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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
2
A dense, stray text fragment lists names, dates, locations, and civic topics. It mentions public works like bridges and ponds, engineers, and officials, with scattered references to Meade, Lewd, and Par e. The piece reads as a chaotic transcription of a municipal report or diary with limited coherent events or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Beweheeee of Mes Yo eees event with references to PATE tebeath reem keaasanae Amosvanyet and Lewn Gane. Mentions include a meet stalls and Colour at a timetable or venue in Tooder Me Mevibitn.
Wartime notices and real estate snippets describe Hinck to sub division cottages near Colac with drainage and post office access. Other entries advertise builder recruitment and property terms. A meeting in Norwi Chageter invites interested parties to discuss a Native Leawcoe application and forest details.
A December 6 1915 column details a public bullock auction raising funds for the Ladies’ Tea Fund, with proceeds split among buyers including J Weatherlv, T Butler, H Straghan, T Maldmcent, and H Whitehead. It also lists high school grades and student names, a note on a creamery price and railway debate, plus a range of local social activities, fairs, sports, and bread price reductions in Mallaru.
A notice from Polwarth requests a tithe assessment review by the Deputy under the Act. It states the application will be advertised in the newspaper and a forty day period for objections follows before final action. The deadline is December 19, 1915.
Public land survey excerpt describes a parcel involving Crown Avenue and Sinclair Street near Amestromge Boroughs. It lists boundary lines, distances, and adjoining property edges centered on Harold A Templeton as applicant and Nominator of Titles VT.
The document lists travel details for return journeys to and from stations Cenb with exceptions. It notes tickets available for sale from December 25 and travel dates in February with hearing dates and ticket issue requirements.
The American Department of State warned that if William Jennings Bryan seeks passports for travel to belligerent nations as part of Henry Ford's peace mission, his request could be blocked. Washington officials discourage the scheme but say Ford's party is treated as tourist travel with no objection noted.
Colac Shire welcomed Minister of Lands Hon W Hutchinson and MP M Kinnon among others for opening the Red Rock reserve at Coragulac. A reception at Coragulac House followed a train trip from Melbourne then a ceremony dedicating the site with speeches by local officials. The project, supported by Colac council with government grants, includes land donation, planting and water setup to create a public scenic area for future generations.
The OOLAG Rifle Club held a Saturday team match rescheduled with Xmas shoot, amid ideal weather but poor attendance. Winds and mirage affected the 40, 50, and 60 yard ranges with J Baillie and C Stewart posting 23 on the fret range, while W M Pearson led with 38 and 33 in the other distances.
Western District Factories Co operation Produce Co Ltd reports small forward today of vealro meat at prices from £4 14d to £4 6d per stone, with extra prime quality at higher ranges.
Correspondent recalls the 1913 drive to secure Red Rock and Coragulac Hill views for public access. The piece details negotiations with Mr Murray, Mr Duncan, the shire president, and engineers to establish a new road and improve access, funding, and paddock use while preserving scenery.
A list appears to detail Dardanelles campaign casualties and personnel including officers and units. The fragmented text names many towns and individuals such as Melbourne, Geelong, Richmond, Beaconsfield, and Hamilton among others, with multiple service ranks and units referenced. The document preserves a roster-like record of wounded and deceased personnel connected to various military posts.
Colac District Hospital organises a Jumble Fair at Botanic Gardens on the Pith September to support the charitable institution. Residents urged to donate items from crops to home crafts, with a Motor Parade planned for Saturday afternoon to boost proceeds. The committee appeals for community cooperation and lists donation categories including food, plants, handmade goods, books, and crafts.
Voluntary appeal by Mrs Lord Derby calls on Britain to back the Army by December 19, urging the public to enlist or assist recruits. She stresses the importance of allies and neutrals in sustaining Britain’s war effort and asks for decisive action before year’s end.
An Aut dispatch reports the Reichsine has scheduled discussions in December on conditions for a proposed concession in response to demands from the Socialist party. The note suggests ongoing political tradeoffs within German leadership.
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