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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1911
Page
2
Fragment contains scattered names, places, and livestock terms with references to auctions and sales dated 1911. Text is garbled. readable items include heifer brands, prices, and notes on sale expenses and unclaimed lots.
The note references V. M. Pearson of Colac urging farmers and others to compare prices, shop at local outlets, and consider living costs as part of a broader rural economy. It mentions Wegwe and other local names, with hints of market concerns and community exchange.
Bargain notes list reduced prices on fur Slack Covers 4 yd, boys straw hats half price, Galatea Guta white muslin, ladies linen costumes, and pure linen goods. Advertises February remnant day at The Quality Drapers with all new bargains.
Fragmentary text mentions Birchip and Berthern Wimmera Properties with water channels and railway stations near the Pyrenees. The passage is garbled, making it difficult to extract clear events, dates, or names beyond locations and generic property references.
A long summary of local affairs discusses rail progress from Wallmara to Cheringhap, potential extension to Crowe’s, and a community meeting in Wanderrip. It notes coach and train plans, public works, sports events, hospital fundraising, and court actions, with details of committees, local leaders, and upcoming dates.
A welcome for Minister Billson marked a push for an Agricultural High School. The speech praised Director Tate for organizing lectures, and Leach for securing scholars. Proposals included remodeling the Colne West and Celae State facilities and consideration of a central school with an infant unit.
The heaviest flood on record rose Friday in Ino Apollo Hay area. Logs and trees bent the waterways as six to fivediameter debris moved down Skeng's Creek and Wild Dog Creek. A house near Skeve's Creek flooded to twelve inches in every room. a new Bronvy Creek bridge was washed away. Barham River road saw water reach vehicle bodies. mail service to Forrest halted and Stony Creek communications cut. Boonara Estate sale set for March 7 and 8 with full estate details published recently.
A large audience attended the opening ceremony of Colac Agricultural High School yesterday afternoon led by Hon. Mr Billeen Minister of Education and Director F Tate. MLA C L Forrest and Mr Leach were present. Dr Ram said residents and ratepayers welcomed the new school.
In Colac a public meeting praised the opening of a district high school as a model for industrial and technical education. Speakers urged rapid erection of a permanent building, decentralised schooling, and strong local support to sustain practical avenues for girls and boys, with emphasis on combined academic and manual instruction.
Fragmented dispatch describes student unrest and impromptu protests with police intervention. It notes arrests, releases, and ongoing agitation linked to a larger movement, with mentions of London reporting and contemporaneous parliamentary reactions.
Fragmented readable phrases suggest a mishmash of names places and terms. The legible items include personal names and scattered locations such as Papakura Allan Down and White Water, with scattered job-like terms and dates obscured by garbled OCR.
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