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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1914

Page

2

Weather and civic notes mix with electoral debate in Colac

A long column reports on weather related health concerns affecting children, local hospital figures, and school notes. It covers public meetings in Colac including charity and hospital statements, and details about council, church, and civic groups. It also summarizes federal political discourse and upcoming elections with Liberal and Labor mentions and candidate activity.

Warrnambool waterhole club election notes

The record lists elected shooters for the Warrnambool range event held on March fifth and twenty sixth. Names include J Dennis, J Leake, T Powe, Remo, and J Meridith among others.

J.lignan Warrnambool J. Dennis J. Leake T Powe Tisnon Remoo T. Pe

Pennyroyal Records February Rainfall Subdues Drought

February rainfall in Pennyroyal totaled nine points all on the 7th, a new record for dryness. The two months total reached 17 points, starkly below last year’s 142 for February and 178 for the period. Creeks run low, grass dry, crops uncertain as temperatures spiked.

Mears E. Norman J. Gannes A. Barr W. Bush Fisgerald T.unt M. K. White Meers Bush Pitagerid Me DD Orm W. Wash T. Hani Priass Hester Pele Fond

Gherceal Production Boost Aimed by Local Facility

A town facility projects a surge in output reaching 234 bags of Gherceal weekly after relocating equipment near the station. Officials say the move should streamline distribution and meet rising demand.

Hrarongareek Bell

Australian butter trade in peril claims disputed by experts

The article reports that despite dire warnings the Australian butter export trade is not collapsing. Independent inquiries and industry voices point to high quality butter and rising exports, while concerns focus on graders and factory practices that yield second grade product.

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Nationalisation of Hospitals Suggested by Colac MP

The Hon. Josiah Thomas M.P. urged nationalisation of hospital funding at Colac Gardens. He argued public funds should cover running costs with national and municipal contributions, to ensure universal access, improved health and economies, while doctors would adapt to new public service roles.

F. Johnstone M. Tucker J. Wood Colac Branch PLC Andrews Voluets Colac Methodist Church Lancherme Breiland Colue Yoo Norman AF Kos Flephensa Leerg Elston Orendae Hinen Jire Brown Gibbin Powell Senkervin Josiah Thomas M.P Plessant Colac Gardens Arkewrights Stephensens Marcenis

Port Campbell Social Dance Aids Murray Reserve Fund

A public Hall social and dance in Port Campbell on Friday supported the Murray Reserve Funds. Despite oppressive weather attendance was strong. funds raised totaled a small amount. Mr J. secretary and Mr J. Hennesy reported on work done and moved thanks to Chairman Mr Whalley. Dancing continued past twelve with music and camaraderie.

W. B. Brown W. C. Read Minnes BD M. M'Kensle Alvie Gubbins McAlum Dirregurra Spall Weering T. J. M'Kengle Beear Kim M‘ready Warrien Purcell Swan Marsh Reville Gellibrand Mee Mies Telford Armand League Mises Bene Merlel Morrison W. H. Grown Wheeler Miss Carr Mckson Miss Herr Sim Brown Dickson J. Manifold Arek Senate House Orgpaniaslone Labor Party Ager Laborarty Weeem Miffercoeli Liberal Party Lance Fisher Rome Geelong Calme Warrmambeel Yollo Jie Weople Marty Plac People's Party Liberal Club Geome Murray Reserve J. Hennesy Whalley Daneimg

Nomination and acceptance list for a Melbourne mile race

The record lists nominations and acceptances for a long distance event across Melbourne and regional towns. Names include E Carter Edhuco W Hartley Melbourne W Hobinson and many others, with clubs such as Footscray South Melbourne and Geelong represented.

Acceptan E. Carter Edhuco Hannockbur J. G. Smith Cundare A. Hutchison Beecher G. Jenkins Cressy F. V. Taylor Colac B. Mathews D. James Cow

Bowling Club Meet Draws Few At Darfield

A fractured notice lists players and pairs for an afternoon bowling event starting at 2 with Mrs Dowling and Mrs Johnstone among those named. Other attendees include Mrs Turler Mrs Hearn and Mrs Moodie as listed in the readable fragment.

Flernoon Mo Juwling Jteuwern Mie J. Johnstone Mise Hearn Deksen Mr Thomas Jun Mis Moodie Hodgson Miss M. Dowling Miss Meare Meearn Abisa J. Ae Johnstone Tuehers Handley Hodes

Garver Races Weighed for Saturday Trials

The list shows weights and entries for forthcoming Garver races including hurdles and pony events. Notable runners include Isabel Kirk Go brin's Hope, Goldmine, Lord Fynn, Vaxsk, Kyluna Rose of Falkirk, and Glonkirkia among others, with horses assigned weights across divisions like Breeplecahse, Pony Races, Flying Handicap, and Trot events.

Com Tle Squarduy Tria Mtakes Mbyakme Serpena Portheo Trhurgim Evin Kinde Saxie Ld Lite Lavender Wodski Firat Knight Piret Crotm Isabel Kirk Gobrin Hope Me Smith Ornate Hurdle Mace—Kuabibinoku Vountes Golden Vale Mlutk Tag BU Smith McCormack Ludwig Waseeca Arion Kyluna Rose of Falkirk Goldmine Lord Fynn Vaxsk Garver Monug Kirk Sombrous Mneme Wirrcdgt Revenski Bindullan Wirt Wirt Whare Haut Las Mullagh Glenkirkia Motou Breeplecahse Toaster Barossa M’cormack Arton Hose Precious Homance Foremoet Phyllis Unuishom Myola Aqua Sweet Alice Mona Kirk Miyaka Kabibinoka Erin Dinnle Tenargin White Arma Pqi Lady Snips Rex Alma Hujad Illumination Aboriginal Mytez Cover Renegade Jack Jean Dixie Maid Rex Expert Modestus Baron Prince Heube

Opening of the Keal rifle range draws local crowd

The new rifle range opened to a slightly worn but usable course near Soiatae Thwenitet. Colac and Irrewilly marksmen attended with Clebs guiding the locals. Mrs Dare fired the first shot as instruction from experienced riflemen helped the crowd score the event.

Keal Colac Irrewilly Dare

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