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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
6
A discussion on pensions and the age pension act reveals contention over eligibility and medical criteria. Officials debate ministerial authority to grant pensions and the fairness of denying benefits to disabled applicants. The exchange touches on public recruitment practices and treatment of veterans awaiting pensions within the Victoria administration.
CampersdowA Preate MH with Campentown roots is promoted to Sergeant after serving with ASIA forces at EP hardhan dles. He describes Australian landings and reports 10 wounded or killed locals since action began. Elections for shire council in Viet uria ary set for Thursday with fusion party lines. few candidates expected and multiple seats unsure.
Mr Alanurne sold 40 acres to Mr A Barber who resold to a laser from Queens Levene Ito. The district expects more cattle sales as warm weather follows recent two inches of rain. Farmers report good harvest prospects as crops and grass grow. Arbor Day observances featured tree planting including Coolamun dre and Golden Wattles.
The distribution of fodder will begin last week but delays from the ship Western, importing lucerne hay from California, hindered handling. A full stock of railway trucks is ready and 800 freight cars will load for country districts on Monday with remainder to Melbourne next week. The ship remains docked and imported fodder will be berthed townward.
The N G W Cabinet on Friday approved a scheme to settle returned soldiers on land to be made available by the Bardidimuan Wyalong Hillaten railway project. 260,000 acres will be reserved with NSW war veterans given preference. An irrigation-area allocation in Franco will be reserved for homesteads. The Premier Mr Holman said the policy will favor men who volunteered for active service.
Practical guide on calf rearing focused on preventing scours and illness after floods. Emphasizes feeding regimes with milk and linseed meal, careful weaning and ventilation, water access, and cleanliness. Notes variability in calf capacity and stresses gradual milk withdrawal, proper bedding, and sanitary naval care to reduce infections.
Mr Kveewrieht the railway foreman at Pomberment has been summoned to Creigheivarn station near Melbourne to take up new duties on Monday. Mr Gann, assessment station keeper of Appentown, will assume the role. The item mentions Chronice Chest Complaints and Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
Local shoppers in Colic and nearby communities hear Croft's claim of genuine merchandise. The campaign emphasizes selling current inventory, not leftovers for next season, inviting buyers to visit and compare selections.
A district visitor reports a quiet but odd figure in the village, the long fledgling dramatist of wit wearing large spectacles. He asks at doors with a childlike smile, muttering about a complaint and praising his own optimism, claiming weekly meetings every Monday.
A partial OCR reads as a rough discussion of good resolutions and interference with scientific news. It mentions vanity and personal viewpoints but is unclear, fragmentary, and lacks concrete names or context.
Farmers with faulty machinery urged to bring repairs to Stephens Colne Motor Garage. Expert stall or repair shop on premises handles every kind of machinery repair. Telephones 31 and 1se.
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