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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 19, 1911

Page

2

Weekly stock sale reports with mixed cattle sheep prices

A market report describes a yarding of 261 cattle and 20 sheep with prices mostly firm. Strong demand for forward cows and vealers contrasts with a smaller, below-average yarding across cattle and sheep in the Dalgety and Con line sale and separate district sessions noting improved rates and varied consignments.

T. Hyan WY. Vaughan M. McLennan J. James Bull T. Hay Ayrshire We &Old AC. Calvert F. Stones Rutland A. Edwards Romerick Ewes Wo Lawrene Wat A. (. Calvert E. A. Porter Roxburgh Somerton T. V. Vaughan Larpent A. J. Padgett TL Lock Ballarat J. Sherwell Benalla Lang Grassy Vale Beeac Langley

Tenders invited for timber for Ghertughap to Maroona bridges

Tenders are invited for supply and delivery of squared timber for bridges on the Ghertughap to Maroona Railway. Sites include Birre gur Forrest Colas Beerh Forest Camperdyne. Tenders must be marked Tender for Timber and lodged with deposit in the Tender Box Melbourne before 11 am on Wednesday May 1.

Ghertughap Maroona Birregur Forrest Colas Beerh Forest Camperdyne P.D

Church Anniversary at Colac parish and funeral notice

Ss John s Church of England Colac marks its church anniversary on May 28 with services at 11 am and 7 pm. The obituary for Charles Arthur Tullah, aged unspecified, notes his death on May 18 in Colac and funeral arrangements for this Friday at 4 pm from Pollock Street Colac to Colac Cemetery. The Association invites members to meet at the parish hall Friday at 2 40 pm to attend the funeral as a body.

Tullah Colac Charles Arthur Tullah Pollock Street Colan Colac Cemetery Mrc. A. Tulloh E. H. Davies A. Heap Burnice Giles Geelong Ogelthorpe Villety Veice Eva Corsens Miss Lillie Rowl Goml Mrs Heap Yoire Misa Rowe Eva Thiessen Sebastopol Kenneth Stindell Port Fairy Minnie Bidup Sebastopel Zelma Englebw Kenneth Stiddel K. Murphy Nive Alive Davies

Colac Council split over thistle control policy

The Colac Herald reports heated debate on whether to exempt thistles from agricultural control under the Act. Colac council pushes firm eradication while neighboring shires urge exemption citing stock fodder value. landowners face boundary issues and potential land value depreciation if thistles recur near volcanic soils.

Baker Mallee Chark Colac Council

Railway piles tender notice for Gheringhap to Marron Road

Victorian notices invite tenders for piles and delivery on the Gheringhap to Maroona line with stations at Birregurra Percest Colac Beech Forest and Camperdown. Tenders due by eleven am Wednesday June 7. Quotations invited for 3400 yards of stone ballast delivered to Colac Beech Forest line near Roadmaster Miles office Warrnambool. E B Jones acting secretary AS Burchett etc.

Gheringhap Maroona Hailway Birrenurs Percest Colac Heech Forest Camperdown P.D Melbourne Spencer Street Colas Beech Forest Kiles Warrnambool E. B. Jones

Colac Shire Defends Thistle Eradication Act Enforcement

The council backs the Act and inspector’s thorough work to eradicate thistles. Some residents object to strict enforcement, but most farmers see the necessity to prevent weed spread and protect land values in the Colac Shire. Removal of the Act could trigger laxity and widespread thistle growth across rich northern lands.

Colac Rouneil

Colac Notes and Events Reflect Community Life

Weather caution as Mr W M Pearson notes a drop in temperatures with a SW wind shift and showers. Colac mourns the death of 41 year old Charles A Tulloch, former Gulac Derrying Company secretary, with funeral at Colac cemetery. Local notices include legal proceedings, H A C B S meetings, Pirron Yalloak branch talks, and a social schedule at Ludbrook's. Community groups plan drives, dances, and cooperative actions while shops advertise new materials and low prices.

W. M. Pearson Charles A. Tulloch Colac Gulac Derrying Company Pollock Street Melbourne Tulloch J. M’uarthy Warrion Chas Meredith Mra M‘carchy Gerald Revilla Stephens Layer's Hill Wumingham Hencock Heville H.A.C.B.S Pirron Yalloak Bro. Ryan Grainger St.Mary's Ludbrook's Colac Shop Employers and Drivers’ Association Temperance Hall W. Carroll Thrusday Melcome 8. Fowler F. Parkes J. M'Mahon A. Dusting Memrs Bilson and Co Enl- Minyt

Local shop ad lists budget wear and new fashions

An advertisement section promotes affordable underclothes and ladies wear at Mowbray’s in Murray Street Corse. It highlights winter skirts fleecy tams and knitted turbans with new collars for sale. Also notes the death of Mr Thomas Glass MP in Melbourne Hospital. Rail travel advice touts wool rugs to combat winter discomfort and Bilson and Co carry a large rug selection. Bpeedwell cycles offers stock from £12 10s with repairs on premises and easy terms.

Calna Chikiran Pauthan Norbra Conta M. Mowbray Murray Street Central Corse Thomas Glass Bendigo East Legislative Assembly Melbourne Bilson and Cos Cadrt Bpeedwell Cycles Mat Burns Murray Atrest Colec Advt

Reorganization plan for Agricultural Department announced

Melbourne cab inet subcommittee completes scheme for department re organization. Potato inspectors must resign. up to 15 pass Vegetation Diseases Act exam to qualify for re appointment.

Melbourne Agricultural Department

Death sentence handed to William N. Smith in Melbourne

William Norman Smith was sentenced to death with a recommendation to mercy for killing his child in North Melbourne on Thursday.

Melbourne William Norman Smith North Melbourne

Japan's Intentions Statement by Vice Admiral Shimamura

Vice Admiral Shimamura, commanding the Japanese squadron en route to the Coronation review, dismisses talk of a Japan America war as ridiculous and says Japan has no designs on New Caledonia. He critiques the Australian Navy as weak and praises Australia as hospitable and delightful.

Perth Shimamura Colombo Japan America Pacific Australia New Caledonia Melbourne Herald

Elliminyt Debating Society Holds Winter Session

The Elliminyt Debating Society met on Wednesday evening with good attendance. Three new members were proposed as misorders. A donation offer of a grand medal for the most improved speaker was accepted. The syllabus was consolidated and efforts for a winter night school and family societies competitions discussed.

A. Benallack BR. M'Kenne Camberwell Benallack Hughes Elliminyt Minister of Education H. D. Thomas Colne Branch Aln.a Moniav Uneamily Societies Sme Alvis Mutual Improvement Society Abus

Melbourne Pig Market Prices Inch Down as Demand Slows

Good attendance at Melbourne Pig Market today with 2240 head penned. Damages market dull with lighter porkers and primes selling 22 to 26 shillings, extras up to 48 shillings for high quality. Back at vere slack competition, prime weights 3 pounds 15 to 4 pounds. Other lines steady with minor rises. A note mentions Darby’s golden wedding and a football match between Colac and Derang.

New South Wales North-Hestern Gippsland South Gippsland Western District Lobban Gspringivile Bownma Bethanga Park Mitchell Bringeabrongdo Armytage Ingleby Biao Malbourne Haconere Darby

Colac Competitions Highlight Local Choir Support

Terang won in the former event but Colac Town Choir led a popular finish with visitors served coffee upstairs. Judges praised performances across vocals, piano, and violin with many remarks on technique, rhythm, and expression. The Colac Dramatic Society opens tonight as the contest continues this afternoon and a final concert is planned for Saturday night.

Terang Colac I Ts Town Tereng O'Hagen M'Callan Hayres O'Hegan Co- Inc Town Choir Anh M'Callum Amix Ohare Baturie Colac Dramatic Society

Winter meetteenth notes from Comne Club secretary

Winter meeting notes from the club secretary Mr HW discuss daily tasks and upcoming work. Mentions modern tools, dental visits, and aims to attend casts and meritorious actions at Colac Woods.

Colac

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