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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary notice from Cobden mentions receipt of ether from authorities and public values reference 19. It references a representative and an official ceremony or duty related to a meeting at a location described in unclear text. The document lists names and roles, including a secretary and potential warrants or permits.
Fragmented text shows references to odds and dates with unclear place names. It mentions a race or event timing and partial numbers, suggesting a garbled notice or schedule fragment lacking coherent details.
A fragmented report discusses global reach and policy shifts after the war, mentioning Sir Douglas Mawnan and ideas on extending influence worldwide. It touches on economic and strategic tensions, with references to coalitions, cultural issues, and international openness.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention transit, prices, a local meeting, and potential incidents with scattered names and dates. The text is garbled, but hints at scheduling, locations, and possible business or public notices. Readers should await clearer copy for specifics.
The report outlines pacing, hurdles and handicap events at Samperdown Winter Meeting with races including Welter and Flying Handicaps. It notes conditions for entries and admin details, plus special trains and travel from regional stations for attendees.
Fragmentary report from a horse meeting mentioning Penadion Melbourne and Aramis among entries. Notes refer to hurdle races, weights, declared handicaps, and special train arrangements from Melbourne, Ballarat, and Korobe. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
Local report notes ongoing damage to sheep by raiding hounds kept without purpose, as railway construction trust meetings convene amid financial rate setting for the year. Weather and transport disruptions linger, with trains and bowling events mentioned, while an attempted wedding incident is described in fragment.
A damaged OCR passage provides partial readable bits of names, places, and events. It mentions people and locations in a scattered, unclear sequence, offering no coherent narrative or actionable details.
A New York policeman pacifies a tense street incident with courtesy when a well dressed young woman approaches during a traffic stand. She requests help to reach Kam Island and to explore a purchase, while others offer to assist or pay for her fare. The officer refuses unnecessary rewards, records a refusal, and a letter from authorities hints at further investigation while a photograph shows the officer’s walk and demonstrable calm.
An incoherent OCR fragment mentions bees, their behavior, and a fleeting reference to economic or industrial terms. It cites "queen," "sorbet," and various misread terms, implying a historical piece on beekeeping or natural history with strained clarity.
A fragmentary narrative blends satire with memory of a South African editor, a correspondent, and a desert tale. It recalls a bookish anecdote, a philanthropic impulse, and an old couple sharing luncheon, all framed in a newspaper voice and dated tone.
Readable property notices describe well built houses and cottages for sale. Listings include Well-built S Hoom House with wash house copper and bathroom near Campbell street with 142 feet frontage and 288 feet depth priced at £50. Cottage offerings include Dowling Estate 4-Room and 5-Room options with various frontage and sizes, prices ranging from £176 to £496. Also an Armstron street New Room Cottage and a Haulway Station area 3- or 4-Room cottages with water laid on, frontage sizes listed and prices noted up to £818.
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