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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 14, 1915

Page

4

Rokewood Farmers Co operative declares dividend at meeting

At the annual meeting of Rokewood Farmers Co operative share holders a dividend of 18 pence per share was declared. A vote approved a motion to honor the manager Me Jo MM Rouston for services. Wheat yields showed no marked decline over the past rotation with 40000 bags weighed in 1912-13 and 25600 in 1973-14, while last harvest produced 9000 bags. Directors elected included Thos Carr, Chioe Wilding, and FL Rowe.

Rokewood Farmers Co-operative (Co Mermis Thos Carr Chioe Wilding FL Rowe

Debating and social club forms at Hirregarra

In Hirregarra a debating and social group was formed with weekly Monday meetings. The following officers were elected: Veveident, Me KK Edgerten, Meer 8 Chittin, W Moora, and WW Behera as secretary and treasurer. Other roles include hoste and indicators with a list of members and duties.

Bieregurra Talbot KO Caendell Parguhaenen Lu Nousberg Hirregarra Mary Veveident Edgerten Vleepeehivite Chittin Mital Hoste Atinidicators

Mortlake land debate sparks subdivision plan

In Mortlake and surrounding areas officials inspected farmland and discussed subdividing vast wheat country parcels. Residents and band owners attended meetings at Derrinaiini Hinton and Leondatined feet Teomendey as land values and fine structures were reviewed.

Mortlake Derrinaiini Unr Hinton Bey Hime

Unclear historical notes on 19th century wartime disruptions

Fragmented OCR reads as a historical narrative about partitions, competitions, and unrest. Mentions of commpetiibo ge and Taheenie greed rogers whitey River suggest disjointed events. Context includes references to Chile export, Meek Red Cll cities, and stock removals, with faded details and inconsistent names.

Meith Wilde Dia Leeds Choy Whitey River Rome Ford N. Siewate Deewn Perro Chile Remi Talievenen

Unclear OCR fragment hints at dairy supply and cream collection

Fragmentary text mentions suppliers, factory orders, milk separation, and cream collection plans. The garbled wording makes interpretation uncertain but indicates arrangements between MiTK, Southernroe, Cromsey, Keoroit, and Wevelsthorpe regarding cream and milk processing.

Tie Saeerie Crrard Sequeries Mitk Puppliers Southernroe Cromsey Keoroit Thor Wiesthoop Wevelsthorpe

Wildeeod Rant Rhapsody Show Mix Sparks Debate

A patchy Reuters style note hints at a chaotic performance titled The Wildeeod Rant Rhapsody. The fragment mentions bands and showmanship stirring discussion among attendees and critics.

Abandoned Road Work Puts Chapplevale At Risk

Local fears rise as contractors quit on the Chapplevale to Lavers Hill road project. A twelve year old boy was struck by a falling tree while gathering firewood. his six year old brother caused the accident unknowingly. The boy survived after swift aid from his fifteen year old sister and a parent was away.

Repor Chapplevale Lavers Hil Mr. L. Jones

Concert at Talbie Hill Sunday School Hall

A May concert at the Talbie Hiatt Moy Sth Sunday School Hall featured a full programme of vocal and descriptive items. Notable performers included Mr T Bul wormby as chairman and Misses Co amd G3 Peli with solos, plus recitations and songs such as Tipperary and Follow the Star.

T. Bulwormby Liverture Mr Taster Chiaihy Mike Peis Song Ytabin Adair Miss Moplevy Phan Sole Fiecht Draaves Minko Pell Enone Mr Taylor Vest Mise Bene

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