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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
2
The readable fragments present a jumble of names places and phrases including references to people such as HAMILTON FORBES MOTEL and a mix of stray terms like Fire Intersaced Workmen's Complainant. The text appears as garbled OCR from a newspaper page with no coherent narrative or clear event.
Affectionate remembrance for John Wishart Gueer who died at Woodrow Vale Colac on February 19 1944. Inserted by his loving wife and family. Poignant lines express resignation you shall do thy will.
Readable fragments show a diversified listings page with items like Crockery, Teas, wines, port, cordial, peppermints, medicines, and household goods. Mentions include buyers such as Morris and various suppliers, with prices and weights noted in a dense shop-floor record.
At a committee meeting of the Cole District Patriotic Fund the secretary reported receipts since December 1 amounting to £941.99, with a bank balance of £1302 7s 9d. Disbursements included Helgian Merit Fund £600, British Red Cross £1530, Mr George Melton £1150, and other sums to TMA Field Berries Salvation Army and the tobacco fund. An appeal for Halaclava helmets for the military hut tent received strong support from local ladies and donors listed by name.
In Melbourne Tessday reports the Prime Minister Mr Puber believes the war may end in autumn. He urges reform of Australian railways to a uniform gauge for strategic purposes. The Lord Mayor launches to aid the effort.
The COLACP and A Society meeting notes cover treasury balance, receipts, and accounting changes. Motions address show days, prize medals, track improvements, and possible authorizations for next year’s activities, with committee subgroups reporting on petitions, watering arrangements, and agricultural program support.
The report records a Monday evening meeting with President Grey and treasurer notes showing credit balances and receipts including telephone refunds. It lists donations, inpatients, and staff notes, mentions a hospital Sunday in March, and records actions by the House Committee on wards, wiring, and improvements to facilities including a heating/anesthesia area and a brickwork project.
The Irrewillipe Athletic Club met at Ohareows Hall with large attendance. President J Baker led the session as the treasurer reported a deficit of £4 18s 3d. The date May 24 was set for the next annual gathering and a program including tug of war, handicap trot, and five a side teams was outlined.
Melbourne observers log today’s scratchings for the Tusalay event. Entries affected include local runners and outfits, with adjustments noted by organizers. Officials tally start lists and post changes for the afternoon program.
An OCR fragment mentions the Gulac Regatta and a later financial balance sheet. It lists hundreds of line items including advertising, printing, and entertainment costs, with totals and bank balances. The document notes assets and liabilities, bank balances around £250 and £165 in Savings Bank, and a total around £485 19s.
Handicaps for the Cressy Turf Club on February s show Trial Handicap entries including Volvo Spinind Monmouth Young Gordon Gladmore Gardentine Lan Cochet NOVELTY PONY RACE Tango Vera Orphan Lady Mets Machine Gun Te Typla and others with weights and horses listed in a compact program.
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