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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1915
Page
2
The Colac Herald notes Ada Colac, daughter and sister of local families, died in August 1916 at age 21. Parents express lasting grief in a tribute with prayers to the Sacred Heart and memory of Ada.
An unclear entry references theft allegations and unpaid debts with mentions of security, remittance, and a sum around £90. The illegible text includes names or terms like Walter and Cai and hints at a legal or financial matter unresolved or in dispute.
A fifteen year old boy, Metord Aduai Shaw, died after a fall while riding a pony to guide cows. He crashed on a road near Undit, sustaining a skull fracture. The horse showed no facial marks. investigators suspect a stumble. Parents and family mourn the loss and receive community sympathy.
A Colac report lists volunteers for active service in recent days including Joseph Heppeil of Nalangil Thomas Johnson Jemee Cocke Alfred Carpenter Iwan Marsh and others from Colac Irrewillipe Stonyford Forrest Merongarwt and Cororeske names appear with uncertain spellings and locations due to OCR. The list also mentions Willem Mowkeen and Shilip Newcombe among the volunteers.
A detailed report from Australia depicts widespread patriotic fundraising on Australia Day to aid ill and wounded soldiers. Crowds oversaw charity stalls, badges, and food stands at a central venue while local officials and volunteers organized donations, awaiting final tallies that promisingly exceed £250,000 for overseas relief efforts. The piece notes strong community pride, duty to country, and the role of civilians in supporting veterans and families.
A faded concert notice notes a performance held in a Viet realm venue with a decorated hall and stage. Text is garbled but implies a midsized public musical event with attendees arriving for an evening show.
The program opened with plasoforis dust Capricante performed by Minslin Johnstone and J. Morrison. Will Deig, famed with oral audiences, presented Inter Now as the opening funder. A sequence of songs followed by various performers including Mr Harry Newton and Mr Arthur Mockridge culminated in a lively finale by the Geelong Troubadours. The audience gave a strong ovation and floral tributes accompanied the performers’ return.
Unusual scene at Melbourne harbor as troops aboard the troopship demand leave. A refused request sparked disorder. guards repelled entrants and three men were lightly injured. Authorities vow no departures without duty, with Ministers enforcing discipline and a 2 30 pm return to duty.
A late July report details donations from individuals and clubs for soldiers and Australian troops in trenches. It lists tobacco, cigarettes, blankets, quilts, linen, towels, socks, bandages, and medical supplies sent to Belgian depots and wounded soldiers, plus a dramatic club farewell for Mr Fraser joining the military. A public entertainment fundraiser occurred on August 24 to aid the Australian forces.
A garbled Local Notice outlines a meeting with attendees including Mr Lueween, Mrs Mahaney, Mr Ho Vaghwn, and others. It mentions a secretary, the Hel win fire heart, and references a supper provided for attendees.
A farewell at his parents' home honors Me K Sherry who departs for Seymour Vamp. He receives a wristwatch and other valuables. The Elli minyt Mutual Improvement Seciet weekly meeting notes attendance and payments, and Kiliminyt concert programs are mentioned with various performers listed.
The Rev Professor Skene of Ormond College conducted communion services praising preparation for communion from Mark II 14 16. He outlined three preparations and told of the generous forgiveness offered to the penitent sinner. The evening sermon considered the mystery of life as Christ washed the disciples feet and the world filled with divine mystery.
Fragmented OCR lists names, places, and figures from a local record. Several individuals, addresses, dates, and monetary amounts appear without clear context or narrative. The page combines personal notices, school names, and municipal references with garbled text.
The wedding took place July 24 at the Presbyterian Church Corcrowl with Rev H G Jones officiating. The bride wore Maltese lace and orange blossom, accompanied by two bridesmaids Ethl Williams and Elelic Ridgway. Mr Harry Bonnes was groomsman. A reception followed at the Tivorooke Hall with about 80 guests and toasts to the couple and families.
An Aeon mifle club meeting outlines a ladies event with a date on September 41. The notes mention participants and a setup for a range competition, with several names and roles indicated and a planned on Saturday arrangement.
A crowded house enjoyed a rich concert featuring original singers and a fine ensemble. Notable pieces included Valley of Yesterday and clever duets by Haines Milley and Abi, with praise for the choral and quartet work and a suggestive farewell to the old company.
The Commonwealth button operation near Watton drew broad public interest as volunteers collected donations to fund relief efforts. Attendants reported steady crowds all day with civic leaders praising the campaign as an easy and effective way to raise funds amid distribution challenges.
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