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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1915

Page

2

Colac Market Report Shows Strong Demand For Cattle

Market notes from Colac and surrounding areas record firm prices and strong demand for dairy cows and store cattle. Buyers from multiple farms purchase ships of cattle and sheep with forward prices, noting good yarding and steady trade across dairy and beef categories.

Shewpeas Brvas Corerocke Ak Sheedy Cororecke FE Costin Hordes H. Bonney L. Chant Warren John Gainger Boren W. M’krewr Ur Jobssath Alvis Everee Jenkine Coramoke Belleek Ayrshire A Borr Caleert Ierewarra Chine Oeuer Pressey Erwin Retiem Warmrcort L. Forrest A. Waren Aen Ao Smvie Warex Ourtick Riore Gore Crewelerens J Woetsom Bhoning Stapemore and Co Lo Coney Oss Mogst Hetter Fall Press

Melbrowse Market Report Notes Shifts in Light and Heavy Supply

Thursday market summary reports fluctuating light and heavy supply levels with price ranges. Notes indicate variable demand, prime and weighty goods, and late rates amid cautious trading and slight declines in certain sectors.

Erie

Colac Produce Market Report Shows Varied Prices and Demand

Market notes attendees include Thomas and dower report strong vegetable demand and higher prices for potatoes and peppers. Wheat, barley, oats and dairy items listed with varied bids. poultry and eggs offered weekly, with substantial quantities and farm sales noted. Quality ranges from medium to fine with several price points and several breed names mentioned in a dense, era-specific listing.

Meser. Thomas and Dower Habard Anton Westtuomwrs Sy Domen Dandmas Leiden

Market Report Notes Slow Sale Of Potatoes And Scarce Fruit

The report records slow potato sales priced at 7/6 and scarce fruit with oranges at 7d per dozen and bananas at 7d per dozen. It covers weekly sales held by Selwood and Vage including hides meat and various produce with prices for cabbages cauliflowers onions swedes and other items. It also notes a clearance sale for Mr Cooke including furniture and stock removals and upcoming stock listings with dairy cattle horses and poultry.

Selwood and Vage Perth Cooke Besa

Bevar Sheep Shipments and Beeac Volunteers Farewell

In September 1260 fat sheep were trucked from Bevar to Geelong Melbourne and Ballarat with three lamb trucks. Many sheep were sent by row to Colac market. Private William Pierce left Beeac on Tuesday afternoon after receiving a presentation of makers’ emblems from the Patriotic Committee. T G Mephlenos presented, with remarks by A Eddy, thanking Pierce for enlisting and wishing him a safe journey and speedy return.

Bevar Geelong Melbourne Ballarat Colac William Pierce Lowe Becac Preate Pierce Ar Patriotic Committee T G Mephlenos A Eddy Walter Edgar Thos, Mactaggart Edgar

Camperdown District Milk Yield Increases Tonnage Rise

The report notes a notable rise in milk yield at the Camperdown and district bitter factories amid a period of appreciable improvement in production and processing efficiency.

Camperdown and District Enon

Wanted notices and assorted listings in regional ad page

A jumble of want ads and notices including requests for boarders apprentices and dressmakers, a fresh bargains notice at Tucker's Salvage Gate, rewards for missing horses and cattle, and a rural leasing offer for a house with land at Irrewarra. Names and locations include Tucker's Salvage Gate Colac Irrewarra and A Glazer.

Tucker Kent Irrewarra G. S. Conner Rane Colac

Church Notices and Patriot Service Schedule

Sunday services at John’s Church of Eng Lane with morning and evening preaching by The Vicar. Andrew’s Presbyterian lists Rev W D Marshall Melbourne and Rev W L Marshall atebourne. afternoon programs by Rev T Collins and Mr Mellor. 729 pm Patriotic Service includes address by Rev T Collins on Australia’s response to the Empire and unveiling of a Roll of Honour by Mr J G Johnstone. relatives of soldiers invited.

Rev T. Collins Mellorelliminyt Mr. Quinton Australia J. G. Johnstone al LA T d Bluminyt Methodist J. T. Johnstone M.la

The Agnosticism of Faith Sermon by Rev J Patten M Carthy

Bundat October 10 features Lil-Subject The Voice of the Eternal addressing agnosticism in faith. Rev J Patten M Carthy preaches on doubt and belief shaping spiritual outlook.

Bundat Lil—Subject Voice of the J. Patten M*carthy

Bible School and Bible Class at Gellibrand Street

Sunday service event listed for October 10 at 2:45 pm on Corr Christ. Gellibrand Street. Preacher, Inc. Morrows to lead.

Kapa Preacher, Inc Morrows

Colac Show poised to shine with forestry and breeding displays

Colac observers report the Colac Show may draw strong exhibits across forest timber, fruit and dairy stock as rainfall boosts optimism. Agricultural advancements, herd testing progress, and new buildings promise top facilities for public and exhibitors. Melbourne Geelong Ballarat sets not to show this year may shift breeders toward Colac.

Berg Reaso md OO He Onloma Agricultural Society Melbourne Geelong Ballarat Colac

Dairy aid bill and local notices in colonial column

The Colac district column reports a proposed 56 000 dairy relief bill awaiting the vote on the confidence motion in the State Parliament, with boards continuing inquiries. It notes wartime letters from front lines, local court schedules, hospital and volunteer news, civic notices, and social events across Colac and surrounds.

Local Show Aims to Aid Australian War Wounded Fund

The committee plans a successful show to support Lady Blanley's fund for Australian sick and wounded troops. Citizens are urged to back the event, which will display district resources while raising money for a grievously needed cause. The effort is presented as a proud, united effort benefiting empire wounded.

Colac Hospital Day Raises Funds Through Button Sale

A Colac fundraising event organized a button day for the Colac Hospital. A strong committee coordinated sales, tea, and raffles at Victoria Hall with broad local support. Donations from several residents and groups contributed to a total approaching £118, and organizers expect further receipts as supporters continue giving.

Colac Murray-street Victoria Hall Waite Mire J. Go Johnstons Mae Thowting Sdocesa M. Dowling J. A. Firth Manifold T. Taker Mere J. Lane Manon'’s Association J Conmedine Wetheras

Caledonian Society approves concert for hospital aid

An Ip Caledonian Society meeting considers the need for a strong committee and approves a Wednesday December concert to raise funds for the Public Hospital. A Scotland date list is received for a charity visit trip while preparatory committee plans finalize arrangements on Thursday evening.

A. Teerting Ip Caledonian Society Wesley A. Catmpbe Sharrow Lee Castles Chincot Os Mtiver sTreRngtus Holt of

Enjovada Concert at Victoria Hall Featured Local Talent

A church event at Victoria Hall showcased a large ensemble from the Church of Christ with performances including The Arvbrabaner Mustry Sureen and The Owe of Joy. Featured soloists and groups such as Miss M Parker and M Mer ing presented songs and the finale described a royal voyage tale with a chorus and final celebration.

Victoria Hall Mise Fatriy Ipottes Kingland Scotland Mies Ruth Sheldetok Wale Mice Ley Whedon Murteors Yrus Clive Peres Anguy Gaur Komalil Mmvlinen Pet Hina Mandioys Millean Mo Parker Meleerte Mires Lewis Hering Johneon Hichardson Ki. Shelfick Teclston Gear Boye Aone Alferd Wheeler Thers Islands Moses Siberia Cynthia Me Lewis Mepis Jobin Wray M. Kerap KL Ruveell Bond Clinton Wheadon Miss Wheatton Ko Sheldrick G. Rhehardson Ivan Ieharbson 1 Spriggs Angus Cray Aw Pitts Dragon Mr. Lesselwood

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