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Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 03, 1915

Page

5

Camperdown Races Feature Wide Attendance and Fast Times

Large crowd at Camperdown on Monday as races produced strong results. Trial Stakes winner Winthorpe led by four lengths over Lanyard with a crowded quality field including Sino Whist, Mnemonic, and Kirkora. Hurdle race went to Gite ahead of Highview and Black Flag. Bracelet Stakes saw Glenkirk and Morning Dew among several runners, while a long-distance event highlighted a busy card with multiple horses in contention.

Camperdown Selo Whisi Spinlad Reelstar Kirkora Bullarook Mexmith Ninemonic Hetling Winthorpe Bédemwalili le Tapni Mnemonic Phom Mh Kiensfeld Mayhem I. Gite Hooper Highview McLean

The Broken Hill Tragedy in Melbourne Interview

Mr Don Thomas for Stroken Hill interviewed Senator G Pearce Minister for Defence regarding the tragedy of New Year’s ty. Passengers and train victims. Mr Thomas urged compensation for sufferers and relatives of the slain. Senator Pearce said cabinet return to Melbourne would address the matter.

Melbourne Don Thomas MHI Stroken Hill G Pearce Defence Fowoh Mir Thomeas Pearce Stelbourne Erie Thy

New Arrivals on Barwon Steamer and Workforce Placements

More than 60 domestics arrived by the steamer Barwon yesterday along with eight settlers, 11 farm workers and four British Indians. All have found positions. The Immigration Department states no difficulty placing country workers, addressing main distress in the metropolis.

Melbourne Barwon Immigration Department

Keeley Fined for Assault and Obscene Language

At Carlton Court today Peter Keeley a 23 year old tin smith and member of the Expeditionary Force at Broadmeadow was fined three pounds in default one month in custody for assaulting Adolf Chodowski a Jewish habbi and one pound in default seven days in custody for uttering obscene language.

Melbourne Carlton Court Peter Keeley Tin Smith Broadmeadows Adolf Chodowski Habbi

Customs and Postal Revenue Fall in January Report

January customs and excise collections declined by 158 164 while Post and Telegraph revenue dropped to 4T14. For seven months of the financial year customs fell by 28 286 and the postal revenue decreased by 69 675.

Melbourne Customs and Excise Post and Telegraph Department

Colac and District Cricket Matches Lead to Wide Results

Colac's side faced Western Plain and Town versus Country in a day of dense scoring and mixed bowling. Key names include K M'Kensie who starred with 4 for 33 and 44, Robertson, Jay Johnstone, Hinder, and Usher. Warrnambool defeated Colac amid strong bowling from Stephens and M'Kensie, with Hall, Andy Hall, and Arch Hall contributing notable scores and wickets.

Camperdown Races Show Mixed Tote and Jockey Success

At Camperdown on Monday takings and revenue totaled £1133, £613 from gates and £169 in bookmakers fees, with £163/16/ in booths. Jockey G Harrison rode four winners from seven races, including Winthorpe in the Trial Stakes and Diabolo in the Cup. Coursing clubs meet next Monday at Union Club Hotel, while Reese Gun Club gains praise for sending a team to Brighton, with country visitors defeating Melbourne shooters.

Ham of Orangs Camperdown G. Harrison Camperdows Winthorpe Diabolo Nowa ii Malvaceous Reese Brighton Melbourne

Annual Meeting Notice of the Club

W Wallace acting secretary pro tem announces the annual meeting of the above club. It will be held Monday evening February 5th at the Union Club Hotel at 8 o clock.

Union Club Corcrooke State School Abovelab Nalangi Hall The Labove Club Tnion Club At & O'Clock

Leases Open for Mead Acres Tenders Expected

The undersigned invites tenders for leasing five acres at Mead formerly occupied by Mr Troy for cultivation or grazing. Five year term with permanent water. Tenders must be submitted by March with possession in April. Highest tender not guaranteed acceptance.

Mead Troy

Effects of fire on soldiers described by medical observer

A medical correspondent recalls visiting Belgian French and British hospitals and speaking with wounded soldiers. He notes diverse feelings under fire, differs among individuals and across periods, and recounts a veteran’s fear and avoidance of death, followed by a moment of survival when under bombardment.

Ako Lening Hans Anya Mies Solders Chaamgpane Aliel Arras Yatwciou Bilescoe Declan Alet

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