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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
5
An ad fragment promotes kid gloves with references to colors white and brown and a range of prices from 64 to 2/6. It mentions embroidered handkerchiefs and states Core products from CHIEPS and WALTES as best and lowest prices.
A critical review argues that continuing wartime drinking harms health and morale. It cites increased spirits consumption, convalescent hospital needs, and public-house temptations. The author endorses Horsley and Start's Alcohol and the Human Body, praising its clear data and warnings about cold, infection resistance, and the winter toll on soldiers.
The half year meeting notes nominal capital of £2402 0 5 with assets totaling £4176 2 7. Land buildings stock and cash figures alongside a boosted capital by £4000 and reduced overdraft reflect improved finances. Directors foresee added machinery and possible freezing works for cattle and sheep.
Advertisment notes the Michelin Motor Cycle Trident with enamelled gas lamps and new tyres priced from eight pounds ten shillings for push cycle parts. A deal at Len Con's Bicycle Depot in Gelbibrand highlights repairs and replacements available for bicycles and related gear.
A dairy industry meeting in Australia discussed suspending butter exports. Minister Tudor weighed national interests while farmer spokesmen warned of dairy losses and suggested direct purchase by states. Osborne cited local prices and supply fears, with embargo risks and two to five week shipment gaps noted.
The Colac based Neat Trucking of Pigs schedules moves for Monday in January and January 10. Beeac trucking lists services on Thursday December 16 and again January 6 1916.
The two year old Guernsey heifer Cherry at Edgewater set an American record with 1844.20 lb milk and 732.97 lb butter fat, while her dam Rosa of Cherrydale 20210 showed strong milk production. The line suggests the potential of the family to improve herd strength and profitability through genetics.
Historic race meeting notes list officials and handlers, including Hancock Neylon Wilson Purcell and Dare as treasurer and judges. It details handicaps for handicap stakes, hurdle rack, novelty pony rack, Christmas Gift, Flying Handicap, distance handicap, entry terms, weights, and acceptance rules with deadlines and conditions.
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