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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
2
Fat cattle and fat cows drew fair competition with some good weights and midsized animals. Calves were in short supply and keenly contested with slight price gains for best stock. Fat sheep appeared dull with plentiful wethers and ewes, prices easing late but still well represented by market offerings.
An advertisement from W. Wheeler, a prescribing chemist in Colac, promotes a variety of beauty and manicure items including perfumes, handkerchiefs, and scented bults. The notice lists brands or items such as Roger wid Gulls and Arthursen, urging everyday use.
An old advertisement promotes cameras and photographic supplies imported, with items such as Thurfield’s products. It lists creams for sunburn and skin issues, blood purifier, cholera drops, antiseptic remedies, and various bottles priced at 1/6, 2/6, 4/6, and 20 anything.
An early Colac advertisement promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for children's hacking coughs at night. The ad lists the product price as 1 shilling and sixpence and targets families seeking relief for night coughs.
Misses W and E Johannsem offer a varied assortment of leather goods and photo frames in all sizes. The display includes crockery with cups and saucers, sweet dishes, brushes, toilet soap, perfume, and a large stock of art needlework items in stock.
The section lists Guardian Insurance Co assets and varied insurance rates, plus church and community notices. It covers Methodist and Presbyterian events, Empire and Coronation Day planning, local club meetings, school committees, sales, exhibitions, and a mining accident report with several injured workers.
A broad critique targets the education department’s methods for teacher pay and postings. The writer argues salaries should reflect skill and that women sent to remote schools face health risks, urging administration to address grievances and improve opportunities for young teachers.
Letter from M Bourke of Allansford discusses Western District Co operative Bacon Curing Company shares three pigs per year per share as a proposed entitlement. Explains capital needs and risks of overstock, notes farmer interest, and mentions forthcoming monster meeting and railway opening plans. Also advertises Speedwell cycles with prices and terms.
Mr John Murray Premier of Victoria arrived today en route to London. He was met by Sir John Taverner Agent General for Victoria in London. Murray called at the Ministry of the Interior before continuing to London on Wednesday.
Doctors oppose Mr Lloyd George's sickness and unemployment insurance plan as interference with existing arrangements. The British Medical Association outlines concerns as agitation grows.
Gaenter’s petitora completes Paris to Madrid serial race covering 281 miles in 297 minutes. sets new world bee line sight record.
In Cambrian Wales the miners strike persists as the South Wales Coal Owners' Association and the Miners' Federation fail to agree on proposed settlement terms after seven months of disruption costing the industry over 2.28 million pounds.
Reports from Aden on Monday night say Yemen rebel forces captured a fortified Bhoar post after a six month siege. About 150 defenders were taken prisoner as the rebels secured a notable victory.
The Scottish American millionaire Andrew Carnegie, linked to the United States Steel Corporation, must appear before the Government Commission probing the company’s affairs after earlier attempts to be excused from testimony were rejected. He is scheduled to give evidence.
In Münster, a major textile labor dispute escalates as a lockout begins affecting about 10,000 trade union textile workers. Paris reports rising tension in the critical cotton manufacturing hub of Alsace Lorraine amid ongoing industrial friction.
The Mayfly airship, first built for the British Admiralty, was launched at Barrow with 300 sailors assisting. It measures 512 feet long and 48 feet in diameter, lifting power from 17 hydrogen balloonettes and a weight of 21 tons, and can be moored on water in strong winds.
Semi official note states Senor Diaz will resign next Wednesday. Rebels remain active as fighting continues. A party of Chinese was attacked at Torreon with 225 fatalities among the group.
Manufacturers from Newport press for government assurance that engine imports will not set a precedent for future contracts. Hrooke chairs the committee stating demand to guarantee continuity of work for private shops and self sufficiency for Victoria. McWatt agrees forethought was lacking and vows discussion with port authorities on charges.
Wellington Tuesday reports latest population totals from the census. North Island shows 2,543,38Hi and the South Island 441,258, reflecting regional demographics.
The British press previews the Imperial Conference with Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Joseph Ward as key figures, noting Dominions’ roles and aims. Asquith will open the sessions at the Foreign Office, with press access during the opening remarks. Royal attendance marks the social side of the gathering.
The hearing on the return of Captain A J C Donelan for East Cork at the general election concluded amid large police presence. Timothy Healy, for the petitioners, alleged bands torchlight processions free rail tickets drinks and moath were used to influence the vote. The court upheld the petition unseating Donelan due to suppressed accounts and reckless conduct of the election.
Chancellor Lloyd George declined to accept a proposal to impose a 448 pound duty on tea grown in Eire and a 6 pound duty on tea from other parts of the world, as part of his budget discussions.
Lord Belbourne cites Canada’s trade links and imperial preference as a path to changes with the United States. Haldane argues Canada–US trade expansion could lift British goods markets while imperial federation debates split along free trade and imperial control lines. An imperial Conference looms as two rival schools prepare for debate.
Douglas Mawson's Antarctic expedition company buys the Aurora, a 386 ton vessel built for sea work, to be refitted as a barquentine. The ship, previously a whaling vessel, is expected to reach Thames on June 3. The Port of London Authority will cover vessel dues and provide free wharf handling. The Daily Mail fund for the expedition stands at £10,000.
The GoLAC Yacht Club held its annual smoke social at Oddfellows Hall with over 80 attendees. President F J Sauer chaired as M’Leod-Castles trophy for the season was won by J Callins and presented to the winner, while Fred Meyer received a silver teapot for finishing second and a watch for third place.
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