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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1911
Page
4
The article discusses police use of trained dogs in crowd control and crime patrols, praising their bite and scent abilities. It mentions retrievers and terriers aiding law enforcement, with examples of dog assisted arrests and public safety roles.
A dockside report shows dogs on duty muzzled except in necessity. A large Airedale named Jim, with Constable Allinson, pursued a thief among merchandise, tackling him amidships. The pair escorted two men to a shed and then to the station after locating a third hiding nearby.
A letter urged support for winter temperance petitions and debate competitions to improve members’ intellect and encourage friendly contests. It notes praise for freedom of speech, previews a prize session scheduled for November 6 in the hall, and asks society members to attend in large numbers.
The third Victorian Marathon race was held this afternoon under the Brunswick Harriers. Start at Carlton Oval with eight laps then to Sydney road and onward through multiple streets finishing after two more laps at the Oval. J Lewis finished with a 2 hours 69 minutes 30 seconds, leading by a mile.
A Colorado sensation involves armed desperadoes in Salt Lake City on Friday. Police pursued suspects through the city as officers reported attempts to rob a storefront and flee. no injuries were stated in the readable text.
Splendid entries mark the OOLAC show with judging across pony and hack classes, military contests, and driving events. The schedule lists times for judging, lunch, and multiple contest classes including jumping ponies, high jumping hacks, and fast trotting ponies, with venues and weights noted.
The Colac notice lists sales of dairy and fat cattle sheep and horses by ALGETY CO LIMITED and partners with times at 12 noon for cattle and 1 p.m for sheep and cattle, plus a public sale by B MORRISON at Ulunga featuring vegetables fruit butter eggs poultry and sundries. sales begin Monday 30 October with two yards and regular Thursday and Saturday rounds.
The twenty-second Parliament concludes with the Legislative Assembly adjourned to Wednesday and dissolution to follow. Key bills including public works loan and harbor measures face rejection or delay as officials weigh harvest timing and electoral date set for November 23.
Auction listing for mixed cattle including heifers steers and young cattle aged 18 months to 2 years. Classes include milking cows springers and yearling steers with entries from Clana Autumn and other lots. buyers note age range and cattle types for sale.
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