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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
2
The Big Store advertises end of its Summer Fair with discounts across all sections. Bargains highlighted in multiple departments as the event closes this Saturday.
Community notes from Colac recount sub committee roles for Yarrow stalls and a publican’s booth liquor sale consideration, plus city council items, race meeting changes, theatre plans, jam day at Colac Hospital, and reflections on postwar industrial policy and land settlement in Australia.
Widespread regret in the district as Private James Laird Mitchell 24 native of Stirling Scotland dies of his wounds while serving with Australian troops in France. He came to Australia six years ago, lived in Victoria after brief Queensland residence, enlisted April 1916, and was a quiet industrious and prominent social figure. Strong sympathy extended to his relatives.
The Colac Turf Club has received entries for its Summer meeting including Hardie Olenkirk Plum Pie Rotunda Galong Highview Tenargul Beottiah Half Holiday Spanish Friar Winnan Trial Makex Silk Remnant Mas 14.1 Pooy Wenba Beryl Sante land Platform Toung Uritensia Vallockty Litto Vera Telkebir Barwon.
A Colac Herald letter reports a deputation from the Colac Turf Club sought closing of businesses on February 20 during the annual meeting. Five storekeepers supported a majority decision while others were not notified. A second letter proposes sending experienced Australian farmers to Britain to help grow food during wartime.
The Irregular Rifle Club met at Warncourt range on Saturday. Officers re elected Captain WJ Dennis secretary A Dug treasurer J Mignan and committee members including W J Dennis A Mignan J Dignan J Leake T Balcombe J G Meredith Wag. The balance sheet shows a strong financial position. A monthly shoot at 900 yards faced a head wind affecting scores. Notable results include Dignan Powell Meredith La Rue Hancock Dennis and others with scores listed.
Mr Hughes addressed a tee gathering of Chamber of Manufacturers members warning that postwar trade faces a complex fake industry problem. He urged Australia to prevent Germany reclaiming metal power, scrap old methods, apply science, boost efficiency, and grow wealth with coal and iron as bases. He urged closer finance industry links and noted government sales of wheat wool and a long metal contract to stimulate production.
A German official message describes a counter attack while British forces regain much of the front east of Le Bourget Ancre and near Grandcourt and Bapaume. French communiques report raids against enemy lines with captured prisoners and material. An air raid targeted Colmar in Alsace and other stations. British gains noted.
Reuters dispatch notes British forces repelling counter-attacks on the Somme with trenches under pressure. Alliances claim German efforts concentrated near Thiarch and Grandcourt, four failed assaults east of Teaucourt, and limited gains by opposing parties in Verumelles sector.
A Bt Barris Sports committee meeting approved J L Barringtons bag supply for a regional event. Reports described dances, reels, and novelty acts, with a charity festival and pony rides planned. The Forrest and Beech Forest event and local races were noted with details for entry and timing.
In a recent session Mr H B Bailey urged the Government to halt a policy restricting inter state potato movement. He cited hardship on growers as Victoria and other states resist the use of previously used bags, while NSW allows branded sacks previously used for wheat flour. The debate noted differing state regulations and possible changes.
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