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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
5
A local shop advertises a wide range of men’s shirts and undergarments. It emphasizes that short and fat men, tall and thin men, and average builds are all served with equal attention to fit and style.
A long list of shoe items primarily for men women and youths with various styles including boots derby shoes and pump soles. Prices range from 4/6 to 14/6 per pair with multiple sizes and fittings indicated.
A Windsor Magazine survey analyzes Germany's rail expansion aims in Asia Minor, tracing a maritime and land network to reach the Near East. The piece links the railway project to economic pressure, colonial ambition, and Allied strategic interests, detailing routes from Konya to Basra and the broader Berlin–Baghdad plan.
Nicholas White of Delbridge Sheel Fiteroy visited Geelong with his wife and five week old child. A double seated buggy capsized three miles from Geelong after striking metal. The infant sustained a severe head wound and died instantly. Mrs White survived with shock and was taken to a private hospital.
The Geelong market drew cattle and sheep, bullocks to £26 7s 6d, cows to £7 0s 7d, various prices for Meier’s herd and others, with overall demand steady and late rates firmer on top lots. Sheep quotas showed increased penning of well-bred wethers and ewes, with fat lambs at high mid to good descriptions, market opening steady and closing firm on best values.
Railway time tables list passenger trains from Western District centers to Melbourne. Services warn of alterations or cancellations with postings at stations and detail departures from Forrest Birregurra Lorne and Colac lines. The notice outlines specific daily and midweek services, changes to connections, and revised arrival times at key stops.
A medical column warns that houseflies pose a real disease threat to households and communities. It describes their role in spreading infections, outlines public health risks, and urges residents to control flies with practical measures and sanitation to protect health.
Entry list appears garbled but shows a racing handicap with 130 yards and several entrants. Names include Teuaning RHEPPUALD and entries such as Choppine AKDERMAID LOG CHO and STANNING BLO CK with various girth figures. Handicapper listed as W. EB Boyes.
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