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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1911

Page

2

Funeral notices and local events in Colac district

The paper reports at Roeat a funeral time for tomorrow morning 9.45 at Colac railway station en route to Camperdown for burial. It lists the Johnson family and friends asked to attend. Other notices include John Murphy Johnson's death aged 63 at Culaw, with funeral details from Folds Street Colac to Colac station and on to Camperdown. Also covered are school merit certificates, local entertainment plans at Victoria Hall featuring Nicola the magician, and sports committee actions including trophy purchases and event dates. Additional items note livestock and poultry census figures, Colac State School pupil examinations with 44 admitted to Colne High School, a court ruling on the At the conclusion of the Assault Case, and a few police notes on local incidents.

Colac John M. Johnson Liscannan Ireland Cobden Swan Marsh Colon West Folds Street Camperdown Collechial Pond Duncan Eric Hider Wallace Regley Chas Hasoldine Eyval Deann Stanley Farrer Harold Harrison Len. Hider Jessie Parkes Alison Murdoch Grace Ford Reta Selwond Queenie Trigg Eric Way Alay Bilson Leonid Milkman Tran St. Joseph's James Sell Thomas Stephens Ellimint School Edith Davies Ondit Schenl Colae Grey Cloud Rte L'Al Amd Colace Vaidunian Society Hailways N.3.w Mesery J. Smd N. Tait Nicols Victoria Hall Australia America Continent San Francisco Australasia Honolulu Tokio Hong Kong Shanghai Caotao Bombay Calcuttia Manilla Adelaide Auckland Nicola Hoteane Melbourne Parkinson's A. MM. Laughton Agricultural Department Gippeland Leiteh Colne Colne High School M‘intrye James Murray Waa Alexander M'Kenzie P.M Read Murphy Ser Asher Munsor Sammet' Ward Alvie Burnley J. ¥. Parkinson Fone Piskeeed

Revolution in China Fights Near Yankow With Rebels

Reuters dispatch reports a large battle near Yankow as 2,000 Imperial troops aided by a Chinese cruiser clash with 10,000 rebels. Admiral Sa-cheng-ping arrives at Hankow by gunboat to reassure concessions, while foreign warships rush to protect subjects.

Reuter Peein Yankow Sa-cheng-ping Shangshi Hankow Omsuls Wuchang

Weekly cattle and sheep sale yields firm market

Auction at Messrs Duigety and Co sees 150 head cattle and 1120 sheep yarded with buyers in attendance. Cattle trade firm for store and dairy stock. fats show modest gains. Notable prices include fat cows to £6 17s, forward cows around £6 to £7, springing and dairy cattle sold at varied but steady rates. Sheep trade firm with limited trade, prices supported by good quality stock. Additional horse and dairy consignments sold at Apollo Bay and other venues with generally strong demand.

Messra Duigety Walters M'Donald AL Consedine J. Smith J. James Ancomnet J. Burnett J. Gibson Gellibrand Ruesell Evte J. H. Smith Wolters Robertson F. Stones W. Bean W. Reid J. M.donald P. Moloner Jos. Smith M Cordov M. Edwarts Seequne H J. Mulder Wenno Wathers Everard Browne Strathvenn Lincoln Aomunt Tutland J. Treime Mesers Campbell and Lane Kirk's Bazaar D. Barry Alvie A. Beck Winchelsea Sped P. Ryan Calvert Alan ML Calvert John James Pelding Ratrox A. Gonlter Deaughy Aeronnt Ro Meredith PF Kelly Po Fitspatrick Andrew Mear Aceiung A. Meade Farrar Mare Acount J.P Morrissy Draughe J. O'Shea Euthn Account C. EK. Parsons Masre J. G Johnstens OOWE Heastey A. Hankin Quadare Cororooke Read Calvert Bros Dregie Helferg Aecount T. T. Mulder Yeo Hobert Spiers Nalangil Belfera Best Mesers J Nog R. Ince T. F. Lyons T. Splatt A. Hills A. Barbour Chant Bros A. Coverdale M'Rae Bros J. Lambell Neale Lismore Apollo Bay C. Franka

Impounded stock notices and hotel licence notice in one item

Impounded cattle and horses listed with brands from Beear Warrion and Turkeith. Licencing change reports that a nominee took over the Prince of Wales Hotel licence. The premises are being renovated. An October fair lists prizes and excursions including a special train from Forrest to Colac. Public meals announced at Orient Mouse.

Prince of Wales Hotel Geelong Port Fairy Ballarat Newtown Forrest Colac Orient Mouse

Sheep Fair Notice of Dipping and Supplies Prices

Hearn Jones Hindson Cook and Wilson issue notice on sheep dipping and universal dip supply for all classes. Buchanan of Lover's Crossbred wethers leads as agent with price lists and market figures. Read Warleigh Alvie 15 prime M. BUCHANAN coordinates wool and dip services for Squatters and farmers.

H. Hearn W. Jones J. H. Hindson W. Cook J. Wilson Rick Ooiba

Colac Herald notes and events from 19th century issue

The Colac Herald reports on local court cases, dairy and pig-breeder meetings, and a death in the area. Notable items include police court debt orders, a Thistle Act reference, and a push to raise shares for the Western District Co operative Bacon Company.

Dag Yesterdiy Colac Hospital Penngroval State School Adition Ch State School Coleg Police Court P.M David Crosbie Henry Irving Poody Wold Camery M'Renzie Wiliam Pappin Oarder Fay Damon Relding Margaret Mormrr Johny Latherty Coats Civ Strong Sony D. Reid M. F. Pele Walter Stephens Charlee Ressler Cunningham T. W. Hanpoole Cunningham Pete Ant Nitholly Tarkeith Nicholls Hancock Costa Colac Terang Hanecock Hampden P.M. Re Nalangil Public Dell Western District Co-operative Bacon Rankin Ogilvie Corden Cobden Camper Nalanghed Bol P. Roacha Van Ogilvin Michael Pathe T. M'Grath Laver's Hill Boane

Rebels Lose Ground After Hankau Clash Recap

Report from Hankau says about 2000 rebels faced 200 Imperial troops aided by a cruiser contingent. Admiral Ba-cheng-ping landed river forces to support General Chang-Pan, but rebels held long enough to shell the cruisers before retreating to Wuchang. Imperial forces captured Hankau railway station with ongoing reinforcements. rebels suffer about 400 casualties while Imperial losses were lighter. Earlier, rebels attempted to seize General Chang-Pan's camp.

Peein Hankau Ba-cheng-ping Chang-Pan Tmperil Wuchang Hankan Chang-Pan'n

Italian Turkish fleet heads to Marmora for practice

A Reuters dispatch from London says the Turkish fleet, after leaving the Dardanelles, will not head for the Atlantic coast harbors but sails toward Marmara to practice. The Porte reportedly intends to retaliate against Italian trade by imposing a high tariff on Italian goods in Turkey.

Boaphorus Agirns Ben of Marmora Oetaly Turkey Porte

Population figures show Canada at seven million

Ottawa reports the national population now 7,200,400 with marked city increases. Vancouver 125,000, Toronto 376,000, Montreal 460,000, Alberta and Saskatchewan risen to 700,000 from 160,000. Officials warned earlier census projections overstated by about two million.

Ottawa Canada Toronto Montreal Alberta Saskatchewan

Birregarra A I U social club year end banquet in 1900s

Members of the Birregarr aiu tual Improvement Society gathered at the Mechanical Institute on Monday night to close their season with a large banquet. Guests included visitors from Colac and Winchelsea and representatives of related societies. Toasts honored the King and topics including the Federal and State Parliaments, the Shire Council, Education, and local industries. Several readings were performed by Measly Dunes, M Cartin, and Mioq Dungey.

Birrazarra Aiutual Improvement Society Mechanical Institute Colac Winchelsea W. Hardy F. G. Kilpatrick W. Hill Gee. M'Cartin J. B A. M'Donald K. Fulton St. Andrew's Literary Club J. H. Shepherdson A. Pratt F. Western Kilpatrick W.erdeen A. Beales A. J. Cook D. M‘leod Geo. M'Cartin A. Page Mesarg Alex, Johnston T. Grifin Worland Geo. Dunse Page M.cartin

Colac P. and A. Society Special Meeting in Norwich Chambers

A Colac P and A Society special meeting convened in Norwich Chambers with H Vaughan presiding and a large attendance. The treasurer reported a bank balance of L714 for the year and topics included luncheon ticket practices, governor visit correspondence, and plans to entertain Their Excellencies at the Victoria Hotel. The meeting elected Wool Strewd to fill a vacancy on the Chamber of Agriculture and discussed departmental competition rules and farm inspections.

Calac P Norwich H. ¥. Vaughan Bank Merc Aristin MTC Scullin MESR Rural Agricultural Society Simvltartion Gevrrior Lady Fuller Seymann Cornmoke Wool Strewd Chamber of Agriculture M'Lennan Loral Judans Mrtte

Provincial choral results and Melbourne market notes

The Bartar at Hallaret choral contest results list Mendelssohn Choir Kedima 110, Colac Choir 109, with judges praising phrases and tone. Bendigo City and Colac also show strong scores. The Melbourne pig market report notes good attendance, steady demand, and prices firm for pork, with broader market fluctuations for bacon and porkers.

Mendelssohn Choir Kedima Bendigoity Cola Mendelsborn

Care of the Eyes Precaution and Home Remedies

The article urges proper eye care with daily cold-water washing and gentle drying, avoiding rubbing or applying tonics or drops. It warns against medical substances without doctor guidance and links dry red eyelids to overwork. It advises good sleep, dim rooms, avoiding glare, and proper reading posture. suggests glasses if vision is poor.

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Remedy for Chest Complaints Promoted By Dr Bhekdon

A dubious advertisement touts Dr Bhekdon's New Discur ry for Coughs and Colds as a remedy. The text mentions Prine and Obtaimable at Walter Stee ss and J. 8. Airey among others, with unclear dates and scattered locations.

Bhekdon Prine Walter Stee Ss Oelse Airey Eiiminyt Eee

THE ORIGIN OF MEMES AND A HISTORY OF ISMS

A fragmented text discusses the origin of memes from a German root and traces cultural transmission from ancient times. It blends comments on alchemy and social structures with references to Queen Elizabeth, Henry Clay, and Western powers. The article touches on punishment, civilization, and political debates with scattered historical anchor points.

Melbourne Market Prices for Butter and Cheese

The Western District Factories' Co operative Coy. Ltd announces butter prices at 1/1 per lb for superfine brands, 12d per lb for good to primo, 114d per lb for medium quality. Cheese prices range from fd to Ghd per lb for semi-matured and matured varieties. special pricing noted.

Western District Cooperative Coy. Ltd Kingstreet Interates Via Ae Specia Privam ‘Tisig Seti

Victoria Elections Date Set For Late November

Premier Murcau announced the government will fix Thursday November 28 for the general election to the Legislative Assembly. Writs and nomination dates require Governor approval before proclamation. A brief adjournment will follow the section 18 work with bills ready for consideration and proclamations issued. Proposals include Warrnambool timing and an official statement in early November.

Melbourne Murcau Huldneo Legislative Assembly Murray Messager

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