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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
2
The notice lists church events for Holy Commandos Matine and Sermon Evensong at the Anglican church and a Methodist service with a preacher named Harris. Details include dates in October and times for morning and evening sessions.
Vomuriali Granite Marble and locetone erected under personal capervielon in any part of the State jetest dogigne of cast and wrought tomb raillogs customers wreaths stocked and paying agents commission for travellers to erect from four local works.
Community schedule lists Torah readings and Bible school at 2:45 PM, sermon by Rev John W Marrow. Andrews Presbyterian service Sunday October 23 with Rev G B Murphy. marriage notices for Nefta-Larpent and Richards-Corunnian. obsequies and funeral references follow.
Dalgety and Co report a busy Tauriday sale yarding 145 cattle and 476 sheep with strong buyer turnout but limited to trade and export due to dry weather. Fat cattle sold below last week while sheep were well represented with steady prices. numerous lots of store sheep and lambs, crossbreds, and draft cattle described with varied returns and entries from several owners.
Fragmented text shows unclear names and details with no coherent event or outcome available. readable fragments hint at a local notice or notice-like item but lack concrete facts to summarize.
The notice lists a routine weekly sale at Alana Aguas with poultry lots priced per unit. It notes entries for roosters, hens, ducks, geese, and other birds with varied small quantities and prices, indicating a regular fair-like auction format despite garbled OCR.
The discussion centers on government responsibility for forest settlement and transport links. Critics argue policies shift burden to councils while the state pursues road and rail access, risking funding gaps and failed settlements. Strong mentions of Shen forest country, Wilsure to Iberinghap, and funding conditions.
A long mixed-page report covers forest rate concerns, road maintenance debate, and government taxation talk, plus police court items on licencing and theft. Community updates note transfers, church jubilee plans, and a Belgians relief fundraiser with a torchlight procession.
A local shop advertises opening day sales on drapery items with low prices and large stock. The note promises quick profits for buyers and urges customers to visit to see new stock and special sale prices. The copy emphasizes affordable, well made items for children and families during the event.
Pegg's advertises cards and post cards for British and Foreign mails with newest designs. It lists autograph stationery in many varieties and assorted boxes. A note warns packets for the United Kingdom Christmas must be posted in Colae by November 3. Fireworks for Fifth November are promoted.
Settlers urge government action to empower road authorities to seize forest land for road work. They argue that current forest and open country routes hinder transport to rail links and markets, risking productive land without proper access. Councils lack funds for necessary improvements.
The article outlines appointments for the club's officers including president vice-president secretary and treasurer and names several committee members. It notes an issue of the weekly sheet tomorrow featuring citations and starling sweepstakes and mentions ticket ground events next Saturday. It lists visiting teams and players, and reports the Lake Club committee meeting results with opening day fixed for November 7 alongside Yacht Club activities. It also mentions new practice pairs, expected racing peles, and a call for members to attend practice session on Saturday at 2 20 pm.
Local farmers and pastoralists report intense heat in recent days causing concern for crops and livestock. The note references discussion among residents about effects on agriculture and daily life during the sultry spell.
The Beeac Fox Terrier Club held a well attended meeting at Recreation Reserve with 160 rabbits disposed of. Prizes awarded to Bevac Girl, Warrion Girl, Fling, Palmertras, and Quaker Gret with a lecture on the society’s work and a £2 14s collection.
The State Parliament will be dissolved early in November and elections scheduled for November 6. The date for return and write may shift to December, with notices indicating November 24 as a key return date and potential movement of timing into December.
The Telegraph lists final acceptances for Moonee Valley events including the Gold Breau, Welter Handicap and St Albans Handicap with numerous names such as Greek Fire, Lochani, Owen Roe, Tringa, Wise King, Phoenix, and Breastwork among others. Scratches noted for Moonee Valley include Agathena and related horses. notes on several handicap events and plate races are provided with tentative runners.
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