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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1912

Page

2

Fat Cattle and Sheep Hit Record Prices at Geelong Yard Sale

Large crowd attends Geelong livestock sale where fat cattle and sheep meet brisk demand. Prime cattle reach high prices with top bulls and cows selling prominently. crossbred wethers and merino ewes also aid strong totals. Metropolitan buyers active as prices rise across multiple descriptions.

Geslong Evita Salina Louurne Geelong Beudigg God J. Hunt Downe Marsh Law Arcadia A. Beach Mt. Gellibrand Onmebmek F. Arm Jave Kildean Comeback Mosers Urian Sapthine Crostbred Lamoea J. D. Gubbins Fupple Vale J. F. Dares Stidbrook Giffan Beck Wether A. G. Campbell Barfeck Owes Lancashire H A. Brady Ewes EB. V. Mountjo Carlothe D. Price Lamberty F. Calaban Caollabas Barcon Downs Jas U Keefe May Reeves H. Lidgerwood Fairbolm Catue Ripple Vale Sarbecis J. M-Callum the Point J. Stewart Happy Valley G. Hatl Entling Stove Yeo Vale Amall Nelfers Jersey Hevan and J. Olney Mate

Colac Business Notices Advertise Musical Instruments

Local notices advertise SRA Sand Instruments as agents for Boeson and Co. London prototypes for brass band instruments used by Colac Town Band. Brock offers a wide range of instruments along with gramophones His Masters Voice records Edison phonographs and mounted records. E B Faull offers art dealer services in Munder ra y Street Colac.

Boeson and Co London Colac Alao Brock Gramaphones Edison Phonographs E. B. Faull Mnderray Street Thren Joan Wile & Co

Kavanagh Family Thanks Colac Community in Bereavement

The Kavanagh family thanks friends for kindness letters telegrams and floral tributes following a recent bereavement. Oslac East notes and Colac Shire Crusher workers are acknowledged for support.

RS Jas

Master Bow at Yeo stud seeks mares this season

Thoroughbred Master Bow six years old by Bobsdil from Helena dam Sparta by Thunderbolt. Breeders are invited to send mares to the horse at Colac Stud, with fees noted. For particulars contact T. T. Mulder, Colac.

Yeo ER Bog Helens Lederberg Junot Flash Jack Eng Bob Euphorium Lord Illinois Lady Catane Master Bow Bobsdil Bill Portland Helena Sparta Thunderboly Ledacister Richhiew Hichmand Harriet Lara Filand Volugear Con Cruse Cary T. T. Mulder Colac

Beausrocade Stud Prospect in Colac Auction

A four year old chestnut stallion Beausrocade (imp) from the Gallinule sire line, promoted for stud duties in West Australia and Donora stock. Breeding includes notable progeny and family ties to Perseamon Diamond Jubilee Fising Fox. Terme two guineas. inquiries to T. T. Mulder, Yeo Colac.

Beausrocade Sere Dreliinude Tsumomy San Sterling Trom Reuben Herm Skirmasher Vertuma Stockweil Uum Be Gabeth Mierdwink Grihe Aire West Donora West Australian Perseamon Fising Fox T. T. Mulder Yeo Colac

Stand This Season at Yeo Near Colne Belkirk

A garbled pedigree style note describes horses including Royal Cedne and Maggie with prizes and breeding lines. It mentions Buck Ievie Ripper districts and multiple sires and dams, claiming Royal Cedric and Flower Lats as part of a show pedigree chain with winners in 1872 and various regional contests.

Fomney Luss Royal Cedne Susp Moxal Favorne Csb Buck Ievie Ripper Nahland Society Stem Relea Maggie Hardiestown Gramdan Ewing Teanhes Royal Cedric Lord Farnham Ballochmele Violet Rose Deeraeli Skiek Flower Colac

Pearson's Electroplate and Jewelry Offers

The notice touts Pearson's new electroplate assortment and special purchase beaten copper bowls at low prices. It highlights bejeweled gifts and shiverware including vases stands and ornaments. A broad stock of general jewelry, watches, rings and brooches is advertised as complete and competitively priced.

Pearson

VY M Pearson Watchmaker Jeweller Ad

Colac advertiser VY M Pearson offers watchmaking, jewellery, and optics services from Murray Street. Trade listings show a local shop promoting repairs and sales of timepieces and lenses.

Powell and McGull Take Over Carrage Factory Business

Powell and McGull announce the takeover of the Carrage Factory and business of the late Mr James Beestid Mae. They offer assorted goods including fire guarantees and farm wagons. The address listed is Ardia Vita Wheat Land and Commission Agent.

Owell & M*sgucall Soaghsuildera Manneresuiton &J Colac Culac Disthilly James Beest Continennes OHN Land and Commission Agent Aredia Vita Wheat Land A

Debate on protective tariffs and labor earlier in Sep 1012

The article reviews long standing calls for local industry protection, government delays, and labor party responses. It cites tariff policy, wage boards, and industrial advantages, noting protectionists gain support while government restraint continues.

Labor Fuse Railife Tvtanyo Hethawea Pee Ote Dermal Industries Mans Watustoe Leveemia Yitice Iirers Vleerion Homse Og ChMstoms Y Higis Fy Jamal Bane Saskret Dutisiy Prrabey Mayer Beeen

Forrest estate to charity and trustees named

The late Mr Forrest left property valued around 21004HH with most to charity. He bequeathed £10000 to relatives and £100 each to his manager Mrs Lolline Mrs Collins and his employee Mr John Kemp. Other staff receive £410. The remainder forms the Charles L Forrest Trust for philanthropic use in Victoria.

Forreat Hall Relativea Bia Lolline Mecera John M'White M.L.C J. G. Johnstone M.L.A G. A. M'Leod Charles L. Forrest Victoria Coléc Tim Sanal Mee Colac I. A. Forbes Sr Tte Aid Ci Temperance Hall Bouve

Attack on Cirl Asylum Seeks Suspect in Town

A mugged woman on Wilham Street near Willham-town reports an unknown assailant attacked her from behind, covering her eyes and choking her briefly before fleeing. Police inquiry continues into the attempted assault as neighbors described the disturbance.

TAQ Cafeberk Wilkins Street Willham-town St Tee S

Special Address to Young Women at City Mission

Evangelist Thos Hoyer delivers “A Woman’s Adornment” at Ciellibrand Street chapel focusing on heart and spirit over appearances. Women recognized for genuine piety. several baptisms reported. missionwork aims to reach communities early. Evening and Sunday services scheduled at Victoria Hall with no boys meeting Sunday night.

Laver Servie Cluj Chiat Ciellibrand Street Evangelist Thos Hoyer Servier Anne Shine Mir Nigel Victoria Hall

Harry Craigs Dramatic Company Presents The Double Event

Harry Craigs Dramatic Company staged Nat Goulds racing drama The Double Event at Victoria Hall on Monday. Cast included Walter Dyer Jack Marston Frank Neil Richard Kingdon Harry Craig Barney Mose Andrew Hodge Spider Fletcher and Billie Howarde Cailey Fletcher with strong support. next show Charleys Aunt slated for tonight. The Geelong Times praised the companys performance for its humor and completeness.

Harry Craig Nat Gould Victoria Hall Walter Dyer Jack Marston Frank Neil Richard Kingdon Barney Mose Andrew Hodge Spider Fletcher Billie Howarde Caiey Fletcher Geelong Times Brasil Buffice

Theatre notes reveal Ward Lyons as Brassekt in play

The report praises Ward Lyons for his acting as Brassekt the butler with a role seemingly made for him. It notes the presence of two younger actors and mentions Chesney, Ernsiom, Mopars, Andrew Hodge, Criff Itedale contributing to the production.

Ward Lyons Brassekt Butler Bic Looda Jutk Chesney Charts Ernsiom Andrew Hodge Criff Itedale Boar

Australian elevens at Kennington faced Surrey route

The Australian elevens played a 51 overs match at Kennington against Surrey and Middlesex combined. Weather bright but outfield slow with a 35 minute start delay and a fairly good pitch. Notable players included 84 year old Shir Cavan and selections Gregory Matthews Smith and Webster out of the Australian team. Australia posted 225 in first innings with Jennings M'Laven and Bardaley among scorers. A separate Hippodrome robbery report notes two masked burglars ransacking the scene and stealing £100 in cash.

Reuter London Kennington Ovsel Surrey Shir William Cavan Australia Cafiyo Ia Gregory Matthews Smith Webster Sit

Labor Congress Opens Under Thorne In Lowport

The Labor Congress opened in Lowport with Mer Will Thorne presiding over the presidential address. He attacked the Government for defeating transport strikers and warned the coal strike threatened nationalisation of mines. The Seated Dockers' delegate urged regidiate exile, but he was met with strong opposition.

Los Dun Lowport Mer Will Thorne Vel

China and Tibet Dispute Strikes British Policy

The British Foreign Office criticizes efforts to reestablish Chinese authority over Tibet, noting such moves would violate the 1866 treaty and conflict with Britain’s stance. It asserts Britain does not concede Chinese sovereignty over Tibet and emphasizes independence of Tibetan affairs.

den Miu Hritain Regia Dedi Dere Dan Pefio Tibet Britain Trier Great Britain

City in Flames Kills Driver and Fireman in Mustain

A severe blaze swept through the business district of Mustain in Bon County. Firefighters fought the rapid fire as a special train with firefighting gear collided near Hutte, killing the engineer and fireman. Several bystanders were injured as buildings collapsed and the town suffered extensive damage.

Shutre Stive Bon Mustain Hue Ness Amaengula Dews Lodge Hutte

Death of Mr Judkins noted social reformer in Melbourne

Mr W H Judkins a prominent Melbourne reformer died at his Campbell Road Camberwell residence after months of illness. Born Creawick he trained as a teacher but pursued ministry and temperance work in New Zealand and Melbourne, where he joined the Review of Reviews and campaigned against social evils. He served as Past Chief Ruler of the Victorian District Independent Order of Rechabites. A Federal Band event was held in Victoria Hall.

Murphy J. Morrison Bilson's Hope of Colac 1.C.C.F D. R Bro. R. Niblock Warrion Cert Broz, Hagger Clay Lawes Lond Fancourt Babberley Charley Colac Brant A.N.A Bottomley Vic Frask Neil Toriad Hall Brnce Melbbourne W_H. Judkins Campbell Road Camberwell Judkins Jodkina Creawick G. A. Judkine New Zealand Met Ud Coe Melbourne Review of Reviews Victorian Independent Order of Rechabites

Sporting Notes and Racing at Richmond and Colac

The article lists crews and ladies for club races at the new shed opening next Saturday with start times 2.15 and 3.15 pm and tea by the President and Mrs Clements. It then reports Richmond races results including Hawthorn Handicap and Stewards' Plate placements, and ends with Colac cadet football plans to travel to Terang on Tuesday to play a match with a listed Colac panel and note on absentees.

H. Morrison Miss Thompson C. Holt Miss Ball G. Dowler Misa M'Kean A. Smith Miss Wells G. Boysen Miss Sperritt B. Haseldine Misa Kerr Jack Johnstone Miss Anthoor C. Podger Miss Fulton M. Smith Mise Sauer P. Parkes Miss Ramsay R. Hamilton Clementa J. AH. Smith Fva James A. Duckworth I. Fortes Clements Richmond Hawthorn Bini Zepa Mgst Iain Hee Woo Siatiadsteds Burnoles Nancy Bush Girl Don Olive Agat Outcast Amorag Arrow Fares Skidoo Young Ben Little Wallace Naughty Merry Widow Una Gray Abborteford Hueh Girl Attaim Red Joe Colac “N'' Vam Terang Sears

Warrian Tent Wedding Toasts End a Lively Gathering

The War- Tron Pacnabite Tent held a quarterly meeting and a wedding reception for brides Miss White and groom Mr Black. Guests included bridesmaids Miss Veslie M Kenatie and Miss Ada Chart, best man Mr Robert Langdon, and parents Mr and Mrs White and Mr and Mrs Langdon. Toasts praised the couple and the hospitality, with dancing and cake rounds concluding the evening.

Misa White Miss Woolly Neil Black TE Gint Veslie M’kenatie Mises Ada Chart Robert Langdon Crodm Tay Fiehens Mir Percy Chant Bilsie Neale Parenteet Jlhe Benham Ius Jane Seale Harold Parrot Elsie M'baren Ter Pridal Ray Hiebens Jon G. Keith Aml J. Libbis Mr Black Langdon Warrion Ray Cole Tom Cole Holmes Colac Walter Cummings A. R. Langdon Bro. Walker Warfion

Police Battle with Five Burglars in Berlin Shootout

Berlin reports a sensational shooting yesterday as police engage five housebreakers in a dramatic exchange. Brief gunfire led to confrontations near a residential area with no further details available on injuries.

Berlin

Debate Over Australia Naval Policy and Empire Defence

London reports discuss Times commentary on Australia naval policy and empire defence. The Times denies involvement in a Sydney cable dispatch while weighing whether separate fleets or a single fleet best serve imperial security.

London Times Australia Paulic Sydney Stigerets PT Times Empire Sthaeriyt Obiy Val Atralia Borden Britain Tnt Demir Federatior Ed Taurer

Desperate Corsican Murder Scene Echoes Violence

A chaotic confrontation ends with a man mortally wounded and a police response in a Corsican setting. Witnesses describe shots, a fleeing assailant, spent bullets, and a rushed hospital admission as authorities investigate the violent incident and the suspect’s motive against his wife.

Lewin Janes Wenniles Meni

Bishop Thomas Speaks on Suicide and Moral Decline

The Anglican bishop denounces suicide and infant mortality, urging the church to act. He argues selfishness and population decline threaten the nation and calls for concrete steps, including urging care and reform to reduce infant deaths and improve moral standards.

Adelaide Thomas Bos Nage

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