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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
3
The report details a catastrophic Japanese disaster with volcanic eruptions and earthquakes near Nagasaki and Kagoshima. It notes fires, smoke, and widespread damage, with trains disrupted and emergency responses underway as bystanders witness the devastation.
An Australian newspaper item references strikes affecting farm labor and rural wages. It notes farmers seeking cheaper labor and mentions machinery costs per cubic yard and maintenance parts supply. The text also alludes to local meetings and public notices, with scattered names and places such as Warrnambool and surrounding districts.
A fragment notes that free language and state facilities would be offered to the colonies, suggesting England would gain an advantage over colonial territories.
The contest saw shooters like Fiendetaom D and G Webb score prominently as five verniers were used to measure hits. Final tallies list Webb 38 16 and Hood 2% 8 10 16 while others such as Henderson and Reid posted notable marks in the Beech Shore event.
A cricket match between Alvie clubs at Cressy ended in a draw with each side scoring six. Scorers included WARRION X and MCanty while Dean Canty, Piggott, Wares, and MB fet contributed for the bowlers and batsmen. Sundries total and individual scores are partly recorded with several illegible names and numbers.
Local Colac service invites customers planning picnics weddings or social events to call for a price quote. The notice provides a contact phone number and suggests ready assistance for arrangements.
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