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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 26, 1911

Page

2

Large weekly cattle and sheep sale reports brisk demand

A detailed livestock sale notes 321 cattle and 876 sheep with strong demand for fat cows and heifers. Prices firm at top rates, with notable buyers including Geo Read Basin Banks and H Gilmore Warrion, plus executors of Tirrengower Estate. Multiple yardings across Colac Warrnambool and surrounding districts record steady to rising values for dairy cattle and store stock. forthcoming auctions and consignments announced for Greesy and Western Creek yards.

Hn Mears J. G. Johnstons Geo. Read H. Gilmore Warrion Tirrengower Tecac M. Hartney Becac Nalangil Morera Christensen Bros Carlisle Aterea J. Talbot Yeo Vale Robt. Spiers Nulangil John ‘Wray Wether Yeo Holmchase Apolloa Bay Cressy Laver's Hill Colac Lismore Cororooke Thomas Rowan Warngerrip Wangerrip H. Asker Ballangeich Hearn Subdivision F. W. Brommer Chirnside T. Doherty P Darcey J Walters M'Kennis HJ. Mulder G. H. Hills G. Crabbe Aecount Turengower A. Cawood W. Wilson A. G P. Darcy South Wa Wold A. Fitepatrick Mulder A. C. Calvert G. Trigg Lamb W. Underwood J. W. Spokes Greesy Needey Biafarce Umuniestion Ballarat Gee'ong Winecelwea Laverieigh Birregurra Warrnemidool Skipton Colee Airrounding Mack Gerry Bank Liemere Comeback Wethers Ewes Lincoln Reams Lincoln Rams Iif Nein Phe Comeback Ewes J. Walters B.C. Duffy D. H. Gibson J. M. Burnett R. Meehan Liston Bros Aira Brown T. Carey J. Hagem J. M'Lennan Ronchi Bros Western Creek Ewee J. Farrall Wethers H. Beott P Broderick J. Taylor J. White Ryen J. Garvie Qunningham

Melbourne Livestock Market Report Brews Brisk Demand

Wanesday sale at Melbourne shows 2450 fat cattle with 501 from New South Wales and other districts. Prices hold near last week, prime bullocks from £3 15s to £12 7s 6d, cows £6 10s to £9 17s 6d, and lighter weights and calves quoted. Fat calves numbered 100 with improved demand for prime vealers, while chronic chest complaints prompt Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertisement at 1s 6d.

New South Wales North-Eastern District Gippsland Routh Western District Northern Nicholeon Cpotipotpou Bullock Bowman Hetbanga Park Kennedy Cakiermends Mitchell Brimgmbrong Ataughten Terang

Community Insurance Ads and Local Church Notices

The notice describes ACCIDENT INSURANCE by The Guardian and other coverages, with various named individuals and firms. It also recounts multiple church events and services at Colac and surrounds, including Evangelist visits, annual meetings, and concert recaps, plus local club meetings and social announcements.

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Retiring president lauded at district society gathering

The Taweting of the Golac P saw Mr W. H. Stretch honored after a successful term as president and his retirement from the district. Speakers praised his attention to detail, leadership, and district impact while presenting a silver trey and clock.

Golac P, Amd &. Hochaty Mr Stretch Hig Peat Buch Stretch J. Rankin Fim Oo Ehly Btretoh M. M'Lennan J. P. Morrisey Vaughan Alwayys Anciety H. V. Vaughan Etreteh Sidenham Johnstone Johneteme Colac J. C. Morrisey Johnstone Na

Local events and lectures fill Colac Herald page

In Colac area notes from May 2 1911 report a planned audience address at Victoria Hall on liquor reform and social issues. Archdeacon Peacock might succeed at All Saints Church with Crossley and Lier named in regional church vacancies. Public meetings cover Empire Day prizes, ANA lecture on War and Australia, and Methodist anniversary services with Rev H J Cocks presiding.

Peacock Warrnambool Tring Mareatt Chait Secial Been Cambling Omize Flohiin Sabharh Alwperrane Maree Colac State School Wermuealay Empire Day J If Parkingon Behool Herry Australia R. Hamilton A.N.A Victoria Hall H. J. Cocks Geelong John Stones Colar Tony

Fruit Growers Committee backs district co operatives and packing plants

A Melbourne telegraph report states a Fruitgrowers Conference committee urged forming district cooperative societies linked to a central cooperative integration, plus district packing houses with canning and pulping plants. The secretary's report expresses confidence in the Victorian cooperation movement.

Melbourne Fruitvrowers' Conference Jo Central

Empire Day Observed At Local State And Eglantine Schools

Empire Day celebrations occurred at Local State and Eummingt State schools on Wednesday. School committees chaired by Meserea J Grik Jin A Blatheam and Mir J F Parkynson delivered patriotic addresses to pupils across three classrooms while hundreds gathered for a flag salute and songs. The day included formal speeches by ANA representatives J A Clutterbuck J St M Donald Rev G B Murphy and others with Reminiscent songs and a holiday dismissal, as Coronation Day preparations commenced.

Birhegurka State School Empire Lit Wedayeda Meserea J. Grik Jin A. Blatheam al. Tawe Sehool J. 2Olsinghorne W. Vonner Adjutant Butler Ami Ellinintt Eummingt Moses J Brown J. R. M‘donald Oolac A.N.A Echolers Hughes

Mutual Improvement Society Forms in Birregurra

The first meeting of the newly formed Mutual Improvement Society was held at the Mechanic Institute. Mr W Hardy presided as president with 18 new members proposed and elections held for officials and a weekly meeting schedule to be set by ballot. Roadknight Street iron and concrete road works completed and opened to traffic. A Progress Association meeting is planned for next Tuesday to discuss local matters.

Mra Carr Hosking I. Billington C. and A. Jecking Brose Portian Christ Colac Shop W. Carroll Victoria Hall Elliminst Debating and Mutual Improvement Society A. Benallack Aslear Colac G. B. Murphy Killamoyt Depating Society Fullonote Messry FL. Murrat Trranter Sage Australia Wider Wuears Reithulten Lie Winter Macauh Agha JA. C. Parthaectel Adya Vlanjing Bie Dvev Watson le Vietoran Baptist Coren Privata Lia Raving Wateun Bern LeLoner Victoria Toceig- Lund Americea Legoa Victoria Fink St. Hernard Meadames Cliford Sawldand H. Vaughan M'Cras Geo Taker HV. Vauban Hilson and Co H. M. Powell Colne Adrt Lndies Panulhan Norbra M. Mowbray Murray Street West Central Colan Mutual Improvement Rocisty Mechanica’ Institute W. Hardy Messrs D- M'Keneil Barber K. Dowden Traeaurer Trafic Progress Association

Cooperative Marketing of Butter and Dairying Prosperity

The balance sheet of the Western District Factories’ Co operative Produce Company Ltd reports turnover of £720,058 4 2 and profits of £7,231 for the year. Directors note strong past year results, weather-driven pasture growth, and rising trade with Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and the United Kingdom. A 25 percent distribution plan is proposed, with bonuses, shares, and rebates to holders while considering a new Co operative Bacon Curing Company in the Western District to aid pig marketing.

Anounta Fompstuy Abean LPI Tli Busines Victoria West Australia Tasmania United Kingdom Melbourne Co-operative Bacon Curing Company

Sporting Notes from Sydney and Willandra Turf

Victoria sprinter Jack Donaldson arrives with manager Mick Terry amid talk of a NSW Rugby League championship race featuring Donaldson Postle and Taylor. December races, distances, and trainer Mer Laird at Willandra dominate the day with a Nova Stakes and Pullitop Handicap win by Ony. The piece also notes a legal appeal over amateur status for rider Trawe and Mount Gambier picnic results.

Jack Donaldson Victoria Sydney Mick Terry Ew South Wales Rugby League Donsiasas Locay Postle Taylor Holway Donaldson Me Jobp James Mr James Ondit Baebab Ma Guincess Vega Oni Frider Heroe Bunomy Hyun If & Heutmeest Notre Dame Freak Laird Willandra Station N.S N.S.W Mount Gambier Willandra Harrow Mergin Mer Laird J. Thompson Lady Ethel Trawe

Terang Races Highlight A Mixed Card At Terrang

Jockeys faced heavy track conditions as Terang hosted a bustling race meeting with multiple events. Notable outcomes included Prince Kirk holding on to win the Keilambhite Handicap by a length, and Envoy baulked in the Cargo race as Cargo surged to victory by a neck amid a crowded field.

Qat Kirk Alowa Lad Alva Fidelity Amethyst Touchit Tosenete Hetting Nat Kirk Lord Aviator Birnad Woo Imin

Fragmented OCR carnival of names and places in odd sequence

A garbled OCR page lists a jumble of personal names, locations, and scattered phrases. The readable fragments mention towns, streets, and several proper nouns with no clear event or cohesive narrative linking them.

Rifle shooting delegates meet at Cutopenlown club meeting

The manual meeting of delegates from multiple rifle clubs held in Cutopenlown yesterday reselected divisions and match dates for the upcoming season. Notable actions included preserving division rights, praising secretary Mr Vaughan for valued service, and arranging the Colac Rifle Club musketry course with several members already paid.

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