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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1914
Page
2
A terse prompt appears asking about a blood remedy with repeated emphasis. The text is garbled and low in clarity but signals a request to discuss a health treatment. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly named in the readable portions.
The report outlines concerns over a national dairy policy and its impact on manufacturing and distribution networks. It notes debates over quality standards, export potential, and government action to stabilize prices and supply. Local officials urge comprehensive measures to bolster butter production and export readiness.
Dee ken residents mourn a 78 year old native of the district who farmed in Hewat and later became a prominent exhibitor in cattle sections. He leaves a widow and four sons and was active in the Colse Dairying Company and Color Pond A Becker. The service at the grave was led by Rev. Fether M. Gloit with many district officials attending. The article also notes a funeral for a railway employee’s child, a proposed holiday for local traders tied to a February event, and mentions Tore Harden’s death and acts of Temperance society planning.
Local notices discuss land tax assessments for unimproved land worth over £200 as of December 31 and the need for signed transactions by seller and buyer. The period also highlights the violin as the popular instrument, with many certificates awarded recently and classes expanding under Professor Jenkinson.
Saturday's town contest saw A and B wams meet on the cricket ground while the C and D teams played at the show grounds. The A team suffered from key absences M Leer Vaus Keppell and Edgar, as the 15 team battled back despite many missing players. Steer Ren and Johnstone starred for the winners with early runs, and Johnstone fell to a slow ball from Hardy. For the losers Dillon Hardy Engleby and Hocking showed grit with Hocking carrying his bat. The crowd noted thin batting by the A team while C side improved. Final totals show E M Leod and Jay Johnstone prominent for the winners, with M Leod top-scoring in a 6-run victory aided by steady bowling from Hardy and teammates.
A fragment from a historic page notes a greens section at mace with unclear text. Readable portions mention a location, activity, and possible date but lack complete context or names. Further restoration required to establish full meaning and participants.
Fragmentary OCR shows racing results with horses names Wallalo Atora Fosterton Gaileva and others, bets listed as 2 to 1 and 5 to 2, winning margins described as a head and several lengths, times including 251 and 1.254, and venues such as Holiday Stakes Savannish.
Polo match between Colac and Adelaide produced a high scoring game with Colac finishing 9 goals 4 behinds to Adelaide 6 goals 13 behinds. Key players included Colin Robertson Neil Calvert and Keith Calvert for Colac and Adelaide’s Allan Calvert Gordon Law Smith Neville Colley and Downer. Final chukkas swung in Colac's favor after a close start with Colar scoring multiple goals.
Reports from London and Pretoria detail martial law, widespread mining and railway unrest, and arrests of union leaders. Strikers show mixed resolve, with some seeking to resume work while officials vow strict enforcement under martial rules.
A foggy Saturday bowls encounter saw Geelong West and Colac clash with Geelong West edged by a narrow margin. Individual performers included Logie and Townsend among the top scorers as Colac challenged early but failed to overturn the deficit.
Fragmented OCR lists handicaps and standings for a log chopping event at Forrest Athletic Club. Names such as J. Baran B. Robertson T. Goas Jay Harrington and W. E. Boyes appear with scores or placements, interspersed with abbreviations for sessions and disciplines.
Retirees appeal to the VRO noted. The Pony Race winner was Platious, highlighting a competitive event with uncertain outcomes.
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