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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
5
Reuter dispatches from London summarize parish election results with partial tallies and mention a majority for the government. The report covers an inquiry in Australia about evidence concerning a recent naval incident and investigations into testimony from Adelaide witnesses and shipboard events.
A detailed wedding notice from a historic paper describes the marriage of Miss Mary Bile Desde to Mr Krennenh Leshe, with many guests listed and a long display of silverware and gifts. The ceremony took place at the bride’s residence and featured numerous attendees, including relatives and friends who contributed items and attended the reception.
Melbourne reports a swimming championship event held in fair weather at St. Kilda. The article mentions competitors including Chirtiglall and Powell Stere among others, with wards and teams participating.
The article records 1910 school examinations with Dororthy Daves and Wm Bryan winning distinctions in geography Latin philosophy and history. It notes five candidates prepared for exams and lists top students Nina Wheeler Mollie Watson Roy Thompson and Enid Parkinson. Helen Gibbs is named dux of 1910 with strong senior class performance and junior leaders noted.
At Aspendale Park Melbourne on a Saturday the final meeting of the year drew a large crowd. Results include First Division Powers court Langton Grafton Belle. Jumpers Flat Honeymoon AB Moani d. Aspendale Cup Willam Quedong Lat Hours. Second Division Ben Cruachan Similarity Gipsy Witch. Third Division O Dow The Peach Wagkaa. Lady Survivor and Bolo noted amid a minor concussion incident.
A school prize event held in the Upper and Lower School featured presentations to successful students by Mrs WL Watson. Awards covered mathematics, Latin, English, history, French, geography, and music with special prizes for general improvement and a Mira Wills prize.
A garbled passage discusses education, schooling, and state policy in a region, mentioning schools, districts, and the fate of pupils. It references community concerns about curriculum, administration, and influences on students, with scattered names and places obscured by faulty scanning.
The Colac Bowling Club reports holiday matches against Camperdown and Belmont, with a Warroombool game planned for New Year’s Day on Colac green. Warrnambool river fishing yields trout and hawks, mullet, and bait worms. Mrs. Winter Cooke of Marnial Estate lists horses for sale including thoroughbreds Hin Bent Free and Sent Free stock. Local cricket matches feature Market Square vs West Red junior, with detailed score glimpses. Auction notices announce cattle and horse sales, dairy cattle, and an executors sale of Mrs Julia Lawrences’ estate comprising 168 acres near Peony Royal Creek, with terms.
Local sale notices list multiple auctions by J Johnstone & Co and partners with pig cattle and sheep lots. December sales at Colac and Goulburn regions include Dairy Cattle store cows bulls and calves plus horses and a wooden building to be sold by public auction. Public notices invite entries and specify sale times and locations at the yards.
The sale presents a detailed brisk demand for fine wools with several lots described as bright and attractive. It records high-quality lots, including super lambs, and notes strong competition among buyers led by notable consignors and firms.
Forrest correspondent reports the annual ball held Friday with about 30 couples attending. Music was supervised by Messee Fletcher Mulhare and Dawson. ALC duties were handled by Mr d Ring and Germanya mete. The event’s success rested on effective management.
Fragmentary OCR text references taxation and revenue with mentions of payments and dividends. Names and places are obscured, leaving unclear entities and dates. The readable portion hints at financial obligations and measures but lacks coherent events or identifiable organizations.
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