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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1915

Page

2

Cattle and Sheep Market Report from Colac Region Auction

The weekly market showed steady demand for dairy cows and store stock, with cattle prices below last week. Buyers favored quality dairy cows and crossbred sheep while a large turnout attended the Colac sale and forthcoming Swan Marsh clearing sale drew strong interest from buyers.

Derry Tavier J. Sige Ion Weare Aie Awe Hall Emery Allen Dor W Ff Newrombe Swan Marsh Apollo Hay

Birregurra Stock Sale Yards 166 Cattle 940 Sheep Reach Big Demand

A Birregurra sale drew large buyer attendance with 166 head of cattle and 940 sheep yarded. Prices for fat stock held firm while store cattle and sheep advanced. numerous buyers competed, selling nearly the entire yarding. Special consignments included store bullocks and various crossbreds with a wide range of outcomes.

Wednewtur Tirackan, Murray and Shan- Son Birregurra Denne Aros Tarndwarnceort Promer Jb Darey Jamie Mis de Wethers Menzel Greenhill Dewson Broe Armytame John Laces Mr Lord Dennis Brom Herd Bros J M'Donald E Remeden Hollingsworth J) Smith Tull Uesold Lidgerwood J Parker OW Promer Spriggins Weller Thomas Amith Nichols Springer Conner Sale Teonday AO Hurst Barwon Downe Ofberm Ching Po Cook Wet Coggunette

Merbalait Ballarat Feud Ends in Court Case

Merbalait of 6 Peel Street Ballarat faces a legal action scheduled for Thursday in the county court. The matter concerns a dispute over a property title and involves several local parties and notices. Proceedings are set to determine ownership and related claims.

The Communion of Saline and Soldier Faith Preaching

Sunday program notes two sermons and religious services. Rev J Patten M Carthy preaches The Communion of Saline at Gellibrand Street at 1 pm. Jno W Marrows leads an Adult Bible lesson and Commanding Men to Re- at United Intercessory Services Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church.

United Interceamiona, Presbyterian Church pa—Bible Behoo Adult Bible Lam. Pa Jno W. Marrows United Intercessory Presbyterian Church

Sunday Services at St Andrew's Pressured Schedule

Cauncn and colleagues present a church notice listing services at St Andrew's with morning at 1 a.m. and evening at 7 p.m. led by Rev. G. B. Murphy on Sunday, 20th August.

G. B. Murphy

Thorp and Merrin Obituaries From Colac Area

Obituaries note Richard Thorp aged 46 beloved husband of Helen Agnes and son of Thomas and Annette Thorp. Funeral from Geo James private mortuary Monday at 2 pm for Colac Cemetery interment. Also listed is Mrs Merrin aged 80 widow of Charlie Merrin with funeral Friday at 2 20 pm from Talbot Street residence to Colac Cemetery.

Tho Colac Richard Helen Agnes Monsieur Thomas Thorp Annette Mary Joseph Thorp Townshend Geo. James Colae Richard Thorp Georgy James Peron Merrin Bern Hobart Ins Victoria Culae Jihm Merrin Mer Joseph Meer Arehle Merrin New Zealand al Pieminewe Fe Ko Welwter Ular J Kalin Kensington J) Angus Curdie's River

Berea Family Thanks For Telegrams And Cards

Me Hall and family express sincere heartfelt thanks to friends for telegrams letters and cards of condolence sent after a recent bereavement in Berea.

Hall and Family Berea Flere Mtr Com Dole Beneare

Continent Struggles Over State Meat Supplies and Dairy Inquiry

The Colac Herald reports on Victoria's meat import blocks from Queensland and Western Australia amid drought, with the Premier blamed for delays. It notes a proposed Colac Dairying Company move to appoint a Board of Inquiry to standardize testing and improve factory management across the state, aiming to protect dairymen and curb injustices in payments.

Manuime Victoria Queensland Western Australia Teacock South Autralia Mate Choe Alexander Meacock Ecemeal Agein Northern Territory House of Representatives Hampton M'Lean Tudor Boas Colac Dairying Company Colac Company J. Rankle Rnent Watson Ft Appgiee Re Dairying Theovernment Pjac

Notable Community Notes and Local Meetings

A summary of town events includes Mr L MacLennan and Mr John Vevnety performing on bagpipes and as mu augur at the Mo ler Cateving Os meeting. The Colac district hears about waterworks plans, loan applications, and bids, while locals discuss defense, soldiers’ welfare, and charitable efforts for wounded troops.

L. MacLennan John Vevnety Wb. Thompson Tunsday M. W. Tishorne Pranaier Owene Colac Lady Stanley

Deaths From Meningitis Reported In Town

Three additional deaths linked to meningitis were reported in the town. Officials noted rising case numbers and urged residents to seek medical care if symptoms appeared.

The Australian Egyptian Hospital News Item

Fragmentary OCR text references the Australian Egyptian Hospital with unclear names and roles. Details are unreadable, providing little concrete facts or dates to summarize into a coherent event or outcome.

Reduction of Train Service Notes Citywide Cuts

Fragmentary OCR notes significant reductions to rail service affecting schedules and fares. The document references intended citywide impact, citing changes planned by officials and potential effects on local commuters and travel times.

Mr Brennan Speech Reported At Friday Meeting

The article notes Mr Brennan’s speech delivered at a Friday gathering. It mentions war reflections and discussions led by Mr Wister and retired Mr Hirennan, with emphasis on wartime themes and community reaction.

Wister Mir Cou Hirennan Fiteray

Waelangta Hall Fund Event Attracts Local Guests

An event at Waelangta Hall on June 13 hosted by the Heed Forest Presbytery raised funds through games dancing and a prize system. Mr F Staples won the gents prize while Mrs Delany claimed the ladies trophy in a tense contest. Music by Mears Hutchinson and Jury pleased attendees with Mr Nolan handling duties as secretary and Mr P Henr assisting.

Waelangte Vins Heeeh Forest F Staples Evans Lana Mise A. Kincaid Mira Troy Mears Hutchinson Jury A. Nolan P. Henr Delany Mins. R. Fry Miss Sullievan Mise Troy Mesere E. Lee Jany W. Whelan R. Fry

Local Garage Advertises Car Fittings and Maintenance

A Colue Motor Garage offers a full range of fittings manties and con aauence. Patrons are asked to note the Gloria Light and consider sending funds or inquiries through the specified channels.

Colue Motor

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