a camera and graphic supplies sale with beginner friendly kits and a range of health and cosmetic items. It promotes assorted perfumes soaps nails and a tour of household remedies including cholera drops and antiseptics.
O FARMERS and GRAZIERE and OTHERS invite readers to a sale at VAL. M. PEARSON'S Watchmaker Colao. The notice urges comparing prices and promises guarantees on watches for boys or girls while warning neighbors about social calls and a weather forecast warning.
Insurance notices state AVIRE and ACCIDENT INSURANCE and SHE GUARDIAN INSURANCE CO with total assets exceeding £6,500,000. It notes liability for personal, accident, and employer's liability insurance. Local agent DB THOMAS and inspector RICHARD JAMES are cited in the notice.
The Colac Herald reports on referenda results and looming electoral plans. It notes voter turnout concerns and possible dissolution timing, plus agricultural stats and local trade notices, including the Colac Co operative Company and livestock and seed trade updates.
The Colac area reports on a telephone line proposal between Stonyford and Frombornelt with approval claimed by the Postmaster General. Fisheries allotment plans promise 1500 yearling trout for Lake Colac. Colac Fire Brigades prepare for a concert and trophy presentation by President Me Rameau, with local talent performances. Further notices will follow.
About 62 landowners attended a meeting led by Mr M Dulchenan concerning opposition to a short railway extension from Crowe's to Colac Tree. Peter Miller Buchanan and Darcy to draft a resolution urging minimal westward loading benefiting few local residents. News also notes bank staff movements, local blackfish catches, church collections, a new bakery, and shire requests for more road crews.
The High Court hearing of the coal vend charge was postponed last Friday before Mr Justice Isason. Attorney General Hughes’s counsel stated he would not threaten contempt or prejudice the trial, and undertook not to publicly comment on the case until the court decides the questions submitted for decision. The exchange touched on aims to prevent further public statements while the matter awaits court ruling.
A massive London Guildhall meeting presided by the Lord Mayor endorsed President Taft’s universal arbitration plan. Prime Minister Asquith and Lord Bealford urged public support while Sir Joseph Ward of New Zealand spoke for the Empire, praising Taft’s proposals as a step toward lasting peace. The motion was carried unanimously.
The prisoner Morrison, sentenced for the Clapham murder, had his death sentence commuted to life in penal servitude. He repeatedly tried to escape at Waterloo station, assaulted a warder on the Dartmoor transfer, and continued to threaten murder while in transit. At Dartmoor he was placed in a straitjacket for violence and further threats.
The Cheltenham contest for the House of Commons arose after the voiding of the previous election for improper expenses by R. Mathias. Major Mathias stood for the Liberals against Unionist J. T. Agg-Gardner with Agg-Gardner winning by four votes after a tight race.
The alien immigration regulation bill moved by B A Goulding of Worcester was read a second time after debate. Ramsay MacDonald condemned registration as against liberty in Britain. The Labour Party opposed the bill entirely. Churchill called the proposals impracticable. The bill was referred to the Grand Committee.
Mr W T Stead of the Review of the Reviews writes in The Times to defend Mormons amid alleged religious oppression. He denounces sectarian violence as an outbreak of sectarian savagery and urges liberty for the Mormon community.
Los Angeles proceedings in the dynamite plot tied to the Los Angeles Times office bombing are overshadowed by a confession from a suspect named McManigal. Details are not yet public, but the confession resembles Meyers' case from Idaho that killed the state governor.
A North Sea collision between the 1708 ton Grosk steamer Elle and the 630 ton Danish steamer Alfa sank the Alfa. Four persons aboard the Alfa were drowned. The disaster involved crews from both ships, with limited details available on survivors.
Lord Spencer the Lord Chamberlain orders dress makers to bar hobble akirta from court functions. The notification aims to regulate attire for ladies attending official court events.
Riots in Canton over several days began with the arrest of a purported revolutionary. At least 30 people were killed or injured in street fighting. A steamer carrying 10 refugees, mostly women, reached Hong Kong, signaling ongoing turmoil.
Winnipeg report notes increase in immigration with official figures showing near 4000 persons crossed the border into Canada during the latest period. The Friday night update highlights continued movement of residents and migrant workers from the United States seeking entry.
Opening day at the golf club featured glorious weather and a large field. Balloting for doubles partners produced good will amid some misdrawn blanks while greens were dry and fairways long creating a few errant shots. A tie in the close competition awaits a playoff, and several new players joined in the afternoon fun.
Bracing day of racing at Sandown Park with multiple divisions. First Division Handicap saw Mini Query win followed by Bing and Maliess Crosa. Jumpers’ First Cannon Wheel led Kendoo!, La Georgs, and others. Second Division Handicap listing Palm Crook first with Bupton 9 and Golden Flight close behind. Third Division Handicap crowned Hreder Woode, Harry Lauder, and Boil Over in order.
Carlton and Essendon drew after both teams scored 6 goals. Kidda's side defeated Geelong 10 goals 6 behinds to 7 goals 15 behinds. Melbourne posted 10 12 to 11 4 against Fitzroy, South Melbourne won 14 18 to 6 10, and Collingwood beat Richmond 14 10 to 9 11.
A Discovery Day event in Elliminyt featured a talk by Mr Murray on the town's early history and the Burke and Wills expedition. The gathering included student essays, a camels display, and a vote to inaugurate Discovery Day with the national anthem. 165 residents cast ballots at the polling booth for Referenda amid preparations for future elections.
Pirron Yalloar notes a biennial picnic hosted by the State school with fine weather and spirited dancing into the early hours. Mise Donnelly stayed in Melbourne after Easter, visiting surrounding suburbs. Mr W Nichol and family moved from the district to Cobdendis as the annual Catholic social is planned for an early date.
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