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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
2
The report notes a busy fortnightly sale with strong local demand for store pigs and fat hogs, and buyer attendance at 142 head yarding. Prices range for pork cuts and bacon allied products, with buyers showing keen interest in improved rates. Market conditions discussed include wheat and grain notes from Melbourne and regional agents.
Local merchants advertise a broad sale offering reductions on dress goods blankets ladies wear tweed rainproof coats costumes millinery and more. The notes claim every item is reduced at least ten percent with some goods priced below cost as the store clears inventory for next season.
Notable items include Mr AH Gone receiving a marble clock and Delacore pipes from railway staff at Fouhornett, and Mattlen-master Irmo Hnbertzon presenting gifts to Mr Game. W. Brammer of Murray Wreet plans to sell winter stock for the past twenty one days, parting tomorrow. Private J. K. McKine of the Fourth Light Horse wounded at Gallipoli, son of Mrs. A. Mae of Larvent, locally popular and connected to the district. Private John Angus, listed as killed in action, was 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Angus formerly of Union Bank Wolac. Colac’s RK Hodason reports another cable noting a successful third operation and a post card update about a bullet traveled through the pupil, with a public mention planned at Teach Forest on Friday evening at 1.26. Also referenced are a police transfer protest and a complaint about bevels, and a mockery allegation involving 68 MMe Ubraider.
The Rev. PC Nall hosts a pie and discussion night at the Baptist Church with travel and mission tales from India. Local meetings cover a magistrate's court case, a hardware update, and a charity auction while residents respond to price changes and a batters’ market surge.
The readable text references council rent contracts and notices with scattered details. It notes discussions on contracts, tenders, invitations, and possibly a public or legal process related to city affairs and rent notices. Names and clear facts are largely garbled.
An unclear fragment describes a 6 Saint Peter's Hall event and mentions Mrs Pugin Playery and Mr Mickey, with references to a mule and a 28th evening. The readable text provides few concrete details. Names and events are fragmented and uncertain.
The program featured a student choir and a cantata titled White Garland. Students trained by Mr Camphril and Miss Kllysts received praise for their performance. The event included a "Queen" song segment and anticipated a repeat in a few weeks with proceeds supporting a local cause.
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