Colac shows, drought, and war time debates shape action
The Colac P. and A. Bockety committee weighs a local show this year with one or two days, amid Defence Department ground use and pro wartime recruiting concerns. Agricultural shows, dairy trends, and farm conditions are discussed, alongside hospital appeals and regional debates on education and cinema in schools.
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Colac P
A. Bockety
Tesue Bs
Defence Department
Jenone
Emre
Quentin
Wney
Jason
Commonwealth
Cepelet Ot
Colec
Notes and Events From Colac and Warrion
The fifty third casualty list with 772 names includes 583 ill. Mev J Patten McCarthy named to Colac Hospital committee formation. Warrion Citizens Defence Guard formed with 46 men enrolled and to be drilled by Second Lieutenant Martine of Colac. Archpriest Mienna was welcomed, and a bond notice for two grocers, Mevera H and G Harris, is advertised.
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Colac
Camperdown
Australian Athetic Federation
Caoperdown
M. Hurke
HASTS
Frank Neylon
J. Patten Mwarthy
Colac Hospital
Warrion
Martieen
Domestic Tragedy Leaves Family In Shock In Fire Toy
A man Melbot Rane and his wife Lily Lyla Meffrath were found injured in their home in Fire Toy this afternoon. The four year old son Metgrath died after a reported attack on his head and wrist. Authorities say the couple was hospitalized in serious condition and the case remains under investigation with the motive unclear.
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Melbot Rane
Tursias Salvin Dames Metgrath
Ivan Moar
Frote McGrath Beng
Lily Lyla Meffrath
Mesirath
Vic torian Wounded Soldiers Parade Through Melbourne
Thousands filled Melbourne streets to cheer the wounded and sick soldiers returning by the Kyarra and Ballarat trust cars. The procession proceeded along the route to the Town Hall where the men were later presented to the Lord Mayor.
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Melbourne
Ballarat
Australian Steeplechase Gnat Wre Pel Ances List
Gnat wre pel ances listed for the Australian Steeplechase include Booligal Widden El Progresa bx bridge Flash Jack Guntup Hess Coradjil Uuera Turune Highland Clan at Melbourne race.
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Melbourne
Writ Granted in Alien Case Returns to Court
The Blaze Full Court issued another writ of habeas corpus in the case involving Wallach. Wallach, released by the court yesterday, was arrested by the Military and the writ is returnable Friday with the same court lineup as the previous session.
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Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Pall US Loth Belek
Pai
Eis
Bk. Ibee
Otober
Mondal
Pawl Orin Sion
Legislative Assembly
Melbourne
Wallach
Spain
Colex Sensing Club Announces Next Meeting Programme
The Colex Sensing Club advertises its upcoming programme scheduled for Saturday and Monday, detailing activities and topics planned for members.
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Colex Sensing Club
Sheep Theft Trial In Geelong Court Of General Sessions
Michael Pratt of Colac stood before Judge Johnston and a twelve member jury charged with feloniously stealing a sheep of Arthur Stephen Lucas on a July 40th night. Witnesses described Pratt carrying a sheep toward the paddock and fleeing, while testimony covered clothing, location, and alibi details as the case unfolded in a moonlit scene.
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Court of General Sessions
Geelong
Johnston
Michael Pratt
Colac
Colac Court of Petty Sessions
Arthur Stephen Lucas
Olme
4& Leon
JP Marie Doogle
Hancock
Arthur & Lucas
Matthew Lewis
Munser
Doyles
Mr Lawn
Lewis
Reike Erie Wales
Serene Shard
Pioneery
Tee Pee Trent
Boeing
Ishdar
Terrestres Bf
Cts
Tia Superior
Leon
Colac Stathon
Dirregureat
Farlane
Hell
Lullarat
Hall
Mr. Leon
Mupser
Honor
Ollie Mr. Leon
Norman Short
Doyle
Anne
Terminus
Sears
Hlaeita
Bbesphhemy
Aden
Piheeeh
Fort
Walter
Onstable Munsee
Mirissin Moore
Peres
Special Sale of Dairy Cattle in Cay Parish
A district sale event in Cay Parish drew attendees including local buyers and farm officials. The auction listed dairy cattle across multiple lots with prices and descriptions, highlighting milking cows and heifers in various ages and breeds.
Loss of preacher and church change in Hawthorn area
A confused OCR fragment notes the removal of a teen preacher from Homan Cy Church and mentions Hawthorn and the Church of Immaculate Conception. It references Father James Kea Sw and the wartime context. The text also alludes to county Killare Ireland, tax schedules, and inspectors taking leave for harvest without clear cohesive details.
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Homan Cy
James Kea
Wey
Church of Immaculate
Hawthorn
County Killare
Ireland
Thi Lanes
Jae
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H. & G Harris
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Oolac & Castertyn
Mabelie
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National Library of Australia
Colac Dairying Company
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Irowe
Lapid
New South Wales
Miriam
Dean
Queensland
Matty Oyeu- Hee
Mente Catinatrice
Olin
Herbert
Pirrom Yallowk
Colas Minerer
Moton
George Jamer
Colac Turf Club
W. BR. Edger
John James
W. Underwood
Johm Calvert
Chas, Hayes
John Wilson
T. Lucas
T. Purcell
Ladies’ Sewing Guild
St. Hodgson
W. IL. Hodgson
Beg
Dhar Janches
Telene Leabin
A Hetheras
Jock Mairey
Pitts
Dreeite
Mariey
Calvert
Hahs Rooms
Hibercone
Vola
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T Bexton
M Kearns
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M. Coe
Mt Mahon
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Father Daly
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E. M Forbes
Cehet
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Liam
Bs Auto
Mortlake
Huh
Denwattie
Forrest Athletic Club
Minster For Defence
Kwerat
Gendigo
F. J. Sauer
Tind Infantry
Vom
Tullarot
Sydney
Colac Triber’ Asociatios
Free Library
Preas
Wallace
Nenders
Deeley
Weckdoot
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Parker
B.A. District Inspector of Schools
Adamson
T‘olac Dairying
BL John’s Ambulance Association
Brown
MAA
Pias
Egypt
Tee
Cobbs
Mevera H. and
G. Harris
W. J. Stephens
Vem
Mienna
Bin
Thess
Ievia
Anrest UI
Franz Wallach
Mo Cole
Maery
Primeckpall
Asrahires
Teriess
Eressert
Uivanien
Simall
Wali
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