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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
2
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Reports from a busy stock sale show cattle and sheep clearing at strong prices despite rough weather. Strachan, Murra and Shanhem run a large mixed sale with numerous lots of cattle sheep and lambs crossing market with brisk bidding and good attendance. The Tasmanian weekly market notes the latest prices for wheat oats maize barley potatoes and butter with steady to firm bidding across grains and dairy products.
Reading across a jumble of notices from London and abroad, the report mentions death in Mrs Mary OB, funeral details, Catholic school committees, and a sale extension due to an excess of empties. It also references a Greek Greek-Turkish dispute and Austrian military posture along with various city notices and weathered maritime chatter.
The Culac Shire Council holds its monthly meeting next Monday. Railway revenue for the week ending 7 October 1912 shows a decline of £6 5, with goods traffic down. The Federation has started a temporary department and opened offices in various centers. Mr Soule reports a lively club and strong union activity. several employers and employees are engaging with new union aims. Banking and shipment details cover UK imports, South Africa exports, and overseas tonnages. A Colac committee plans boxing tax meetings and to elect a member of court. The Colac bowling green opens next Saturday at 3 pm with a social run from Warrnambool to Colac and back. Grand Champion Erase Band Contest supporters plan excursions. The remains of Alfred Goulter were interred at Colac Cemetery. funeral details note pallbearers and arrangements.
The Masons held a wet night meeting in the LOO hall with Bro Chandler chairing. Four new members were initiated while ten membership propositions were discussed. A letter of approbation was sent to Boo A. Goulter and the syllabus for next meeting is Mock Court Vase. Final arrangements for the Alvie Tent opening were made with Bro Smith and Bro Chandler to speak, social hour to follow, and a public meeting scheduled this evening with speeches by Bros Chandler and Iy.
Rescue teams race through bitter cold to reach forty men trapped at the 400 foot level of the Mount Lyell mine. Managers insist no delay will jeopardize safety while efforts to extinguish fire and free the cage system proceed. Food and drink have been supplied, and hope remains that all captives will be saved.
The annual report reviews Colac fire brigade equipment including manual engine, hose, stand pipes, and hydrants. It notes gravitation water supply from a catchment area, system piping, inspection muster of 18 firefighters, and a move toward newer practices under Captain Parkes.
The London correspondent notes by election chatter amid government plans and party splits. He mentions Midrothian seat by election, Home Rule debates, and potential resignations affecting Liberals and Conservatives. References include Pankhurst, Welsh issues, and suffragist activity alongside foreign rabbit prices and Victorian butter trends.
In New York on Monday a serious shooting targeted Theodore Roosevelt the former president and Progressive nominee for a third term The assailant fired a revolver hitting Roosevelt whose condition is described as serious Medical attendants report the wound as grave while investigators seek motive and source of the attack
The race for the world seal size championship was held on the Thames River. Ernest Have the holder and E Durnan of Can faced a strong start by the Surrey sale crew. At Barnes-bridge Harvey led by eight lengths, then stretched the lead to win by two lengths in about 9 2 minutes.
Ballarat hosted provincial choir contests Tuesday night connected with Southtreet competitions. Large attendance as adjudicator F J Werdlandt judged entries. Bendigs Chow led with 27 points, Kadina Choir scored 124 points, Ballarat Town Choir 97 points, Vatta Street Methodist 6 points.
A number of individuals appeared at the police court today charged with breaches of the Defence Act. Cases were adjourned to a later date. The defendants Megingld Beith Harold Cal Stine Siatth and Charla Taylor were fined £10 or in default four months hard labour. Others ordered to attend drill on alternate weeks for three weeks and for the following three weeks.
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