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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
3
A fragmented OCR extract from the Melbourne cattle market shows fluctuating demand and varied prices. Reports indicate good to prime cattle remain in demand with steady to firm prices, while lower grades soften. Key figures reference mid quality and bullock categories, with price ranges around £6 to £17 per head equivalents and notable activity at market close.
Fragmented report outlines cost estimates around £1906 for seabed works by the Seam Hill Waterworks Trust and a plan to extend the western area of the State. It mentions a 300,000 acre tract in the Wralong Lake district and notes a prospect of a 100 gram pearl shell found at Broome worth about £8000. Military actions and regional projects are referenced with unclear specifics.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dates in October and a miscellaneous mix of names and descriptions. It references a person in Bolom and Bolom related items, but lacks coherent event or clear entities to form a factual summary. The fragmentary nature prevents a reliable main item identification.
London reports the fifth series of wool sales opened with prices 10 percent above July, despite wartime conditions. About 433 bale lots from New Zealand were offered, with limited attendance and buyers from home trade and few American, South American, or Russian traders. Government restrictions on exports and prices were noted, with brokers advised to watch import credits and payment terms.
In Ballarat Criminal Court, Huet Lewin Froth faced charges related to an alleged assault on his stepdaughter. The accused, aged at the time, denied wrongdoing, claiming the act was not a legitimate crime. Proceedings included testimony from the stepdaughter and related family members. A jury or judge considered the case with surrounding details about relationships and the alleged incident. The hearing noted the involvement of Mary Smunmere and sister Mars, with the court delaying sentencing pending further review and possible suspension.
An advertisement touts Hean's Essence as a popular homemade cough mixture used in thousands of homes across Australia and New Zealand. It claims cost savings and effectiveness for coughs and colds, urging readers to obtain a bottle from chemists or stores and follow simple directions.
Readable lines mention teams and players in a scrambled long OCR fragment. It references votes, scores, and matchups but most names and events are garbled, yielding an incoherent snapshot of a sports or civic page.
An advertisement promises a valuable information book on how thousands have achieved happiness in marriage. It invites readers to send a cutout of the ad to the Ladies College of Health at 337 Collins Street, Melbourne, for free delivery.
Angry scetes marked the proceed at the meeting of the councilors with two parties in wil and dor The mayoral party opposed the water and sewerage trust contest while remarks and wrangling over open committee meetings sparked amusement and a lively crowd of ratepayers applauded.
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