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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1918

Page

2

Head Users' Association backs Geelong ocean road plan

Central executive in Melbourne urged support for the Barwon Heads to Warrnambool road project. AC Catant named association representative to liaise with authorities. Colac and Apollo Bay regions featured in upcoming meetings and events.

Head Users’ Association Wow Melbourne W. H. Edgar Geelong Barwon Heads Warrnambool AC. Catant C.E Public Works Department Colac E. E. Hendy W. T. Fletcher Otway Beech Forest John Thermpson FIA Apollo Bay

Unclear World War II Discordant Report Renders Brief

Fragmentary wartime dispatch notes blurred positions and actions south of Fontaine and near a railway station. It mentions aeroplanes, an aircolumn of machines, and a forceful but uncertain engagement with casualties and material movements along the line.

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Police crackdown suppresses Berlin unrest in July telegrams

A distorted report from Amsterdam says riots in Berlin over bread led to harsh police action. Troops or authorities reportedly forced demonstrators to disperse by telegrams, letters, or force, with many wounded. Public meetings in Stuttgart district were prohibited by Württemberg authorities.

Amsterdam Berlin She “Lally Poir Herlin Reuter Fatherland Party Wurtemburg Stuttgart

Matthews Colac star of Australian track era

Sporting notes on Matthews from Colac, praised as one of the finest quarter mile runners of Australia. The long career spans nearly 25 years with record runs at Colac meetings and high public esteem through the sport. The piece notes his hopes for a final appearance and mentions a forthcoming athletic gathering.

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Grass Fire Sparks Heroic Response Near McMahon

Large grass fire swept through fields east of McMahon, threatening homes and a stock of hay. Firefighters Clarke and Simpkins along with volunteers contained the blaze, preventing damage to several buildings and staves. No houses burned due to swift action and teamwork from local responders.

Solange Hansen Forbes Eres Ty McLeods McMahon's Fothow Beer Clarke's Simpkins

Queensland State Meat Plan Aims to Ease Meat Prices

Acting Chief Secretary Mr J M Hyter announced extension of the state meat supply. The government plans to acquire mine stations to supply meat across Queensland. Additional state stations and paddocks will be secured with storage at centres for distribution. Private butchers may obtain stock from the state or sell at a prescribed price based on production cost plus distribution.

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Death of Mrs Hur Relict of Mr Robert Hur in Bendigo

Mrs Hur widow of the late Mr Robert Hur died at her daughter's residence in Bendigo on Friday morning. She had recently moved from Colac and was highly respected in the community. The funeral occurred in Colac cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The funeral is conducted by Mr E Jo Gees.

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