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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1912
Page
2
An advertisement touts a blood remedy claiming it does not contain mercury or harmful ingredients and will improve stomach function and overall health. It urges readers to consult doctors, bring four prescriptions, and promises rapid rebuilding of strength.
Ancient race day notes at Cororooke detail a December 7 event at Cam perdown road with multiple races, officials, and prize structures. The program includes hack races, trotting, pony and amateur riders, plus a Boxing Day meeting in Melbourne with trials, hurdles, and handicap events.
A Colac meeting of the Colac breech A.W.O.N.L. was held at the Fire Brigade Hall with Mrs Morrison returning from a northern State trip. Reports cover branch formation, estate notices, court debts, a clothing sale by Bilson’s, M.C.C. cricket club preparations, exports figures, church announcements, social concerts, and local advertising.
The Geelong provincial championship final at Bo long Club Courts was decided Saturday after weather delayed play at Albert Ground. Otway defeated Geelong 2 rubbers to 2 with 32 games total, amid strong winds affecting matches.
A licensing prosecution from October surrounds the Wonga Hotel at Gellibrand where Walsh and Marks were found drunk. Edith Marks, the licensee, cited inability to remove them due to lack of help and landlord Joseph Marks as her relative. The case debated whether the licensee knew the men were intoxicated and if she had duty to eject them to maintain order.
A Colac cricket clash at Show Grounds drew after a showery spell left the wicket soft. Armstong and Ransford starred for the visitors with 41 and 43 respectively, while Walsh and Dillon top-scored for Colac. Final score finished with 78 wickets and 194 runs before stumps.
In the November Handicap at Victoria Park, Cambe King ridden by Berrigan was unseated after a stumble, feet touched the ground briefly, but the rider was quickly back in the saddle as the horse reared. The Warroombool Rowing Club trains for Colac Regatta with two crews to be chosen for the Ladies Fours. A pigeon match at Colac yielded prizes of £30 with top shooters from N Calvert, Bonax, Grist, Barrett, Murmane, Stranger, and Gainger. Colac Riflemen held a trophy event with noted local figures and rough conditions reported for the early stages.
The notice outlines carnival entries with fees and refunds for the Beech Forest event. It states entries close December 21 with the secretary, mentions a special train from Colacap possible, water provision for picnics, and a ball at the Public Hall. W R Quick is highlighted for secretarial work with local institutions and the forest butter fac tasks.
A long passage describes temperance arguments against alcohol linking it to misery and disease. It cites research and speeches showing alcohol’s deceit, social ruin, and impact on families and schools, praising prohibition trends in the United States and New Zealand and urging local action to curb the drink traffic.
The Colac Cricket Club committee states it has no intention to interfere with the Batli Act and denies plans to obstruct the Australian Eleven’s tour to England or to close Flemington racecourse. Secretary P Murphy signs the disclaimer.
William Osoning of Yeo faced Colac police court over entering the house of Sir Westwood and stealing several items valued at £4. The victim reported broken curtains and a missing gold ring, silver ring, ring, watch, necklace and studs. Witnesses described the accused as half starved with no shirt and poor living conditions. The court heard testimony from constables and others, including details of the boy’s upbringing, alleged neglect, and eventual admission to taking items. The bench discussed his dependency and possible departmental reports.
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