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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
3
Under allied control negotiates terms for the armistice and German surrender. The text notes pressure on Germany and mentions changes in authority as the Allies set conditions for occupation and governance.
Friday auction notes a yarding of 1000 sheep and 1 cattle with 2 horses. Demand soft for fat sheep but the cattle section clears completely. Fat ewes and aged ewes made limited gains while store ewes rose to £8. Cattle included bulls to £6 and fat cows to £19 18, with young cattle around £5.
The Geelong Appraising Centre closed the year with 1728 bales from 250 owners in Hague and Co’s catalogue. Top lots include WMs/AMPH and Croxton East offerings. Dalgety & Co led in complete wool rounds totaling 12 017 bales across Western Victoria and neighboring districts.
Public hall packed to capacity for a welcome home event for three returned soldiers Sergeant Chas Sell Bombardier Jaw and Private Thas Carmundy. The Rev Watkin presented gold medals, a program of songs recitals and dancing followed with refreshments and dancing. Attendees praised the evening as among the most enthusiastic ever held at Elminyt.
A letter from the general secretary of the Returned Soldiers National Marty expresses sympathy for the UMLCA and support for the Red Triangle relief appeal. It notes Army and Navy Department review by Australia and urges practical aid if possible to aid soldiers.
A sale listing describes various livestock including one year old Comeback and Crossbred ewes, two year old ewe groups, shorn lambs and good lambs offered by multiple owners. The note mentions numbers counting head and general quality.
The notice outlines a turf boxing day meeting with handicaps for races over distances from four furlongs to two miles. It lists events such as Novelty Pony Rack, Christmas Gift Handicap, and others, with nomination and acceptance fees and weight rules. Entries close December 11 with officials in Colacullpi Warroombool Ballarat Melbourne handling submissions.
Members of Colac and nearby gun clubs are reminded an annual Ham and Goose Day shoot will be held on Saturday next. All shooters are asked to attend. A plentiful supply of starlings and sparrows will be available, along with homes and omen to shoot for.
The Shire of Colac calls a public meeting at Mechanics Hall Apollo Bay on Thursday December 19 to elect four trustees for the Barham River reserve. Vacancies arise from the resignations of A. Elwwood, White, John Thowsap, and W. Cawoed. meeting chaired by J. Hancome president.
Tender details published for supply of forage and fenders to Police and other stations in Victoria for period from 1 March 1929 to 5 February 1920. Tenders close at eleven o clock on Tuesday the 7th January 1919. Full details in Victorian Government Gazette December 1915. Copies and tender forms available at stations or from Secretary Tender Board Treasury Melbourne
TENDERS will be received for leasing the 642 acre farm in the estate of the late Sergeant J Hanghett for three years with option to purchase. Located near Bacotine Marsh Milk Factory the property includes a 5 room house and outbuildings with three large and three small paddocks, well watered. Tenders close December 31 1914. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. J G JOHNSTONE & CO Colac.
The Colac Rifle Club Xmas shoot drew a strong turnout with seven o'clock wind and a fish tail rear breeze at long range. Winners were J F Baillie Stewart and A Renallack, with close scores at 200 500 and 400 yards, despite difficult wire mirage at the final range.
Wanted 500 airs bootn weekly to repair at A Dunstan's. Repairs left in the morning may be had the same evening. Old boots made new. New boots mare too. Lost from Alvie small melt and tan catiie dog. Reward on information leading to recovery. J O Brien.
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