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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1915

Page

2

Postal Ballot Details For Colac Shire Election 1915

Electors near Colac Shire are invited to apply for Postal Ballot papers if they will be away or unable to vote in person. Applications must go to the Returning Officer at Colac Shire Hall. A poll for Councillor will be held on August 25 1915 at the Shire Hall.

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Local Shire Elections Candidature Address

A public notice from William Shelwood states he will not address ratepayers meetings for his Shire Council bid and that any meeting costs will go to the Red Cross Fund. A supporters meeting is planned at the Fire Brigade Hall on Wednesday, August 4 to organize and further Shelwood’s candidacy in the Colac Riding.

Friends William Shelwood Fire Brigade Compittere Colac Colac and Lustrel Malrolie Committee Hencock Wot Fletcher Forrest Bey COA Rainey Ferthcoune Shin Saavel Botton Fund Lord Maver Giravenpessy Tucker Jean

Nomination Statement by E N S Thomas for Cole Shire Ride

E N S Thomas announces intent to stand for the vacant councillor post in the Cole Shire riding following Councillor Fulton's retirement. He pledges to serve the riding and shire with his best efforts if elected.

Shire of Cole Fulton E. NS. Thomas

Form of Application for Prospects and Odies

Application form text appears fragmented listing Bianture and Name of Applicant in full. Communications will be addressed to Slate Mr. or Miss. The item resembles a historical notice or form header without readable events or dates.

Slate

Colac Herald reports local wartime camp suggestion and relief drives

Colac region discussion on establishing a Defence Department training camp at Colac cites past camps and local benefit for the town. The piece notes support from the Colac and Luster District committee, potential sites like the racecourse, and aims to aid trade and homeward training for Western District volunteers.

Defence Departaente Ballaret Bendigo Geelong Cola Echuen Maldon Warrnambool Colac Bitule Oir Weber

Centenary of Methodism in Victoria Celebrated

A historical sketch recounts Samuel Leigh’s 1815 mission to New South Wales and the growth of Methodism in Australia. It notes early chaplains, the arrival of teachers, and the rise of schools, congregations, and missions across multiple states. The piece traces church organization, numbers, and the 1910 union of Methodists in Australia.

Methodist Church of Victoria Samuel Leigh Borland Bolony New South Wales Ramuel Mareen Macyiane London Mane Thomas Howden Leigh Rennin Elion Bat Sydney Arenpee Piel Waterhin Sidmiath Castletoweh New Zealand England Hobart Ord Melbeiemne Aubelaide West Austrade Memes Hebd Doauindeston John Tatinar Geld Sachamtel Turner Taneeh Patel Vane Mistralla Jin Watsford Melbourne Bethe Mietravisian Board of Mixalons Taymen of Methodion Imethney Crenturi Ag Methodiem Foreign Mission Fnd Churchustralia Min Commonwealth Bible Christians United Free Methodiata Union Is Tee

OLA CELEBRATIONS AT Colac Methodist Church Centenary

The centenary was marked at Colac Methodist Church with a children's demonstration and special hymns. Sunday schools from the circuit were well represented. A highlight of the afternoon was singing old hymns by Charles Wealey, a founder of the movement.

Colac Charles Wealey Metho

Centenary of Australian Methodism Celebrated at Local Church

A Sunday school event featured a basket tea for children followed by a centenary rally in the church. The Rev T Collins led worship, praising the church’s long history and spiritual achievements under the Methodist denomination. The service emphasized repentance faith and holiness, urging continued devotion and community praise.

T. Collins J Collins Methodia Church Chupeh Holmes Acre Erie Chad Khatib Meyer Ives Meerenger Roel Sonil Serge Fern Mike Geet Weslee Mr Daewt Wren Mel Ian

Page fragment on a church service and centenary praise

A fragmentary note from an Australian Methodist church service describes praise for God in individual lives and national history. It references the centenary influence and a morning review of interesting details from the day.

Bern Howe Hee Sommer Lelchnd Australia Ventordaw

Gospel’s Power Shown by Global Mission Triumphs

The piece honors laymen like Draper John Wats ford A K R Edger and EB G Bickford for service to religion. It celebrates the gospel’s spread from Australia to the South Sea Islands and asserts its miracles and divine power. The triumphs bring joy to the faithful workers.

Farewell Sermon at St John’s Church England

A large gathering attended the farewell sermon by the Bishop of Bhaldarer Green at St John’s Church England. The discourse framed the war as a struggle against the Roman Empire and allied forces, citing prophecy and divine authority to justify Allied efforts and criticise enemy leadership.

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Local Council Names New Superintendent After Three-Year Review

The Melbourne city council listed plans and names for the new water works superintendent following a three year period. Anthony is named as the successor, with formal duties set to begin in the coming weeks.

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