Colac News Involving Clubs Fetes Elections And Exhibits
Colac notes report a Colac Cricket Club meeting with small attendance and ongoing member concerns. A garden fete at J G Johnstone’s attracted a large crowd. funds aid Colac Hospital. Local politics see opposition to a wine licence in Colac and calls to sign petitions. A life of Christ film drew a large audience at Victoria Hall, and community events include a public meeting about a Red Rock Reserve opening and other charity efforts.
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Tikely
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Colac
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Colac Hospital
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Angelis
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Egypt
Perhaviour
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MM. M. M'Creddin
Harvey Gibson
Werneth
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Tahdegouse
Alex Mackay
Serdar Tae Syat
Victoria 7
Bocity
Manchester “Guardian
Wlys
Marten
Murrah
Bonmie Jean
Iond-Bream
Lene
Bea
Aloye
Talac
Alvie Women's Guild Sends Donated Goods to Melbourne
The Won secretary J MWonchie reports dispatching a collection to Red Vines Receiving Depot Melbourne. Items include knitted sweaters socks mittens scarves shirts caps and writing materials from members Mrs Tants Mrs Willama Lily Williams Keegan Culvert Read McKengie Monchie and others. A hearty invitation appeals for further donations of goods or money.
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Alvie Women's
Parrotlee Guild
J. Mwonchie
Melbourne
Mra G. Gi
Ethel Williams
Flora Willama
Mies Lily Williams
Mien Keegan
Beasley
Misses Hieti
Mie Vo
Mrn W
Read
A. M'Kengie
Mre
J. M'onchie
Jean Monchie
Eric M‘qomehis
Colac Show Highlights Farm Exhibits And Local Talent
A large Colac event showcased dairy cattle prizes, horse classes, fancy work, and a Western and Murray District Bacon Company display. Winners included C P Falkenberg for dairy cows, W Gooden for draught entries, and J James and C Hernan among top performers. Misses L and I Pell drew encores for dancing amid a broad mix of produce, poultry, and crafts.
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Hampden
Jerecy
Powell
M‘dougall
Colac
Dalton Bros
Pioneer
Abbot
Italian Campaign Gorizia Bombarded in Heavy Shelling
A Vienna communique reports heavy shells and incendiary bombs striking Gorizia. The bombardment devastates the town as Italian defenders and civilian centers endure sustained attacks.
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Vienna
Gurigia
Italians Repulse Austrians In Ridge Battle
In a Saturday report General Cadurna describes Austrian counter attacks northwest of Gorigia repulsed. Italian forces held positions at Mt San Michele ridge despite a sudden assault, reviving efforts to consolidate and repel the enemy advance.
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Cadurna
Gorigia
Curso
Femlay
Mt San Michele
Teonge
Poalliona
Colac Hifle Club Shoots Amid Rough Weather
The Colac Rifle Club endured fourteem weeks of rough weather and a wind blown day that disrupted practice. A $00, 500, avay yard range shoot featured 7 shots and saw Mr. J. Mds win the first stage with a 492 score including handicap. Next Saturday hosts a return match between Helmret Feddursen and the losers, with 300 fans expected and a special 7 shot format on December 11.
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J. Mds
Mtuliy
Sears
Johnstone
Hepallack
AL Pedstes
Stewart
Baillie
Wo Holmes
OW Helmore
Egy Campbell
Bou Jants
Thy Menbers
Wfei
Milk Diet Initiative Aims to Aid Returned Soldiers
The Australian Women's National League focuses on milk food for returned soldiers, arguing a milk diet improves survival versus bully beef. A case of milk at wholesale costs 25 shillings 6 pence. Mrs. J. Mormon, honorary secretary, will acknowledge contributions.
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Australian Women's National League
J. Mormon
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