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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
6
A detailed timetable for a two day summer meeting includes handicapped races such as the Handicaps and Flying Stakes. Officials listed include Mr Ga, Mr Habor X, and Dr Wynne. Entries close February 100 with weights fixed and drivers and horses specified for each event.
The Cobden club posts a sequence of races for Saturday March 6 including a 1L-THLAL HANDICAP for horses never winning a 10 sov race, a 2 sov HANDICAP HURDLE over about 2 miles, a PONY handicap, and a 35 Second-specified race. Nominations close with fees by February 20 1915 with weights and conditions, plus a special train from Camperdown to Colac.
Last month 196 old age pensioners and 278 invalid pensions were granted by the Federal Treasury, raising totals to £9,303 for old age and £1,529 for invalid pensions. The new grants involve disbursement of about £52,006 weekly.
The notice details multiple handicaps including Abil Handicap £10 per furlong, Novelty stakes, Cressy Handicap £17, Distance Handicap Trout £12, Welter Handicap £12, and Matpen Hack Rack £4. Weights, entries, and conditions are specified with deadlines and entry forms to be submitted by February 1915.
A fragment lists roles for an annual meeting on Saturday February 27 starting at 11 pm. Officials include President, Vice-President Mr L Dady, stewards Messrs Jo and others, Treasurer J Rae, G Judge, Handicapper, Clerk of Course Kony Measurers W Jones Darcy etc, with Hon Medical Officer Dr Mull.
Entries announce dancing and singing competitions with prizes for under 16 and under 14 age groups, including Dancing Reel O'Tulloch, Sailors Hurndipe, Shish Jig, Highlass Fling, Ake Walk Dance, and a guessing contest on a five sheep weight. Close date February 1915 with March 6 acceptance deadline. performances from past two years required. brass band, merry go round, and sideshows at the event organized by WM Ennie and H Ns Rotherty as joint secretaries.
A fragment notes a dwelling labeled Small doomed Collags located 182 feet to Edols Street on New Seamed Home 8 with washhouse copper and aged features. Price 450. Lot measures 66 by 165 feet to Dennis Birest at 135.
For sale a 36 acre farm with dwelling and improvements located 24 miles from Cotac Post Office. Possession available April 1. Features include a five room dwelling with bathroom and pantry, lath and plaster, four rooms in order, and a four room dwelling with land 44 by 814. Includes block of land in the farm area and newly renovated silk wrest.
A fragmented list outlines cycling events, log chopping, dancing, and singing acts with prize money and entry rules. The notice invites competitors to submit performances and pay nomination fees, with details on venues and officials and a closing date for entries.
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