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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
2
A customer near Wal Wal requests 3 pairs of Hugh Thomson's Al Watertights Sprigged Soles size 6 with a cheque for £21 including 6d exchange, sent from Bilson's Colac. The note thanks the supplier and signs with a courteous closing.
Local items report township notices on grazing bans after September 10 and penalties after September 20. Colac council debates license renewals, market square funding, and rat control. Reports cover potato and onion quality, dairy stock loans, road work, public meetings, library updates, and upcoming community events and fundraisers.
Letter from Private Rayner dated 2 July 1916 from Zeitoun Egypt describes summer heat reaching 126 deg in shade, hospital visits, and morale amid camp life. He recounts witnessing tampering with wounded, bayonetting wounded Turks, and meeting fellow Australian soldiers and locals. He visits churches, Virgin's Well, Materah Church, and the Holy Family Well, notes a private band, and mentions plans to return to the front for the third time amid injuries from earlier shrapnel and bullets.
The Celac Shine Council debate supports Dr Hanaay in his Becac riding candidacy while serving with Australian forces. The vote condemns opposing nominations as ungrateful tragedy, praising Dr Ramsay and Dr Hancock for wartime contributions and defense support.
A letter to the editor argues that Lake harvests could raise funds for Culce Hospital. The writer suggests selling large oss to benefit the hospital and local fishers, urging action by a capable editor to pursue the idea.
Melbourne Tuesday reports Mr Hughes Attorney General opening remarks at a butter industry conference. Several development proposals were presented for Australia and will be submitted to involved companies. The conference adjourned for a fortnight.
Melbourne reports the Postmaster General has ordered substantial reductions in parcel postage for soldiers serving abroad. The move aims to ease costs for families and support troops during deployments.
A farewell social was held for Mr. Rey Hanson as he enters active service at Mr. E Judd's residence. Gifts included a pipes case from subscribers, with best wishes for a safe journey and speedy return. The piece also covers local traffic cautions, a motorcycle accident, AMLA meeting notes, a Sted Cross fundraiser, a Beaver dance, and a billiards tournament results section.
In Birregurra on 14th inst under Mr Etrenod, St Peters Hall hosted another cant party. The cheese test inspired play off between Mr Hager and Mr Bennett. Mrs Keefe provided the prize. Miscien won the forty five vs private mitt challenge after a playoff with Mrs Keefe. Sixty one players attended.
A Victorian minister drafts a report comparing retail beef prices with current averages, noting wholesale prices in Queensland and estimating freight and charges. The plan proposes a government agreement with Queensland to bring meat south, aiming to benefit Victorians.
Twenty two lines report Colac Post Office rain total of thirty two inches from Monday to yesterday morning. Constable Collett and others charged with theft of a Poor hex from a church. Birregurra Court to hear case today. Mount Elephant Estate owner mentioned. Colac Motor Garage stocks lamp fittings and mantles for those with Gloris Light installed.
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