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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
3
The article records a community gathering where leaders praise returning servicemen and outline plans for a victory homecoming. Speakers commend the volunteers and donors who funded celebration efforts while noting arrangements for a social event and anticipated warm weather for the harvest period.
Local residents mourn multiple deaths as the district copes with ongoing hardship. The report notes bereaved families, including the Andersons, and highlights affected workers aiding soldiers while wartime shortages persist across the shore town.
Attendees discuss wheat pool schemes with references to price per acre and costs. Mention of Darley and Derrivalluna yields, Vie Vite bale totals, and government stance on funding. Debate centers on adjusting charges and raising funds through reform of pooling arrangements.
An odd fragment references Messer Faimou Miroe of Lake View Ueess at a dance. It mentions a thief and peculiar wordplay about tilting something and work being carried out promptly. The text is fragmentary and cryptic.
A farewell social was held by the local Church of England members for Mr and Mrs Jonas and family with a large turnout. Air Williams expressed sorrow for the loss of a fine churchman, and Mr W. E. Heyes spoke warmly. A luncheon followed, and singing of Auld Lang Syne closed the happy evening.
The Jumtle Pair to be formally sold by the Wy nd at a terrace sale after the Pyle declowedt. Articles include cherries, plums, vege ades and various seeds. The Auctioneer will deliver goods to the nearest railway station by Friday 17th December for Colac reach Friday evening. The member for the sittet Mr Johnstone to intervine the raft and woods to be moved free of charge.
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