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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
5
The Camperdown bitter factory recorded October milk intake of 167699 gallons and butter fat of 247614 lb. Eggs totaling 6470 dozen were marketed for suppliers who received £222 0 3. Skim milk payments totalled 232 2 D per gallon at 58d rate.
The month shows milk 28 040 gallons and cream 56 570 gallons processed by the Ghenormisteen Lutter readers Factory Company. Totals and costs are listed, with references to stock, shipments, and the Jubilee event in the town. A property valuation change and a contested listing near March 4 are noted, along with the Warroam-INESTOne district sale details and construction cost of £1960.
Fragmented report describes German submarine activity off the coast with torpedoing and sinking events. It includes mention of ships, casualties, and Allied counteractions amid heavy naval operations and government statements on naval warfare and convoy safety.
Mr Rowan and M rank Mal af Corereoke faced charges of assaulting his wife and threatening children as police court proceedings followed reports of chronic drinking and abuse. The defendant allegedly attacked the family over several days, including choking and threatening witnesses, while the wife described long-standing fear and attempts to shield the children.
In the House of Representatives on Wednesday Mr Fisher read a telegram stating that a three funnel warship had arrived off the island and was landing a party of men. Communications with Cocos Islands indicated immediate action, with efforts to confirm the sighting and assess the situation.
Reports from通讯 say Emden engaged the Sydney near Cocos Island. Emden damaged, two funnels and a mast shot away, ship burning. Brdmey suffered three killed and 15 wounded. Emden beached and wrecked north of the islet. Rescue efforts followed as German crew and locals received aid.
The letter from a Belgian mother laments killings and burning in Liège and surrounding towns. She accuses German forces of merciless cruelty and calls for accountability, linking the crime to a broader fight for moral rebuke and national resilience.
The Carlisle district saw a strong dairy season with butter fat prices near Colac levels and expanded output as leases from Colac volcanic-area dairies come online. A local progress association marked its anniversary with a large social and planned Boxing Day wool fete. ongoing projects include windmill and trough work, water supply upgrades, and telephony delays being addressed by officials.
Warriog hosted a busy Saturday with multiple mixed and ladies doubles. Notable results include J Blackwell and partner beating W Men, A Shaw and P Williams defeating S Chant and a Williams, and T Disken with C Junaher overcoming A Chant and Leyland. Colac teams and junior players also featured with matches scheduled for the Beeac courts and Colac venues tomorrow.
A compilation of sale dates from Kell & Sons Colac and J Johnston & Co among others listing public auctions for horses cattle sheep pigs dairy stock and produce. Specific dates include November 1 13 16 and 19 with times and locations in Melbourne Colac and surrounding districts. Prices and lot details are provided for fat cattle sheep store cattle and prime stock. Items cover horses ponies sheep cattle pigs and general farm produce plus livestock entries and delivery notes.
Saturday matches featured B A team against D and Usher as players were drawn from the Cric tion lineup. The event ran at 2 15 p m with Lukes securing a win and Mr Hurst presenting the prize after the match at the show ground.
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