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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
7
A desultory wartime update claims Russian forces paused operations on the southern front to divert attention from Prater and Balkan developments. Reports cite confusion among troops and cautious commentary by leaders including Bonar Law and colleagues outlining war aims and domestic response.
The text presents garbled phrases about farms, cemeteries, harvests, and a protest but lacks coherent names, dates, or events. It mentions places like Gormatt and Pompertling in fractured form, with scattered references to war, stone, and accusations, rendering a partial, non-specific record.
Fragmentary text mentions a court matter and alleged preparations. Names, dates, and places are unclear, with garbled phrasing obscuring essential details. The readable portions reference a potential legal proceeding and related actions.
A fragmented note reports a youth team defeat tied to a ballot result. It mentions a balloted event, a team, and an outcome but lacks clear names or locations. Further readable details are needed to specify participants and venue.
A Beech Forest gathering reports a scenic outing with guests touring the grove and enjoying a beech setting. The narrative highlights a social event hosted by the Gy Gooch Forest Club with attendees including Deering Hie and Martin, and notes plans for future treats and a returning party.
Melbourne Thursday market notes from local dairy and cheese trades. Prices quoted for butter at late rate and cheese at wholesale figures show mixed gains with semi-matured and matured varieties cited. Public notice lists private firmer pricing and steady demand at King Street suppliers.
The Eurack picnic races are set for Saturday January 29. Notiinal Sons close the secretary, Mr John Hyland, on Saturday January 9. Mentions an expeditionary forces event at GOFO Melbourne with unclear dates and names Kerwala and ThHb.
A compact report on Colac hosting a one hour recruiting rally tied to employment and labor questions. The event details the employer’s push to meet labor needs, with calls for efficiency and social impact discussed among attendees.
A serialized notice outlines a training campaign for local men including around fifty volunteers and 50 men in reserve to be trained at central centers. Officers will oversee camps at Ollae and Camperdown with route marches in the central area and immediate redeployment to combat units as needed.
The fragment describes experiments and notes on agricultural practices and insect sprays. It mentions costs, preparation methods, and effectiveness of various preparations including coal tar emulsions and kerosene-like sprays. References to individuals and institutions are sparse and obscured in the OCR.
A collage of late 19th century notices includes tenders for public works in Colac Shire, auctions for horses cattle and dairy stock, public hall concerts, and various lostproperty notices. The page lists tender deadlines, contract numbers, and locations such as Colac Post Office Gellibrand and Beech Forest, with details on pricing and event schedules.
G F Sydenham commenced business as land, commission, and insurance agent, valuer and auditor in Crick Offices between Union Bank and Victoria Hotel opposite Living Hall. Income tax and land tax schedules prepared. Half the business personally attended to.
Old established Beeac firm J Prowbse thanks patrons and announces payment demands. Multiple auction sales listed by J Johnstone & Co and partners including fat pigs cattle dairy stock and sheep across January at Colac and Welwok yards with entries invited and details for consignments.
Notice warns ratepayers against using fixed engines for garden watering and similar tasks. Service will be disconnected without further notice and cannot be reinstated until a meter is installed at the ratepayer's premises. By order of the Trust.
An old ad claims a four day apple regimen keeps the doctor away. It promotes a Fruit Saline made from salts found in all fruit, attributing health benefits to fruit's natural salts.
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