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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1911
Page
2
A garbled historical OCR passage mentions photography terms and scattered names, referencing a Christmas present theme and a string of unclear proper nouns. The text appears disordered with probable misreads and lacks coherent events or dates.
Willow hosted the twenty fourth annual sports event at Trewillipe with officials including President J Baker Vice Presidents Silk and Murnane and committees led by Baker Cerini Curpoor and Lucas. The programme listed track events prizes and a picnic race program with entries, handicaps, and a grand ball to follow.
The record shows A M Nicholson, an operatic baritone and teacher, connected with Collin Brrest in Melbourne. He taught vocal art and led or assisted choirs at Bozill Methodist Church and St Stephen's Ladies' Choir, with associations noted in September documents.
The snippet mixes a fire insurance notice promising low rates with a heartfelt memorial for Jean Burnette. It notes broad coverage options including fire, personal, and employer liability insurance, then shifts to a mournful verse about Jean with family tributes.
In loving memory of our dear mother who died on 7 February. A place is vacant in our home that can never be filled. From her son and his wife J and J Handley.
In a February note, Colac Herald reflects on Germany's growing naval power and Britain’s two power standard. It argues Australia must build a defense fleet to deter coastal attacks while nations pursue arbitration. The piece warns of rising costs and the need for wider fleet expansion to ensure security.
At the County Court in Colac next Tuesday, cases listed include Carr v Devine for £5 19/3 for work and labor, Rankin v King for £250 breach of promise, Lambell v Winchelsea Shire for £250 property damages, Handley v Mitchell for £10 injuries from a bicycle accident, and several against the Railway Commissioners for damages from grass fires. Also notes on a certificate of discharge application, a land tax values meeting, butter exports, and local notices.
Smoke from the Nestle and Anglo Swies Condensed Milk Companys new condensery signals completion of building and installation at Dennington. Tuna and casce production underway and milk deliveries to start Monday with one daily run. evening service later cut. Water well work finished and plans for future operations noted.
A reader laments lack of police in Cane Hob area and recalls a violent Saturday night incident. Storefronts were damaged after youths loitering amid crowds insulted and smashed a shop window, prompting calls for stronger patrols and fear of further disorder.
In Christchurch a woman identified as Ethel Bradley, 44, was found dead in a street right of way with evidence suggesting poisoning by prussic acid. Police suspect the body was moved to conceal it amid links to a barber shop employee who denies meeting her Wednesday night. The inquest is adjourned until next Saturday.
Realers are reminded that the sale of the Boonara Estate in Queensland will take place on the 7th and 8th March. A full account of this grand estate was published recently. BPEEDWELL CYCLES advertised with stock priced from £12 10s to £20. Cash or easy terms offered at premises. All cycles and motor gundries on view. MAT BURNS, Murray Brisbane.
Reuters reports the Wwetsnlug settlement of 293 fishermen froze on an ice floe off Bjorko Bound. A violent gale drove the ice to sea. 100 men were rescued while 153 are presumed dead as two rescue vessels failed to reach the missing.
In County Galway the farmer Sheahan was warned to quit his pl an and was shot in his home after repeated warnings by Fenian elements. The incident followed other disturbances and reflects ongoing unrest in Ireland amid broader colonial concerns.
A reader from Darnum Went Vic claims Chamberlain's Sole Port Salts saved thousands of pounds, urging Australians to learn their value and consider its benefits.
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