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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
5
Melbourne records the Defence Department released the Sixty-Ninth Casualties List. It lists personnel by status including killed in action, died of wounds, died of illness, wounded, severely wounded, and those dangerously ill or injured with their units and hometowns. The chaotic OCR reads like a ledger of names and outcomes for several towns across Australia.
In a dense set of race results, Kare winner dlothe Cie Senin Cum led Portorwmanes-Wioe's program with notable performances across 5 furlongs and 4 furlongs. Anakin 1 Hirlonge Vist A aes and Marnie Oggy also placed, with Anakin achieving a notable early pace before the final stretch. JOHN CALVERT is listed among involved figures.
A Monday farewell gathering honored Mr and Mrs A Sadler and family prior to their move to Swan Hill. Speakers praised Mr Sadler’s leadership as a Presbyterian elder, with best wishes expressed for their future. The event included remarks from community members and a reflection on their service and friendship.
Mrs. D M Clifford, superintendent of Natura Health, will visit Colac on Thursday and Friday September 9 and 16. She will be at the Victoria Hotel from 10 to 7.30 on Thursday and 10 to Friday to advise on cures for catarrh piles and female health issues. Consultation is free and may ease chronic pain. Readable note includes free Health Guide for women at Elizabeth Street Melbourne.
Notice offers contracts in any part of the district at reasonable rates. For further particulars apply W. T. Holt, Pirron Yalloak.
The Prien of tion Hoard chaired by Mr Adamaen states that evidence from Western Distributing Company and Mr Oberra tion suggests a pricing misrepresentation. The board notes a need to issue a weekly rein quotation for shipments and to hold back deliveries to local customers to enforce the trad price, with support from Mr Holdensen and trade committee members.
A farmer, Mr A Buege of Cuyen, achieved a record price for a milking cow at Chey Maio auction. Additional notes mention 200 local Bailey schools in Victoria with 29 small schools facing closures due to shortages of teachers. Railway officials report protests over train receptions amid local revenue declines.
For Wincbelsey and Distone a note outlines ongoing arrangements involving Catan and Dist pet matters. The text references Birregurm and Dietey as related parties in a planned discussion on ownership duties, potential guardianship, and care responsibilities.
The listing details several dwellings and parcels of land with weekly rents and prices. Included are one to four roomed houses in Pollock street Gravesend Street Mani fold street and Morrison street with deposits and easy balances. also a 160 acre land area at Yeo and a large land block at Colan East. Prices shown include £150 for a four roomed dwelling and £975 for a four roomed dwelling with a large land block.
Auction and charging sales conducted in any part of the state farming properties for sale and to lease. Furniture sale conducted in rooms or on the premises. Assistance given to arranging insurance on house stock crops and hay stacks. Weekly sale conducted at the animal rooms of poultry produce furniture and sundries. G. & Connor, managers. Tel 178.
Well-built 5-room house with wash house copper and bath. Various cottages priced from £175 to £375 with details on location and lot sizes. Listings include Moore Street Dowling's Estate Armahon Street and near Campbell Street. Close to railway station Gravesend area with water laid on.
An advertisement from Colac East announces sale and repairs at Wertheim Delot Murray Street. It promotes up to date plant and tools for motor and general engineering, offers overhauls at home or workshop under supervision, and lists services from engine parts to tyres. Phone contact provided.
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