20 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
1
A reprint of a stud advert lists Beau Brocade and Selaiak standing at Yeov Colac for the season. It details lineage from Galliaut and Donovan lines, mentions mares grassed with limited approved mares, and notes terms of 20 pounds with grass and care. Mulder, Yeov, Colac, handles inquiries.
The stallion WOOPLAWN at Warncourt stands this season at Colac with travel to surrounding districts. Sire Messenger and dam Old Tee boast a storied trotting lineage including Hambletonian and Flying Morgan lines. The horse is described as highly bred with soundness certificate, temper, and proven speed, noted for multiple victories and endurance on long circuits through Colac and nearby districts.
The advert describes Royal Albert bay stallion bred by W. T. Manifeld at Colac with lineage to Crown Prince and Sir Percival, offering led mares at £3 10s with prizes noted for dam Nell and granddam Royal Blue. Also promotes Tweedside Chief stallion from Wangoom with strong imperial lineage, priced without grass for proven mares at £4 4s, with paddock care and lifetime soundness certificate.
British Leader is a brown horse with foals including one by sire Black Ronight and grandsires Hillahead Chief Scovtiah Crown Handsome Prince Lockeart and Prince of Waloe. The mare Blossom, dam of British Leader, traces to Pride of Waitati and Lord Salisbury with multiple first and second prizes across Highland Society shows in 1860s to 1900s.
In the Legislative Council M Lannan moved to adjourn over dairy health questions. Ministers sparred on bovine tuberculosis testing, milk testing costs, and who should bear responsibility. Critics demanded wholesale vaccination and testing, while MPs pressed for better data on herds and safer milk distribution. the adjourn motion was defeated.
A provincial ad lists G tobacco and hairdressing services at Murray Street Culac. It promotes a well stocked range including Mace Mumatus Plaits fringes and curls with combings made up on request. Trade supplied with Melbourne prices.
Notice announces the removal of E M L Forbes from Murray Street affecting painting and decorating business There will be a personal supervision and stock of up to date wallpapers glass oils and colors kept to meet customers needs The public of Vale and surrounding areas are thanked for past support and asked to continue their patronage
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