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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
2
Fat cattle show a fall of 20s per head with mixed quality and a decline in demand. Bullocks to £17 7s 0d cows to £11 7s 6d. Fat calves 8s per head with limited quality. market improving slightly. Fat sheep and lambs steady to higher, crossbreds to 28s, merino wethers to 27s, ewes to 26s 4d. best fat lambs to 10 17s 10d with overall tone improving through the sale.
Saturday market sales show cabbage to 3/ per dozen, carrots to 1/ per doz, parsnips 1/6, Swedes 1 to 1/6, potatoes 14s to 14/6, apples 2/6 to 3/6, lemons 4/9, pineapples 6d or more. Estate of late Henry Wierton Wills, Kelston Knott tobacco maker near Bath, sworn October last at £2,000, valued at £5,214,550.
A catalog note lists Men's Kip Binchers and a 5/11 pair of Boys' School Boots, alongside Hooks and C2ps in a 4/0 pair. The brief entry reads as an equipment pairing sale or inventory line item from a school or sporting goods context.
The article reports on centralisation critique and a Cabinet decision to build locomotive cars and track works at Ballarat and Bendigo, with costs between 1750 and 2000. It notes prior government opposition to decentralisation, the Phoenix Foundry closure, and calls for more local industry to meet demand while warning against political grandstanding.
In the Notes and Events column, no telegram arrived about the East Melbourne election result. Colae's business firms announce they will continue closing at 9 o'clock on Friday nights. The Star Picture Company will next send its usual programme Saturday evening in the Victoria arc. A public meeting at Nalangil Public Hall next Saturday aims to form a rifle club with strong attendance expected. A wedding at St Paul’s Geelong on Tuesday September 24 united Constance Warnock of Bank of New South Wales Geelong and Mr John Lang of Berar, with a large reception at the Bank of New South Wales and farewell to Melbourne en route to Sydney. State revenue for the latest quarter shows declines in several sectors, including Public works railways, with a grand total of £2,046,389, down £17,505 from the prior year. A quiet wedding occurred at St Luke’s South Melbourne on September 4 between Henry Walter Payne and Gertrude Parker, with a reception and generous gifts. A missing bag containing a diamond ring and cheques was recovered by a resident near Dereel after a local sleight-of-hand incident. A Camperdown council debate concerns Mr Murphy’s use of the word England, with a plan to publish a rejoinder if warranted. A Methodist minister survived a slip into a waterhole during a service. Auctioneer Mr H. D. Thomas advertises properties for sale. A collision near Norway Maine killed three students and injured two as a motor car was struck by a train.
A farewell social honored A E Mure at Odhifellows Hall after illness ends his Colac service. Friends praised his prompt disease control work and stock protection, with Dr D C Duncan and others underscoring his civic and veterinary duties. Presentations included a gold chain, sovereigns, and gifts to Mrs Mure.
The Colac Cricket Club met at Norwich Chambers on Saturday. Mrs Cunningham chaired in the president’s absence. The report showed a solid season with nine matches, three losses, and a surplus. B team star M’Leod led batting. A team ace Bridge top scored. Chandler led B bowling. Awards praised, finances sound, and a plan to improve grounds approved. Election of officers named Ball as president and M’Kenzie as secretary. A fundraiser and Melbourne trip discussed, with a 10/6 membership fee set for next season.
Reuters reports from Belgrade indicate orders signed and mobilization expected within 24 hours amid Balkan tensions. Outlook suggests preparations for worst cases, with rapid escalation likely in the region.
Berlin reports Royal Wrangle involving the Archduchess Marie and Archduke in Munich. A dispute over court etiquette led to her leaving the Bavarian capital. George is noted to be selling the palace as tensions unfold.
In Lawrence Massachusetts renewed rioting erupted during a workers strike. About ten thousand demonstrators clashed with police. dozens were wounded, some fatally, and a protest meeting followed the trial of labor leaders. Street lights burned as hundreds were arrested amid a tense day.
Reports from London quote British Foreign Secretary and Soviet Foreign Affairs officials outlining talks on a new Persia agreement. The ministers seek to reduce troop presence and strengthen peace efforts, with no plan to destroy Persia’s prospects as withdrawal terms are negotiated. Additionally, Reuters notes an explorer expedition to British Columbia seeks coast mapping and natural resource contacts.
A chaotic report records a District gathering with Bro presiding at LOOP Hall on Monday. It notes initiations, final arrangements for a lodge opening, district officer roles, nominations for Victoria District representatives, and reports from junior divisions alongside a discussion of international figures and trials, including captains and a count of sentences in a large political case.
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