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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
2
An unreadable historical ad fragment touts varied goods from paste and cereals to building materials and hardware. It mentions blocks, wire, gum weed, and large stock with quick delivery. Names such as Morrrison and Tag o appear as sellers or associates, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
A Colac notices column reports fundraising for the memorial to Archdeacon Peacock, an unveiling target in about two months, with donations to W L Taylor and W C Sydenham. It also notes trap shooting for Caledonian Stall funds, Lambrook’s spring millinery show, a Colac marriage in Melbourne, and various church services and local society events with dates in September and October.
In a lone premiership match Geelong and Carlton played as Birregurra hosted Colac with poor ground conditions. Colac led early and again late, Evans and Salmon contributing goals while M’Grath and Kemp formed key plays. Final scores showed Colac ahead 6 13 to Birregurra’s 2 7, with proceeds aiding Colac Hospital and a possible rematch discussed.
The London match concluded in a draw with Londesborough's lineup facing tough bowling. Notable performances included Hazlitt taking 3 for 8 and Kelleway 6 for 20 as the first innings yielded a modest total and the second innings followed with steady wickets and somber run making.
Reports from London say Captain P Hamilton and Lieutenant W Stewart of the Worcester Regiment died when their Deperdeasian monoplace failed at about 1000 feet during military manoeuvres at Stevenage Herfordshire. The craft plunged to the ground tearing a tree and causing fatal injuries to both officers.
Reports state the Egyptian Government is listing with Switzerland for the extradition of Nationalist Mohammed Farid Bey, sentenced in absentia in April to twelve months for delivering a seditious screen. Eight additional arrests followed after seditious placards appeared in streets. In a separate note, a Caloria railway collision in Mexico killed twelve passengers and injured many, including Americans, with four cars derailed.
London Friday report states George William Wake director of the Prery Exchange Motor Garage at Birmingham was arrested on a charge of inducing Wil kinson the garage manager to set fire to the premises insured for 4000 pounds. Wake was brought before the police court and remanded. Wilkinson has formed King's evidence.
London witnesses a disrupted address by Chancellor Lloyd George as suffragettes interruptions break into the proceedings. Police move to restore order while demonstrators press for votes for women in the capital.
Friday night reports show Labor candidate Robert Brown relying on miners votes amid a mood of wage act debate. Welsh miners' leader Vernon Hartsham challenges Brown, while Liberal candidate Alexander Shin pushes miners to vote with a message urging reform and Home Rule for Scotland before Christmas.
A farmer in Eqins formed Africa was killed when a buffalo charged after a first shot at long range. The animal struck Lathan multiple times before a fatal blow ended the encounter. Local authorities note the incident as a tragic wildlife attack with no found fault in the hunter's actions.
A church service presents the gospel call to salvation through Christ with emphasis on faith repentance baptism and forgiveness. The speaker outlines belief in Christ as savior and cites authorities on baptism while urging faithful walk on the road marked by scripture as a path to eternal life. The service continues with an invitation and details of the next Chapel gathering in Gellibrand Street.
Racing at Caulfield this afternoon featured the Victoria Amateur Turf Club meeting results. Riewa Hurdle saw Isider finish first, with Gertie Moore second and Scotch Jack third. Home-bred Light Ballet led in the Donna Trial, while St Constant won the Heatherlie Handicap in a tight finish. Bandringham Steeplechase went to Pay, with King Dario and W.A.M. following. Memaine Stake winner Captain White and Warriston Weller results closed the program, with multiple contenders challenging for placegetters.
A busy schedule with the Five Hundred Pony Handicap at Ascot today, likely won by Orchid or Spughty. Nominations close for the Creesy Coursing Club's Bratelet Stakes. a meeting Friday plansMen's singles and doubles, mixed doubles, and lawn events. Local town versus country golf match faced stormy weather with individual scores noted and visiting Colne guests hosted by R. A. Ramsay who provided meals and clothing for travelers.
Correspondents report several parties prospecting for gold near Haronga bok with indications of a vein. Mr Hargess of Lurangarook broke his thigh falling over a fence and was admitted to Julac Hospital. A debate on the junior competition at the ice societies will be held at the Public Hall on Wednesday between Ellinor and St Andrew's Young Men's Guild on the topic Is a Bachelor's Task Desirable.
A Saturday rifle contest between clubs ended with Colac ahead by 41 points. Scorers included J. H. Geborne at 43 of 70, with aims at 500 yards. Capt. Consedine led his team with 62. Weather shortened firing at 640 yards, next week’s trial match to decide Mr. H. Johestone’s trophy over 300 500 and 600 yard ranges.
A fragmentary wire service blurb notes an unusual Friday incident and a reported extraordinary robbery attempt. The brief mentions a suspect, a location, and unclear details as investigators review the scene for a fuller account.
An accountant, George William Selby, was stabbed by an intruder during a burglary at his home near Malvern polling station in Chilcott Avenue. Mrs Selby and Miss Walters, a domestic, alerted by a bicycle lamp found in the wood shed, observed the intruder flee toward the gate after a struggle. Selby was aided by Kenneth Selby and later sought medical care.
The weekly weather summary notes unsettled conditions with falling barometers and rain in western districts. Morning frosts occurred midweek with a cold offshore airstream, followed by renewed rain as Antarctic systems moved in. Temperature ranged from 28 to 69 degrees with regionally varied rainfall totals across Mallee Western District and Northern Country areas.
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