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