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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1911
Page
2
Friday market details indicate strong wholesale activity with 8600 feet of shop and 1000 luis in demand. Lamb prices held firm while crossbred wethers and merino stock showed varied but steady ranges, woolly sheep priced up to 49/3, with several heavy weights featured.
A notice thanks supporters in Colne and outlines local manufacturing offerings. It lists lime juices champagne syphon ginger ale and various syrups and sodas, plus fruit jellies made from fruit and marketed as delightful by experts. The ad urges support for local industry and enterprise.
Business success hinges on appearance and presentation. The notice promotes opening a new spring line of goods, inviting customers to call and leave instructions for a new suit or request patterns and garment management forms.
A trade notice advertises ladies hairdressing and specialties at Murray Street, with a focus on shampooing trimming singeing and styling. It lists a range of hair products and accessories and mentions drawing customers to special rooms for ladies services.
Detailed race card for Getae Turf Club includes seven races with weights and penalties. Notable events feature Handicap races, pony races, and a Christmas gift handicap. Entries close Monday and certificates of height for ponies are required.
An odd public notice requests exposure of a sold product mix described as Bullseye mixture and SARSaparilla Blood Tonic. The writer claims customers sought a facial and complexion remedies during the spring season. The message reads as a promotional and informal request for publicity.
An advertisement for P Wyn ds MPS Pharmaceutical Chemist at Murray Street Colac promotes Ors Wheeler Gough Ligctus as a remedy for coughs colds sore throats hoarseness and bronchitis with prices listed as t/ and 2/.
Loans on farms from £50 to £2000 at 4 percent with 14 percent principal reduction over 5 years. Freeholds or Crown Leases convertible to freehold anytime by paying balance. No mortgage deed charge. Tenor includes flexible repayment with yearly pay day and early payoff options. Forms available at Savings Bank office Melbourne Market Street. Inspector General of Savings notice.
In loving memory of my dear brother Thomas Tawes called Tome on 28th Geisher 1908. Rest peacefully, and God’s way is best. Deeply loved and sadly missed by his sorrowing sister Maury Mills.
The article argues Commonwealth wealth grows from rising imports and revenue, noting strong customs returns and a booming treasury. It critiques tariffs, calls for protection, and warns large public expenditures strain the population, urging balanced policy and immigration debate.
Overseas butter exports for the week ended 26th inst. reached 1323 tons valued at HM2 ATR. From 1 July to 26 inst. shipments to the United Kingdom 347% of ton, South African ports 188, Eastern ports 8532. Local market details compare pig prices with NSW and Victoria, with prices noted in Melbourne and London. A public market incident in Market Square involved a fortune teller scam. a constable arrested a man, and a woman involved faced local justice. The Women’s National League met in Warrion Ball with political talk and a proposed Liberal candidate. Entertainment notes include film shows, theatre ads, and yacht club season opening next week. Local council and social items cover meetings, ballots, and minor penalties for drunkenness and theft.
The final debate between Wiiminyt and St Andrews Young Meis Guild on the White Australia topic ended with Thi ming by a narrow margin. Adjudicator Ryan praised the speakers performance while noting fatigue after a long contest.
A Labor candidate addressed residents at the Rinet State School outlining party platform including land tax reform. The Otway Association tennis event followed, with singles play at Hioeas and a doubles tournament won by O Murphy and partner.
Reports from Tripoli describe a Turkish outpost trap for Italian forces and heavy fighting as Italians advance into the interior. Turkish ships engage Italian battleships Napoli with Italian guns replying. one Turkish battleship reportedly sunk and the other damaged. Casualties cited include about 100 Italians and significant Arab casualties amid the clash near Tripoli.
Rumors swirl that Yin-chang the War Minister, said to be recalled, is dead sparking panic among officials and an exodus of foreign families from the city. Li-huan-hing the rebel leader proclaims himself President as powers converse over customs revenues and port credits amid upheaval in Yangtze regions.
Race results and betting notes from Moonee Valley. Burston led much of the sprint, Hartfel charged to win by a length and a half over Hurston, with Hartel and Hurston closely contesting. Handicap results show Miss Gower leading the welter while betting favorites faltered.
A garbled passage discusses the Person of Christ as a central focus of worship, noting synod discussions and debates about proper doctrine and symbolism. It mentions terms like Bran, chamberistic marks, and several indiscernible phrases, reflecting a religious conference setting and controversy.
The Paris papers report a sudden explosion linked to gunpowder manufacture. Managers and predecessors are cited in fault lines, with Liberte and Liberté editors noting blame among officials for the failed safety controls and production line practices.
In Ottawa on Friday night the Prime Minister and ministers face reelection threats as party leaders nominate in Parliament. Wilfrid Lawler, long a Quebec Bast seat holder, resigns his provincial seat after thirty four years to align with the Ministry and pursue a ministerial post.
The report covers bowling season opening events with a lecture by Dr D O Doyo, social dance at Oddfellows' Hall, and ticket pricing. It mentions a Kelvin Grove club meeting, tender results for fencing posts, and a Committee on Shackape fence. It also notes rowing clash between Aristoff and Barry, and racing results at Weldon and Mooney Valley with various horses and ponies.
A Colne correspondent writes with pleasure about a local wine and wire enterprise started in Colne. He notes shop window cards and performers drawing crowds, praising the venture as a boost to local charities and institutions.
An advertisement promotes Dr Stelelon’s Gin Pills claimed to aid kidney troubles. Each pill supposedly concentrates the properties of gin with other ingredients, priced 1/6 and 8/6, offered by key dealers in the area.
In Belfast observers debate the likely impact of Home Rule on Northern Ireland. Proponents argue prudent transformation while opponents warn of intensified sectarian tension and a hardening Orange-Hibernian divide. Leaders praise Harland and Wolf industry as a symbol of Belfast’s economic strength.
Speedwell Cycle offers a varied stock of power and hand tools, bikes, and motor sundries. Murray Burns, tailor, features famous cycles and competitive prices, drawing customers to the street shop.
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