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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1918

Page

3

Colac P and A Society Holds Special Meeting

A Colac Pastoral and Agricultural Society special meeting was held Saturday with President ey oce and officers present. Reports covered finances, poultry and egg-laying contests, show preparations, and preparations for a breeders’ convention with plans for a card show and delegation measures.

Colac P. Oi Society Messrs Ey Oce Wilneu Lms Dgvway Edger, Gude Prosem James Yuna

Strangely Worded Evening Event At Local District Meeting

The text describes a public gathering with a guest of the evening, mentions musical selections and speeches, and references attendance by local residents and officials. It notes performances by several named individuals and hints at a community program or concert within a district setting.

Forest Roads dispute over funding and road quality

Letter from THOS LAKES, dated June 16 1918, argues for government funded metrealled forest roads in the shire area amid heavy rainfall. He cites council resolution to urge state member to push for roads that stop settlers leaving lands, criticizes earthen roads and timber revenue use, and warns northern portions would bear costs. He notes past underfunding and calls for state action before further hardship.

Forest Roads Colm Herald New South Wales Fletcher Hall Cockerill Hhis Rhet Colac Leon Warrion Hills Taree Uluc

Display of Imported Raincoa Coats From Newton Peake Line

A new consignment of English Raincoa coats from Newton Peake Co. London arrives in our showrooms. These garments are noted for quality and design and we urge an early visit for possible repeats of the special values.

Wton Peake Bion St Rum Newton, Peake & Co London Newton Peake” Gabardine Newton Peake Gabardine Mitcham Oxford

Lighting at Seeac Colac Herald Snags on Power Shortage

Editor laments lack of lighting in Colac area and poor street illumination. Discussion covers potential kerosene lamps, candles, and municipal funding constraints, arguing for priority to aid pedestrians and keep post office steps safe. Sign-off by J B Morrell.

Oweeiive Scoot Gveduelien Sousehelders Colac Wuitkors Luitiie Momiay Teruiwm Hanewck Colac Herald Allaire Colac Shire J. B. Morrell

Audacious jewellery robbery reported in London store

A bold diamond theft occurred in a London jewellery shop as two robbers distracted the salesman and looted two rings valued at £4,400. An accomplice waited outside during the escape, but the crew vanished before police arrived. the heist mirrors a Drummond’s burglary three years earlier in the same street.

Allernoun Alii Bie Sadesunam Chainer Biy Glans Taux Drummond

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