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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 24, 1911

Page

2

Cattle and Sheep Auction Reports From Colac and Apollo Bay Markets

A detailed weekly report covers yardings at Colac and Apollo Bay with prices for dairy and beef cattle, calves, and diverse sheep consignments. It notes large attendance, firm to easing demand, and strong competition for draught stock, light delivery horses, and crossbred ewes, plus a Melbourne market snapshot showing steady start and lower close.

H. J. Mulder J. BE. Robertson Alvie Gene Trigg W Reed Melrose Shom Inks Saing Mir Afi Eurack Warnepart Stary Wales A. Kimatrick Neal A. Kilpatrick Pirreguira Mosere Stewart Gres Cressy HL Webl Weem B. Alsop Colac P| Sim Balintore P. H. Lock J. Tavis H. Gilmour Chirnside Rankin Jd. Black Mudewarre J. A'Calhim W. AM Rensie CG. Campbell J. Gainger Dalivers Mere Turner Turner Geo. Ceanor BP. Sims T.m'grath Birst. Sim G. Culvert Calvern Bros Duncan Alin Culvert J. Dawkins Laver’s Hill Colas Laver's Hill Lavers Hill D O'Shion- Hasay Moomowroong Masers Dalgety and Co Jnst J. James J. M'Donald Ilay Carson Scount Baker M. Calvert R. ‘Anilly M. Roberts A. H. M' Kenzie Andrew M' Kay G. GH. Hills P. Hoard Jag, Flynn G. M'Donald Buckley CG. Robertson M. M'Lennan Smith Craszy Acvant J. Porreil Wyk Lawrence Apollo Hay Telford Bree Melbourne

Loans on farms and church notices flood old record

Credit Foncier offers farm loans from 60 pounds to 9000 with low or no charges for early payoff and flexible half yearly payments. Also lists church services at several Melbourne area notices, Ballarat stock market report, and executor notices.

Gregerra Savings Banieg Markos Street Majbom

Colac notices mix business talk and social events

A local column mixes business notices and community items. It discusses tariff protection debate, a funeral at Warncoort cemetery for Mrs Healy of Bidegurra, and a Colac Waterworks meeting approving valve purchases and reservoir work. It lists stallholders for a St Soline’s fete and notes local trades including dental services.

Isio Mra UD Ciginger Resognien m Mlmders Johnstong Pearson Nowne Wos Wsrti St. Solin's Church of England Vietoria Hallow Othel Morrison Liszie Mortisim Mario Jolimaton Chrissy Dank J. Laveyy Marjoria Morrison Lucas Eve James Ada Lucni Emily Thompson Sweeta Abe Brow OD. Davies F. Hughes A. Bilgon Odo H. M. Fowell Colac Advt

Tweeddale Austin Gilver Wedding at Colac Church

Marriage notice from Colac reports Walter Wright and Selinn Austin wed at St John s Church Colac on November 24 1886 with Jolu Kulfind as minister Also announced is the Nedon Down the beloved husband of Susannah Down of Sonninge Street Colac aged 72 interred privately in Colac cemetery.

Tweeddale Austin Gilver St. John's Church Colac Iter Jolu Kulfind Walter Wright Willian Tweeddall Baltarat Selinn Mt Colac Edger Susannah Ch. Down Sonninge' Street Ithe Colao Come Borg

Record Sale Report for Bullseye Cough Mixture

Advertisement notes a record quantity sold last winter and SARSAPARILLA BLOOD TONIC in spring demand. Mentions 216 bottles at Opposita Austral Hotel, Murray Street, Oolag. Telephone 41. Night bell.

Opposita Austral Hotel Murray Street Oolag

Buc GAPINGTON and WHITE LEGHORN win big in local race

In a murky OCR read, BUC GAPINGTON and WHITE LEGHORN are noted as winners of a Government Gold Meds event with references to Epes for sale and a dogged strain named DON TWANTER.

Buc Gapington

Australian tariff reform debate and protection concerns

Discussion on protective tariffs versus free trade in Australia. MPs lament rising imports, wage impacts, and factory costs as local industry seeks immediate tariff fixes to address wage and labor cost disparities with Europe. Chamber of Manufacturers presents resolution urging government action to rectify tariff anomalies and shield Australian industries.

Lelio Govers- Michhb Pedy Eishh Lowes Hmit Ama- StraHomin Miyfecturers Agai

Colac Dairying Company appoints new secretary

At a Colac meeting of the Colac Dairying Company Mr W A Oliver was named secretary amid 85 applicants. The board discussed cheque payments and planned to shift to payable to order. A syndicate of farmers aims to export pork to London with weekly shipments and to push the Victorian pork trade.

Cole Qamperdown Terang London Wes Department of Agriculure England Ilsop Department of Agriculture Geelong Vittorian Works Home Victoria Dem Minister of Defence Hl” A. Slate Iit

Colac Rifle Club Advances Range Upgrades and Matches

The Colac Tide Club has modernised its rifle range with a cement mantel, iron targets, and new firing mounds up to 100 yards. A friendly match was held as harvest duties paused, with 24 precise shots noted. The Colac Light Horse will meet Geelong for a Saturday match at 200 and 300 yards, as work proceeds on the club’s range under grant support.

Magpis Colac Tide Club Pic J. B. Osborne Calac Mniffe Club Geelong Calac Light Horse Lil Close A SteenDrive Megge Ag 500

Revolt in Ghiha Report From Nanking Mission

A Nanking message says General Clung left with 10,000 men to strike 16,000 revolutionary troops before concentration near Nanking. He failed to halt the advance and has retired. Imperialists are surrounded, outnumbered, and their supplies are running short.

Pekin Nanking Clung

Insurance Bill Debate Highlights Tory Money Bill Ruling

London proceedings note a House of Commons speaker labeling the Insurance Bill a money bill. The discussion references possible amendments and the party contest for the South Bermondsey by election with AL Berbert credited to Liberal influence.

Tip Howse Mr AL Berbert South Bo Mersey Liberal Party Naphoiuartey

Princess Louise of Saxony Seeks Separation in Royal Case

In Florence on a Wednesday night the Princess Louise of Saxony began legal proceedings against her husband Sigmar Posallt a musician. The judge urged reconciliation but the couple remain apart as the case progresses.

Florence Louise of Saxony Sigmar Posallt

Suffragettes confronted by police in London disorder

In London on a Wednesday night police faced suffragettes during a demonstration near Parliament. Of 220 defendants, 14 were charged with gamma and riotous acts. the rest faced counts of assault or property damage. Two women were cited for breaking shop windows valued at £59.

London Pollica Cout Parlidment Paris Cosas Mare Amoitted

Tobacco Trust Reorganization Denounced In Congress

Aly Welix Levey, attorney for the independent tobacco companies, testified before the Congressional Committee on interstate commerce that the Supreme Court ordered dissolution of the Tobacco Trust was a sham and subterfuge. He argued the trust’s monopoly is still effectively intact.

Washington Aly Welix Levey Ahberney Independent Tobacco Compan Jus Congressional Committee On Interstate Pommerce Tobacco Trust Supreme Court

SOUTH AFRICAN MAGNATE AWARD OF DAMAGES

Sir Joseph Tobingon, chairman of the Robinson South African Banking Co and mining owner, won libel damages in London. Defendants Lew Cohen and Bennett were found liable. Cohen to pay £1000 and Bennett £100. The case stemmed from claims of fraud and cowardice linked to Cohen’s book of reminiscences about Kimberley diamonds.

London Joseph B. Tobingon Robinson South African Banking Co Lews Cohen Kimberley Bennett Plaintill Preton Joseph Tobe Inon Joseph Hobinson South Africa Cohen

Nationalist Congress Opens in Capetown and Political Shifts

In Capetown on a Wednesday night the Nationalist Congress opened with General Botha in attendance at the colonial seat. Sir Thomas Smartt spoke in Durban about a new strong South African party uniting Afrikaner, Labour, and Orangeman factions to support Botha, while cabinet allies pressed a pro Afrikaner policy.

Capetown Wioomfontein Toaay Botha Saneete Party Whith Taco Eradigato Mualce Atriow A. Whiteran Thomas Smartt Sprigg Jnmonoy Minstries Tha Onionis Durbin Hat Volk Orangie Unio Foress Otha

Meeting in Alvie hall to discuss lodge branch

A correspondent reports a meeting at Alvie hall on Monday evening next the 27th mel for discussing forming a branch of the lodge. Oddfellows leaders Bio Waller Selwood will address the gathering and a gifts sale plus entertainment in Colac Hospital Linen hall is planned for the Alh Inst with local ladies backing the event.

Alvie PGM Waller Selwood Oddfellows Mergone Hu Colac Hospital Alvin Hall Alh Inst Mre L. G. Univert Crceive Ite Quecosa

Export of Pork Inspection Arrangements Noted

Mr Alsop reports complete arrangements for inspecting pork exports to London. Intended shippers are asked to hold back their piss until further notice, with inspection to take place on Monday the 27th at mat.

London Alsop

Glebe murder accused Moir faces court hearing

The unnamed youth Moir was brought before the City Court in Sydney on murder charges involving Glebe and Trevascus. A dental instrument was found at the scene. Moir admitted his name but denied Sydney presence. He later made statements about Trevascus and a letter offering to sell Pittinam. He is to be escorted to Sydney tomorrow.

Melbourne Tusadsy Moir Syuney Wis Belore Kaour Louway Lonsdale Lad Sydney Trevascus Trevescus Pasher Bydney

Offences Against Health Act Heard By Court

The case concerns alleged offences against the Health Act and correspondence involving public health matters. The defendant faced charges related to unsafe meat dealing and the handling of swine for pork, with witnesses describing conditions and treatment. The proceedings touched on public health duties, water supply costs, and local authority charges, including a dispute over payments for pipes and meters.

W. Selwood Charles Th. Rees Husa P Toms Pillip Sarment Mahi Tnt Sluucheer Yard Tb Wits Telich Alfey Nublie Tonnig Club A. S. Laieas Hancock Tn Fey Iron Marks Y Trust

Immigrant's claim over passage money at Colac Court

At Colac Police Court Ernest A White of Ondit and James Davice of Oadit disputed £14 14s 0d for passage money. White argued fare deductions and breach of agreement. the court found for the complainant, ordering the defendant to pay the deducted amount plus costs. An order would be made for the defendant without costs.

Colac Rend Murphy Waller Selwood J.P EB. A. White James Davice Oadit Cunningham Hancock Ernest A. White London Australia Davies Avueielin Melbourne de Fooflent Cottein Met Augustus Allan Delendany Defendant Treweli Hariing Ondit Lomdion Deimmitagt Anhove Wr Hancock P.M

Train Derailment Tragedy Kills One, Injures Eleven

A Midland Valley passenger train derailed at Mula Oli ama to lay causing one fatality and eleven injuries. Reuters reports a shocking railway accident with multiple passengers hurt as rescue crews respond.

Reuter New York Mula Oliama Midland Valley Nassanger

De Villiers Company to Present Master Magician of the Year

Colac playgoers will have a chance next Tuesday to witness one of the best all round magic shows by De Villiers The company of 14 with High class performers includes De Villiers himself and the Musical Group The program praised by The Mercury for stage craft and variety Also listed are Miss Millie Martha Miss Cladss and other featured acts with Jack Fosse Wheewo and Mr Mohan among the principals Tickets will be available at the box office priced to suit all audiences.

Colac Harald de Villers Sydney Orbo Melbourne Atens Ant Nile Biss Lath Tosa Martha Pen Banc Crawebaw Alto Jacekt S Fosse Wheelo Mumival Mohan Antach Tony Colemnis

Melbourne Pic Market Trade Details and Prices

The report covers a Melbourne market day with buyers present and varying sales. It notes prime and extra prime cattle and weights, with prices ranging from 17s to 24s for different classes, and mentions slack demand for porkers and irregular demand for fat cattle. Local feeders purchased a few lots, while prices show a general easing from last week.

Terilay Sim Jengliv Sorle

Aviators Fall From 400 Feet Wrecks Injuries Reported

Fragmentary Chicago wire text describes a fall of 400 feet with aviators Toro and Ponantiow injured. A third party, Froid Welter, is noted as a possible fatality as the scene and ensuing hospital reports are referenced.

Reuber Chicago Toro Mintieh

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