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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

2

Geelong live buck market reports mix of stock descriptions

Fragmented report from Geelong market notes diverse livestock entries and descriptions. It mentions buck breeds, crossbred ewes, fleece weights, and price terms with unclear names and figures due to damaged OCR. The piece highlights competition among stock types and varying emcee weights.

Geelong Buuck Tow Maul Prine Lute Bates Lee Fey Mary Terimod

Fleeting Fragrance Ads From Murray Street Shop

An OCR fragment hints at a historic shop listing perfumes and scented items. It mentions brands or lines such as Paver Roget Ataioua Wolth Latig and various bottles, smelling salts, and related products. The text references Murray Street and a contact/telephony note.

Paver Roget Teaiec Latig Sualtalbe

Holiday camera sale and farm auctions in Colaq district

A chaotic ad lists camera gifts and pantographic supplies with low prices, plus health remedies and beauty products. It advertises private sale terms for farms in the Goles district, dairy buildings, and improvements, then signs Thos. Baker of Cerusaca.

Dhwallinas Dairy Orbker

Guardian Insurance Co assets and coverage expanded

The Guardian Insurance Co reports total assets of £6,500,000 and offers all classes of risks including fire and fixture insurances at low rates. Also provides accident and employer liability insurance. Agent- A. D. Thomas Inspector-Richard James.

IRE TNE Guardian Insurance CO Oreacu Stata Lous

Colac Dairying Company April payments announced

A fixed prir per pound butter fat rate will be paid to suppliers for April. Cheques for total £12,912 0s 9d will be distributed at the Fire Brigade Station Murray Street on Thursday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. High cheques range from £118 7s 9d to £2 7s with many in the £50–£70 band.

Prir Colac Dairying Company Fire Brigade Murray Street Colar Pastries Hospital Colae Progress Association Colac Milway Commonwealth Statisticiin Gi. Wo Kuihhs Melbourne Census Bureau Meleburoe Gerry Cressy Htokew Gheringlap Marona Plam Beorry Nfmeh Railway Commission Eran ME. Kernat Ludbrook’s Colac PL O and A. Society Hilson and Cos Wig

Unemployment Bill Aims to Aid Workers in Hard Times

The measure seeks broader scope and benefits for unemployed workers relying on manual labor. The Chancellor notes the plan offers limited payments but helps those facing livelihood gaps, arguing it reflects growing public pressure for more support of the masses amid high living costs and low wages.

Colac and district events and notices across day

A schedule lists rail departures from Colac at 12.90 pm and Camperdown at 1.46 pm with calls at intermediate stations. Return from Terang at 10.45 pm features football and golf. The Irish potato blight prompts State spray plans and seed varieties Exelsior and Eldorado. The Colac Town Choir concert at Victoria Hall received praise, with a long program and local performances.

Colac Camperdown Terang Alpine Great Britain Colac Town Colac Musical Society Victoria Hall Chair Mr F. Meyer Misa Cousens Amy Wella al Trovatore Angus M‘donald Mre Brunes Mr Hutler Miss T. Lithington Mr T. Bassett Mra A. W. Heap Me R. Bassett W. Fedderson Rabilon Calne Chidren Paulhan Borhra R. and M. Mowbray Murray Street West Central

Cannibal attack repelled by steam and scalding water

The Kassenga, a British steamer, ran aground near German East Africa after a collision. About a thousand cannibalistic natives attacked the ship while it grounded, but the crew repelled them with broadside steam and scalding water.

Reuter’s New York Woemasi German East Africa

Indian Torture Game Ends in Boy’s Burned Death

In Victoria British Columbia on Monday an eight year old boy died after friends tried a shocking mock torture game. They wrapped paper around him and set it on fire, his clothes ignited and he died from burns after enduring severe agony.

Renter's Victoria B.C

Canada and Germany may sign reciprocal trade pact

Berlin correspondent reports that Germany and Canada may pursue a reciprocal commercial treaty. Negotiations would begin after an accord between the United States and Canada is concluded, signaling a broader postwar trade framework.

Reuber’n London Berlin Standard Germany Canada United States

Woollen workers ballot at Huddersfield to decide strike

Reuters reports renewed conflict in Yorkshire between employers and woollen workers. Twelve thousand Huddersfield weavers vote on whether to strike or accept arbitration by the Board of Trade after wage and hours disputes emerge.

Reuters London Mastley York Shire Huddersfield Board of Trade

Reform of the Lords Proposed by Lord Lansdowne

Lord Lansdowne unveils a reform bill for the House of Lords proposing 346 members with a mix of elected peers nominees and clerical members. The life tenure would span 12 years with staged retirements for one third of certain groups. The government states it cannot approve the measure.

Dearter‘s Landux Lord Lansdowne House of Lords Liv Great Britain Hisuse Lord Morley Privy Council Lord Lansdouwne

Sir Joseph Ward Attends London Philatelic Dinner

Sir Joseph Ward Prime Minister of New Zealand attended a dinner hosted by the Junior Philatelic Society at the Trocadero in London. About 250 guests included Mr Lewis Harcourt and Mr Sydney Buxton as well as Dr J G Findlay. Ward lauded New Zealand’s role in the Empire and expressed hope for practical imperial unity at the upcoming Imperial Conference.

Joseph Ward New Zealand Jinior Philatelic Society Trocadero Lewis Harcourt Sydney Buxton Colonel Seely William Hall-Jones Ward J. G. Findlay Findlay Ray Powall Nolan Airdg W. Lowther Bredtker House of Commons Joseph War Joesph Ward Roe House of Comminia Doninion

Anniversary services and local events in Nalangd parish

The first anniversary of the Church of Buglaid in Nalangd will be celebrated Friday at Swlangil Stubbe Hall with a concert and tea. Local interest runs high and good weather is hoped for a large gathering. Also noted are losses from an up tram, heavy fruit yields in Irrewillipe, and postponement of a Catholic schools benefit event.

Buglaid Nalangd Swlangil Jtubbe H. Nicholson Irrewillipe Melbourne Irrewillipo J. Stanford

Lloyd George signals mutual insurance pact with Dominions

In London on Monday night Mr Lloyd George the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined plans for mutual insurance agreements covering emigrants and immigrants under the Invalidity and Unemployment Insurance Bill. He said Britain would exchange advantages with the Dominions and would expect reciprocal concessions. The report mixes political notes with an unrelated public health advertisement for Woods Great Peppermint Cure claiming to drive off colds and keep people well.

Reuter’s London Lloyd-George Great Britain Dominions England

Dias to resign as soon as peace is restored

Mexico City reports President Dias will resign once peace is achieved. The peace conference between the Federal Government and rebel representatives will be resumed, signaling brighter prospects for the Mexican revolution.

Reuter’s Mexico City Dias

Laver's Mill Devondale Sports Results and Ball Plans

The Devondale annual sports on the 29th featured top placers in events like Standing Log Chop and Potato Race on Horseback with Wallace and Athorn winning. A dance followed with 30 couples, and plans for a ball at Laver's Hill Hollon on the Ith inst benefit the Roman Catholic Church building fund. donations encouraged.

Devondale A. Wallace Bone H. Medhurst P. Jarrett J. Lucas C. Lasson W. Gano H. Bom J. Athorn Alexander H. Howe Boyy’ Rapp J M‘kentsie Lt. Anderson E. M‘kay A. Murdoch Tyrrell Laver's Hill Hollon Murdoch Buchanan Han Sec Indies

Immigrants flood Ottawa line as railway work proceeds

The Ottawa station scene is crowded as immigrants pour into Canada. Reported growth in arrivals reflects sustained settlement in Great Britain and a widening rail link. Construction to widen the line continues while a new Presbyterian church committee is named and local weather remains favorable.

Aera Melwleyy Carlo Antunes Antoinerti Ray New Presbyterian Church FP. Miller M. Buchanan Trew Helina Latrdig Pune

Decentralisation Plan Cuts Rail Freight and Returns

Acting Treasurer Mr Carmichael announces railway freight reductions targeting heavy stock and merchandise to shift settlers from metropolitan markets. A £50,000 cut will come from surplus profits, with no new taxation. Special low Sydney to regional rates to end, higher scale replacing them. return tickets largely abolished, except certain suburban and excursion trips.

Carmichael Hydney Canaan

West's Pictures at Victoria Hall Delights Viewers

The Hamilton Spectator reports strong audience response to West's management program at Victoria Hall Friday. A foretaste of Monday’s show drew applause as audiences enjoyed Picturesque Salzburg, a Sudan campaign sequence with a horse, a humorous dog caper, a wedding prank vignette, and an Italian naval drill reel. The program mixed scenic, dramatic, and comic pieces to broad acclaim.

West Victoria Hall Hamilton Taeik Witi Salzburg Amy

Evening concert at Yeo church features local performers

The Yeo church concert drew a smiling audience with sketches and songs by Miss Parker and Mrs Hayward, including Mill Miller as Joshua and Edward Fairleigh. Donations to the church and a valued pendant presented to Miss Parker marked a successful evening with profits around eight to nine pounds.

Wits Barrepuria Omar Ddiss Hayward Misa L. Johnston Cottman Ales Dulinstune Drogkins J. Hunwok Cottman Mises K. Johuston Eueurer KR. Hayward M. Barker Mr Cottman Vendivtta Mer Miller Me Miller Joshua Sir Lucas Edward Fairleigh Muss Hayward Sylvia Mel Wayson Square Harry Me Lone Yeo Church Miss Parker Misa Parker Yeo Jess L. Parker Cliteman J Hancock St Cess

Cooperative Butter Factory Conference Defies Commerce Act Standards

A meeting of Victoria Co operative Butter Factories presidents and delegates protested proposed Commerce Act moisture limits for export butter. The 15 percent moisture cap was urged, arguing 16 percent is fair and aligns with England. The group also opposed compulsory grade branding for export butter and planned to present their resolution to the Minister for Customs.

Athenseum Cooperative Butter and Cheese Factories’ Association A. J. Black O'Tools Yarragon Victoria England Argyle M.L.A Ostrigg (Foster

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