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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
4
An unidentified German vessel approached the Suffolk coast between 11 and 12, fired shells for three minutes, causing minor damage estimated at £100. The raid occurred under pitch black skies, with locals mistaking it for a Zeppelin pass.
The Colac 1 and A Boetely committee will meet Thursday to consider Birregurra Athletic Club's request to shift the Autanin Show date to avoid a clash with the elu anneal fixture. The publican's booth decision will be taken up at the request of the No-License League. An upcoming visit by Mi Abotowesy is advertised for Thursday February 1st at the Orient Heim. The Colac Methodist Boniday excursion to Kawarren and Gelli brand departs Monday at 6 50 am with return at 7 pm concerted by tickets from Forkes and Castle Bros. at the Beheol Hall Saturday 7 15 pm.
The note places the location at Wender Street in Melbourne opposite Epencer Railway Station.
The duck season opens February 16 and the quail season on April 1, as in the prior year. Both seasons end June 3. Bag limits remain the same at 15 ducks or 30 quail per day, with no salt or other exposure of game.
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