Colac district hospital funding debate and railway plans
Colac district residents discuss keeping hospital financing via voluntary submissions or a hospital rate to ensure ongoing operation. They argue a rate would stabilize revenue, reduce fundraising strain, and support administration while rail links to Colac and Warrnambool are explored to boost farming and transport efficiency. Local MPs praise the potential benefits of a railway to the Cororooke to Ballarat corridor amid calls for sustained advocacy.
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Sen Dors
Dairymen Protest Embargo On Butter Exports
Affected dairymen argue the Federal butter export embargo harms Victoria after a drought and good pasture, calling for export relaxation to balance local prices. They urge meetings across dairying districts and a strong protest to influence government policy and protect Colac and Western District producers.
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Osborne
Austalia
London
Price of Foods Board
Iing
Seura
Uncm
Lommes Ao
Vo'ac
Colac Dairying Company
Victoria
Aus Dairymen
Colac Company
Mrborne
Western District Company
British Admirals Amid War News Highlighted in Dispatches
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Adm Jellicoe and British naval actions with emphasis on liberty images and wartime leadership. No clear date or full event details available.
Feisty mesh committee grants Pallmay not to all
A garbled note reports a committee granting Pallmay to many but not all, with strong claims tied to a contested application. The language suggests uneven distribution and resistance to the ruling.
Sunday School Picnic and Hospital Fund Dance at Laver's Hill
Lavers Hill held a Sunday school picnic on the football ground with races and sports for children. Mr Monagh distributed prizes and gave an address while a dressing case was presented to Mr W Turner who departs after eighteen months as superintendent. A dance for Colac Hospital raised £3 1s 10d, net £1 14s 7d to be donated. Miss F James and Mr Turner praised for organizing. Entries closed for Pirron Yalleak picnic meeting by January 16.
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Colac
Warriee
Red Rock
Cororooke
Alvie
Warrion
Australia
Eure Hueso
Railway League
Lemme
Sears
Uf Tiers Derans
Commonwealth
Monagh
W. Turner
Colac Hospital
F. Ryan
F. James
J. J. Considine
Colac Regatta Attracts Wide Community Interest
A large public gathering is planned with rowing events featuring principal clubs and multiple yachts from Albert Park and Colac. Aqua planing by the Silver Heels owner will showcase speed, and log chopping displays will thrill spectators. Fire brigade exhibitions, a riverside picnic area with free water, and a Percy Blundell Company concert will entertain attendees. Proceeds go to patriotic funds and Colac Hospital with special trains from several towns.
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Albert Park
Colac
Percy Blundell Company
Melbourne
Colac Hospital
Forrest
Beech Forest
Warrnambool
Ballarat
Creasy
Jatlare Motorcycle Race Entries Open for Colac Event
Enthiels invites entries for the Colac Motor Clip motorcycle races scheduled January 8 1916. Secretary Mr Hydes will receive entries up to Monday next for two five mile events one for machines under 608 and one for machines over 600.
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Enthiels
Hydes
Colac Motor Clip
Auction notices and sale listings at Colac and Apollo Bay
Public auctions announce furniture dairy cattle sheep and horses sales at Colac Bromfield and Corangamite streets with multiple sessions. Special trains and rambling fare details for Terang Geelong Winchelsea and Melbourne connections accompany the calendar of weekly pig cattle and dairy cattle auctions led by Algety Co Limited and J G Johnstone Co.
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Algety «&O., Limited
Ther
Algety & CO. Limited
Adedoucer
Beeac Turf Club Annual Meeting Set for January 1916
The Beeac Turf Club will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday evening in January 1916 at Beeac Public Hall. J. H McCarthy is listed as an organizer.
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Beeac Turf Club
Beeac
J. H Mwcarthy
Olac Waterworks Trust Warns Against Fire Engine Watering
Notice declares that any ratepayer using fired engines to water gardens will have service disconnected without further notice. Reinstallation only after meter is installed at their own expense by order of the trust and Allan McKenzie.
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Thes Trust
Special Train To Colac for New Year Travel
A special through train will run January 1 from Crowes at 5.50 am to Beech Forest and Colac arriving 9.58 am. Return from Colac at 6.20 pm to Beech Forest and Crowes. GEO. L. BUTTON, Acting Secretary.
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Melbourne
Terang
Geelong
Winchelaws
Birregurra
Colac
Crowes and
Beech Forest Line
Crowes
Beech Forest
Cgelli Brand
Deech Forest
Crowes Hac
Geo. L. Button
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Algety & Co., Limited
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Birest
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Wil
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Olac Waterworks Trust
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