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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1915

Page

2

Vast Livestock and Produce Auction Records Markets

A sprawling OCR transcript details a large agricultural sale with cattle sheep pigs and hens. It lists prices weights and lots of items from dairy cows to veal calves and vegetables. The Melbourne and urban market notes show buyers sellers and bid ranges across multiple lots and goods.

Melbourne Aeterna Lik Pabeer Crea New Seth Wales Perme Apeiaditees Anne Pot Vielin Agialithes Cather Pondinal Graves

Mewer- Thomsas A Jopee report of a market sale

A rural market summary notes a large fruit and vegetable consignment. Prices and items include apples up to a shilling per vase, oranges, pears, cabbages, carrots, beets, French beans, and tomatoes. The list lists quantities and unit prices for various produce.

Hansna

Untitled fragment on trees and fodder use

Fragmentary note discusses lightwood and willow trees as fodder for cattle and mentions potential methods to aid cattle life.

Meeting of Chen Growers Held at Corseoghe Hall

Meeting of Chen Growers is announced at Corseoghe Hall today in Apam to discuss breeding and grading standards. The gathering is led by the Director of Agriculture with participation from state growers and related committees.

Corseoghe Hall Apam M. Mlennan

Meeting on Agricultural Reform in Norwich Public Hall

A gathering of farmers and ex-members of the Colonial Agricultural High School will meet at Norwich Chambers on Saturday evening next at 7 20. Conveners FOLEY and E. PELL urge attendance to discuss forming a workgroup for an agricultural fair and related reforms.

Colac Agricultural High Rehaol Otter Norwich Chasbers Shire Hall Victoria Hall

Colac Court actions and local notices report

Yesterdays Colac Voller Court hears cases including Carmady v Pellowes and various others with costs noted. St Andrew's Presbyterian Sabbath School anniversary planned near Humday with services by Rev Andrew Dunn. Local Land Board deals with Otway Wongarra Barwon Downs and Tangher estates. salt removal from Lake under review. Meetings on Wirvelien Lacing club and Wirn events, plus waterworks plan for a second reservoir and loan approval to fund extensions and new facilities without raising rates.

M. Taylor Otway Katherine Dunk M. A. Murnance Pariah Wongarra Ellen J. Kelly Barwon Downs Bambra Ethel M. Milkins Irrewillipe Edwin Rippon Wyelungta Jas. Osborne Inlet Tangher Frank Fawcett Ondit Olad Waterworks Trust M. Fiarlick Prent Ho Johnstone W. M. Dearson Walter Helwood Flo Forkes J. M.lecod R. Morrison Enfinerr

COD CODESIAG CLUB Receives Subs and Plans Empire Day Event

A local club discusses subscription renewal for the Bee Folury National Coursing at Austral Hole. They donate £22 to late secretary John Munday and arrange for Empire Day celebration on May 24 with stakes of 16 pounds for 16 aged does, 22 pounds for a 16 puppy, and 10 pounds for Kelvin Grove puppy. Officials appointed include Judge Thomas M'Faggart and steward W. Aulingon with field stewards A. J. Middleton J. Ryan and W. H. Clements. Hockmakers to pay 16 shillings to bet and 10 shillings deposit.

John Munday Wisher Kelvin Grove Thos. M'Faggart W_ Aulingon Jo Wilson A. J. Middleton J. Ryan W. H. Clements Hockmakers

Warningcourt Hesian Relief Fund Concert At Mr Dennia Home

A Wednesday evening benefit at Mr Dennia's residence raised funds for the Hes sian Relief Fund. The program featured choirs, recitations, solos, duets, and school performances. An audience surprise by the Great Liberty visit was noted and a spirited auction by Mr Connor aided the drive. Over a dozen children sold items at the door, with total takings not yet finalized but exceeding 12 pounds.

Dennia Hessian Relief Fund Miss and Menmrse I Mgenan Miss Cropley Mr. Wheal Mie DI Reeves Mimes Bhanahan Clifton Mims Ila Edwards F. Johnstone Mims Messrs Mynan Miss Sittington School Iirl A. Dignan Min M. Rewards Hinds Miss and Mewrs Dignan Great Liberty I. Roberta Doris Hinds Huby Roberta Connor Colac

War debate and peace terms discussed in Commons

In the House of Commons the Secretary of State for the Colonies Lewin Harcourt signaled readiness to consult the Dominions and proceed when the time comes for the terms of peace to arrive.

House of Commons Cejoni Lewin Harcourt

Italy Faces Pressure in Carpathians and Austria

Reports from Vienna indicate Austria Hungary braces for potential separate peace as Italy and Hungarian fronts draw concern. Pro war factions urge swift intervention to secure material advantages amid rising alarm and unrest among wealthy classes and government leaders.

Teri Carpathians Autria Reussda Qin Hungary Auer Lle Vienna Talio

Telegram reports aerial raid over Blyth and nearby towns

A telegram from Blyth Northumberland on Wednesday May indicates a Patin saleship flew over the area dropping objects while other messages from Seaton and Ramlinggtten describe a raider passing overhead. Reports claim bombs missed ground targets but killed three civilians in three towns.

Blyth Northumberland Petin Seaton Ramlinggtten Cours Romanunique Bonoha

War Bombing Night Over England Page Report

Report describes a Wednesday night air raid over the English coast with bombs dropped and lights extinguished. The narrative notes confusion among inhabitants as sirens wailed and searches for the causes of the blackout continue.

England

Unclear OCR fragment hints at political upheaval and officials

The readable text references a council or leadership crisis, a Majer Baier figure, and mentions a coup attempt by unnamed men. It also notes a date near the 20th and names a J. M'Intesh and a secretary, with references to beer piles and police or governance.

Perth Th J. M Emdleman

Women speak at the Wosthalian meeting on war effort

Mrs Mores led a gathering of women from diverse groups including the Italian Women's League to discuss politics and referendums. She praised patriotism, urged unity under the president, and noted 22 000 women offering to release men for the front. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks and the national anthem.

Lawley Thomas Inglis Alvie Bing Dirregurra Keveli Lircured Mise Andersen Atle To OK Pickford Warrior Mere Harry Bath Wil Hardy Moe Prewess Italian Women’s League Tronshin Colas Kins Palley Jyer England Lloyd Gevre Mores Moss Morrison

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