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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
5
Fragmentary notes describe parliamentary style proceedings and questions on legislation. The report mentions the Premier and a cabinet discussion about infection control and university authority with references to amending acts and territorial concerns.
Mr J H Scullin M P addressed Allee voters on Labor policy and government finance. He argued prosperity under Labor, cited rising population imports and land sales, denounced critics as false prophets, and defended public works spending against opposition claims.
Melbourne produce market report notes steady demand across districts with prices for superfine and other staples. Quotations show modest shifts in tainted items and discuss rising trends in a cautious tone amid speculative talk.
The report notes Miss Mary Lord winning a prize gold brooch valued at £2 10s after Laver's will and the coroner's inquiry. Locals plan a 40 by 30 hall at Stalker's with Hartwood donated by Meyers Robins and Saoith, while Stalker’s recent property sale to Mr T O'Sullivan and milk acreage plans are highlighted.
The report lists top strains Fadman's Cash's Swift's and Brown's with Pidman's world record. Brown's now lead at Burnley while others like Couch and Swift's performed well previously. Public auctions at Howat's Yards feature cattle sheep hens and farm furniture with varied starting prices and multiple sale dates in September.
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