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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note outlines a payment offer and memorial works by Monumental Works. Mentions Goodwill and Feemee, and a cemetery project involving Charlee F with references to Conn or Aurtiogest Manner-Srum Gkrees.
A Colac Regatta audience enjoyed a social evening with speeches praising boating and local clubs. Notables like J Han cock presided while Albert Park and Ballarat yacht groups were commended for their role in Lake Colac activities and related festivities.
An old advertisement lists assorted handkerchiefs, dresses, vests and gowns with varied prices. It touts old stock, many items in different colors and sizes, and mentions discounts and brand names across garments.
New South Wales defeated Victoria by an innings in a long first innings contest begun Thursday. NSW batters Collins Kelleway Matthews Andrews Millne Armstrong Ryder combined for 1355 for Ryder and 62 for Armstrong as Victoria struggled to 74 and 76 in the innings totals. The report lists numerous dismissals including Kelleway, Ryder, and Armstron with Joheson and Mailey among the bowlers. The match concludes with NSW taking the win as Victoria failed to reach a second innings score.
Robbers seized aboard a steamer and attempted to rob the ship’s safe of a large sum with a confederate arrested. Captain Heiver resisted as a revolver threatened crew and passengers during the attempted robbery.
A mixed parish report covers a weekend match result at Colac with players and scorers listed, notes about continued schooling activities, and a wedding announcement for Miss Sheila Donnell and Mr Frank Brennan. The piece highlights the Catholic community’s growth, with over 200 members enrolled and monthly Holy Communion practices described.
In Johannesburg a hard fought Test match continued at Wanderers with South Africa posting top notes as Rhodes and Hearne led a strong batting display. England’s bowlers tightened late, with Ward and Hearne taking key wickets as the innings closed with South Africa ahead and the match poised for a tense finish.
A bomb was thrown at a police station outside Calcutta but did not explode. The device was similar to the one used against the Viceroy in 1912.
Report describes federal troops patrolling the border as clashes erupt with armed groups. Surveillance notes indicate dispersed patrols and scattered engagements along the frontier. Authorities warn of ongoing instability and potential further operations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an expedition in Somaliland with mentions of Lucier and a London report. The text appears garbled with several names and places unclear, referencing a ship, expedition dates, and purported findings without coherent context.
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