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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
4
Fire at Colac WesTerse store damages crockery department and threatens adjacent areas. Fire brigades extinguished blaze to prevent spread though smoke filled the building. Loss estimated at £1500 with groceries reopening next day after insurer arrangements.
The Beeac branch meeting at the Presbyterian Church venue discussed means of exchange and social duties. Attendees heard papers by members and a report on the Far political situation was postponed due to cold weather. A Beeac ANS meeting planned for Friday the 16th will feature Sire Berry delivering an address on current affairs.
Auctioneers announce sales of horses cattle sheep pigs and sundries at Colac and Algety timed for July with multiple lots including draught mares dairy cattle springing cows store cows and fat cattle. Private sales list cottages houses and land in Colac Haberfield and surrounding districts with prices and terms.
Reverend Yous preached against introducing boxing in schools arguing the Bible appeals to the best in man while boxing appeals to the worst. He cited Mr Baker’s tax proposal and urged the Victorian Government to reject boxing in education.
Report describes a July golf medal at a tough links course with rough play and notable players named Edgar Saver Clements Mogens Barker and more. Teams to represent the Metintiee will be chosen from Fairfax Johnstone Haron Kare Testiguame Cordier Somes and others. Matches listed include Footysit Amswe versus Chute at Porron Yalloak and additional fixtures around Sttimingt and Siiimingt.
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