Colac Markets Report Large Stock Sale and Auctions
Dalgety and Co. Ltd held the weekly stock sale with a large turnout of buyers and strong demand for cattle and dairy stock. Prices for cows, calves, and springers varied with market for sheep and hides steady, plus a commercial sale of brick company lots and assorted farm items at Colac.
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Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Toria
A. J. Irige
Sestan Bros
Gombosades
Anerdros
Benyvanwedek
Wogagen
T. le Forrest
Colne
Wartenort
Neleon
Cele West
Anere Moke
Bat Landlea
Wil
Cororonke
Fridva
Fane
Rees
Skenes Creek
Osteck
Lemore Am Freiis
Salisfartary
Biri Earra
Winn Bedaea
Thomas and
Joyce
Wey
Elyism
Feordel Sani
Municipal electric light decision fuels Colac debate
The Colac region weighs municipal ownership vs private supply with a council option looming. Progress Association turnout was small as residents debate the Silverton Company purchase and show measures include special trains and concession fares for the Colac Dog and Poultry Show.
Shire Severance Move Urged at Forest Meeting
A large Beech Forest gathering by the Progress Association backed shire severance for the forest area. Support came from Dr Bath and Dr Hancock among others, arguing better supervision and self funding with a new shire, while opponents cited financial and governance concerns. The group set to push boundaries including Rarangarook and Gerangamite for a separate shire.
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Severance
Beech Forest
Progress Association
J. W. Gardiner
M‘kenzie
Bath
Jshire
Johnstone
Heytenburg
E. C. Dando
Loecal
Forest
Colac
Victoria
Wd Devitt
Colne
Ork
Wey See
H. M. Hall
The
Messrs
T. W. Luke
Jacob Doppler
Bright
Leavers Hill
Beaker
Ronda Board
Hancock
M'Leenan
Meredith
Shires
Cockerill
W. J. Devitt
E. ©. Dando
Virihan
Ee Rarangarook
Gerangamité
Progress Association Meeting and Local Notices
The Progress Association met on Wednesday with president in the chair to receive a Postmaster General Department report on mail dispatch from the local office. A council report on municipal abattoirs was considered and a tree planting drive for Corangamite street was approved. A bazaar to fund market square improvements was discussed and a ladies committee formed. A working bee was planned for Saturday the 20th to tidy the park by the lake. Archibald Campbell, aged 83, died at Colac on Wednesday. he was born in Argyle Shire Scotland and had lived here over 50 years. The funeral is set for Friday at 2:30 pm from Fight and Hill Colac East to Colac cemetery.
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Assim
Ager
Othe Progress Association
Silverton Company
Colac Po and A. Society
FF. Sydenham
Colac
Chelsea
Hancock
Inglis
Cressy
Setae
Forrest
Ceelong
Port
Fairy
Fiallarat
Crvaicy
Hankin
J. E. Robertson
The
Progress Association
C H. Johnstone
Matic
Itherids Department
A Tobnstone
E Wan
Postmaster General's Department
Amenee
Ahaily
Ageny
Melbourne J
Archibald Campbell
Argyleshire
Scotland
Alex. Cameron
Fight and Hill
Colac East
Colac Ballot on Electric Light Consent Vote
A local editorial explains the ballot for granting consent to the Silverton Telegraph Works to supply electricity in Colac. It warns the Yes and No format may confuse voters and outlines that supporters of electric light should strike out No, effectively voting Yes. The piece notes the council could purchase the plant in 1924 and emphasizes the company bears the risk.
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Beyand
Were
Is &c
Colac
Silverton Company
Ferror
Electric Light
Council of
Shire of Colac
Electric Light and Power Act
India Rubber, Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works Co. Ltd
Silverton Telegraph (Works
Jon
Cmpany
Colac Shire Council Consent Vote Urged On Electric Works
A public ballot on September 14 seeks ratepayers yes or no to consent for an Order in Council allowing India Rubber Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works Ltd to establish electric light and power works in Colac. The council states costs lie with the company, with the shire retaining poll rights and potential municipal loan if pursued.
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Shire Council
Sire Preguent
Shire of Cola
Sulvertown Telegraph Works
Colas
Subrit
Colac
Colne
Indig Rubber and Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works, Ltd
Silverton Com
Ita.oen Onat
Amd
Ace Fa Ol
Corpore
Coxta Ene
Water Power and the Challenge of Transmission Costs
A discussion on water power for electricity outlines the technical and financial hurdles of transmitting power from sites like river-powered stations to urban centers. The text cites projected costs for line construction and interest, comparing with existing fuel and gas plants, and notes the impact on industrial feasibility and tariffs.
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