13 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
1
A long market report covers cattle sheep and dairy sales at Beech Forest and nearby yards. Buyers moved fat cattle store cattle and dairy cows with prices firm. numerous named accounts and traders are listed, including J. McDonald Warrn, A. Kilpatrick, and Calvert. The text notes wet weather lowering turnout and a large turnout of 542 heads on a weekly sale day.
Fat cattle total 64 from New South Wales 600 from North Eastern 350 Northern 300 Gippsland 20 Western 30 South Gippsland about 120 from Western Australia buyers showed keen demand with prices generally 10s per head higher than last week. Prime bullocks ranged from 9 to 21 5 with heavy weights up to 14 0 odd beasts. Cows and heifers sold well at 4 to 6 15 with best lines around 10 15. Ballarat market saw brisk trade though buyer attendance was light. Prime bullocks 10 10 to 12 heavy up to 13 0 cows to 8 0. Calves strong to 4 7 6. Sheep small yarding with quality mixed and some prime pens noted. Overall market firm with improved demand and higher rates.
Brisk demand for all classes in the market with prices improving on last week. Prime crossbred wethers and ewes show varied but rising quotes. merino wethers and lambs described as prime to good. Produce market quotes for wheat and other commodities included, with business notices following.
An advertisement outlines farm loans from £50 to £2000 at 7.5 percent interest with 1 percent principal reduction, repayable over 31 years. Loans cover freehold Crown lands and can be made freehold later, with repayment allowed on any half yearly date. Details at Savings Banks or 30 Market Street Melbourne and other offices.
An Australian business advertises stilettos of ladies halfdressing and a large stock of wigs, dyes, shampoos, fringe nets, and hair pads. Services include trimming and wig styling, with trade supplied at Melbourne prices.
During the Geisus Jabal carry a large stock of second-hand Massey and B.G.A. Bicycles from £8 upwards. Museny Brevelen £20 built to order. Gennirs B.8.4 from £12 10s the very latest.
A Melbourne based Great Art Union competition offers 22 prizes for £1, 01 for 10s, or 1s each. First prize valued at £2 500 with 3 top prizes guaranteed full value, plus 346 other prizes totalling £7 580. Tickets available from local agents or by post to 991 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, with entries due by October 14 1911.
Weather forecast by Mr W. M. Pearson calls for variable winds and unsettled conditions with thunderstorms in October. Colac council plans a late November sports meeting and forms a subcommittee to arrange the program, while civic updates include cemetery arrangements, a Western District Cooperative Bacon Curing Company drive, and local public works progress.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a transcript of a meeting note with mentions of Italy and Turkey, a speaker named M'Kenzie, and social minutes. It references a farewell, speeches, and a presentation, with musings on a person leaving and gratitude for assistance to a society and its members.
Fragments describe a maritime mishap linked to a captain’s error and a fatal pie related incident in London. The text mentions a voyage or ship and a sequence of unclear phrases that imply a tragic outcome and consequences for those involved.
In Melbourne the Education Minister faces questions on extending free or affordable higher education, with discussion on scholarships, elementary school expansion, and the timeline for building new schools. Dissolution timing is announced as Wednesday, while rebel actions in Hankau Wu-chang and Han-yang are reported with foreign residents safe.
A fragmented report notes a chemical poisoning incident involving Lysol and mentions public safety responses. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but authorities are referenced and the item appears as a local notice within a broader health warning.
A bicycle road race attracted 17 riders along the Cate via Larpent road to the Amwteal Hotel finishing opposite it. Bolitho of Cornrooke won with J Lynch second and A Chapman third. Dotaguer posted the fastest time for about 16 miles. The event drew notable local interest and proceeds supported the Corrooola school concert.
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