Trawlers of the North Sea Earn Silent War Hero Status
A naval correspondent salutes North Sea trawler crews who mine sweep under peril in bitter seas. They endure cold, constant danger, face loss of ships and comrades, and risk all for Britain as their ships are pressed into service in the minefields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Engtend
Ube
Bualy
Trimeby
Mull
Bartlepeul
Endeavour
Lima
Spether
Veessis
Eith Dems
V.o'n
Navy
Army
Melbourne Produce Market Prices For Flour Bran and More
Market report from Melbourne shows Flour-Associates price at £17 10s per ton delivered. Bran and Pollard quoted for Amerestein EICs delivered. Chaff and Lucerne prices listed with ranges, Potatoes noted as £3 15s for choice. Various quality terms and ex Wharf figures included.
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Flour — Associates
Amerestein Eics
Pollard
Cape Maling
Noad
Lucerne
Tesmanian
Liberty's Belgium visits Colac April 1915
The Great Liberty announces a Tuesday night arrival by express train in Colac to collect pennies for Belgian starving children. He plans to distribute souvenir post cards at the station and asks boys and girls to fill a penny box, pledging 240 pennies himself and inviting local business leaders to donate prizes for a Scrap Book Competition. He signs with best wishes to Colac.
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Colac
Im Colac
Belgium
Chillrex
Colac Herald
Liberty Belgium
Meredith
Food shortages spark cabinet brief in State
The state ministry reports a food supply crisis, with the agriculture minister Hite addressing booming shortages and rising costs. Officials warn of uncertain deliveries and rising prices as local producers seek remedies.
Unclear historical notice with fragmented names and events
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous names and notes about a luncheon booth and associations. Mentions Gladys, Manuel Lowell, Hollands, Mie, Teelt Lavi K, and items like an accompanist, Belgian fund reference, and car veto from Colac. Details are unreadable and out of context.
Pine-Tree School Hosts Annual Picnic Amid Showers
The Orurevke Presbyterian School held its annual picnic on the Mul Estate with rare sunshine between showers. Mr M T White provided the refreshments. judges H Hill and Weesr Unieway led contests for boys and girls, with numerous students earning prizes across events such as running races, jumps, and a consolation race for boys.
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Orurevke Presbyterian Dunda
M. T. White
Lundown
White
H. Hill
Wallace
Jena
Lore Hae
Semmervith
Wiltering
Hill
Milne
H M'Kengie
H Kober
Toys Mare
Jimi Kuberis
It Hemkan
Aegeway
Moma
Rideway
J Mina
Ridgway
sSommerville
Towan
Hows
J, Milne
Whist Tournament Held in hall with prizes awarded
On Wednesday a weekly whist tournament was held in the Yeo Hall despite threatening weather. A large crowd attended. The ladies prize, a silver backed mirror donated by Mrs Monk, was won by a lady named Dut. The highest scorer, Mims BH Shaley, received the prize. The gentlemen's prize, a trinket from Mr T Holcombe, was won by Mr J Shaley. A dance followed. The heavy rain fell 77 points and affected early crops, with pastures showing green tinge.
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Wednemiay
Monk
Mims BH. Shaley
Mr. T. Holcombe
Mrr. J. Shaliey
Incomplete historical notice on weather and events
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dates and weather but is largely unreadable. It references rain on Easter Monday and a Saturday event, with unclear names and places. The broken lines prevent a clear summary of a specific person or incident.
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C. WC. Ferran
Rinya
War News From Europe Describes Allied Gains and Italian Prospects
The report notes slow but steady Allied advances against Germany and Austria Hungary, with Russians pushing back on multiple fronts and Hungary's plains under pressure. It cites Italy's potential entry, French diplomacy in Rome, and a broader war of attrition favoring the Allies as winter limits fade and eastern and western fronts shift.
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Varia
Russia
Lea
Rusia
Austria-Hungary
Preemysi Afr
Petrograd
Carpathians
Han
Vienna
Austria-Hunsenie
Counry
Austria
Germany
Buko- Sina
Hus
Aune
Wilie
Lumby
Italy
Ponte
Excelsor
Rome
Aigner
Ambader
France
Prince von Bulow
Torm
Beraum
Aly
rVin
Pomesien
Kervin
Adristic Sea
Jetria
Trieste
Citywide celebrations planned with procession and concerts
A large scale local program features a 1.20 pm procession from the gardens with speeches by prominent figures including the State Governor and foreign consuls. A Victoria Hall concert follows, with a Monday demonstration and a generous fundraising effort for patriotic relief.
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Sir Arthur Stanley
France
Belgium
Russia
Victoria Hall
Price Board to Review Butter Prices Weekly
The Price of Goods Board will review butter prices weekly. Chairman Mr Adamenon MLC announced the board has received information indicating the supply of superfine and choice butter is ample.
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Adamenon
MLC
Liberty Mystery Man to Visit Colac District
Liberty the bank note celebrity arrives in Colac tomorrow evening to host a public scavenger game styled as the Will of the Wisp. Amateur detectives can join prize events as Colac Herald sponsors a scrap-book competition for children under 14 within 30 miles, with Liberty photos and ad blocks to collect for rewards.
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Libeny
Abyssinia
Olac
Liberty
Colac Heruld
Herald
Colac
Stevens
Stevenn
Australia
Hie Hee
Local Co operative ad and wartime notice mix
An elderly fragmented ad highlights Western District Co operative hams and Eileen's Big Sere products urging district support with three purchases. A stray government order mentions the French Commander banning alcohol from captured territory and warns penalties for infractions while a stray line hints at Germany sending three additional units.
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Eileen
Vouges
Este Liberty
Germany
Rain Relieves Drought Across State With Heavy Fall
A widespread rainfall from Friday through yesterday afternoon brought substantial relief to the drought. Colac Post Office logged 104 points as the area enjoyed a beneficial downpour easing community tension caused by the long dry spell.
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Colac
Empire Bay Empire Day Celebration Committee Meeting
Empire Bay Shire Hall hosted a Saturday meeting of the Empire Day Celebration Committee led by Dr O C Duncan. Officers elected included A J Handley as hon secretary and W Sydenham as treasurer. The group discussed parade plans, decorations, invitations to dignitaries, and involvement of schools and public bodies.
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Shire Hall
Duncan
Navy Omce
Leech Forest
Sports Committee
Defence Department
Ty It Duncan
A. J Handley
Wt Sydenham
W. M'Nicwl
Empire Tmy
Bart
Meath
Shire
W Meredith
A J Handley
Empire Tay Te
Meredith
Handley
Whs Tv
Becemion
Nsdn
Tipes
France
Belgium
Taast
Erlehra
Mand Gum
de Parker
Johnstone
Onsulty Crenerab
Denmish
Belmium
Mesers
J Duncan
J Handley
F Parkes
W Sydenham
PM Worthy
Thomas
Mtarthy
W Wheal
Mo Duncan
A J
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Fatal Riding Accident Near Lake Elingamite
A Presbyterian missionary, 22, Mr F Fletcher of South Bricklin, was killed in a riding accident on a picnic trip near Lake Elingamite. His horse bolted after a gate, sending him from the horse into a buggy. he was taken to Nurse Bail Eye Hospital Cobden where he died the same night from base skull fracture. Funeral from Colac proceeded to Slaveside.
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Wobden
F Fletcher
Howe
Presbyterian Church
South Bricklin
Fletcher
Ben
Lake Elingamite
Head
Fistcher
Pletcher
Baileye
Cobden
Drew
Bekum
Liberty Visits Colac Engages with Local Business
Liberty plans a visit to Colac to tour sights industries and leading stores. He invites invitations from local business people for store visits and offers to support charitable functions with a band. Communications to Liberty Herald Office.
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Liberty
Colac
Herald
Colac Fatine
Aasistanta
Victoria Huts
Ola Herald
Belgian Relief Fund Receives Wide Local Donations
The Colac district reports numerous gifts to the Belgian Relief Fund including a Good Friday concert £12 11s and many April instalments from individuals such as Annie Donovan J Haytien and Mrs Sydenham. A town canvass is planned with collectors named and districts assigned to boost further contributions.
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Colac Tennis Club
H.C. Tucker
Kar Crofts
Kk Kerr
Per KO Limi
AH Hartison
Alvie Bellan
Moerriasey
Wahea
Nieker
Belicia
Celtic
Dustries
Molas Ao Druncen
Shire Hall
yitHgian Fund Committee
Colac
G. Colve
Alvie
Socham
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