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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1911

Page

2

Geelong Live Stock Market Report Messrs Irregurra sale notes

Fat cattle drew 242 with gains from last week and bulls and best cows sold at firm late rates. Fat calves 103 to bard. fat sheep 309 drawn with dull bidding on lighter lots. crossbred and merino grades mixed. Lambs 1073 drawn, freezer stock cautious. overall sale marked by a fair representation of best qualities and varied demand.

Geelong Bard Fat Lambe wMaong Tha Jirregurra Bales Strachan, Murray and Shatynor, Pty. Ltd Hirregurra

Boxing Day Meeting At Cees IF Club

Boxing day meeting announced with officials, stewards, and programmers. Races include a handicap pony race and novel events for ponies 12.2 to 14 hands, plus hurdle and handicap races for horses, with entry and weight rules, deadlines, and official measurements.

Orle Namir Nation Siake

Noted Livestock Impounded for Sale November 16 1911

A town pound notice lists several animals impounded by J. Sharp from Turkeith including multiple horses mares fillies ponies and cattle with descriptions such as bay brown white markings and missing brands. The notice states sale on November 16 1911 with expenses paid to the Poundkeeper P M TNNES.

J. Sharp Turkeith

Pearson Watches Pioneer Claims and Cash Direct Sales

An advertisement outlines Pearson as a historic watchmaker with an eight day English lever design and multiple prizes. Val. M Fearson buys direct from manufacturers for cash to bypass middlemen and offers products with tempered steel bearings and near dust proof cases. Notes large O.F. nickel watches and other cheap lines with guarantees, plus a weather forecast and a farm trial offering an Alfa Laval separator.

Pearson Val. M. Fearson Val. M. Pearson Val. M. Pearbom Rotherham

Public notice on meals at Orient House Colac

The public is notified that from this date first class meals may be obtained at Orient House Colac for one shilling. Customers may expect every attention. 8. McCormack, Proprisive.

Orient House Colac McCormack

Loans of farms offered by Credit Foncier at low rates

The notice advertises farm loans from £60 to £2000 at 4 percent, with 14 percent reduction on principal, repayable on fresh holdings and freehold options anytime by balancing Crown dues. Mortgage deed charge payable halves with small first five year penalty. forms via post or Savings Bank or Inspector General of Savings Banks Melbourne. Also death notice for Nina Edna Cook and funeral details for Miller Street Colac family.

Inspector-General OF Bayings Banks Market Street Melbourne

Local meeting delays and club notices in Colac district

Postponed Western District Cooperative Bacon Curing Company meeting due to hall booking. Police Court to hear several Thistle Act violation cases tomorrow. Latropad Colac coursing club adjourned to Victoria Hotel for Thursday to fit Caulfield Cup plans. Hospital ball balance sheet shows receipts 30 10 6 and expenses, with thanks to volunteers. AJWNL Colac branch to meet Thursday, October 13 at 2 30 pm. East Irrewillipe league branch formed at state school. Council debate on ura waste with Dr Baker unresolved. Nicola the American magician praised in Melbourne. will perform at Victoria Ball Colac Saturday night. Monthy-end wage rates for various workers fixed. BPEEDWELL CYCLES advertises Colac stock and repairs.

Alvie Iorrow Uolat Plimpton Coursing Club Vittoria Chajge Alau J. Cooper T.‘Young Colac Ajw.n.l East Irrewillipe League Droaker Uorensamita Rea Lake Corangamite R Meredith Cr Baker Melbourne Nicola Wittrus Satan Dolla Nedomny Fernand Mack Oclac Parkinson's H of Wortunen Aurmcamnen Casus Murrey Street

Colac notices mix theatre ads and local meetings

A patchwork of theatre programs from Pathe Freres and Colac Dramatic Society announce films and a production, plus multiple local council and association meetings. Reports include trustees elected, finances, school needs, and a mayoral election note, with social event successes and a death notice in the district.

Weges Board Legislative Assembly West Cagera Brighton England Aude Miller Schiller Pathe Freres Pathe Canala Knvers Siam Speinto Dalmetia Austria Atenes Sherif Trapper Ibave Eth Case H. M. Powell Colac Colac Dramatic Society Victoria Halls

Untitled historical note with mixed garbled text

Fragmentary OCR reads as a disputed expulsion and related actions at a university, including references to teachers, orders, and conflict. The readable portions mention expulsions, roles of professors, and a disruptive political or social context amid mounting tension.

Premier's Homecoming Echoes Across Australia

A snippet from a 1953 commentary recalls Australians abroad, praising England’s empire ties and London’s coronation pageantry. It contrasts immigration concerns in the United States with Australia’s own population dynamics, noting nostalgia for the gum tree and admiration for King George's realm.

Prema Bury Mandl Jon Mondoreau Lyon EL Jay Warrnambool Elaidtoen Atv Orter Mfe Merih Dorritde Armaments Englif Europe Australia Victoria United States Eero Knyghind England George Witermont Withes Peri London John Barnes

Sporting Notes Start Of Rowing Club Trials And Racing

The notes describe trial rowing matches scheduled for November 1 to form a trophy event presented by Messrs W.O. Clements and Geo. Gray valued at 106 guineas. A club opening is set for November 22 with boat races and a smoke social. Membership growth is noted with two new Melbourne practice fours. recruitment urged as the season nears. Racing mentions Opalfield Cup with 17 acceptances and V.A.T.C. Eclipse Stakes at Usualfield with contenders Comedy King and Lady.

Wo OH. Clements Geo. Gray Melbourne Pearson Aurofodina Lady Wedallist Sydney Flavian Woole- Tina Usulfield

Train collision in Missouri Pacific disaster leaves seven dead

A passenger and a freight train collided on the Missouri Pacific line today. Seven persons killed and many injured as both trains wrecked. Governor Gilchrist of Florida narrowly escaped, traveling on the passenger train.

America Maha Gilchrist Flooridia Hoe

Hospital Deputation Presses For Extra Rate

A Colac Hospital deputation urged the council to raise an extra penny rate for hospital support next year amid rising costs and wage increases. Councillors expressed sympathy but resisted further taxes, noting burdens on tenants and roads funding. The motion to seek municipal hospital aid passed. deputation staff left hopeful governments may back financing reform.

Colac Miles Eee Council F. Parkes Toney Tees T. W. Hancock Frey Tucker Haycock Cedier Harissy Thes Noth Ceull Meredith Hancnck

Hotel Tragedy Five Men Suffocated Reported

A Toronto hotel tragedy unfolds as five men are found suffocated, the night escape gas leak cited as the cause. Police and investigators examine the scene to determine the exact circumstances and whether negligence occurred.

Trial of Dr Samuel Peacock for murder of Mary Davies begins

In the Criminal Court, Dr Samuel Peacock faces murder charges for an alleged illegal operation that killed Mary Margaret Davies, 26. Witnesses describe events at a Gippsland visit, the Victoria Coffey Palace, and a key encounter at Peacock’s house, with police later questioning a relative.

Samuel Peacock Mary Margaret Davies Criminal Court John Madden Woinarski K.C Crown Bryant Cussen C. Harneve A. Baker Woiniarski Clifford Poke Gippsland Victoria Coffey Palace Nelson Gorter Mise Davies Misa Davies Poke Victoria Coffes Palaer

Steamer Beatrice Wreck Aids Call For Help At Sea

Wireless dispatch reports the Princess Beatrice wrecked near Noble Island with about 300 passengers. The steamer Vieny and the Venture responded. all aboard were evacuated to safety as rescue efforts continued.

Puritic Talings Co Stegmer Beatrice Noble Island

Italian Turkish forces clash near Tripoli in North Africa

Dispatches report Italian transports totaling about 15 000 troops approaching Trepoli to support a campaign in Tripoli while Turkish forces engage a caravan and shell wells. Skirmishes intensify as Turkish commander Mamir Masha faces supply and reinforcement challenges.

Tripoli Wealueselay Trepoli Goa Oder Enra Mamir Masha Eifes Jrisevssii Ak Ting

Peace Area Circulation Reports Vague Maritime Advisory

Vague notes describe circulating warnings to towers and vessels about a circular purportedly from a regional maritime authority. The text is garbled with multiple nonsensical phrases and unclear entities, making concrete details and locations hard to identify.

Fragmented OCR note on wartime cabinet actions and figures

An unclear OCR fragment lists terms like cabinet, ministry, war year references, and various distorted proper nouns. It appears to be a garbled note about wartime governance without coherent events or identifiable individuals. The readable content suggests political topics but yields no definite facts.

Revolution in China 20000 Troops for Hankow

London reports continued unrest in China against the Manchu dynasty with surging provincial resistance in Szechuan Hupeh and Hunan. Thirteen transport trains departed Pekin and Peitingtu last Saturday and Sunday, seven more today and ten on Tuesday. Combatants push toward Hankow as royal troops maintain positions amid the rebellion.

London China Betn Szechuan Hu-peh Hu Nan Irteen Pekin Stedius Pomesion Tie Royal Trope

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