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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
5
The dialogue discusses Australian pork imports and bacon quality for the London market. Prosser, quoted at length, argues Australian pigs could satisfy demand despite concerns over fat and texture. Debate covers breeding, Irish and Wiltshire practices, and potential shifts in taste shaping overseas buyers.
An article discusses Australian bacon curing prospects and market potential in London. It notes the favorable climate and factors for pig production, mentions a Rhodesian venture and a cooperative bacon curing company forming in Melbourne, with key figures like Mr Prosser and Mr Arch Pell shaping leadership and factory plans. The piece highlights union of Western, Ovens, and Kvortey entities amid debates on opposition.
A Victorian debate centers on the Federal Savings Bank and Commonwealth state funding. Speakers accuse the governor and officials of mishandling money with claims the Commonwealth favors states differently. Fisher and Beehy figure prominently as the discussion focuses on balances, percentages, and political tension.
The Corrigan Gun Club will hold its monthly shoot this afternoon with several prizes. Proceeds go to the Caledonian stall at the forthcoming balaar. shooting starts at one o'clock. A leg-chopping match for £50 aside is planned at Laver's Hill between Tyrell and Anderson. A handicap log-chop and 20 inch loge competition are also on the card. A 100-yard pedestrian race at Salford Ground, featuring Donalison, Postle, and Walker, offered 100 sovereigns with 200 added. Donalison won in 24 yard onside time, Walker placed second. Wetik Ast, ex-sculling champion, sails for Australia and may share gate money between Cain and Cooo. Swapeer sold for 7 guineas at auction. The Dunlop Cup Mend Tevge race from Campentown to West Foot Stray is set for 6 October with £25 prize and a 5/- cup. total prizes £200. The Farewell coursing meeting runs over four days starting 21 September at Camperdown. Golf: the regular medal for September was played by the ladies. best cards noted.
An unreadable OCR fragment describes tenderers for an octagonal shelter and a local settler matter. It mentions names like Franklin and Mrs Melkle, a trophy contest, weather disruptions, and staff notes including W. 7 Denning and G. Bhemeles. It is a rough, jumbled historical record with many garbled terms.
In Paria on Monday night the aviator Garros achieved a historic ascent reaching 1640 feet. The craft began a descent but stalled around 1400 feet when the engine failed. Garros steadied the remaining altitude and landed safely after deploying a large parachute.
Range of livestock and farm goods offered by G Johnston & Co and partners at multiple sales across yards including Colac and Beech Forest. Fat cattle cows sheep pigs dairy cattle and horses listed with sale times starting 11 am and various sessions through the day. Auction houses announce entries for dairy stock and general farm equipment with terms and long list of properties and premises to be exposed at the market.
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