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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1914

Page

2

Auction notices for Colac yards sell by public auction

Public sale notices from Colac auctioneers J Johnston Co and Dalgety and Co list livestock cattle horses pigs and sheep. Advertised sales include horses for the Defence Department, pig sales at 1 30 pm, cattle and sheep auctions, and various public auctions at Colac and Apollo Bay with dates and times.

Dalgety & 0, Ltd Defence Department Umsport Colac Tal Farm Sears Dalgety & Guo Ltd P pAiueTy « Co, Limited Algety & Co, Limited Will Bell Herngh Algety & Co., Limited

Unclear historical horse lineage notes from 17th century records

Fragmentary text references horses, sires, grandsires, and a Highland Society event in Inverness with mentions of Prince of Wales and lordly individuals. Contains garbled names and dates, plus scattered notes on measurements, pedigrees, and a Dundee Aberdeen lineage.

Hewiiah Mitchell Gut Prince Hock Prince of Wales Orchester Highland Society Inverness Aberdeen Gelisbury

Life depends on the Liver Se breakthrough patent

A fragment notes a medicinal bottle titled Liver Se described as splendid and essential when depressed and out of sorts. The item is priced as two shillings sixpence per bottle, suggesting a 19th or early 20th century tonic or patent medicine.

Cough Threats Raise Alarm Across Colac Community

A garbled notice from H. W. Wheeler warns Colac residents of a cough epidemic and linked threats. The fragmented text mentions “Cough Brement” and references “New Congo” and other dangers, urging awareness amid unclear details and dates.

Veantryre Memorial and War Time Debate Report

In memory of Donald Mintyre former head master Colac State School dies at Colac August 26. International war talks mirror allied clash with Germany. Japan's stance, Eastern front threats, and potential outcomes surface as public mood shifts toward stronger measures. Notes cover rainfall, crop outlook, and local council women’s activities, with community events and exhibitions progressing amid wartime concerns.

Veantyre Donald Mintyre Colac State Schonk Colac Cioran Belgium Italy France Germany Efort Europe

Dairy Finance Company Proposed By Valley Co operative

The Valley Co operative proposes a Dairy Finance Company to aid members in buying cows. The plan includes £1 shares at £5, bank lending £2 for each £1 paid, funds lent at 8 percent, profits distributed. Directors may differ, and public support sought at the meeting.

Valley Co-operative Theorie Vo Gna Trim Bai Beer Oseeee Finance Orlpany Muyron Te Dairyanen Ohinemaru Aw Hibbard Pwas Imeue Sup

Inter-Societies debate on Free Trade versus Prospection policy

The third competitive Inter-Societies debate was held Monday night in the public hall with fair attendance. Teams from Linder icam and ANA argued respectively for Free-Trade and Projec ten bn Aware thie with opening speakers W Mixwell A M'Laren B Carter J Hart H Beckmann J Morrell. Referee Hon Porte A awarded the prize while noting reasons. presiding official Mr Stephens and the audience observed with interest.

Sabet Porte A Llb Iti Mr Stephens

Fragmented OCR notes on Debaters and Merger Talk

The readable text outlines a chaotic page with names such as Gelli Teer and Phebe, references to Debaters, a merger discussion, and a quorum issue. Mentions of dates in September, guests, and various initials hint at a local civic or school club meeting with unclear details and scattered notes.

Sherborn Swrethenel Bork Eerie Tly Loea Toba Spain

Unclear historic article fragment mentions individuals and events

Fragmentary OCR mentions Firron Yalloak and others, referencing a hospital, a person named Host papier Sour fien, and a war related context. The text is garbled with many nonstandard words and lacks coherent structure or verifiable facts. No clear incident or date can be established.

Dalbey Tomi Wade Wren Pronheud Meo Peekity Oor Gow Malangil Anu Bendigy

Estate of Kronheimer Lodged for Probate in Melbourne

The Melbourne will of Joseph Kronheimer, a todeccs mer chant, is filed for probate. The estate totals about £233,053 with legacies to friends, relations, employees, charities including Jewish boards, and remaining balance to relatives.

Melbourne Joseph Kronheimer Todeccs Kronheimer Wil Meee Cam Amenget Ourne Charities Jewish Education Board

Impressions of Colac Dairying From New Zealand Visitor

Mr W Byrne head of the Thames Valley Dairy Association visited Colac to study a testing association in his district. He called Colac “The Garden of Australia” and praised the district as one of the world’s finest dairying areas with high quality land and a temperate climate. He noted drought risks and winter feed issues, the predominance of Ayrshire cows, and suggested future attention to winter feeding and pasture management to sustain dairy production.

W. Byrne Thames Valley Courting Association N.Z Colac New Zealand Volac Garden of Australia Ayrshire Victoria Bono Bilisbane Dave Cdo Fee Fener Ji Optiopedany Tony Mel Fee Bert Seppe Dawtrey Tarren Barry Petia Pia Neal

Beech Forest Meeting Highlights Local Timber and Service

The Beech Forest gathering notes the value of local timber and land, praises the area’s shrubs and cattle blooming, and reports good road conditions and travel arrangements. It lists seven young men volunteering for service with the forces, including Mr J W Gardiner and a Harkhouse relative.

Hall Britain Hell Arange Lewis J. Devitt Gardner's Ditchley Park Becca Fore Itionary J W. Gardiner Th Harkhouse

Western District Factories Cooperative Produce Co report

The Western District Factories Cooperative Produce Co Ltd at 49-57 Kine Street Melbourne reports pricing on various commodities. The document lists superfine Westenus at 1 per lb, core quality rates, semi matured at 6d to 8d per lb, and mature at 10½d per lb with a price range and quality notes.

Melbourne Western District Uoperative Produce Co., Ltd Kine Street

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