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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
7
Fragmented OCR reports mass killings and atrocities attributed to Turkish forces amid martial actions and reprisals. The text mentions Turkish consuls, battles in Gulpeshan, and casualties. details are unclear due to garbled source material but indicate widespread violence and barbarity as part of a terror campaign.
The article describes Empire Day activities and a large street demonstration. It notes committee efforts, a patriotic display, and plans for a commemorative event in the state with involvement from local officials and performers.
Readable fragments describe a public vote related to the mint but text is garbled. Mentions candidates or officials and a push to secure votes near a specific date. No clear names or places emerge due to OCR damage.
Fragmentary report notes Coterdal will not be paged by Calle Ciel Chal Courtsing joy on opening day of the serene Club. Secretary Charlie Lormer mentioned a date near the 23rd inst at moon when the canned item proceeds.
Telegraph dispatch from Melbourne notes strong orange growth in the Northern Territory. Reports highlight large fruit sizes and thriving irrigation, with the External Affairs department overseeing the box export.
Tuesday market report from Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling Co Ltd notes scarce offerings and uneven prices across wheat and seed meal. Prices quoted include 6/8 to 8/0 for various samples, with buyers showing interest but demand easing and factory activity mixed in strength and price shifts.
Fragmentary text discusses ministers and policies affecting Victoria and New South Wales, with mentions of ministers, distribution from the Attorney General, and a debate over release for supplementary provisions. The readable lines are incomplete and tangled, hindering a clear narrative or outcome.
A deputation pressed for answers on education funding and reform amid parliamentary debate. Speakers argued over ministerial control, school expenditures, and provincial responsibilities, noting concerns about periodicals, teacher morale, and pupil welfare. The exchange highlighted tensions between education policy and budgetary constraints.
An old ad style note touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds. It mentions a price tabitiw for an employee and a penalty for con-ingurence, with various odd spellings and unclear terms.
A 1916 missive from Killarat Brameh- Ballarat requests support for an Australian zoo project. The Ballarat City Council, after a large bequest, plans to establish a national zoo and seeks donations and specimens of Australian birds and animals, urging members to forward offerings to the council.
Wilton Architect invites tenders until May 7 for erection of a residence in Geelong for J L Gibson Req Woodrow Vale. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office, Wednesday May 12. Publican's Booth tenders due May 20. Signed W Edgan, Secretary.
A varied auction schedule lists public sales at Connors rooms with 120 fowls 12 prime turkeys 16 packs 12 pat hed items plus furniture and domestic ware. Large stock includes rifles cedar chests saddlery tools and kitchenware. Additional entries invited with sale orders shifting to dairy cattle sheep and poultry blocks.
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