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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1916
Page
2
Robert and Matin Volke of Cory Fooke thank friends for letters and messages of sympathy. No floral tributes were received in their recent sad bereavement.
The Colac Observer reports on hospital finances, committees, and community fundraising efforts. It discusses public support, the need for economies, and the potential adoption of a charity rate with government subsidy to stabilize the hospital’s finances.
Mr Marchant a Geelong consulting optician will visit Tolar om Thums day January 20 all day and may be consulted at Mr Thursfield s pharmacy Advt The Colac High School students achieved in the recent public examinations listed by subject with several distinctions passes and names including Eddy Lucas Gazzard and Murdoch
The Colac District committee meets tonight. The will of William Londrigan late of The Sisters near Terang dairyman who died on 21 November 1915 has been lodged for probate. The estate valued at £485 realty and £1,466 personal, leaves widow and children.
The column lists athletics notes and event entries for March 17. It mentions fencing hall events, schedules, and various competitors by name and activity. The fragmented text references athletes and participation in a wider program, with focus on winter and spring events.
Mr Mackcumb Bell seeks to reenter the St George's (Hanover Square) seat against Sir George Reid and Mr Gideon Bowles. UK and Australian commentary note Reid’s appeal yet question his British political experience while praising his wartime patriotism and support for national government. Lowles retires, saying an American election would be a great compliment to his era.
The Hon A Fisher the High Commissioner arrived Colombo today and spoke to Muller's correspondent. He said the war would be seen through and that there is no need for compulsion in naval service.
Government communications note the Kutherglen fly has appeared across Victoria with impact on fruit and potato crops. Insect cycles cause periodic outbreaks. native species now attack crops similar to grasshoppers. Various sprays show mixed results. the Department issues a pamphlet detailing treatment for orchardists and farmers.
The document notes penalties for military exemption violations. Unmarried men and widowers without children may be deprived of exemption. A penalty of 50 is fixed for those who fail to report changes in exemption circumstances, and six months imprisonment for false testimony in exemption applications.
A series of deadly incidents reported in Melbourne include Greg of East Brunswick collapsing at Flinders Street Station and dying at Melbourne Hospital. William Abersey of North Carlton died this morning from a fractured skull after returning home in the early hours. Detective Murray is examining circumstances. Shunter Herbert Carrigan was killed at Flinders Street yard by a Brigh ton train. A tram accident near Queensberry Street involved Florrie Knight and her sister, with injuries noted.
The Shire Hall reports a strong enlistment response for the 50,000 men appeal across the Commonwealth. A list of locals volunteering for active service abroad includes John Joseph Connelly, Michael Maloney, James Ballagh, Edgar Aitchison, and many Colac residents plus Perth and Kiliminyt entries, with Frank P. Slavin noted as joining the Canadian Regiment.
Committees in every centre push the nations work under the Commonwealth Government. Colac's men quota totals 195 for the new brigade and 65 monthly reinforcements, with six months’ demand reaching 635 from the district. Over 2606 could be raised under compulsory service, as locals weigh voluntary service versus enforcement.
The article urges all military age men to answer the recruiting circulars and return them within seven days. It details penalties for noncompliance, notes a Commonwealth system to identify nonreceivers, and describes steps from local depot to enlistment, medical exam, and transport to a regional swearing-in site.
A wartime sub-committee proposes a state platform recruitment drive starting January 11 for one month. It mirrors the July campaign with additions by branches and uses train trips, route marches, posters, and Foundation Day to reach farming classes. Local groups will organize marches with drill support to reach potential recruits.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a January 1 date and a small ward in a city, with garbled references to factories and a dealer named Guinn. The text hints at weather data and local business notes but is unreadable in most details.
A district resident recounts how local neighbors organized a working party to clear and harvest a paddock for the family of a man serving at the front. About 15 men and boys stayed all day, carting and stacking crop, with the effort praised as a patriotic gesture and practical support from the community.
Residents gathered in Beech Forest to honor local service members and hear a farewell speech. A Silver service token was presented as a sign of gratitude while district officials pledged support and noted continued enlistment from four households.
The Elmhurst Progress Association convened on Saturday evening with the secretary reading the council grant details and plans for future events. Members discussed revising membership lists, with few names obtained, and voted to postpone a planned social until a later date.
Mr Hughes arranged with the Imperial Government to take 200000 tons of flour purchased from the Command. The plan will provide employment for many people and reduce freight by about one third, easing shipping use and costs.
Aspendale racing results list Maiden Lion No 1 Bill Lang 3 Steeple Duniala No 4 Lies 2 Bilbenlake Plate Rudas Elbro Cancey Park Malvaceous Fiat with several placing notations. Assessments indicate a muddled OCR reading but key names Bill Lang Duniala Elbro and Malvaceous appear among results.
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