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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1916
Page
5
The article notes December rainfall of 291 points in 1914 with a yearly total of 1926, describing the driest December on record and its effect on crass and crops. It mentions a late surge of 57 points after days of heat, plus severe thunder and lightning on June 7.
The report lists multiple event results from the Verangamete Picnic Sports with performers and placements including Maldes Mlate W Huw and Mliverey Pive, along with races such as the potato race and jumping events. The document notes a strong turnout and mentions a fundraiser by the Red Cross and Cotac Mieteiet Hospital.
A ceremonial gathering planned for Monday January 3 1916 at Mr K J Morgans wedding site to raise funds for Colac Hospital and related services. Special trains run from Geelong to Colac with connections from Forrest and nearby towns, aiding wounded soldiers and nursing associations.
Thereday Mews Selwood and Wagg held a large cattle yarding with buyers from town and locality. Prices advanced for fat cattle with several high values recorded for cows and bulls. A separate sale saw 429 head with better competition and higher prices on store cows and autumn heifers. Week’s vegetable sale noted steady prices for potatoes onions and fruit with good turnout.
A notice warns that any Hutepaper found using fixed engines weather cards will have service disconnected without further notice and will not be permitted to have the service room tallied. Meter has been in a round at the OR Ope.
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