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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1910
Page
2
A mixed stock sale notes fat sheep and large drafts from Wisconsin with prices generally lower. Reports describe buyers cautious and demand lacking energy while buyers consider headage, with occasional higher quotes for some feeds and live cattle in limited demand.
Bizarre cluttered copy hawks Liver Tonic Bottles and various remedies amid chaotic copy. Itpromises cures for diarrhea and rheumatic issues while touting a pharmaceutical chemist shop near Austral Hotel with loud stock sales and fashion goods.
Discussion at the Gul Shue Council over landowner duties and enforcement under the Thistle Act. Inspectors report mixed results, with emphasis on large holdings, boundary enforcement, and possible grants to assist smallholders. Proposals address cost, penalties, and ensuring preventive work to curb thistle spread across extensive districts.
A woman, Mire A. Gillard, wife of a North Mation road farmer, fell from a horse on the northwest acreage and died. The report notes circus attendance and other race results, with local notices and a court case referenced in scattered items.
A provincial council meeting in Newtown discussed financials, construction delays on the Western Home line, and Koroway issues. Auditor Mr GF Sydunbam was elected for the year, with debate over bank balances, overdrafts, and department repairs. Dr Hancock and Cr Poynton spoke on project progress and bridge concerns.
Reports from Ulster warn of civil strife as general election politics intensify. The text notes party mobilization, a Promrose League manifesto, and Ulster Cabinet Council positions on Irish Parliament authority and obedience. It also covers House of Lords peerages, parliamentary reform debate, and adjournment details in the Commons.
The Literal Vinenist Journal of Glasgow reports no resolution from Ale Austen on Lords reform as the Reform League presses for action. The Liberal Association backs a “Blue Blood and Blue Funk” critique, while Ellis Griffith condemns reforms as panic.
The item lists dairy export rules and a proposed butter fat standard change affecting Victoria and exporters. It notes new moisture limits and a strong local advertorial push from Ludbrook's highlighting consumer choice and price comparisons. The fragment mentions stock openings at J F Parkinseafe and various dairy brands and regions.
A historical discussion notes how variations in separator speed and milk temperature affect cream yield and fat content. It cites experiments from the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station showing fat percentage ranges from 40 to 70 percent under different conditions and discusses flushing bowl water and cream screw adjustments as contributing factors.
Suffolk report notes suffragettes who clashed with police in London on Monday night facing charges. A presiding official urged restraint, while three defendants were convicted of damaging government offices and sentenced to two months. A separate arrest involved windows at Downing Street, and Mr Augustine Birrell remains bedridden after injuries from the incident.
In a Standard interview Bir George/tralia comments that the tale is among the most valuable in London. He regards its significance highly, noting its potential impact and demand.
Fragmentary report indicates a riot in Ghicaco with multiple injuries. Names and exact locations are unclear, but authorities note at least one victim in critical condition and ongoing injuries. Further details are unavailable due to the damaged text.
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