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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
3
A Colac Herald letter details the Colac Water Trust pressing ratepayers to reduce waste under threat of installing four meters. The missive criticizes low water pressure, questions the engineers and authorities, and accuses officials of misleading the public about shortages and costs.
Fragmented text mentions Sheik, Terie, Phe Nest, and various names with scattered references to places like Palmerston North New Acalum and Australia. It suggests a garbled report on events, people, donations, and a military or civic context, but lacks clear coherence or specific actions.
A Monday in a coastal town saw the death of a newborn announced as a triple tragedy. Police investigate as the coroner confirms the infant was killed by an axe or tomahawk. A public programme and full details will be published later.
A wartime letter from Corporal Ketile to his mother describes moving across France, a month in England with a brief London visit, and a long front line experience. He mentions meeting George, marching to the Somme, trench life, and fatigue duties with cavalry and infantry. He closes with love to his family and a hopeful note.
Fragmentary notice describes a squirrel named SNECKLET located between Hur lingham Corner and Colar, with an appeal to the ward Herald Office to claim or sell. Details are unclear but reference to a steward and local office imply a municipal notice about the animal.
A muster parade is scheduled at She Dr Hall Colac or Balorday Next at 2 oclock. All ranks must attend. Birrepurra and Carerogke Troope are not to attend. Any equipment in hand must be produced. Pay table details and station.
A fire at John Hoult's furniture showroom on Parramatta road Weichhardt Sydney caused damage to three adjoining shops and an estimated loss well above 15000 pounds with broad property impact noted across the street. The article also lists various meat and agricultural prices and market figures as context for local trade.
A late 19th or early 20th century notice lists a public meeting in Tamocns to discuss export restrictions on certain goods and a major sale of township property in Beead Elwood & Wagg. The ad includes cattle and sheep auctions with numerous lots, dates, times, and purchaser details, plus a weekly pig sale and other auction items.
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