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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1911
Page
2
An advertisement extols Wheeler's Cough Linctus as soothing for raw air passages and fits for coughs sore throat hoarseness and bronchitis. It promotes trying it first and claims prices of 1 shilling and a pound.
Val M Pearson, with 38 years in the trade, advertises direct factory purchases for cash. He sells O F Nickel Watches at 12/6, strong useful watches at 25, extra finished pieces at 20, and other timepieces with two year guarantees. Pearson claims durable cases, dust proof designs, and long wear, inviting supporters to buy straight from factories for best prices.
James Brett 72, long Colac businessman, dies and his funeral from Skene Street is set for 3 PM Tuesday at Colac cemetery. The issue also reports on local politics, education talk, and community notices including a Mary Byrne funeral and upcoming concerts and library matters.
The article argues for adopting Denmark's farming efficiency, increasing crop yields, and boosting agricultural education. It calls for higher knowledge among rural producers, expanded agricultural high schools, and government support to help farmers turn knowledge into profitable farming on Victoria's soil for national prosperity.
The Warmers' Co-operative Company urges shareholders to place orders for gome bags, cornsacks, and binder twine by September 30 to ensure December and January deliveries. Progress is noted, with farmers asked to show cooperative spirit for further advancement.
Geelong and Fortarlington fired an 80 shot match but full results were not ready as Colac and Leopold teams hurried to catch trains. The Colac Rifle Club plans to shoot for Mr E Stephens' trophy Wednesday and mentions Saturday practice with range use notes for members and the Colac Light Horse Squadron.
A lengthy cable from Alf Rudyard Kipling to a Montreal paper argues Canada risks its soul by a Canada U S reciprocity compact while a Sunbury Ontario report cites Sir Wilfrid Laurier condemning President Tafts comments on Canada standing at the parting of the ways.
Berlin markets plunged on Black Saturday as Germany’s counter proposal on Morocco reached Paris amid panic. In Sydney 14 000 watched Lester lose to Lang after 20 rounds. A Liverpool school strike demanded cane abolition and extra holidays but failed. In Uralsk two citizens were shot in a blackmail case. Port Arthur line handed to Japan under Portsmouth terms for 6 500 000 pounds. Tours murderer Hossard attempted suicide. Nice theatre collapse kills many workers with 16 bodies recovered.
Local football match ends with Colne 22 goals 16 behinds to Chilwell 2 goals 6 behinds. Other notes cover wood chopping at the Royal Show, sculling matches on Thames and Rainy River, Melbourne Cricket Club finances, and jockeys' record lists.
A detailed program note reviews a Friday showing featuring a Parisian-inspired stage piece and a second film in the lineup. The author praises the cast including Mrs Hyr and Clara Thare, with remarks on the realistic setting and a nod to the weekly cinema schedule. The piece compares the performance to The Red Hand and notes programmer Pathe Weekly Gazeth’s ongoing presence.
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