Spring Show Opens with Keen Competition for Vegetables
Archdeacon will open the Beeac Aine manual spring show on Tuesday. Judging will begin as entries come in, with a record prospect across all classes. The season promises a strong display of corn and vegetables as competition tightens for awards. Board of Directors set to meet, new officers to be announced, with extended notes on irrigation and crop conditions.
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Archdeacon
Imst
Tre
Iter Tee
J. Lemzen
Mt Murrett
Gr. Gee
Dprogrea
Asid
Tweedlay
Commeo
Pest
Shwet
Rowan
Hove
City charity drive seeks funds for hungry but needs help
A local appeal requests donations of flour, meat, corn meal, oats, fruit, vegetables and other foods to aid poor families. The drive asks residents to send contributions to the head teacher before the deadline, mentioning church groups and the community as helpers.
Fragmentary note on land and official dealings
The text records a partial historical note about a land grant or sale involving Mr Caan and Mr Menitold, with references to 2000 acres and a soldier in the area. It mentions Mr Masfield and Mr Manifold and an assertion that a State War effort was established, suggesting compare or parallel actions. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear dates, places, and complete names.
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New Booth
Caan
Pridayr
Je Menitold
Handanf
Masfield
Cogret
Manifold
Colac Hospital Appeal prompts reader questions on collectors
A Colac Herald letter to the editor notes debate over fundraising methods for the Colac Hospital. Residents question paying a commission to collectors and urge a clear denial to avoid hindering donations. The Hospital Committee will defer appointing a collector to the January meeting.
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Colac
Latham
Colac District Hospital
Victorian trotting program and handicaps at Colac meeting
The program lists Handicap Trials and races for horses ponies and drivers under Victorian Trotting Association rules. Entries close by December with nominations and acceptance details. weights announced after handicaps and riders must wear colours. Officials include Messrs Hancock Neylon Wilson Purcell Mulder and secretary En Thomas.
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John Hancock
F. Neylon
John Wilson
T. Purcell
T. T. Mulder
G. H. Dare
G. A. M'Leod
T. W. Hancock
A. G. Bendall
T. Darcy
Dra
Dra. Nankervis and
Kirkpatrick
E. B. Wood
Victorian
Trotting Association
Colac
Hill
P.m
P Concetine
UN & Pm
Welchia
Messrs Watsons
Dendalls and Carey
Argus
Fetter
EN. Thomas
Local Recreation Ground Event Sees Multiple Races and Auctions
A December Recreation Ground program lists boy and girl races under 12 and under 16, maidens, handicaps, log chops, and novelty events with trophies and prizes. Also noted are a cattle sale, a cattle grand concert, and a special horse sale organized by Western VAA and Victorian Scotts, with nominations closed for several events.
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Steppine
Zack Hace
Mst
Pest
Pater Bales
CURANGAMITE RACING CLUB SATURDAY NOVEMBER MEETING
Racing notes from Colac detail the 1-⅞ mile handicap hurdle and novelty pony hack events at the Curangamite meeting on Saturday November 27 1916. Entries close Monday with local officials in Colac and Melbourne representatives arranging purses and penalties.
Meat prices and commodities in a late 19th century sale
The listing shows varied meat and feed commodities with prices per pound and per unit, including veal, pork, oxen, and imported items. It notes vendors, stock origins such as Jersey, Cape, New Zealand, and Argentina, with price ranges and discounts and references to weighing, packing, and delivery terms.
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Wren
Thaniel
Wasa
Sie
Darvel
Daniel
Daniel Creanee
God Shea
Jeteneone
Cororooke Presby- Church
John Rankin
Sev
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Reblic Hall
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Wil
Archdeacon Tucker
Balharas
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Ll V'Chock Am
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Jeteienane Athletic Club
Moring
J. M' Sexton
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Oo“Lac Hospital
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Rae
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Chemus Telephone
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Fustues
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Mouners-Surtan Street
Connoh
Murray Street
Yelwood & Wagg
Dalgety & Co., Limited
Thomas Hetherington
Handy Site Farm
Hanool
W.J
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Piret Sais
J. G., Jornstone & C0
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Corangamite and
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Alvie Township
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Charles Lonimer
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Fioen
Argentins Woven
Ran and Mollard
Rae Aval
Tasman
New Zealand
Monster Xmas
Colac Botanic Gardens
GMEM
Hospital Jumble Fair Committee
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