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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
2
Commercial long stock market notes show bids and quotations for cows and calves, with prices and demand varying by class. The report highlights improved prices per head, widespread activity, and notes on feed, quality, and market conditions impacting future sales.
Fragmented OCR text mentions local figures and measurements but lacks clear events. It references names like Vatecee Bent and Ch ey diel ps 94 coy thee oy geed owt. No verifiable action or outcome is present.
Fragmentary report notes a commissioners meeting among Colas Waterworke Pridelooet figures on Monday with retirements of R Tule F Parkes Walter Sebwtood C H Johnstons and M Pearson. Mentions butter rations and shipping exports totaling £37 ton with 292070 value including 521 tons to United Kingdom 5& to South Africa and 263 tons to Eastern and other ports.
A Melbourne Telegraph report notes the probate of an estate valued at about £136,256 for the benefit of the deceased’s children. The Colonial Mutual Company and others are involved in court proceedings addressing trusteeship and management. Allegations include potential dishonesty and mismanagement by directors and officials.
Melbourne dispatch reports on upcoming racing meetings and notable debuts. Includes mentions of trainers, horses, and prospects for the Prim and Vetober meets with emphasis on handicaps and stakes, highlighting local contenders and form.
The Chinn inquiry notes Colonel Miles of Home Altair declares approval under certain conditions of a proposed route on the Trant International Railway. After exchanges between Sir Veerite Teergie and Mr Starke the committee met in private and reported progress though details remain uncertain.
Velerapl reports in Melbourne on the Victorian Railways board with notes on Arbor project and related railway plans. The piece sketches subplots affecting operations and policy, highlighting decisions and local implications for passengers and communities.
Albert Billings faces perjury charges in a case tied to the Brumton bullock drives and denials by Thomas Frith and others. Remand granted. Thomas Frith arrested in Weerite and to appear at Camperdown Court with remand sought to October 9.
The annual meeting was held at the Public Hall on Wednesday September 14. Secretary reported a balance sheet showing receipts 19/4 and expenditures CRkeie leaving a credit balance. Retiring officers were reelected: President W J McKean Vice President A Robertson Secretary Treasurer J Slennay. Committee members named Hyn dis and Hennessy. Plans discussed for cleaning and preparing for upcoming events at the public tennis court and golf links with hope for better attendance this year.
An Lismore and Cregs district party led by Hogeron Reen toured the Wimmera and Mallee regions over two weeks. They assessed wheat and grazing prospects from Ararat to Melbourne noting excellent crops in many districts, poor roads hindered travel, irrigation blocks near Cohuna impressed the visitors, and they returned home by 26 September.
A large Victoria Hall gathering heard critics of the Education Act and calls for a Catholic funded grant system. Speakers urged equal treatment of state and non state schools, urged commissions, and pressed for reforms to secure Catholic schooling within a national framework.
Fragmented OCR note mentions figures like Gellisrand and Montre, weather near a station, transfers at a railroad, and scores by unidentified teams. The text blends political names, sports results, and local notices with many garbled terms, making specifics uncertain.
fragmented report notes Mr Lloyd George campaign aims to create reform of Faure and to shift policies to avoid overburdening new devices. unclear names and places appear, with references to Manila London and Howden-on fine amid garbled text.
Report from London on a cabinet ministers conference held at Brodrick Castle Arran with Prime Minister and senior officials including Sir Robert Horne Chancellor of the Exchequer Walter Runciman President of the Board of Trade and Colonel Bealey Secretary of War present observers note the discussions covered land questions and party strategy.
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