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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1915
Page
5
A long catalog of prize entries for poultry livestock and farm produce detailing class winners and exhibitors such as Percy Maude J W James Arthur Matswell Jacob Parish M Percy Maude M W Bob ducon J J Moloney and others. The list covers heavy breeds Leghorns Wyandotte ducks hounds terriers and various jellies jams and vegetables with judges and prize allocations.
A long catalog of entries from the horticulture section shows numerous displays including a collection of wild flowers, cut flowers, carnations, pansies, roses, and ferns arranged by exhibitors such as Miss Richardson Miss Richardeos Miss E Rich ardson and Mrs Hageldine. Also listed are desserts and cakes from local girls under 18 and under 21 with entries like shortbread sponge cake and sausage rolls.
The Gryan firm, a leading windmill maker, reports rising activity and growing output over 26 years. Mills are exported to Victoria Western Australia Queensland South Australia New South Wales and Tasmania with automatic lubricators self adjusting gearing and long lasting bearings. The company also builds stoves such as the Cygnet Emir and Warrion with strong sales.
The Corangamite Racing Club schedules two trials on Saturday 27 November with a one mile handicap event for horses and a 1 1/2 mile handicap trot under V T A rules. Entries close with secretary J. P. Coumbine on is November with accepted distances and weights listed. Officials include Judge Mr Campbell McArthur and Handicapper Mr T Darcy. Special train from Ballarat and refunds for rail travel noted. secretary Charles Lorimer, Colac.
A Victorian Trotting Association program lists Handicap Trials and races for horses and ponies. Events include Handicap Trial Stakes, Handicap Hurdle Race, Novelty Handicap, Christmas Gift, Flying Handicap and Distance Handicap with entries, nominations, acceptance fees, and weight rules. Entries specify horse names and classifications. riders, drivers, and trainers must be registered.
Mrs Clifford, superintendent of Natura Health Company, Melbourne, will visit Colac on Thursday and Friday 11th and 13th November. She will be at the Victoria Hotel from 6 pm to 7 pm Thursday and 10 am to Friday. She offers free consultations, treats women ailments, headaches, backaches, indigestion, catarrh and piles, and carries a full range of medicines including Persian Bees for skin and complexion.
Dalgety and Co. announce a public meeting to be held at ten o'clock. The notice provides limited legible details and invites attendance.
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