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Newspaper
Ballarat Courier
Location
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
7
A 1916 Ballarat Courier fragment discusses wartime events and public notices with scattered references to speeches, civic actions, and local glimpses of home front life. The legible parts mention President and public affairs, amid garbled lines that hint at wartime concern and community responses.
A chaotic Ballarat meeting at the Ballarat Turf Club ends amid confusion and debate. Officials and attendees clash over arrangements, with some supporters urging orderly proceedings while others raise procedural concerns.
A chaotic race report from Plain Row notes Veilan raem leading midfield as crowds cheer. The piece lists numerous athletes and teams including Franklin His and Wise Le Poe among others, with scattered results and an obit mentioning a notable long-time spectator.
An odd OCR fragment extols a tea product with phrases about refreshment purity and nightly use. The readable bits mention a brand or person praising a drink as nice and refreshing and imply consumer familiarity with its calming effects.
Fragmented text discusses pepsin use in cheese making and price references. Mentions price per unit and total costs, plus notes on yield and quality considerations. Contains garbled OCR results with unclear names and dates.
A fragmented theatre notice praises a modern production at Marbeaty’s Theatre with strong performances by Mert Hasler Freda era and Sarah, and hints at an experimental cast led by Kate Velwicker. The piece notes Alfred as a pivotal figure and suggests the show pushes contemporary dramatic boundaries tonight.
The readable text fragments discuss ill children and a feverish condition. Mentions a cold, fever, temperature clues, and vague references to care or concern for youngsters. The passage appears as garbled OCR with partial phrases and no clear events or names.
A constable was dismissed after an inquiry into misconduct at a viewing area on Hugerl Street. The Chief Commander instructed the superintendent to review the handling of money related to the case and the discharge of prison staff. The Crown Solicitor for communications filed a formal submission as the matter proceeds in court.
An incident near Forttent Antern led to Police Sergeant Condrick being shot in the hand and hip. The shooter, identified as Porrett and Coneimdmek, fled the scene toward South Arishane and was later arrested on multiple charges.
A description of veranda blinds highlighting their fit, material, and aesthetic effect. Notes how the blinds add to the room’s appearance and provide a pleasant space for lounging or sleeping, emphasizing crafted design and functionality in enhancing living areas.
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