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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
2
The damaged OCR shows a catalog-style list featuring wines beers and spirits with quantities and prices. Items include whisky wine gin beer and assorted mixers with bottle sizes and tariffs noted beside each entry. Names of brands and suppliers appear amid scattered measurements and currency figures.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions December dates and names like Minnie Gladys and Le with uncertain context. The readable bits reference Christmas themes and personal names rather than a complete event or report. The text remains largely incoherent.
A historical letter questions the value of the High Commissioner in London. It argues against costly official trips and warns taxpayers about perceived ornamentation and advertising value. It lauds Mr Fisher's administration while urging streamlining and cost savings.
A Saturday social honored two retiring railway workers, Messrs Harali and A. Keane, for long service with praise from colleagues. Town events included Band welcomes, charity stalls, a Christmas tree, and a large community gathering with speeches, music, and a concert. Local notices cover water rates, public trust reminders, and forthcoming entertainment at Sumner.
An early 20th century note reports on a hay growth experiment at Colat High School using manured and unmanured plots. Measurements taken mid plot and dried samples indicate stronger growth with nutrients, supporting the value of phosphate fertilizer.
A fragment covering Senet Crane’s defense against bribery allegations and calls for resignation. The article notes accusations of incitement to wrongdoing and misused funds tied to See Wie Tone Works, with reference to parliamentary scrutiny and prior government ties involving Mr Jemart and other ministers.
A fragmented report describes harvest activity with rye yields and mixed weather effects. Mentions farms and individuals such as Harley, Palmer, and Irene in a regional context with references to fields, weather, and farm work.
A partially legible wartime report describes a cell-like underground chamber with gas masks, evidence of recent German killings, and severed limbs. The narrative details multiple victims and gruesome handling of remains, reflecting a frontline Australian witness account of enemy crimes.
Fragmentary text from Paris indicates plans for a German president election and reforms. The note references occupation of Berlin and a timing around the 29th, with mentions of MEPOUTED and various garbled names suggesting political actions in the republic.
A wartime report describes Turkish actions and Allied responses with references to American navy positions and prisoner considerations. The text mentions destruction proposals and surveillance of prisoner numbers across Germany and England.
A chaotic scene at Colac followed a dispute and gunfire during a local event. Witnesses reported shots fired near the venue as teams and officials sought safety. Police have opened an investigation with no confirmed fatalities at this time.
A fragmented report notes Meavy Preights Ankit and H. Gregory discussing supply quotes for wheat freight. Officials cite high demand and rising rates, with references to government controls and the impact on shipments, while critics urge restraint on pricing and allocations.
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