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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1915
Page
2
Fragmented text shows a commercial notice with prices, vendors, and items listed across sections. It mentions Western Desmy Farnese Cog, King Street, and various sums in pounds with numerous vendor names and line items, though the OCR is garbled and many names are unclear.
The Meshwerme Bosgetml committee reports strain in hospital funding as St Vincent's Hospital appeals for help. Colac district residents face higher costs and frugal times as public generosity is urged to sustain hospital care and essential services. Local notices include charity efforts, show results, and community actions across Colac.
The Colac District Hospital committee meeting chaired by Musas A. Herberas discussed district patient transfers to the Mega hospital and the discretion of the department. The vote referred the issue to the House Committee. reports covered donations, nursing exams, and hospital administration including appointments and finances.
Fragmented report describes Otway parish allotments 9 acres at Mowry Manefield and a 2 peres allotment in Weolchets, plus notes on the November meeting of the Cua Trorhers Association held in Free Library. Mentions Mr Wallare presiding and plans for a Colyer address and teacher training on garden work and an exhibit at the Golee show.
The Girarecurra Rifle Club held a shooting event at the Verncorrt range on Saturday. Competitors fired ten shots each with scores led by Dignan who won the event. Principal KeNress and several De La Rue entries placed among the top shooters. A note mentions the Australian Expeditionary Forces next mail from Egypt will depart Mongolia and be dispatched from the GPO on Tuesday at 5 pm.
October loadings at Beeac station included 9 fat sheep 150 pigs and 500 bales of wool. Railway Commissioners allow Saturday unlock for Monday Geelong market, with conveyance via mid day Creasy to Geelong. New timetable grants earlier Beare to Geelong travel via Cres or Lrrewarra, aiding Wednesday Thursday arrivals.
A Monday night fire in Main Street Birregurra destroyed a four room weatherboard house and an adjoining shop residence. The blaze began in the former and spread to the latter before detection. Local builders Strachan Murray and Co surveyed the scene with A Herring arranging salvage of furniture. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and investigations will aid the council.
A summary of a local committee meeting noting plans to appoint and confirm officers for the upcoming year. The discussion included unrolling a charter, appointing members, and scheduling the next gathering on a Saturday evening to finalize the slate.
The article lists cabinet appointments including Agriculture Minister A. Ot Povsasioh, Attorney General D. Malev, and Public Works Minister Y. Lavitygstione. It notes ongoing government reforms and the governor's plan to pass a new budget and related measures.
Fragmented notes discuss agricultural water safety and well protection. References mention manure piles, sewage risks, and measures to keep wells clear of contaminants. The document emphasizes securing clean water through proper drainage and distance from waste sources.
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