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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1915

Page

4

Geelong Horse and Public Ball Opening Events

Horse racing program set for January 8 1916 at the Geelong sports ground with multiple races including the L Maiden Plate Shana Novelty Plate and Hiprenian Handicap. Officials J Morgan secretary and committee outline entries prizes and timing with special trains from Geelong and connections to the Australian hospital and nursing associations.

Pho Ram al Borne Gall Wien Callops Joe Edie LAC Hospital

Watering and Weeding Guidelines for Lot Weather Garden Plot

The text advises systematic irrigation with liquid manure for good results while warning ordinary watering can harm plants. It emphasizes daily watering to saturate roots, proper trenching, and drainage in sandy or gravelly soils. It discusses melon cultivation, plant spacing, mulching, and the role of pollinators, with staging for fruit set, trellising, and later water reduction before harvest.

Rom Walter Lolir Reek Malone Beth Waale Dhoom Onmler

Wool sales yield high prices at district auctions

A report on recent wool auctions describes strong demand with high prices at Dalgety and other firms. Notable sales include a 24 d price at Irutee and Érarat, and 20 d to 16 d crowns for Lincoln flow. Pigs moving to Western and Murray Districts slated for Monday. A Christmas toy carnival ad appears with fair offerings.

Mr King Irutee Ter Ararat Gorin Alt Dalgety Lincoln Beale Kirregurre Strachan Murray End Shaheen J. Talbot

Marketing Wheat Scheme Explained by Minister for Agriculture

The article outlines the 1915 16 wheat marketing plan agreed by the Commonwealth and the four wheat producing states. It covers objectives purchase and control of wheat for London parity, advance payments to owners, shipping arrangements via the Australian Wheat Board, banking, and financial guarantees to ensure timely settlements and equitable freight handling.

New South Victoria Honching Thunsport Tach Qach Stange Agenie Vim Commonwealth Australian Wheat Board Sas London

Bilson's Big Store Offers Toys and Spirits Galore

A bustling display promises endless toys for youngsters and a vast selection for adults. The Bilson's store advertises dolls trains boats aeroplanes and more alongside wines spirits cordials and leading brands, inviting families to shop with festive atmosphere.

Bilson’s

Opportunity to deliver to Melbourne addresses free of cost

A promotional notice offers free delivery to any address in Melbourne or provincial towns for friends. It urges getting in early to avoid the rush and mentions AM particulars. The fragmentary text suggests a marketing pitch aimed at broad distribution.

Melbourne

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