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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1912
Page
2
Samuel W Crabb remembers his wife Rosetta who died in November 1911. Funeral verses express grief and enduring love. Inserted by her sorrowing husband in memory notices from November 1912.
The Ites EOTT Dawite nf at deters Churehh of Fingland Colo announces Dawite accepted joining as vicar of Christ Church Maryborough succeeding Vena Archdeacon Haran Th wevey. A large Colac cemetery gathering honors late Mr Alex M Rae with wreaths from Caledonian and local groups.
The Colac area mourns for the late Mr Thin with funeral arrangements at the cemetery and wreaths from the ANA and Regatta committee. A Methodist service precedes the burial and a large turnout is noted for the Creery district funeral of King Brow’s sister. Local announcements include shop notices and upcoming concert plans by the Colac Orchestra and church groups.
Reports from the New East say Bulgarian forces nearly reach Constantinople within 25 miles, following a major Turkish defeat. Bulgarians plan to encircle the capital amid reported atrocities, with trains captured at Burgas aiding troop movements east of Adrianople. A Turkish cruiser Feth i Bulend was sunk in the Gulf of Baloniks by a Greek torpedo, with most crew saved.
Reports from Vancouver describe a severe hurricane threatening the Pacific port. Officials warn residents to seek shelter as damage tallies estimate substantial disruption and emergency preparations intensify amid ongoing weather advisories.
A major blaze struck Bilson and Cots early Friday, engulfing the millinery and dress stock. Firefighters, led by Captain Parkes, battled the flames amid heavy water pressure, but massive damage to furniture, millinery, and clothing departments occurred, with a warm town reaction and sympathy for Mr F. O. Bilson.
A report on a Britain Germany friendship conference noting Lord Courtoey and Sir Oliver Lodge urging harmony. Separately Indianapolis covers a dynamite conspiracy trial of forty six union officials, with Hyer implicated in plots against employers and striking workers.
A maritime disaster near Marshfield Oregon follows a wreck of the seawoner Osprey during entry. All aboard are lost. A rescue aeroplane from the air force views the wreck and a gallant effort to recover drowning men is reported.
Fragmented account details a community cricket event with mentions of players such as McGeute and McGrath. The text references results, performances, and awards at the Werites annual show with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Fragmented text appears to discuss foods, phosphates, colors, and health claims with stray mentions of science, medicine, and morality. Names, dates, and coherent events are largely unreadable, yielding a garbled snapshot rather than a clear news item.
Raging Derby Day reports from the Victoria Racing Club meeting in Melbourne note heavy afternoon rain. Results show Maid en Plate won by a length and a half, Beragoon takes the Mariburnong Plate, Lord Akerm e claims the Botham Handicap, Wolowa wins the Victoria Derby, Duke Foote takes the Melbourne Stakes, and Tyrrel wins the Cobulg Stares by a neck.
Members of the local du fys community shoot on a Saturday afternoon with strong totals from J H Osborne and Beilliv as veterans compete against youth. The King’s trophy and King Cup races loom with Duke Foote favored in Melbourne Stakes style preview. Opening season for Vaehtinp to be held Saturday afternoon under Coty F Meyer, followed by a social at the pavilion.
A meeting in Elliminyt to form a Progress association elected officers including President Thomas Vice president Windsor secretary treasurer H J Hille and committee members Hennessy Lowe Windsor. Members fixed a monthly meeting schedule and a concert was announced. A burst pipe near the Elliminyt cemetery caused water main outages lasting hours, disrupting households.
Colac Pastoral and Agricultural Society holds its monthly meeting at Norwich Chambers to discuss the upcoming annual show on PHY 12th and 3th. Applicants chosen this year include switches and steam-emetric rounds with space for more entries received until Thursday at 5 p.m. The committee plans to admit new members and arrange transport for exhibitors, with weather hope for fine days to ensure a successful show.
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