Colac Sports Day Programme Full of Events and Prizes
A detailed Colac athletics and Highland games programme lists dress contests, pipe bands, marching, cycling, athletic races, and military events. Prizes range from £1 to £20 with numerous post entry and nomination rules. Competitors face age, distance, and weight classifications with final authority resting with judges and the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pupus
Colac Cale
J. Juckeon
Eeleeton
Iancing
Totation
Jehan Trubhats
Lovee
Abel Beng
Olan Iou
J. Haillie
L. Elston
J. H- Lawson
R. G. Collier
Firemen's Marshall
W. H. Clements i
L.v.wies
Highland Co
Grotal
M'Lennan
Procramme
S. Patrick's Way
i—Hoys
Collier
Joely
Alecphancve Zis
Isova
Newcomb Memorial Verse for Father in Colac
In loving memory of our dear father who passed away on 16 February 1910. Though clouds divide us and your face we cannot see this token tells we still remember thee. Inserted by his loving son and daughter-in-law J. P. and A. M.
Colac notes and events cover council, fire brigade and rail plans
Residents at Otway Forest seek greater police protection as Colac Shire sifts plans for a new public lighting and power system. The Ararat Traders discuss mid day shop hours, while the Silvertown Telegraph Company pursues electric lighting in Colac. The Western Plains line expansion promises wheat traffic and cost reductions for growers. a hospital carnival and upcoming brigade drills also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colac
Otway Forest
Laver’s Hill
Beech Forest
Beck
Tie Place
John Prestem
Queensland
Ve Caves
Owithow
Ararat Trader's Association
Vol. Cirowe
A A. Manis
Farve
Beynon
Cela Fire Pragade
Dae
Owen
Parkes
Pise Virirade
Brigadaera
J. Lawson
Lo Belwood
A. Short
Bo Evendhin
Siemens
Vinal Strangemens Lawly
Dheraiareg Colae Brigade
Champaon
Enpine Fawr
Fey & Men
Western Plains
Chan
Geelong
Melbourne
Etrentham and District
Minister of Railways
Oman
Silvertown Telegraph Company
Shaw
Australia
Darks
Quail
Gunn
Trotters Prices Lower Than Sale Noted
A fragment notes prices for Trotter items and contrasts them with a sale, mentioning Inspector terms and related names in a terse, unclear context. The text references Trotter and Prophoy, with emphasis on lower prices during a sale period.
Community honors Chirnside with public meeting and gifts
A public meeting at Alvie Public Hall next Wednesday at 4 o'clock will discuss how to recognise Mr A. L. Chirnside's generosity to local institutions. His gifts include a £1000 donation to Caledonian ward at the Hospital and support for the Chirnside Mounted Cadets. Police report an arrest in Corcrooks for assault and larceny, with a court appearance planned. A Warrnambool excursion discussion and a Geelong court case involving George William Powell are noted among other local items.
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Chirnside
Alvie
Caledonian
Chirnside Mounted Cadets
Wim Watson
Corcrooks
M'Kkenzie
Beeac
Walters
Tatel Watson
Colac
Friendly Societies
Oto
Warrnambool
Geelong
Tian Nune
George William Powell
Onamml
Dave Singh
Pombernell
Port Fairy
Road at Swan Marsh sparks council debate over cost
At a Hesteskiyey Shire Council meeting last week residents clash over a planned metalled road opposite Mira Morraars property at Swan Marsh. A Morrison objections cite £130 cost to ratepayers for one user while others offer £2 each to form about 12 chains. The engineer notes the contract is let and a culvert or drain issue is discussed with varying opinions on water flow and infrastructure.
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Hesteskiyey
Thos Leafy
Swan Marsh
Lema
A. FP. Morrison
M.kenzie
Dr Lord
Morrison's
Daffy
Cr Lord
Colac Ladies' Benevolent Society Meeting Notes
The Colac Ladies Benevolent Society held a Friday meeting chaired by Mrs W H Brown. Members thanked executors for a £5 donation, discussed hospital arrangements for a benevolent case, and approved outward correspondence and reports. The Geelong transfer and hospital actions were outlined with decisions to remove the patient and not renew arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brown
Meadames J
Gi. Wynne
J. Mahoney
C. M'Lntosh
T. W. Hancock
J. G. Johnstone
J. L. Kininmonth
Hospital
Wth Uli
Oriide
Hospital Coniatee
Donnes
Petelpl
Mane Dager
Geelong
Thosgata
Thales
Tate Arendees Porcine
Beeacg Turf Club Annual Races Give Busy Meeting
The Beeacg Turf Club annual meeting drew good attendance though many scratchings. Results include the Hanticap Trial Stakes won by Nymphie, the Pony Handicap won by Allen Doone, and the Berac Handicap won by Fry with two other events, a distance trotting race and a novelty pony race, all noting times and betting.
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BP. P. Carey
Judee
W.W. J. Turner
Rafe
Mechan Pa
Acales
J. H
M’carthy
W. J. Turver
Tay
J. Hancock
Gerrindinnie
Grace
Caomin
Allen Goone
Patton
H. Beal
Haught
F. Beal
Kenzie
Lady Ethel
Grimee
Nellie
Allen Doone
R. BE. Baker
W. Turner
Mitchell Bros
Taureo
T. Currall
W. Alcorn
H. Franklin
A. Anderson
Mie D. Delahunty
J. Myer
Jolly
Camm
Paxton
Trask
Lady Lansdale Trask
Lady Lonsdal
W. Hirde
Doctor
Otis
Bettine
Colac and Warrnambool Hibernians Set Friendly Showdown
Sporting notes report a Warrnambool match tomorrow between Colac and Warrnambool Hibernians at the Friendly Societies ground opposite the show grounds. The visitors need not bring material as the seaside club is well prepared. Tennis follows with a mixed tournament at Colac Court on Saturday featuring sixteen pairs. final postponed with unbeaten pairs Miss Pearson and R C Holman versus Miss P Brown and O Winter-Irving set to clash tomorrow afternoon.
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Warrnambool
Colac
Colac Courte
Miss Pearson
R. C. Holman
Mias P. Brown
Oo. Winter-Irving
Colacay
Cressy
Iritors
Thi Dus
Walshe
Cregey
Catenan
Australian Championship Sculling Victory on Parramatta River
Wondy Paddon wins the Australian Championship on the Parramatta River defeating Felton for £200. Arnat challenges the winner as the event unfolds, with ratepayers protesting a large gratuity to Mr. Wilson and local concerns over roads and the shire overdraft. A social event funds curtains for the hall, and upcoming local school concert plans are noted alongside cricket and other scores from Colac and Pirron Yallock show grounds.
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Reuter
Sydney
Parramatta River
James Paddon
Felton
Arnat
Colachire Council
Pp. Wilson
Seturdas
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Ava Buz
hHeturmiug
Messra Parkinson
Colac Bratenery Company
Pegs's
Mowbray
All Lodge
A. H. Elston
Hest
Highlans
Strathapers
Strathspeys
Iver
Tli Nyest
Koenien
Years
Ander
Bae
H.A.C
Lev
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Pearson's Watches
Pearson's
Tighland
VAL
Camp Street
Sallara
WOAL
Tearson
V. M. Pearson
Peerles
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Omega Ickle
Jeweller & Optician
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Wens
Olag Progress Association
Oscola
Pir
Undue Turf Club
Victoria Crows
Military
TE. Hayes
OHN
M'Kenzie
Rebly
Hal. Witte
Gellibrand
Queen Street
Memoriam
Che Colac Herald
THE
Colac Observer
Eeraewegen
Trotter’s
Store For Best Values
Trotter 'S
Murray Street
Perth
PhiLe
SALE
GREAT
Colac Stationery Coo
Vurray
COTAC
PLC
Senderland & Sears
Murray
Ittle Pric&s
Commercial Road
Prahran
Ack Campbell
National Library of Australia
Walter Selwood
Pannon
Colne
Petty Sos
J Ian
W. Sune
C.H Smith
Velac
Fede
Hari
Bern
Dai
Cory
Ladbrook
Ladbrooks
MTS
Heytesbuly Slare Council
Colac Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Comber Math
Beeacg Turf Club
Sporting Notes
Cricket
Wondy Paddon
Gerangamete
Avamidime
Wilson
Morkel
Denning
Ob Rowling
J_ Watts
Dean
RESHY_ S. Dean
K. M'Kenzie
J. Walshe
M’leagan
Reptie Beer
C. Brady
AL M' Kenzie
J. Klein
M'Keenzie JR
A. M'Lennan
A. M' Kenzie
J. Watts
C Laidlaw
H K. Me
Irving
Hodgetts
Berry
Thy
M' Kenzie
Thornton
B K
K. M'Kengzie
A. M'Kenzie
Alvie Y. Ytrron Yalloak
Pirron Yalloak
C. M'Intyre
Buckle
Jos. Clarke
Parker
J. Kerwin
Buckle Jim Murray
W. M'Coombe
Baver
Smith
T. Boyd
Nett
M'Knight
Rev. Smith
G. G. Bickle
Kerwin
Murray Rev. Smith
Moloney
Clarke W. Hayes
Clarks
H. Nott
M'Ivor
Clarke
J. M. Sayer
Powling
Jas. Murray
Jas. Clarke
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