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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented sale notice lists prices for wheat oats barley and potatoes, plus fowl breeds White Leghorn and ducks, with notes on incubator jets and a collection of real estate and vehicle items. Mentions Colac West and Matherfeld Estate with deposits and weekly payments.
Advertisement extols a blood remedy free of mercury and harmful ingredients. It emphasizes roots and herbs of known virtue and claims rapid strength restoration for those weakened by blood deficiency. Readers are urged to ask for the remedy and to trust a four prescription compounding.
An obituary notes the death of a long-time Colac resident with a large family, funeral arrangements given. The sale of Barwon Park mansion near Winchelsea to Stephen Batson at £91 per acre is reported. Legislative discussion on a Scripture Referendum bill continues with W Hutchison indicating materials ready and awaiting a deputation to Premier Watt. Weather summary details a storm approach from the west, temperature spreads, and weekly rainfall across districts including Mallee and Gippsland.
Officials face criticism over fire and evacuation delays at Mount Lyell mine as 40 men perish. Rescue efforts continue amid fresh outbreaks and dangerous fumes. bodies to be raised from shaft as Royal Commission reviews safety.
Greek gunboats entered the Gulf of Arta and arrived at Vonita to fortify Preveza on the north side of the entrance. They passed Turkish batteries at 410 yards in the narrow channel with lights out, unseen from shore. The action secures Greek command of Arta and ensures military supplies to Epirus.
Report notes cricket practice starting in Winchelsea and hints at forming an association with Bean Merch and Bittertrra. Aitken is appointed bant secretary and treasurer. An inaugural meeting of the Winchelsea Hove State School Swing for Club area drew attendees chaired by Mr Willig, with officers named and officers including vice presidents and treasurer.
A Victorian Legislative Assembly debate questions the cost of state and imperial governors and proposes appointing locally resident governors. The discussion cites expenditures in Victoria and other regions, argues for efficiency and federation-aware reform, and critiques Parliament’s resistance to trimming pomp and staff while preserving duties. The article notes related local council news, bank affairs, obituaries, and public notices from Colac and Birregurra.
Melbourne report from the Spring meeting of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club at Caulfield. Oby Hurdle winner Bob Gilder led at 7 to 4 and won by four lengths. Lady Medallist led late but Uncle Sam surged to victory by a neck in the Royal Scotch Stakes, with other races showing tight finishes and strong betting interests.
The Colac club opened the season on Saturday with a mixed doubles feature event won by RK FL Moun and Mrs W fictrs. They defeated Coal round W G Whipn and vy Bird beer in a 97 4 9 final, as trophies were presented amidst applause. The day also showcased several early rounds and a notable bowling club opening with a ceremony and remarks on renewed club activity.
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