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Newspaper
Ballarat Courier
Location
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
7
A detailed report captures Colac Megatta crowds, events, and performances across multiple disciplines. Named participants include Melbourmr and Wretalvuree, with long lists of entrants such as Myrtle Livingstone and Jean Mab, describing races, dances, and exhibitions amid a sprawling field of competitors and onlookers.
The Murray Tewing Awmekutinn regatta attracted a gathered crowd at the gate with attendance noted. Rowallan and Freoes led early heats while Corina and Tamim posted notable times on Seomad and Futhergrey lakes. Participants from Newtertown and Masten Fours competed across multiple heats, with emphasis on Lake events near Re 'bewa'on Lake.
A garbled report lists participants and venues for the Martborough Highland event, naming many individuals and clubs across Melbourne areas. It references races, heats, final times, and participants such as Mark, Taylor, Spurrell, and Wall, with scattered street and club mentions.
A garbled report from Carnham describes a midweek event at the Meandical ward arena with lists of race results and participants. It mentions winners such as Morecambe and Dean with placings in various heats and a crowd at a refreshment area, plus references to musical performances and local committee details.
Vague OCR text describes a picnic sports meeting on New Year’s Day to benefit the poor. It mentions children’s activities, a planned parade, and local arrangements. The fragment is garbled but implies a community event with sports and charity aims.
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