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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
1
Albert Kerr, a young patient at Wonthaggi hospital, dived into a foot-deep pool and fractured his spinal cord. Initially given no hope, he received artificial respiration and oxygen until his condition slowly improved over three weeks. He has regained some consciousness and can move a little, with chances of recovery now better than before.
An incomplete OCR fragment references Port and a Herald message. It mentions Mordlake on Mun and a forage event, with unclear teams and a teaser of a postal network. Details are unreadable and names are uncertain.
Fragmentary timetable mentions routes via Adelaide Fre mantle Colombo Naples Toulon Gibraltar Plymouth and ports to India and Colombo. garbled dates show March and April entries with various numbers and places implied. Individual ship names and full context are unreadable due to OCR errors.
The steamers of the Orient Line are fitted with up to date appliances for passenger safety and comfort. Third class accommodation includes sleep and deck areas dining room and cuisine. Pleasurable or business trips to Fremantle Adelaide Sydney or Hobart quoted on inquiry. Local agents provide circulars and further information on application. Dr L Dowdell 312 Collins Street Melbourne local agent Woorik EDGAR Colac.
Sporting notice for Biannual Meeting with patron P Sim Esq and president J G Gost. Details include trial Handicap of 10 sovs over about six furlongs for nonwinners, novelty pony and other events, entry rules, weights, and prize notes. Close with secretary February 20. official notes from J H McCarthy Secretary Warrnambool.
The Faolac H.A.C. B. Society announces its 22nd Grand Appeal St Patrick's Day sports programme on Tuesday March 17 featuring races for children and adults, cycling, chopper events, weight judging, and a musical display. Nominations close soon with entries required by February 15.
The record outlines officials, stewards, medical and veterinary staff, and detailed horse race nominations and handicaps for a meeting. It lists roles including Browards, Treasurer, Starter, Handicappers, and Medical Officers, with events such as Novelty Pony Race and Steeplechase, plus entry deadlines and payment terms.
Good and roomed houses with wash houses offered at prices from £440 to £700. Several four and five room homes described with land, copper, and nearby railway access. Sites include Colac West four acres with cottage, Manners Sutton Street and Hearn Street properties, and Camp Bella Estate allotments with land portions and bath facilities.
The notice touts the paper as the oldest in the Western District with large circulation and urges readers to send a postal note for Bixten shillings to join the Subscribers' List for one year or four shillings per quarter.
Dull street Cone Depotries thanks friends for long-standing support over thirty years. Lists products including Champagne Sarsaparilla Ginger Ale Lemon Syrup Raspberry Vinegar and more. Includes directions for Jelly preparation and mentions glass bottles and fruit jellies.
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