22 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
1
A fragmented advertisement lists agents and offices in Colac and Melbourne for fire, life, and property insurance. It notes assets and policies with emphasis on prompt settlements and specialist services. Local agents and contact details are provided for CrOadc integrity and household coverage.
Largest and best stock of funeral requisites in the district with first class workmanship and moderate prices. Gellibrand Street Colas offers supervision and care for all funeral needs.
The business will be carried on under the management of Masé Adams with experience in all branches of the trade. Ernest Burq is listed in connection with furnishings and related charges, while old vehicle descriptions will be reviewed for inspection and sale.
Practical guidance for poultry breeders covering selecting birds for competition, ideal physical traits, handling and training before judging, feeding regimes including mash formulas, perches, and techniques to reduce stress. Includes market notes from Colac Poultry Market and breeder recommendations.
Auction notice lists Red Sussex and White Leghorn chicks and hens from Mes Langhorne in Greenvale and Austin. Various strains and built lines offered with ready-to-pull fertility, prices starting around six cents per bird.
Sergeant Allen M'Donald remains in England and is unlikely to return to the trenches due to injuries. The report notes limited prospects for renewed combat service.
The report lists local residents Richards and others with war service, town nurses, and Post Office staff. It mentions Mrs Peart in Colac hospital after an operation, Ripple Vale activities at a Presbyterian picnic, Bergregurra tennis match planned, and Mr Chappell collecting subscriptions for a sixth year fund while Dr Kirkpatrick’s health trip prompts local road changes.
The article lists the Liberal cabinet and ministers including the Attorney General and various portfolio holders. Names such as Micauer, Howser, Hutchimson, Barnes, and others appear among the state ministry and legislative council members with roles in education wealth railways mines agriculture and more.
E Charcoal Powder guaranteed pure for either wet or dry mash. Hane charcoal powder valued by poultry keepers for its high lime content at 69.5 percent. Should be kept before birds especially young stock. Slices-idib bags priced 3/, 28th bags, 7/6, 112 lb bags 11/6, scwt lots 11/ccwt. Special quotas for ten lots. District buying agents wanted.
RB Burroughs of Carrum announces the special feature event at Slogis Tal starting April 1818 with an egg laying competition as a highlight for residents and visitors.
The article urges Australians to invest in the sixth Commonwealth War Loan while noting total national wealth and varying income levels. It compares subscription rates with Canada and the United States, pointing out past loans underutilized by the public and urging broader participation.
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