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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1915

Page

2

Memorial notices for O Leary and McLaren family

Obituary brief and memorial notices for Patrick O Leary who died December 24 1914 and several McLaren family members who passed away between 1912 and 1922. Entries express prayers memory and bereavement from wives children sisters and brothers with religious sentiments.

I Leary Patrick O'Leary Jewus Mary Emily Phyllia Tite Ruby Rise Minnie Gladys Loews

Colac Shire Council Hears On Outbreaks And Cadet News

Officials report a foot outbreak of pleurisy in the district and praise measures by the Gov Trident stock inspector and shire inspector. Colac cadet George Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Stewart, wins a Royal Australian Naval College cadetship. Council discusses weighbridges and public event arrangements for New Year and Empire Service planning.

Gove Trident Mrr Mathieson A. K. Longhorne Meredith Heone Elie Minister Association T Collins Marrow Melbourne John Hancceck Roralta Committee Colac Fternoon George & Stewart Mite Chas Stewart Wig Royal Australian Naval College Niceford Guardens

Colac court penalties and town council notes

The Colac Police Court heard a group of delinquents face penalties with fines for several offences. Local councils planned a fortnightly petty sessions at Beech Forest and moved to manage Red Rock reserves. Blackberries, thistles, road nuisances, and traffic duties were discussed amid council debates. A vacancy call extended at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, and a dead body case prompted police investigation in Colac East. A farewell for J C Manifold was announced at the Victoria Hall with local A W N L members invited.

Eis Colac Measra J. F. Parkineses J. Fulton J's Foll Tie —R. Costello W. Leonard J. M'Neil O'Neill A. Hankin M. A. Bently E. Swayne W. Corvil Taylor F Hétt Jai Neish J. Robertson M'Intyre M. Kean Charce Colme Dungan Nelson Red Rock Apollo Bay Hancock St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church FR. M. Fergus Karl Forster Casterton G. J. Murphy Colac East Loughton Cheelong Erie Mary Wrisbeth Allan Ipl

Beene Gun Lab and Returned Soldiers Welcome in Colac District

The Beane Gun Lab reports a net profit of £13 from a recent shoot to aid the Returned Wounded Soldiers Fund. Colac area residents welcomed Privates KR Murray F Neale and FP Wood home after wounds and illness, with Rev H T Postle present as chaplain. Local meetings discussed forming Beece classes via Colac F and A. Bochety to educate farmers, while a large crowd attended the homecoming with speeches by Mr Stephens and others.

Beane Gunlab KR. Murray F. Neale FP Wood Co. FE. Brooke Daffy Mn Colac H. T. Poste Ho Wood J. G. Gost W. Selwood Colac T. G. Stephens W. Belwood Wood Murray Newe H. T. Postle A. K. Deewett G. Morriss Ja. M'Kay Postle H. Pink Nelson H.F. Little All Call

Colac Water Trust Tightens Rules as Water Waste Flared

The Colac Waterworks Trust met at Norwich Chambers. Commissioners Parkes Johnstone W M Pearson Morrison Belwood and the overseer reported heavy water waste despite reduced pressure. A plan to disconnect services for garden watering without meters was approved and a new reservoir was ordered.

Colac Waterworks Trust Norwich Chambers F. Parkes H. Johnstone W. M. Pearson St. Morrison Walter Belwood Johnstone Busin Parkes Com Com. Parkes Selwood Chewauele Com Parkes Feomon AM Waber Sam Morrison Tonmissioniers Pearson, Selwood and Morrison Commssioner Parkes and Johnatane

Saint Patrick's Day Sports Society Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the At Patrick's Day Sports Society was held with good attendance. Rev. Mr. Tilly chaired the session and most officers were re-elected. A new committee of stewards was formed to handle protests and ground duties, with various members named to posts and future plans set for January 16. The secretary to report at the next gathering and thanks extended to several volunteers for service including Mr Mantfeld.

Methodist Christian Endeavor Society Methodist Monday School Jesu T. Collins Harrison Talbot Stones E. M‘cure At Patrick's Day Sports Society Tilly Bowvers J. Milliman T W Sharrew M. Kaun J. Moloney Malone M .Armedy J. Threlfall Jo Manfeld Mantfeld Geelong J. M'Mahon

Colac Turf Chat Handicap Declared

Colac Turf Chat announces new handicaps for the Bowtie Tymenting event as part of the Colac Turp Club meeting. The changes introduce adjustments to recent race assumptions and participant eligibility.

Christmas fair and toy carnival at Vint Miron’s venue

The advertisement promotes a Christmas fair at Vint Miron's location with goods like toys and treats. It lists a January event named the Gerangameto Ficnic Sports and notes proceeds will be split between Color Hospital and the Ted Cross Tends.

Bimen Sibsfactory

Huegians Mass Troop Move Amid Frontline Repairs

The Bucharcet correspondent confirms reports that Huegians mobilize large forces from Rent to the Pruth river Romanian frontier toward a campaign in Bulgari. Messages say a bridge over the nubbs between Belgrade and the Hungarian town of Benilin has been rebuilt, signaling strategic readiness.

Pruth Trentier Bulgari Co“Ber Minssiges Nubs Belgrade Benilin

Presch Artillery Votive Communication Stalls Train Route

A fragmentary notice from Fremeth artillery describes disruption north of Grate on a railway line. The marine of trains was interrupted by unknown events and the message references commonique styles and an AQ officl...

Grate

Aerial Combat Report Over Ypres Front

An official report notes active air war on both sides around Ypres with intense bomber and fighter activity near Saint Jean and Prone area as a major air combat occurred on Monday.

Oth Ypres Jean Efemiy

GELLIBER AST SPOTS The Lochow linge ane tre Boattetdy

A crowded page lists many participants and officials for a local track event. Names such as J Poray WW bbothel Willson TD Moualone Turner Jonms and others appear, along with handicaps and race distances. The text resembles meet results or entries from a Sheffield event with numerous athletes and organizers named.

Iy HK Aatnere J. Poray Bbothel Due Willson TD Moualone Wo Turner Jirrer J Jonms Seruteh Beem Tine Alon Wediewd Derarel Gees

Boose Tennis Club to Host Boxing Day Open

The Boose Tennis Club will hold its annual open tournament on Boxing Day. Profits will be devoted to the Red Cross Funds. Entries are to be received by Dr Hicks at the hanger by Friday next.

Boose Tenis Club Red Cross Dr .Hicks

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