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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1913
Page
2
Commercial, wheat and butter markets from London show prices easing slightly amid New South Wales demand and Australian cargo activity. Quotations in Melbourne and Sydney reflect a cautious tone with nominally unchanged prices as imports and futures await Victorian shipments and market cues.
A scan of the page shows a mix of retail notices and product offers. Advertisements for summer costumes, neckwear, gloves, and hosiery sit beside poultry farm notices and insurance company references. Local businesses promote linctus, tire services, and clothing sales while farmers and merchants detail offerings and locations.
A garbled vintage notice mentions eggs for sale with scattered phrases like eggs for sale and references to locations and vendors. The text hints at a classified market brief with fragmented names and places but remains unclear overall.
A local Colac meeting discusses new rates for the region including railway and postal charges, and a planned fair. The hall now hosts a reform council with plans for a fundraising bazaar and fashion pieces. The vicar reports on England trip reflections and upcoming church service details.
A Melbourne classified note advertises a money repost service with a guaranteed satisfaction claim. It urges readers to write for an order form from Farmers Manufacturing and Agency Co at Bure Street Melbourne.
A long list of Colac area notices includes auctions by THOMAS JOYCE on the Society's Grounds, prize schedules with cash awards, dairy cow test entries, and train specials to Colac. It also covers a police court case in Swan Reach over unpaid work and a church renewal issue plus local road and range details.
Notices report a Besac HAO BS ball at Beese Public Hall next Wednesday evening and a Dante lecture at Matho district Church by Abe Her and Percy Knight. Widespread comments praise Dante, Carlyle, and Italian poetry with regional attention from Melbourne and Geelong.
The office must receive alterations to standing advertisements by Friday. Text appears garbled but indicates a strict deadline for changes and submission under the advertiser's notice.
Melbourne Caulfield and Sydney race cards list winners in each race with margins and times. Notable results include Welter won by Macinn over Moonbin, Av ened, Caulfield Stakes won by Mountain Prim reg, and steeplechase won by Jak Windsor. Sydney races highlight Alfred Jackson and Border King in Highweight Handicap and other winners with times and margins.
The Minister of Home Affairs accepted Gray Bros Williamstown tender to build fifty four 54 ton waggons for the Kalgoorlie Line. Price not disclosed. Fire on Mail Train destroys mail van and much mail at Ballarat-Melbourne route.
A reader laments delays in posting street corner names by the Shire Council and criticizes slow enforcement of rules. Public unrest grows over dangerous traffic near Victoria Hall as inspectors push for quick changes and better oversight of youths and rowdy behavior.
At the Melbourne race meeting H. McColl and A. N. Maplestone were injured when a machine delta loosened. McColl suffered a concussion of the brain and Maplestone a dislocated shoulder. Both escaped worse injuries due to padded skull caps.
A tin sample weighing 2 cwt from a newly found Maranhi mine, 110 miles from Pine Creek, has been forwarded by Mr Jensen Director of Mines Northern Territory. He reports promising prospects in a fresh field to Professor Gilruth. Telegram updates the Arbitration Court on master builders and labourers talks.
Melbourne Assembly session shows Keen interest in the Scripture Referendum Bill with five named members split on approval. Observers predict passage hinges on votes from Farrar Lange McKe Gray and Hann, while proponent Macken, the Speaker, prepares to cast a tie breaking ballot if needed.
Melbourne officers report the bridegroom was seized and jailed after a disrupted wedding trip. Police traced a telegram inquiry asking for £20 to be sent to T Weston in Melbourne, leading to further inquiries about Frederick Connauplivon of Perth and a West Australia connection. Detective T Hawkins and T Holland assisted.
Melbourne banks report widespread counterfeit coins in circulation across many denominations. Officials note spurious sovereigns and half sovereigns are especially common and well made, fooling even tellers. A bag contained two counterfeit sovereigns and another was found in Gach Bay.
Letter to the Colac Herald notes expanding dairying in New South Wales. The North Coast Cooperative Creamery Co. pays suppliers about one million pounds sterling annually. Subtropical climate, rich soils, and heavy rainfall support extensive pastures. cows yield large stock and high-quality milk.
The Pirron Yalloak event promises one of the district’s best shows with Minnie Dorrit of Melbourne headlining elocution and Colac talent supporting. A ball follows with motor cars departing at 7.40 and 8.00 pm from W. E. Stephens. After the PLC meeting on Saturday a debate occurred.
The Colag Pairing Co Ltd distribution for September 1918 shows cheques ready tomorrow Tuesday 14th for suppliers totaling £23,865. A payout of £23,855 1s 0d is planned from the milk and cream accounts. Output for the past month reached 24 tons ew t, down 45 tons from last year and 9 tons above September 1911. Highest prices paid per cwt are listed across multiple entries, with numerous figures reflecting payments to various suppliers and grades.
The note outlines Rev. T. J. Tiordan's move from Clare to Clunes to assume duties in the Perang parts, with Very Rev. Dean Nelan and Miss Mary Sheedy also mentioned in upcoming arrangements. It references concerts, wartime relief efforts, and Catholic community planning across Colac, Milwaukee, and broader religious activities amid a period of honor and expansion.
The Loyat saw mill proprietor Mr A Litt suffered a hand injury when touching a running saw. Colac saved a life during a journey with a fare. A team of bullocks bolted a wagon near Carlisle, throwing the driver and landing in a creek. One horseman reached Khewaen without a coat. A trout catch near Loch Leven is noted. Mr Keen’s loaded firearm discharged, injuring his boot and foot, which is recovering.
The Elliminyt Progress Association met Saturday evening chaired by President Mr J N Thoma. The councilors discussed shire neglect of bad spots and planned works on estimates if funds allow. Debate covered planting trees on Elliminyt road toward the racecourse, decision postponed until next month.
The Cotton Spinners' Federation confirms a lockout unless a strike ends within a fortnight. Belton cotton mills were ordered to remain closed after operatives ceased work amid claims of tyrannical conduct by an overseer. The federation’s executive backed a prior recommendation to shut mills on Saturday, potentially affecting around two million workers.
A conference of unions backed by the Federation of Labour debated a five day week for miners and proposed a 250 million fence fund for employers. The vote rejected the motion 305,000 to 297,000 with support for new national standards and a minimum wage for miners amid closures.
The readable portion shows fragmented references to voters and parliamentary items with numerous garbled words. No coherent events, names, dates, or places can be reliably identified for a factual summary.
In the News the World £400 event at Walton Heath James Heal faced George Dunes with Duncan securing victory by 3 up and 2 to play on his own course. Braid’s strong play was offset by a weaker putting display as Duncan claimed the win.
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