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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
5
The Alvie Oddfellows weekly meeting was held in the Parish Hall last Wednesday. Inclement weather and poor roads slowed travel but the session progressed with a notable initiation. A euchre party followed, won by Laura Toonie and Amith, then supper and dancing closed the evening with lively music.
The article describes a lively stage performance featuring actors such as Clarke, Meredith, and Donnelly with audience reactions. It highlights musical numbers, comedic skits, and the cast’s energy, noting specific performances and the orchestra’s conductor Will Cook.
A chaotic transcription details a Put Hall commuter meeting held on a Saturday evening. It notes the president’s attempt to accede to a message, mentions speakers and a plan to secure tender bids, and references a committee and air quality concerns. The text reflects a tense session with various names and roles, including a call for timely action and a September deadline.
The session on Sloridal featured Chief presiding official We 0 8 and Chandler noting a missing concession. Attorneys included J. V Mecham and T. Shelton, who amused with legal interpretations while the jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
The Commonwealth Meteorologist logs a week with widespread rain on the 16th due to an Antarctic disturbance. Northern plains stayed dry while rivers rose. a second disturbance brought wind and a cold snap. Rain totals vary across districts with many locations recording measurable precipitation and forecasts list public meetings and ratepayer addresses in Colac district.
Auction notices outline multiple sale days including August 21 at Manners-Sutton Street and Colac clearing sale by Daly & Co. Limited with dairying herd items, carts, harnesses, and farm stock. livestock and sundry items listed with dates across August and September. A large mix of cattle sheep dairy cattle horses and household goods feature in the varied auction schedule.
Readable items describe annual horse parade and stallion exams for government certificates with entries closing July 7. followed by regular farm auction in Colac and surrounding areas selling dairy cows sheep poultry store stock and real estate including dairy buildings near Apollo Bay with terms and deposits listed. J G Johnston & Co coordinates sales in Murray Street Colac.
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