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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
5
An 1860s court session heard allegations of cattle theft and the sale of a branded bull. Key figures described include J B Far and others as stakeholders in the case. The proceedings followed a sale at Murreen and a forgone attempt to recover the animal, with testimony detailing branding and ownership.
Witnesses traced a roan bull sold at Johnstone’s yards on September 11 to Melbourne, matching a hide with red paint and similar coloring. Accused claimed not present. several men identified the hide in court and Melbourne, noting a distinctive red paint mark and lack of other distinguishing brands.
The court heard testimony about a bull sold at a Colac auction and whether the animal bought by Johnstone was the same as the one towed by Smith. Police constable Gordon Caffyn questioned the defendant at Gerangamets about who drove the cattle, while the accused claimed he acted alone and did not know the boy who pointed out the cattle. The case was adjourned with the defendant committed for trial at Colac in December, secured by bail.
Ballahaat live stock market notes a light yarding of 119 head with heavy bulls and lighter cattle mixed. Sheep sale totals 1613 head with prime crossbred wethers and lambs achieving steady to slightly firmer prices. overall demand remained firm across descriptions, with strong activity in heavy and prime lots.
Weekly stock sale records a strong dairy cattle upward tendency with high prices and brisk sale of young stock. Fat cattle mostly firm to higher, bullocks easing later. sheep yardings small but saleable. Notable origins include New South Wales and Victoria districts. best bullocks quoted around £17.2s6d to £19. cows from £14 5s to £16 10s. calves 206 penned, demand fair for prime sorts.
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