Broad assortment of menswear and winter garments on sale
A long display of Australian made clothing features par - men s tweed trousers waistcoats and matching suits. Prices range from 6s to 35s with coats jackets knickers and overcoats in grey brown and fawn shades. Heavy tweed overcoats and woollen knickers are offered, along with shirts socks and undergarments, all marketed as wartime value with limited stock.
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Dariae
Siowerprimes
Australia
Colac Herald reports on agricultural committee debates
A garbled Colac Herald excerpt discusses a convention with farmers, the chamber of agriculture, and calls for government action. It notes disagreements among growers, the need for a unified executive to influence grading reforms, and the aim to establish broader agricultural initiatives.
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Tiels
Chamber of Agriculture
Colac News Notes On Sales Fodder And Local Deaths
Local notices report Colac sale starting at noon instead of six, inquiries about Government fodder imports, and a large oaten and wheat hay shipment arriving in Melbourne for distribution. An elderly district resident, Mr Benjamin Gregson, died suddenly at his Vale residence. his family and farming ties were noted.
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Agricultural Society
Agricultural Department
Melbourne
Mma Tese
Imithe
TF Milannan
Dus Méhas
Vitex
Lumerad
Walt
M'Lennan
Airton Yallevh
Welock
V. Tanner
Colac
John Mirkland
Mirting
Kirkland
Mt John's Church
Toler
Cooperation as Key to Advancement in Agriculture Societies
The text argues that agricultural societies can lead to broader progress through cooperation rather than isolated action. It cites dairying as an example where joint effort has yielded success, suggesting a movement toward a larger cooperative framework for the common good.
Prime Minister and Victoria issue recruitment manifesto
A wartime appeal urges Australians to rally to the colors and defend the Empire. Sir Alexander Poyll cock calls for sacrifice and unity across Victoria, while Prime Minister Andrew Fisher stresses fighting to the death for homeland and empire as vacancies rise in the ranks.
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Aitm
Andrew Fisher
Melbourne Volunteers Rally At Town Hall
In Melbourne on Tuesday up to 2.45 per cent recruitment was reported as hundreds gathered outside the Town Hall. A public address by MLA Mr Ada Farthing drew cheers while efforts to enlist volunteers continued amid enthusiastic demonstrations.
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Melbourne
Ada Farthing
Halfe Wan
Campaign meeting for women at Childfellows Mall
The State Party announces a women only campaign meeting to be held at the Childfellows Mall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Mrs Moss and Mrs Hailleau will address the gathering as eloquent speakers amid ongoing party recruiting efforts.
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Childfellows
Moss
Hailleau
Afl
Tie State
Wemnet
Local Ledger Notes Incomplete List Of Names
Fragmentary OCR reads like a roster of individuals including Johncon Edward Sorrel and Arthur Sears with scattered surnames and places. Several lines mention personal entries and affiliations, but most details are garbled.
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Bates
Johncon
Edward Sorrel
Diewires
Willhon Woihewi
Daar
RO Munik
Jiehn
View Stein
Arthur Sears
Stuteort Kean
Aminen Wo Yeulman
George Wo Miller
Wolter Algun
J Slurry
Meetings on recruiting campaign in Colac region
Public meetings this week in Colac and surrounds promote army recruitment. Speakers include M L A members and local officials. a men over 14 years old are urged to attend. A parade will precede the gathering, with a large anticipated turnout and many volunteers recently offered.
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Victoria
Colac
AJL
Membrey
M‘iegur
M.laa
Manifold
Othe
Ppumition
J. W Billson
M.la
Colse
Recruiting Echoes Hard Teeth Rule in Volunteer Rejections
A Herald reader protests strict medical tests for volunteers recounting a rejection over back teeth. He claims perfect health, long years of work in Western Australia and Otway Forest, and seeks why dental status overrides overall fitness in recruitment decisions.
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O & Medical
Western Australia
Otway Forest
Equality of Service Letter Raises Rejected Enlistment Badge Idea
A Colac Herald reader argues that young men offered for Expeditionary Forces but rejected for slight defects deserve a distinguishable badge. He suggests using numbers to mark those rejected and to repurpose militia positions so all able-bodied men contribute to national defense.
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Colac Herald
War relief social event postponed due to other attractions
A social evening arranged by Mrs J F Ryan to aid wounded soldiers has been postponed indefinitely because other attractions are planned for the same time. The fortnightly Mir ASA meeting noted recruiting efforts and discussed forming a Patriot Committee and instruction on handling the new Colac clan group. Leaders welcomed Mr Turner as an assistant.
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IM Wan
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Whiels
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J J Morreil
Turner
Fife Lites Ar
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Tpi
Cmd
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Oildittemu
Danaher
Eure
Vanneitien
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Iecach
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Iter
Salurdaw
Concert and Dance Draw Audience For Patriotic Fund
A Tuesday evening concert at ArGor Diy featured school children performing songs recitations and dances to raise funds for the State Schools Patriotic Fund. Attendance was strong but slightly lighter than expected with farmers from Virron Yallock among those unable to attend. The program included pieces by Miss Ada Kielaman Miss V Laws Master J Combe and Mrs Carpenter with audience participation and an after supper dance that extended into the early morning hours. Proceeds benefited the fund and the Midfellows donated the hall free of charge.
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Incert
Hate Schools Patriotic Fund
Midfellows
Twerture
Pelly
Ada Kielaman
Australia
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Missy Mo
Acthon
Gehiyi
Alexander
Malcolm Clark
Loveland
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