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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
2
The item notes a lecture by Reverend Patten McCarthy on a topic titled The Theory for a Man. The brief mentions the preacher and subject in a concise notice style typical of church announcements.
A 1914 editorial urges total national effort from England and Australia, calling for more volunteers and eventual conscription as the war threat grows. It stresses the need for massive munitions, training, and unity to crush the foe and defend civilization.
The Colac Hospital contends with a high volume of accident cases and chronic staff effort. Articles recall Gallipoli sacrifices, noting Australian courage, strategic outcomes, and the evacuation's perceived necessity amid ongoing war mobilization.
Fragmentary text shows a wartime appeal urging unity and sacrifice. It says the hour of peril passes, the call to arms is issued, and recruitment will swell to a mighty stream across all parts of the Empire.
The St Patrick’s Day Sports Committee drafted a marching programme for the annual event on March 17. The items include running races, wheel races, and district jig, Irish reel, and Highland fling dances with prize money and age divisions. Children’s events will be organized under Miss B Sheedy and Miss Parker of Geelong.
Colac Dairying Company reports growing backing from suppliers and improved confidence. December payment to suppliers reached £20,528 4s 8d, up £1,754 12s 1d from the previous year, with butterfat fixed at 1s 8d per pound and output totaling 17 tons, higher than November.
Mr Mackenzie Bell announced his intention to stand as Liberal candidate against Sir George Heil at St George's by election in London on Monday.
The case of James M. Fowler and Henry Chinn was heard in Melbourne on Tuesday with Mr Goldsmith presiding. Both parties faced charges of insulting language and unlawful conduct related to an incident on Collings Street. The court found all charges proved but determined charges largely the result of fault on both sides. Henry Chinn was fined 60 with Fowler also implicated though the outcome for him is unclear.
The Minister of Agriculture has asked farmers to assist in loading wheat, removing two telegraphic favorable replies from agricultural societies across the state in response to his appeal. The request seeks broad cooperation for the loading operation.
Colac Hospital officials report a heavy financial burden from Hampden and nearby shire patients. Data show 44 patients from Hampden Stip and Murtinker Run were treated, paying about £31 total. the council weighs extending aid to cover treatment costs.
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