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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1912
Page
2
Melbourne Saturday market quotations show prices for flour at 9 pounds 14 shillings per ton and wheat around 4 pounds 8 to 4 pounds 1 shilling. Corn, oats, barley, and bran listed with varying per hundredweight or per ton figures. fruit and poultry items also quoted with brisk but limited supply.
The ad promotes Bets items with emphasis on fit comfort and value. It highlights products like rests or shoe streaks and claims durability and excellent wear, targeting customers seeking practical, long lasting footwear and accessories.
In the 1912 Colac Herald opinion piece a Liberal reform agenda faces resistance from the Legislative Council. It argues compulsory purchase for closer settlement is blocked by the Council, cites the 15 to 6 vote against a clause, and calls for abolition of the bi cameral system in favor of a single chamber.
Directors of the Western and North-Eastern Co operative Bacon Curing Company report a successful trip through Condah Casert on and Merino district with farmers taking shares. Secretary notes meetings at Mecorns Cohuna Ke Yang and Benalla. 50 new shares allotted. 4 second calls of 1s per share made. At Poster Police Court Albert Walt pleads guilty to multiple thefts and is sentenced to two months imprisonment on each charge. Cororroke Cricket Club hosts Bigitd Entertainment with a dance after the concert.
The notice tallies include the death of Mr William Astley aged 63, father of Walter Astley of the State Raving’s Bank, and Mrs Jane Elizabeth Manifold widow of Thomas Manifold, with details of early colonial arrivals in the Western District. A Congregational Union meeting in Sydney featured criticisms of modern womanhood and depictions of fashion and propriety. Other items include a boy’s finger amputation, payroll disbursements to various Shire officials, and market notes on seed potatoes and grain.
The Loder Estate near Murwillumbah, 1400 acres split into 14 farms, will go to auction on a Saturday in December. Prospects include fertile soil, grassland, and high rainfall, with four farms already highly improved and some sharers earning up to £500 yearly. Auctioneers I C Ewing Co and P Smith & Bon will host tastings and provide full specifications.
Three thieves robbed a jeweller on Edgeware Road taking a ring valued at £80. They struck the manager with a revolver butt and fled to a taxi in the road. One climbed the footboard and forced the driver to a quiet corner near Finnbury Circus before escaping. Simmons was discharged after evidence.
A Chinese suspect in the murder of Rev Day and Anglican missionary in North China was captured in Kirin, 229 miles north of Mukden, after an eight month chase spanning several towns including Tianjin. The pursuit followed a March shooting that killed Day near a mutinous zone.
Andrew Williamson of Australian Estates aid Mo tier Company submitted amendments on Commonwealth Lunil Tax to the Empire Commission. The Australian section of the London Chamber of Commerce argued these changes would ease grievances. Tyne and Turner noted Canadian investments diverting funds from Australia.
Ballarat miners events report on Friday meetings with Jinole Mettua winning the welter hand event. Saturday night saw R Parkes crew defeat Parkes crew by a quarter length in the second heat. Tonight's heats feature Benson and Bovasons crews, with semi finals set for 7 pm and 6 30 pm tomorrow. New Year's Day crews announced for Maiden Four, Maiden Eighth, and Light Weight Four selections including Morrison, Forbes, Parkes, Benson, Holt, and Smith among others.
Moonee Valley race results announced today with events including hurdle results at 4 to 1 and placings for Bt Albans Oquat Tre Peck o Maut Onega with several entries in the final standings.
From Constan tinople reports say Bulgarian forces pressed toward Kirk Kilisse in a major offensive. Forts, trenches, and artillery line the front as Bulgarians assault Adrianople’s approaches and push toward the town with heavy fighting and uncertain prisoner counts.
Advices from the front report desperate fighting near Scutari where Montenegrin infantry attacked Turkish defenses. Turkish fire checked the assault as a shell landed near Crown Prince Danilo, with over 20 500 defenders holding the fortress of Scutari.
Greek forces led by Prince Constantine attend the funeral of 70 women and children massacred by Turks before evacuation of Serfidje. Turkish prisoners have been sent to Greece. Greek successes at the Saran daporo defile credited to troop mobility and long range guns.
The Warronl operating theatre at Colac Hospital, a gift from the late Mr C. L. Forrest, was officially opened by Mr J. G. Johnstone MLA. The ceremony noted Forrest's generosity in supporting the hospital and the need for a well-equipped theatre to advance surgical work.
The Colac community celebrated the opening of an operating theatre named after the late Mr Forrest. Trustees explained funding sourced from Mr M Leod and government grants, with a final tally around 404 pounds for building and 27 pounds for equipment. They urged wealthy patrons to support charitable institutions in his memory and pledged to care for poor girls and hospital wards.
A dated dispatch reports President Roosevelt recovering from a wound. The message notes he feels splendid but doctors warn against taxing his strength as a new series of meetings is planned.
A fragmented OCR snippet references election campaign issues and public debate. The readable parts show mentions of political names and voting context, suggesting ongoing campaign tensions and questions about policy guidance.
Australian correspondents report on federal and state debates. The Navigation Bill, constitutional referenda, and the Workers' Compensation Act dominate discussions. Officials note rapid passage of bills and criticism from Opposition while Melba railway electrification draws attention amid broader legislative activity.
The Melbourne market notes brisk bidding amid tight supply. Prices ranged from 20 to 8? per unit with several items selling at 4 to 85 in a volatile session. Extra prime heavy fats achieved 5 to 6 and up to 8 with prime weights quoted around 3 10 to 2 5/ as buyers pressed for stock.
An advertisement from Colac by H M Pesclh, dentist, offers personalized service in every patient case. It emphasizes high standards, reasonable prices, and invites intelligent patients to visit his surgery, with local phone contact 141.
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