19 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
1
Auctioneers announce public sales in Colac including cattle sheep pigs horses and farm gear. Listings cover Fortnightly pig sale cattle fat stock yard sales and household effects with dates at APOLLO BAY COLAC and nearby yards and involve ALGETY & CO LIMITED MURRAY STREET and JOINTS TONE.
The Colac Patriotic Fund calls for contributions to support brave lads volunteering for war. It cites hardship from removing breadwinners to the front, with suffering for families, disrupted trade, and unemployment, urging broad support and noting subscriptions at the Shire Hall under C. W. Meredith as chairman and David M. Duncon as secretary.
The Colac Shire Council reports a heavy overdraft of about 5600 pounds after Monday's session. Officials discuss street channel works, private road damage, cattle on streets, and a wartime relief drive with wattles as fund-raising. A council committee debate reveals tension over public access, road projects, and contractor negotiations while highlighting local war support efforts and community donations.
The report describes a flood hit event where a car stalled on a flooded main road. Occupants slogged to a dry spot while rescuers ferried belongings, and a blowout caused delays. Police and local residents worked to reach Beac at dawn amid heavy rain and rising water.
A community gathering in Birregurra appointed H Lowe secretary and W E Lambell treasurer to manage a local fundraiser. The group plans a Saturday evening concert to aid Melbourne Lord Mayor Patriotic Fund, with a committee including J H R Halford W Lambell W Hardy and Penrse. C Lowe promoted to content of Trafaigar branch.
Fragmentary report lists players and odd scores including 21 fee and 13 kills. Names such as Acker and Auborise Amberite appear among incomplete lines. Unable to determine full event, participants, or outcomes from the readable text.
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