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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1916
Page
2
A dense listing describes yardgoods and garments with prices and patterns. It mentions silk quality pieces, stud knot ties, double collars, lace curtains, khaki drill suits, handkerchiefs, pillow shams, boaters, suits, willow slips, voiles, and indigo prints. Several items note discounts and rough measurements.
In Colac all business will pause for a One Hour Recruiting Rally. The Che Cola Herald notes wartime calls for volunteers from Australia Canada New Zealand and Empire outposts. The piece urges unity and sacrifice to strengthen the Empire and prepare for postwar peace.
Community announcements describe reopening of Catertake School on Tuesday, a dance fundraiser, shire secretary duties suspended for national recruitment work, junior exams results at Agricultural High School, fire brigade event, and a memorial tablet dedication. Public notices urge deter for non urgent business and display wedding, sports and local club activity amid war related adjustments.
The readable portion hints at a sprawling historical text mentioning merchants, societies, and names such as Merbiltf and Pearl Mlivhont. It references arrangements, exhibitions, and proposals with scattered proper nouns, indicating a damaged page of a colonial era issue.
The report notes widespread recruitment campaigns and committee actions to encourage enlistment. It mentions Erwin site plans, Pett recruitment, and Joescamille group involvement. Officials forecast a strong volunteer response from Austrian troops, with a visit by a regimental commandant and federal support from Hagens and O Emalie.
The Colac Raple Club posted a 193 point aggregate victory with notable performances from A. Benallack and M. Pearsom among others. The event included a forthcoming match at Carlico River and featured a range of scores amid a positive outing and incentive for the Ar Mate Liver Club to engage with visiting teams.
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