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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1916
Page
7
A shipmaster recounts a sighting of an eight airship on the water then an escape from a German threat. Other notes describe a failed attempt to blow a railway bridge, patrol actions, and rescue at sea plus a list of local obituaries and donations to a hospital fund.
Conflicting statements surround an apparent blast at the German Embassy in Washington and a major fire at Parliament. Investigators order inquiry as MPs, police and officials seek the cause while deaths are suspected and officials pledge a full probe.
Fisher and wife meet Australians as a warm greeting signals ongoing relations. The event highlights civilian exchange during wartime, with emphasis on cordial diplomacy and mutual support between men and families across nations.
The advertisement lists multiple properties for sale including dwellings on Wallace Street and Queen Street with land, sheds, and outbuildings. It also records public auctions of cattle, sheep, horses, and farm equipment with dates, locations, and auctioneers. Readers are invited to submit tenders for land, shop alterations, and public works with deadlines and contact details.
The page lists race results from WPESDALE RACES in Melas on Saturday. Top finishers include Bonnie and Sweet Lumber in the Mile event, with Cloud and Artillery among notable placings. Other races feature Park Handicap and Jumper events with several horses and riders named.
The drama Within the Law heads a Melbourne bill with Muriel Blarr in the lead as Marc Turner. The film follows a poor girl’s ascent to revenge after police confrontation and a forged scheme, highlighted by a large-scale production and a new engagement for Blarr.
A quarterly aggregate shoot on Halurday afternoon saw A Benallack win with 72 handicap. Runners up included J Veney Tl C Mlewart Th Meejmore Gh Vo M Pearnon. Committee offers reward for information to convict suspects damaging the club’s route in the past fortnight.
The report notes farm supplies arriving freely except potatoes with threshing nearing completion. Demand remains solid for bran and flour while wheat for feed is priced around 6/6 to 8. Cats and March feed goods show steady if limited availability. Prices for potatoes are scarce and fruit prices around 10/10. bread items hold steady at market rates.
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