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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 25, 1911

Page

2

Rowing and Aquatic Events Feature At State Meet

Commercial rowing draws nearly all clubs in the state with events including yacht racing over four days. The program covers log chopping for novices, swimming races of 100 and 220 yards and local events. Admission is 6d for children. members free. programmes on application. Ivan St Forbes, Secretary.

Ballarat Melbourne Forrest Beach Forest St. Augustine's Ivan St. Forbes w.F.n Ora Ptone Totalisator St. Vintens Hoepstet J. G. Only W Goaries Ac Sot Uke Teranz Racing Club Lytham Guragulat Ochre Nat Kirk Erin's Hope Silver Shield Silver Shield 7.6, Sittelasm4, Shima 741, Spangle 6.7, Mireno Munich Brownie Wounderles Nevar Bliss Rheda Seldom the Marquis Avion Ena Trentdoon Army Coronation Betty Stone Lightning Little Jotin Illusion Foremost Golden Cheers Beryl Meta Hilma Sweet Alice Orphan Girl Strang Cop Merry Zealand Buste Harlech Prince Kirk Brazil Belfast Fry Bovenssi Dasa Tobasci Steaplechase Phantom Darlington Alcoy Wounderlea Kyappa Zepharon the Lean Juryman Gargo Moyne Saldom Arion Romana Searing Pineal Merry Goer Coragulac Morning Dew Sitellas Totasco Stance Dixie George Dixie Maid Nlomination Sally Clara Darcy Huon Mite Phil Lottie M Lieutenant J Malug Gixie G Ban of Honor Vis Havelock Prince of Wales Ribbilewood Ben Flemington Colac Geelong J. Hinelite Shima Ormy J. Ford Drysdale and Helmsley Viv Turner Metric J. Groix Harry Paterson Tobasen Lady Lonsisle Truste Change Battlesmoke Sicily Drysdale Taterson

Christmas Peace Reflections Amid Holiday Break in Colac Herald

The letter discusses Christmas themes of peace and goodwill while criticizing wars fought in the name of religion. It muses on humanity’s desire for harmony, greater social progress, and the paradox of arming nations during a season of rejoicing. The writer hopes for a true brotherhood and peaceful settlement of disputes through arbitration.

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Post Office Closures and Boxing Day Surcharges

Notes and events for Christmas Day indicate postal and telegraphic services suspended. On Boxing Day and New Year’s Day offices close noon. money orders continue 9am to noon. some telegraphic offices remain open in suburbs. Farmers urged to apply to form Co operative Bacon Curing Company. Margilvie praised for organizing.

Colne Toesir Fed Danny Transitobet Unusial Moex Ofder Co-operative Bacon ‘Curing Company Margilvie A. Heap’s Polward

Town and dairy co op lands sale and local incidents

Reports note an accident at Gravesend street where Mr J. kin sustained a head wound after a horse carriage collided with a passing train. A Western District Co operative Produce Co. deal with P. J. M’Gennan & Co. of Warrnambool sees ownership of a large butter box factory. Probate granted in Sydney for Mr James Tuthherford. Government arrangements for American land seekers to Vietavia. Christmas notices and auctions, with local deaths and funeral details.

J. [Kin Bilseu and Co Gravesend Street Coltic Hospital Western Ditrict Co-operative Produce Company Maosars P. J. M'Gennan and Co Warrnambool South Warrnambool Co-operative Ale A.J. Black Sydney James Tuitherford Bathurat Tastator Childrem Vietavia San Francisco Tahitian Cattsnoch Water Supply Comission America United States Gattermnech Vancouver Gattenoch Air Dowrick Almister For Agriculture Myr’ Gattenich Peerson New South Wales Willis Burt Colne Hospital Calvert Wintor Indies

Colac Herald skip week holiday edition notice

The Colac Herald will not publish on Wednesday December 21 and Monday January 1. A funeral at Colac cemetery for the late Mr. Mota R. Thompson of Beech Mare is noted, with service by Rev J. Polkinghorne and burial arrangements by Mr T. W. Sharrow. An entertainment at Colac Gardens by Geo James supports a lily pond fountain, featuring Melha Pictures, Miss Basil Moher, and Le Hoalle.

Colac “Herald Maotpa R. Thompson Colac Gardens Melha Pictures Mies Basil Moher le Hoalle Brinper Scholera Cole Igh Sehol Birregurre Neimber Colac Barwon River Birregurea Frei Sesing J. Osborne MA. L.H Iss M‘kay Brown M.A Mp Taylor Birregurra W. Power J. Lang KR. Morrison L. Donal J. Ryan L. Carr R. Morrison J. Long Wile Jlong A. Johnstone Junnor Dickson G. Rankin de Dickson Rankin Pink Gange Canal Mabel Morrison Murphy Mene Morrison Hilde’ Medley ML Foley Sami’ Delis Mene Aforricon Baru Tnelis Joni Johnstong Mabel Morrienn Avalon M'Tagigirt Q. Pink Ganeo Murphy Bob A. Pleasing

Racing results from Sandown Park and Randwick Sydney

At Sandown Park Melbourne races concluded with Anidon Plite Mindai winning ahead of Uncle Matt and Monifair in the 2 to 1. Jumpers Uhyi La Goorge took the victory with Bel fast and Mower close behind. Daybreak Bella Soilretcht and William dead ian finished 2 to 1 in the Club Handicap. Optimism led the Victorian Olu Plate with Ruwurloue, Hoseview close behind. In the Steeplechase InEx Windsora claimed 2nd, Wardeleys 3rd. At Randwick Sydney trials included Meringue winning the Trial Handicap, Mira Douloun leading in the Villiers Stakes, Nursey Handicap saw Rumeons first with Bur riwinning 9 and Post 3. Grand Stand Stakes went to Hritain with Dan aus 2 and Dilus 5. Holiday Handicap saw Plaxen win with Haze and Safrano second and third.

Uhyi—La Goorge Belfast Mower Ayet Daybreak Randwick Sydney Marghi Bevan Nest Burriwinning Post Danaus Dilus Ageb Plaxen Haze Safrano Agst Tho

Riots and unrest hit Dundee and Manchester cotton mills

Reports describe large crowds rioting in Dundee and Manchester with mill owners and police clashing as 6000 operatives are affected. The unrest spreads to Greece and Persia, with naval actions and diplomatic measures cited as authorities seek to prevent further turmoil.

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