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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 11, 1912

Page

2

Geelong Livestock Market Reports Mixed Demand and Prices

The Geelong market shows strong competition and high rates for fat cattle and lambs though late rates softened. Bulls reach up to £15 17s 6d, cows to £14 17s 6d, fat calves at hand, sheep including crossbred ewes and merino varieties vary, and lambs sell briskly with best prices to £23 and season averages around £20. The Cerne Produce Market lists current quotations for flour to oats and other produce, with several commodities priced per ton or bushel.

Geelong Cerne Barles Cape Potlard

Municipal Notices garbled with trade ads and street names

Fragmented text shows a municipal notices page interwoven with vendor pitches and addresses. It references public works, supplies and appointments while listing names, places, and businesses, all in a highly garbled OCR render. The readable bits include mentions of Pearson's lines, Taylor and Bon Carriage, and various street references.

Fragments Report Sporadic Events in Local Page

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered notes on events, but readable names, places, or outcomes are missing. Remaining items hint at a community page with short notices and unidentified individuals.

Colac Herald Reports Debates Over Land Settlement Bill

The Colac Herald outlines debate in the Legislative Assembly over a bill for closer settlement. Key points include compulsory acquisition powers for Crown land, compensation terms, and the urgency of resuming land for settlers. Proponents argue for expediency. opponents warn against overreach and inadequate compensation amid public support for reforms.

Meat Industry Inquiry in Queensland Meets in Melbourne

Royal Commission on meat industry conditions in Australia held a session at Menzies Hotel Melbourne. Dr J Johnston testified 1910 pig tuberculosis in 9.5 percent of 62 082 pigs with skim milk feeding linked to higher rates. 11 percent of 18 butter factory slimes contained tubercule bacilli. Regulators warned farmers against skim milk use for pigs. dairy cows also at risk if milk contaminated.

Melbourne Royal Queensland Australia Menzies J. Johnston Board of Public Health Witsess R. J. Bull Melbourne University Toe Agricultural Department Bunning Tihaas

Fireworks explode. 31 killed in Wresdong disaster

A catastrophic fireworks blast at the Wresdong site Friday killed 31 people and wounded many more, investigators said. Authorities urged residents to avoid the area as emergency crews secured the scene and mourners gathered.

Match Against South of England At Hastings

A match against the South of England at Hastings drew about 1500 spectators on bright weather. Wickets looked easy with Hobbs and Simms among those dismissed. The South of England squad listed players like Hobbs, Simms, Mayne, and Matthews with Matthews taking multiple wickets and Victoria Island Arctic findings noted in a separate brief.

South Ofeet Reister Derek Simms Kelleway Bell Kelleway Kidd Matthews Haven Jennings Matthews Hiteh Mayne Chaplin Macartney Reuter Vancouver Stefanson American Museum of National History Arctic Victoria Island Mackenzie River Erik the Red Greenland Jon Franklin

Antarctic explorer tribute and polar aims amid wartime notes

A British piece honors Captain Bond Beath as perhaps the greatest polar explorer, praising his expedition aims to solve the Great Ice Barrier issue. Other items note a German syndicate’s railway harbor contract in Santa Catharina and Pacific naval matters including Challenger reaching Sydney with 250 Australian sailors.

Bond Beath Catpain Beatt

Motor Racing Tragedy Hits New York Crowd

Eddie Hasha world record holder in motor cycles died after his bike swerved and crashed into spectators during a Newark race. Six killed and thirteen injured as debris and panic caused chaos. Hasha was hurled 50 feet and killed instantly.

Reuter New York Newark New Jersey Eddie Hasha Hasha Anmng

Registration of Stallions Condemned by Aericoltwesl Bureau

A conference of branches of the Aericoltwesl Bureau discussed stallion registration. The resolution favors a national registration system and calls for a uniform licensing bill for the Commonwealth. Registration not to take effect until 1915 and the matter to be referred to committees within four months.

Adelaide Tursday Aericoltwesl Bureau Commonwealth

Robbery at Judge Fitehardings residence

A daring burglary occurred at Judge Fitehardings Pennant Hills home last night. The thief entered via the roof, climbed a window, and unlocked a servant's room before seizing a bag containing £44. Inmate residents were on the ground floor during the break in.

Sydney Judge Fitehardings Pennant Hills al Ollhouse

Melbourne Produce Market Tuesday Report

The Western District Factories Cooperative Produce Co Ltd notes butter values down due to higher production and export needs. Cheese prices weaken as Queensland imports press the market. eggs fetch lower rates, with standard cheese sales held at the Royal Agricultural Show.

Western District Factories’ Cooperative Produce Co. Ltd

Incomplete Letter Debates Borough Growth and Local Industry

A fragmented Letter to the Editor discusses town expansion, centralisation, and boroughs. It touches on reserve markets, butter production, electricity, and potential sites like Shepparton and Beech Forest, arguing for a balanced approach to growth and infrastructure.

Coleg Bery Shepparton Ty Bourne Bordugn Aleerc

Inquest Into Railway Tragedy Unfolds at Melbourne Station

An inquest into a railway disaster explores evidence from witnesses including Allan Wile and others. The hearing examines halt conditions, the sequence of events, and potential negligence as the coroner reviews statements and medical reports.

Allan Wile Geely Ut Dronwiel Bonne Woelmeeerhs Abbey

Unclear historical notice referencing Ottawa and Canada relations

Fragmented OCR text mentions Ottawa George Reid Sir Australia's government and Canada relations. It references a mill road, Willis River, and a public discussion about advertising, with scattered names and events. The readable content is highly garbled and does not form a coherent report.

Ottawa George Reid Australia Canada

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