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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 15, 1916

Page

2

Australian Bicycle and Foot Race Events at Multiple Venues

A historical notice lists cycling races foot races and choping events across Melbourne Geelong Ballarat Bendigo Colac and western towns with prize structures entry rules transport details and spectator guidelines. It notes classes for first second and third prizes in various disciplines and outlines admission and ballot procedures, plus a grand ball at the Wisteria Ball.

Australia Melbourne Geelong Ballarat Bendigo Colac Western Vancers

Wheat price plan sparks Colac protests and support

Colac readers report ongoing protests by wheat growers over the Federal Government’s 4s per bushel home price. The Colac Observer notes supporters praise the wheat pool as vital, arguing it raises farmer income and safeguards shipping, while critics fault perceived breaches of trust and seek cheaper bread through government action.

Australia Commonwealth

Alvie Farewell Social for Rev C E Smith Family

A farewell social was held at Partch Hall in Alvin for Rev C E Smith and his family as they depart for Clunes. Guests included Mr Bleperl as chair and several speakers praising their long service, with gifts of gold links, gloves, a rose bowl, cutlery, and a gold dress.

C. E Smith Partch Hall Alvin Clunes A. Bleper l Miss & Ingligg HH. Maherd EF. Midgeway A. Ivete Stepnell Alvie Nalangi Swan Marsh Eovertty Avid Lane Syne Catherine Browght

St Matrick's Day Sports to Feature 51 Events at Colac

The annual St Matrick's Day Sports on Friday promises a record program with 51 events including big leg chop heats, cycling and footrunning races in Victoria. Irish dancers Thomas Farrell and Frank Rogers will perform with the Irish Piper associations providing music and exhibition dances. Train and ground arrangements, admission prices, and procession details are listed, with juvenile Irish dance opening at 12 26 and gates closing at 12, adult admission 1 shilling, child 6d. Continuous activities run from 11 20 to 6 pm with extensive local support and transport.

Victoria Frank Rogers Southern Cross Korot Mfp Jageurs Melbourne Irish Pipers Etavor H. Dunn A. Bartlett E. W.w.whitcroft Charles and Keenan P. C. Hancox Hooton Colac East A. H. Searle Mulder and Co W. Bb. Stephens W. R. Edear J W. Gange A Jenkins J. O'Sullivan D. O'Sullivan K. Aull W. Corrwan T. Lowther J. Lawes W. Obornme

Colac Ladies Dowling Club Trophy Pairs Results

Players competed for a trophy donated by Mrs K J Hearn in a Colac Dowling Club event. First round saw Inglis with McKean defeat Tucker and Thomas while Duncan and Hodgson beat Dowling and Hearn. Forbes and Dalton had a bye. Second round matched Forbes Dalton against Inglis McKean with Duncon and Hodgson earning a bye. Dalton defeated Duncan and Hedmon. Colac Loching Club results referenced with players Castles and Peston.

Mra K. J. Hearn Colac Ladies Dowling Club Mre Inglis Mra M'Kean Tucker Mra Thomas Duncan Hodgson Miss Dowling Min ‘Hearn Mra Forbes Mra Dalton Dalton Dalton Best Mra Inglis Add Mre M'Kean; Mrs Duncon and Mrs Hodgoon Ribet Sosed Pervis Saltis Duncos Hedmon Colac Loching Castles Peston Sun

Garvoc Races and Handicap Trials Overview

Saturday Garvoc meeting includes Handicap Trials with Master 1 Noviacita 7 Tallkeeper 4 and other betting details. Distances include Handicap Trots, Steeplechase and Flying Handicap with various runners such as Mevellent Hex Tipperary and Courtws. A note questions government land use for soldiers on Crown lands.

Noviacita Tallkeeper Kerluns Portien Il Wety Pie Hex Tipperary Warren Park Kirk's Hope

Beech Forest Tragedy: Four-Year-Old Dorb Perry Murdered

A Beech Forest community mourns as four year old Dorb Perry is found murdered near Ditch Park Hotel. The victim’s throat was cut, with signs of movement of the body through scrub to a gully. Police, with Detective-Sergeant Keily and trackers from Dandenong, pursue leads and aim to arrest the killer.

Beech Forest Dorb Perry Ditchley Park T. Hales Acros Go Creek Ditch Park Hotel Ainsworth Carlisle Munsor Colac Backhouse Ullam W. B. Davidson Criminal Investigation Department Bo Keily Dandenong Masini Melbourne

Returned Soldier Welcome at Kiliminyt public hall

A large crowd welcomed Private G. FE. Detention home on his return from the Dardanelles. The event featured speeches by Mr T Mongersteh and others, a vivid war narrative from Private Dobson, and a program of songs and recitations. He thanked attendees for the warm reception and looked forward to sharing more experiences.

Seria Roivate G. FE. Deteon Dardanelles Kiliminyt T Mongersteh A.J. Lucas Oj. Stanley G Windeer J. Windeor A. J Itlington RL Harris Fabhenn Wincerely Egypt Anzic Elliminyt Bundage Dobson

Verdun Battle Report Communicates Shifting Front Lines

Telegrams describe Verdun as volatile with German forces at Varna and near Philippope, while French airmen disrupt supply lines. Reports mention casualties and intense fighting along the front as Allied and German troops contend for control.

Repatriation list and subscriptions details noted

The document records a complex list of names and monetary amounts linked to a subscription appeal and repatriation effort. It mentions individuals such as Arthur Tagers and Nicholas, with various sums and notes about amounts placed on a subscription list and related call for cooperation.

Arthur Tagers Sehen Ag Amin Nicholas BK Manifold Woa Tain Ho. Stansman Callocliun Eas

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