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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
3
Handicaps announced for Colac St Patrick's Day events include log chopping and athletic contests. The long list names many competitors and towns such as Malvern, Colac, and Melbourne districts with entries and deadlines for the Pony Trot and Pony Jumping sections.
A wartime letter from Thomas Baker describes ongoing export restrictions and inspector delays disrupting perishable goods. Growers face condemnation of loads at stations, border prohibitions, and costly moves to transfer produce to Murray area towns. A Melbourne cattle sale records high herd averages, while New York reports note German blockades delaying neutral ships and a shift in ship ownership.
Colac St Patrick's Sports features pony events and children races with prizes including cash and medals. The program lists pony jumping, pony trot, old buffers race, boys and girls under 14, dancing contests, singing, sword dance,传统 pipe performances and a grand display. Public amusements include a grand spectrum of side shows and a merry go round with luncheon and tea. Admission is 1 shilling for adults and 6d for under 12.
A long notice outlines transport for a grand concert and schedule from Beech Forest to Colac with attached goods train movements. It also lists extensive public auction items including cattle, livestock, store pigs, furniture, and equipment to be sold by ALGETY & CO LIMITED and WATTLE at 2 pm, with multiple brands and sellers named.
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