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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
7
A wartime appeal urges reserves to enlist, arguing ten trained men beat one recruit and delaying enlistment burdens a comrade. It highlights Australia’s role and urges immediate response as mateship drives enlistment.
An extract outlines council employment patterns and road maintenance on Country Roads Hoard projects, including removal of debris and drainage clearing. It notes funds raised for Belgian soldiers via a £10 contribution, a petition by 82 ratepayers protesting a raid on a residence, and various rate accounts and hospital and mail service inquiries.
May rainfall totaled 419 points with scattered days of rain while the five month total reached 1069 points, down from last year. Drought eased after May 10 with heavy falls noted. soil is soaked and ploughing resumes though groundnuts and crops face slow growth due to late rain. Charity gifts and distributions to the Colac Shire Council are listed along with numerous local donations. Stock market and commodity notes follow.
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