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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment mentions streets and locations with scattered terms. It appears to be a jumble of names and numbers lacking a coherent report or clear event. The readable bits show place references and postal terms but no actionable details.
A fundraiser held last Tuesday afternoon and evening at Cressy Presbyterian Church raised funds with a sale of produced items and activities. Reverend A Lawson chaired, J B Bell was secretary, and J J Willis auctioned unsold goods. Helpers and volunteers ran stalls for produce flowers drinks and refreshments. Weather delays sheep shearing in the district due to ungettied conditions.
A November Hower show connected to the State Schools Patriotic Funds was held Friday. District Inspector Ko Parker attended and spoke to the crowd as head teacher Ved Mo Suaten organized safety and decorum. A shooting gallery and prize items drew patrons, with remarks about future plantings and community support for the event.
A concert and dance are slated for Monday night in the focal hall to raise funds for Colac Hospital. Organized by the Misses Sheedy of Colac, the event promises to be among the best for this district with catering and decorations arranged by local ladies. Admission is 1 shilling for the concert and 2 shillings for the dance, weather permitting.
The Premier postponed the second reading of the Licensing Act Amendment Bill to 1928 while proposing proportional licensing fees based on yearly purchases. The bill would extend fees to all liquor sellers and abolish licensing courts, placing liquor oversight under a central Licensing Reduction Board. Temporary licenses would drop to £1 and include a revenue share of liquor sold, with projected net receipts of about 160 thousand pounds after deductions.
A letter discusses the labor theory of value, comparing universal measure of value to labor power. It covers production costs, capital return, and the automatic determination of prices from wheat to bread, noting historical price points and the impact of land value. The author argues for maintaining core union principles while adjusting production schemes.
A garbled OCR snapshot from Melbourne cattle market pages shows scattered terms like prices, sellers, and dates. Readable names and specifics are sparse, with many broken words and unclear figures hindering clear summary.
The sale saw brisk bidding from Navtrapeitan buyers and Bracers with cattle prices climbing for some lots while sheep offerings were heavy and prime lambs drew strong competition. Prices listed include cow and calf ranges, with brisk activity on younger stock and store cattle amid varied demand.
Dairy advice urges dairymen to systematically drench cows after calving with Byke's Trench to prevent milk fever and related ailments. Calving is a critical period. ignorance and neglect lead to loss of valuable cows. The Kidd Company advertises this preventive tonic from its Mol Melbourne listed address.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a maritime incident near Malta involving a rescue operation. The text references ships, passengers, a relief effort, and a United Bergice representation detailing actions by authorities. It hints at international coordination and the wait for official news about survivor status and conclusions of the rescue.
Contractors and owner of draye employed on rehire works are warned that tyres of less than four inches in width must be provided after November 1. An advertisement notes a show at Aiteen's Carnival featuring affordable attire for both laden and men at Hitson's and Car nivel prices. Mr. A F Witham, acting for Joseph Carson, offers for sale at Myrthewood Estate, 58.? acres at Tama than on Wednesday, November ft.
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