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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
2
Melbourne pig market shows varied demand with steady to lower prices for stores and prime porkers. Produce markets across Melbourne Ballarat Colac report mixed prices for grains potatoes onions and fruit with hens and poultry, and bacon values listed.
Business notices announce Alexandra College rooms open at E. Br Feull's Music Warehouse Murray Street Colac with pupil enrollment from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. An upstairs room is available at Virtums Hall on Saturday afternoons.
An advertisement promotes Wheeler's Cough Linctus as a modern remedy for colds and coughs. It argues the old method of silencing coughs was dangerous and ineffective, while the product targets the cold’s cause and soothes the symptoms. Each bottle costs 1) and 2).
H. W. Wheeler reports throat troubles this winter prevented use of Bromial Lozenges. The note implies a disruption in availability or use of the product during the season.
Notice states that individuals must pay rates and fees for items owed to the Shire of Winchelsea by a deadline. The Rate Collector will attend Shire Hall from June 3 to June 10, excluding Sundays and holidays, during specified hours to receive payments.
Local address lines list Murray Street Colne with reference to the opposite post office and a Colne telephone number 170. The terse entry reads as a street and contact note likely from a directory or advertisement. No events or names beyond the place and number are provided.
Local council session planned for today plus upcoming church and civic events.Reports include a Bishop sermon in St John’s Church, a shareholders meeting with profit, a Labour candidate address at Victoria Hall, and a string of concerts, balls, and school fund activities in Colac with multiple fund drives and community notices.
Australian Catholic Federation officials Mr T J O’Brien and Mr E J Hayes spoke at Colac and nearby towns outlining the federation’s aims and work. They praised cooperation with Protestants in moral drives and thanked local leaders including Mr A W Grainger and Very Rev Dean Nelan for support and hospitality.
The Alvie Cricket Club held a parish hall gathering last Thursday to present season trophies. Rev A E Smith chaired as president. Mr Nett earned the highest bowling average and received a nickel silver-backed clothes brush, while Mr C Spokes won batting honours and a pair of gold sleeve links. A season report noted eight games played with two wins, one draw, and second place in the standings. The event featured refreshments, dancing, and a program of recitations and songs by members including J M Connchie, J Ridgeway, and F Fitzpatrick.
A meeting at Mr Ht Dalziel’s residence considered the hall opening celebrations. About 30 to 40 residents attended with J M Hallyburton presiding. A concert and dance are planned for mid July to mark the opening, followed by a bazaar in October to raise funds. A committee was formed to organize the bazaar.
A correspondent from Irrewillipe hosting critique of Geo Campbell's claims in a Colac Herald letter supports the Liberal candidate while challenging statements on postal voting economics and Labor policy. The writer endorses Mr Scullin as representative for Corangamite, citing local work and national progress.
A Wednesday euchre gathering at Oddfellows Hall hosted by the Title club drew a large crowd. Miss Rose Cannon won the ladies prize while Mr M Keating took the gentlemen’s prize, having not lost a single game. Prizes were presented during a dance interval by the club captain amid thanks for support.
In a scrambled wind affected match at Colac, Cororooke led 0 3 at half time and gained four goals in the final term to defeat Biliminyt 1 goal 1 behind for a four point margin. Sen Lineen starred for Cororooke with key scores and strong team support.
A Beech Forest gathering at Ditchley Park saw local gentlemen bid farewell to Dennis promoted from the Beech Forest branch of the Commercial Bank to Scotsdale. The group toasted Dennis and his wife with donations, music, and speeches, praising his service and wishing happiness in his new post.
Commonwealth meteorologist notes high pressure over the Bight eased and cleared showery conditions in Southern Victoria. The week saw mostly fine weather with anti cyclonic trends, occasional tropical disturbance from New South Wales and Queensland. Gippsland had a central light fall on Wednesday. Western, Central, and Gippsland districts recorded rainfall from 0.0 to 76 points, with Yarrawonga and Lilydale among noted stations. Frontal activity included frosts and fogs, first general this season.
Results from a Williamstown meeting show various races including Steeple and Handi events. Entries feature Pearl King North Woodleigh and Lord Thidley with Flash Jack and Dewberry among the contenders.
Reported results from Adelaide racing include the Weeting event with Moslem first, Miller second, Rattlebridge third. Mil ter Miller and other placements noted in the Becond Hirdles. Denzy Bengerty wins Plat with dividend £5 15 and £2 15. Quickshot secures first in another race with Maluly Kenantee third. BAL Handicap lists Wassail Mountain Princess second and Rauflshiee in the field.
The Colac and Pomberneil clubs played a tight match with each side taking two rubbers. Colac led 9-7 in general games and won the tie. Details list doubles teams Powell Murphy Pirbrick Baker and Coombe Baker, with Colac taking two rubbers and Pomberneil two. overall Colac 5 sets to Pomberneil 3.
The report states two chauffeurs who deserted were condemned to death after a trial. The proceedings describe the guilty verdict and the sentencing for their actions amid wartime discipline.
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