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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1915
Page
4
The report details race results and handicaps from a meeting with entries including Morgan, Threlfall, Campbell, and Vagueins, noting stakes, penalties, and declarations. It lists starter, judges, and event specifics with prices and weights in a dense, period-voice ledger style.
The Federal Attorney General Mr Bughes initiated proceedings against New South Wales over a ban on exporting wheat to Victoria. The Commonwealth claims the action interferes with interstate trade and serves the Interstate Commission to summon witnesses. The onus lies with the Commonwealth to prove the State ban invalid. This follows a wheat growers deputation to Mr Hughes on Thursday.
In a two-room dwelling, Mrs Lovell and family suffered a deadly blaze last Saturday night. Four children Sybrin 2, evil 1, Florrie 3, and Leonard 6 perished after being burned as Mrs Lovell attempted to save them. Irene 4 and the husband were en route to the station when a report of fire near the house halted their plans. The Wonthaggi Fire Brigade responded to the fire.
A fragment from an old column observes a crowded scene of forgotten lines and past echoes at Coieo. The note hints at collective memory and present hesitation in interpreting yesterday through present eyes.
A regional bakery ad pronounces THWATES Bread as revitalizing with the first bite. It urges immediate action and offers to ring up a call to their Cakes and Pastry department claiming unmatched quality.
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