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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
5
The report tracks crews from the Herald and opponents with race results, names like Perkes and Berkey, and mentions Cloke Obrien Jetnston and others. It also outlines Agricultural High School progress in Calac area including building schemes, staff needs, and start dates, with cost projections and departmental recommendations.
An old newspaper recounts a disturbing event in a rural setting. A young man named Acme and others are involved in a tense gathering that ends with a New Year farewell. Witnesses describe suspicious behavior and a sense of danger as councilors and townsfolk observe the shifting mood.
A historical account describes experiments on blighted potatoes, noting tests by scientists including Mr Alpine and the Secretary for Agriculture. It discusses disease confirmation, crop trials at Burnley gardens, and potential implications for next year’s harvest and farming practices.
A boy was bitten by a snake while playing near a board. Dr Backhouse treated the boy, who was then declared out of danger. Another boy, Jack Webster, was accidentally shot in the arm and the bullet removed by Dr Backhouse. he is recovering. The Beech Forest revenue for December rose to £425, up from £86. A new line to Wyelangta station is opening and travel improves. A meeting at Ditchley Park Hotel formed plans for a telegraph and sports committee, with a poll to elect a committee and fund future events in March.
Frog correspondent reports a successful New Year’s Day at Lardner's Track in Beech Forest. Committee effort drew large crowds, notable entries and spectatorial interest across events from paling splitting to pony jump and barrel race, with A. W. M'Keasie and J. Birrer junr. among winners as plans for further sports and socials progress.
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