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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1912

Page

2

First Annual Beeting Abandoned Event Specified Details

The notice outlines a first annual meeting at Xe Kart Hot perdown road with multiple handicap races and prizes. Officials include President J Threlisil and vice presidents H Mason and H Belabisty. Nominations and fees due by 7 December. all events for amateur riders with trophies only. stewards may eject entrants.

D. B Coures J. Threlisil Yale Rendall Divey Etary Ketey Tha Ey Ilay

Dairying Seeks Wider Support for Testing Cows at Colac Show

The Colac district dairying sector urges broader participation in the dairy show classes. Emphasizes testing of cows to identify profitable animals, aiding herd improvement and farm profitability through actionable milk yield data. Promotes educational value and broader company interest in productive herds.

Colac BP Tosted Wireinen Laeaieans

Colac Community Meeting Records Local Notes And Losses

A Colac district meeting of the Gripe Fuel Club reports attendance by Mecays J Tlameeeck chair man J Wilson T Havas R Paidaa and reads a thank you letter from Fondale Bannister. Local notices cover bereavements of Mr Hooper and Mrs Armstrong, a pipe band procession, and a charity drive. The article notes declining health and a funeral, plus community updates on hall meetings and a gas or drill project and a social event in Forrest.

Nohwht Mecays J Tlameeeck J. Wilson T. Havas R. Paidaa Fondale Bannister Clib Geo Colac Beotland John Ramkin Ahatriran Colec Dorrving Comaay Narmatgong Armatrong Oddfellows Hooper Cobden T. M'Grath Holm Park 1.C.C.F Hro H. _ Hall Spa Alcheamt Colac Grand Mautey Grand Lodge of Victoria Loyal Jubilee Lodge No 16 Ivhart Lange Pogm Hans F. Wdenhao Peewat Bilson Piergisen Ladbrooks Lud Brooks Jon Moloney Eem Loo Beer Ki Mra Moloney Brown Nalangil Young Men's Club Federal John Nelson Ami

Animal lifespans and ancient inscriptions in antiquity

The text lists animal lifespans from bears and dogs to elephants and horses with figures like bears and dogs around twenty years and elephants about thirty. It references Alexander the Great and Ajax with an inscription claiming dedication to Jupiter, noted centuries after and mentioning a possible ancient record of aged creatures.

Alexander bin Ajex Lin Alexandr Tom Jupiter Ajax

Richardson couple mourn beloved Beth Richardsen death

In Volac on 9th November a loving husband Richard son and daughter note a grave eternal bond. Mary Richardson and daughter Mrs E. Prige insert words praising enduring love and hopeful reunion beyond death. The tribute closes with affection from family.

War Dispatches Describe Adrianople Shelling and Alliances

A wartime report from London describes Mustafa Pasha noting two Hungarian aeroplanes over Adrianople observing the city. The Selim II mosque remained undamaged as Turkish artillery fired a shell that narrowly missed an aircraft. The piece discusses Germany’s hopes to balance policy toward Turkey and the Baldéanz, amid broader Allied strategy and potential consequences for Austria and Hungary.

Adriano London Bennet Burleigh

Rural Housing Bill Introduced in Lords by Marquis

In the House of Lords on Monday the Marquis of Salisbury introduced a compulsory Rural Housing Bill. The measure provides that the State shall supply private owners with necessary capital and prohibits profit making.

House of Lords Marquis of Salisbury

Sporing Notes Regatta Becomes Local Summer Highlight

Final arrangements guide Beech Forest regatta events with exhibition figures from firework displays and calm weather expected. Two Albert Park crews and two Warrnambool crews compete in the ladies four oared race amid children's amusements, excursions, and a Terraces concert with top metropolitan artists.

Po Eclipae Regatins Ron Albert Park Warrnambool Rom Colac Ballarat

Colac Community Notices and Local Football Medals Debate

A Colac letter column criticizes the Polwarth Football Association over medal funding and administration. It cites past Colac club generosity, questions accountability of funds, and urges openness on finances and records. The piece touches local clubs Beac and Colac Hospital, and mentions the Federal Band visit and a season-ending dance event.

Colac Hora Polwarth Ciation Colac Seadon Seagona Pu. Colac Beeac Colac Opi Colac Club Cin Eutta Colac Hospital

Opening of the Farmed Tennis Court at Athool Grounds

Pleasant Saturday afternoon saw residents celebrate the opening of the farmed tennis court at the Athool grounds. Mr A Gerrard noted the small club’s success with limited means. Ladies organized a social to fund the project while gentlemen prepared the court and erected a fence. Afternoon tea accompanied the play as members and guests enjoyed the event.

Lodit Worner Athool Apenine Mons A. Gerrard

Beech Forest Rifle Trophy Competition Report

The Beech Forest trophy event at the local range featured a hot day of shooting with wide scores. Key victors included J Murphy and Capt Boyes in the main heat while Armistead led the junior match mile stones and transfers noted for Jessie Boyes and Colac attendance.

Colme Birregurra Birrezirra W. Ir. Waipp Misa Millar Toare Miss Farquharson Lowe Miss Talbot Johnstone Misa M Beech Forest D. Morrow W. Morrow A. Hammill W. Johnson T. M'Crickard T. Young Sme Saturdasine Lavergll J. Murphy Capt Boyes Haman Denning M Corke Wm. Tucker Blomeley Tadeto Tom Armistead Loval Armistead Harry Blomeley W. Homeley Ae Cribbage Carlinke Jessie H. Boyes Lormst Meawhpur Charley's Creek Education Department

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