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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
7
Fragmentary notes recount discussions over a submarine cable project and naval wartime considerations. The text mentions Admiralty involvement, enlistment context, and debates about feasibility and risks, with scattered references to ships, routes, and governance.
An early 20th century notice details a county fair with horse, pony, and hack races, including a wide program of handicaps and events. It lists entries, weights, and rules, with a schedule and points of sale for tickets and refreshments, inviting public participation and noting organizers and officials. The document reads as a bustling community event with betting, prizes, and family attractions.
Local notices advertise public auctions by multiple firms in Apollo Bay Colac and surrounding areas. Listings detail cattle sheep pigs horses and dairy stock many head described with ages weights and conditions plus dates times and selling venues and invitation for further entries.
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