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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
2
A distorted note outlines January events and penalties for participants in a federation. It mentions late adaptations, tentative deadlines, and possible payment fees. Officials including Bennett Watlie Hatt and J Morgan are cited in a garbled message.
A garbled note hints at a health themed swap or advice column. The fragment mentions a doctor, a plan for summer care, and activity promoting wellbeing amid unclear context and names. The piece reads like a clipped bulletin urging healthful habits.
Fragmentary text mentions a tree subject and a call to welcome. It includes names Treacher, Tew J and MVurthy with unclear roles. The readable content hints at a historical or ceremonial phrase but details are missing.
Odd notes describe a Saturday pony show with many officials and judges. Entries from Corbay and Mower groups list trophys, prizes, and entrance fees. Ceremony includes a sale of trophies and a Colac hospital donation, with details on weights, distances, and conditions.
A weighy call urges government action to back a sugar beet scheme, transforming idle land into productive beet fields. It argues past efforts failed due to half measures and insists the state adopt a comprehensive marketing and production plan to supply households and boost public welfare.
Local notices cover post and telegraph offices closing for Christmas and New Year, restricted deliveries, and resumed services from January 1. Promotions and transfers noted for Colic officials, church and school events, Red Cross activities, and a Colac concert with regional participants.
An upcoming event marks Sir John Forrest MP’s jubilee of public service with a portrait presentation in public recognition. The notice also notes payments from members of the Arcaud Lodge and details a late member’s estate and a Warrnambool widow’s share. Mr A P Officer of Warrnambool leaves for England to enlist for artillery service.
A social evening for Private Noel Raynor at the Fellows Hall drew a packed crowd. President Joe McMahon led toasts to the Pope and King, clergy, guest Raynor, parents, kindred societies, and ladies, with Father Daly presenting a gold medal and watch chain. Music by Nelson's orchestra and director-led dancing followed, with thanks given to all helpers.
The Colac district outlines the Hospital Jumble Fair program for tomorrow at Gardena with a 2 PM motor parade and 2:46 PM opening by the shire president and Mankfold. Events include auctions, children’s games, stalls, and a fire brigade demonstration. Receiving depots for donated goods are listed across several creameries and stores with delivery by Friday and to reach Gardens by 12 o’clock on Saturday.
A programme of 11 children’s events to take place in the Gardens during the Jumbie Fair afternoon. The committee inaugurates a schools Pendant competition open to non high school pupils in the shire. Events are team races for Boys and Girls under 14 with handicap, plus Bryant Spoon races. points determine the pennant winner with cash prizes for top competitors.
Special prizes are offered in the children's programme for the floral parade and equestrian event starting at 2 o'clock from the top end of Murray street. The Jumble Fair opens with Hon J C Munifeld MHS and Dr Daffy invited to participate in the formal proceedings. MLA J 46 Johnstone will auction the Jumble Fair cot after the fair opens.
The Patriotic Committee plans a welcome home social for Privates J Gost Ed Murray and I Wood who have been invalided home. A luncheon will be at Public Hall on Monday the 20th at 3 pm with Mr C Deny presiding. Ladies are asked to bring a basket and a short musical programme is planned.
In London the resignation of Field Marshall Sir John French as British Commander-in-Chief in France is announced. General Sir Douglas Haig, commander of the First Army Corps, will succeed in Northern France and Flanders. The House of Commons confirms changes may occur but not tied to General Joffre’s upcoming role.
Salonika correspondent for Matin says General von Gullit with 60 000 troops, who bore the main Serbian fighting, have left the Balkans and march back toward the Russian front.
In Athens the Bulgarian minister to Greece denies any incursion into Greek territory. The earlier French communique stating Bulgarian forces had not entered Greek lands is generally confirmed.
Military expert from Le Tempe reports from Helland that German forces are concentrating for a broad strike against the Freeveh front. He says Germany aims to inflict a decisive blow and end the war, asserting they are positive about delivering a decisive victory on any attack.
An official communique states Italian forces repulsed an assault near Lasse en Albanda. The action halted a push by opposing units and preserved control of the area, with details limited by wartime censorship.
Melbourne report shows Liberal candidate ahead in Wide Bay Queensland, with early returns indicating Corser leading over Thompson in the House of Representatives race. Incomplete results noted.
The column lists forthcoming events at Corangamite Estate near Pirron Yallock with races on Saturday January 5 and a boxing day netting at Colac Turf Club. Also notes Warrnambool motor racing two four mile events on January 8 at Mortlake with classes under 600 and open to horsepowered machines. Yacht Club trophy racing starts at 2.25 with a 2.46 start for the fourth round in the regatta.
In a leading article the Times lauds Australians and New Zealanders for heroic self sacrifice in the Empire. It notes their bravery at Anza and rejects claims of recklessness, highlighting a lasting fame in the Empire’s annals. The woodmarket remains firm with merino fleece at 23½d per lb and creasy crossbred at 21d in Sydney, a record high.
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