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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1911
Page
2
A clipped Melbourne Saturday market list shows prices for wheat barley oats and vegetables with a brief pharmacy advertisement. Wheeler's Headache Pellets claim quick relief from headaches and upset stomachs with a prescription chemist note in Murray Stherd Colac.
An advertisement touts a record quantity of Bullseye Couch Mixture sold in the past winter and promises Sassaparilla Blood Tonic as a solution for pimples this spring. Bottles priced at 2 shillings 6 pence.
R P Hynes M P S pharmaceutical chemist operates opposite the Austral Hotel on Murray Street Colao telephone Nin 41 night ball.
Real estate listing detailing T-roomed and S-roomed houses on Queen Street Moore Street and others with prices from £140 to £125 per quarter for blocks near post office. Includes building blocks on Manifold Street Denns Street and Hart Street with per foot prices and cash terms. Also notes weekly payment balances and deposits.
An auctioneer advertisement lists extensive selection of subdivided farms and timber lands in New South Wales and Victoria with prices per acre, fencing, water, and outbuildings. It promotes walk-in cash terms, monthly sales stations, and loan offers, inviting inquiries from graziers, farmers, and investors.
Pearson combines three generations in watch making and claims an eight day English Isle lever. He advertises direct factory prices on nickel watches and other timepieces, with guaranteed accuracy and two year warranties. Also promotes durable cases dust proof designs and a large stock of watches, clocks, and jewelry sold for cash.
Loan terms offer low interest and flexible repayment on freeholds and Crown leases with no mortgage deed charge. Forms available at post offices or Barings Bank or by letter to The Inspector General of Savings Bank Melbourne. Moylan obituary notes Eleanor Moylan of Pyramid Hill, oldest daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca Harlock. funeral at Colecoomber, T. W. Bharrow Undertaker.
Bereavement notices express thanks from John O’Brien and family and from E H Davies and family for sympathy, telegrams, cards, and floral tributes after the bereavement of Ann Ball at Gellibrand River. They acknowledge doctors, the matron and staff of Coloc Hospital and words of comfort during illness.
Local licensing reminders urge renewal with the clerk of courts by month end and hawkers to apply by December 3. Reports cover potato blight debates across Victoria and Queensland, butter exports totals, diphtheria cases near Winchelsea Geelong, and Christmas school vacation dates. A pork export meeting, playbill window charges, and shopkeeper stamp bids are also noted.
Mr Murray the Chief Secretary fixes Christmas and Gow Year holidays for Christoman and Gow Year days. Closures apply to Commonwealth and Public Offices, banks, mercantile, insurance, and wholesale houses from December 29 to December 34 and from December 10 to January 3 1919. Most businesses close on Boxing Day and New Year. A fire at Orient House caused minor damage. The Melbourne program features Wye Arthur De Villiers and a large liner project by White Star.
Racing brief from Telegraph reports at Epsom meeting with large attendance. Notable races include Hiresulisi Novice Handicap won by Carl Godwin, Glarity taking the Epsom Plate in a four length victory, and Weller Handicap with Copper Top prevailing by three quarters of a length amid a tight betting market.
Correspondence reveals residents lament water cuts and fault local authorities with fire risk concerns raised. A Colac Tennis Club row accuses "Old Back" of slander as members defend club funding and entitlement to water terms, noting club subscriptions and rate contributions.
A reader writes to correct a past report about Mr Rowan with emphasis that the fine related to tying bottles and carcases at a slaughtering premises, not the dairy. He asserts bones were later moved, inspections occurred, and faults limited to the premises after transport and embargos, requesting publication for justice.
The State Treasurer voiced strong objections to the Commonwealth Bank Bill, arguing it threatens Victorian savings banks and may divert deposits from the post office agencies. He warned federal overreach could undermine state control and noted Victoria supports keeping its savings bank system intact while resisting central appropriation.
The inter state match Victoria versus South Australia continues at the M C Ground Armstong and Hyle return but fall early. Scorers note multiple dismissals with Whitty and Rees prominent as bowlers and batsmen from both sides. Local notes include England pirates and other unrelated sporting mentions and club notices.
A Melbourne column surveys spiraling Senate and House tensions over tariff and electoral bills, noting long sittings, party strategy, and ministerial reshuffles. Labor and Liberal positions clash as candidates await a clear stance on the land tax and ministry rotations amid impending federal parliament reassembly and public debate.
A Geelong rifle team visited Colne on Sulsl and posted a win over Colne with ten counted of eleven firing. Windy, stony conditions hindered many, but Colac shooters led by Triggant Maud of Geelong posted strong scores including a 96 at 190 yards. Referees and officials praised the event, with refreshments and social time marking the close of a brisk outing amid council and lighting industry notices.
The Savings Bank in Victoria operates under a five member board with an inspector general as principal officer. Formed in 1896 from older trust banks and the Post Office Savings Banks, it is government guaranteed and manages the Credit Foucher loan system for farms and homes.
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