Gilmartin and Matthews Mourned in Colac Obituaries
In memory of Gilmartin husband and father who died March 16 1914 at Colac with note of peace. Inserted by widow Cath ie Gilmartin and family. Also Matthews father George Cole Matthews died March 17 1912 at Totten ham Park Colac with verse about old times and memory from daughter and son in law.
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Gilmartin
Colac
Cathie Gilmartin
Mraise
Tessie
Freddie
Alan
Wileen
Muriel
Marjory Atheron
Lerethy
Jennie
Jackie
Stanley Wallace
George Cole Matthews
Tottenham Park
Local notices and community updates from Colac region
The column reports health notes for the Very Rev. Ivan Nelan and social updates for St Val richa Lay procession. It covers a murder case in Beech Forest, a Patreck's Day sports notice, bank hours, a justice of the peace appointment, and a Western and Murray district meeting. Includes Caledonian Society events, war service notices, and a Colac railway junior clerk Arthur Scouller’s death. Also advertisements for a Carooke Picnic Places and a local jeweller promotion.
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Ivan Nelan
St. Valricha
Lore Finey
Beech Forest
J Howse
Hepac
Jimtie
Bullwick
Corncr
Caledonian Bomety
Mankie
Mankie, Occupying the Chair, Mesers ()) Armstrong, M. M'Lennan
Iex Mclonald
Alex M*kenne
J Ve Deve Bieury
Ales
Mr Hood Miler
Remighion
M*lennan
Armstrong
H Ko Woods
Woods
Focal Patriotic Committee
Vitoorian Evottish
Beottieh
Kt. Scouller
Wimba
Arthur
Heliopolis
Egypt
Arthur Secowller
Colac
James Threlfall
Jon
Gil. Connor
P O'Cloch
AE Withecomb
Commercial Bank
St Patrick's Day Sports and Colac events reviewed
Colac sports and cultural program coverage notes a St Patrick's Day event with 100 dancing entrants and a noon start. The day includes processions, motor parades, and affordable admission, plus a re opening of evening classes at Colac Blair School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick’s Day
Geelong
Colac Blair School
A J, Lumade
Verdun Drama and German Offensive Reports
Verdun drama dominates Western Front reports as the Entente and German forces engage in a contested third act. Allied leaders express cautious confidence while German assaults on Wednesday face stiff resistance and obstructive trench operations hamper progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remom
London
Rome
Verdun
Colac inquiry probes cause of East Colac fire and furniture loss
An inquiry led by Mr W Tanner at Colac Police Court examined events surrounding a February blaze at Mrs Button's home in Colac East. Witnesses described seeing two traps and a vehicle removing items, with discussions about furniture colors and ownership. The hearing focused on credibility and the sequence of purchases and transfers amid suspicions of arson-related acts.
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W. Tanner
Colac
Colac East
Mra
Sumwes
Acoby
Create
The
Guardian Ca
F. Cunningham
Buttell
Lily Mary Harwood
Murray Street East
Mritton
Murray Street
Sutton
Button
Cunningham
Bulter
Campbell's
Wes
Owse
Pollock Street
Mutton
Edgar
Ous
Rae’ Dee
Mra Sutton
Taum
Belwood
P.M
Jacoby
Tanort
Mra Button
Constable Joiner
John Walters
Hous Roy Futton
Ore
Hess
Galton
Todd
Ted
Ulom
O'Shea
Olac East
Tanner
Mrs Button
Cwardian Co
Herbert
Thomas
Iartian Assurance Company
Cole
Mra @utten
Jadeby
Seddonook
Joiner
Baton
Bugey
Warncourt
Ear
Rm Sutton
Hazelding
Sbria
Burton
Weston's
Nowtair
Fire and Fraud Trial in Local Court Overview
Testimony centers on Mrs Sutton and Mrs Button with fire damage, insurance, and suspected arson linked to a tin trunk. Witnesses describe furniture dealings, loans, and claims of theft while police pursue evidence yet stop short of proving felonious incendiarism. The case highlights disputed insurance policy details and the fate of valuable items in a contested fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Getton
Sutton
Irs Sutton
Palite
Abe
Wedding at 1 Mich ada Church Berac
A wedding at 1 Mich ada Church Berac Wednesday February ith joined Nicholas Foley Corunnun and Kathiron Sprowles Ranpywide Furack. The bride wore ivory crepe and lace with a scalloped over-skirt and carried La France roses. Bridesmaids wore coral pink voile. attendants included Miss Nelly Sprowles and Minnie Foley. The couple’s honeymoon heads to Tasmania after a reception at Bunnyside. home named Brae Burn Corunnun.
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Michada Church
Berac
Nelly Sprowles
Bride
Minnie Foley
Wiiter
J Daffy
Rrewarra
Tasmania
Foley
British and German War Actions Report From Front Lines
A semi official Paris brief summarizes February to March fighting in France and Belgium. British troops repelled assaults while the German bombardment aimed to break trench lines. Casualties and a tactical shift are noted as both sides prepared for broader operations.
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Oreo
Tillery
Pijo
Farch
Catan
Ted Jay
Germany
Tony
Tn Tyre
Theering
Alfier
Reyo Miter
Geragiuanye
Ube Earri
Tnt
Agricultural High School Wrigley outlines progress and reforms
MLA representative from the Hoard of Secondary Education Victoria met the council of the Agricultural High School on Wednesday. He reported the board’s approval of recent inspections, emphasized compulsory secondary education up to age sixteen, and noted financial stringency and facility concerns. The meeting thanked him. rifle club details and new recruits were announced along with plans for equipment, shooting results, and local support.
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Wrigley
Breana
America
Raton
Ofsipan High School
Bern
Accont
Domoon
Sr Wrigkey
Atniel
Acook
J McUily
Poo 7 Rifle Club
Agric
J. Mulls
Schiel
Schoo
Fle
Jack Wher
KR. Laces
Sameiai
Rijellerup
H. Johnstone ii
W. Kervin
Colac
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