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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1915

Page

3

Profitable Pig Feeding Trials Under Wiltshire Council

Mr Jobe Murrin conducted fattening tests on 640 pigs for Wiltshire County Council. Pigs fed three times daily with barley meals and potatoes showed higher weekly profits for younger animals, with varied results across feeds including milk separated from barley meal. The study identified barley meal with milk and potatoes as most effective for bacon production, while maize based feeds produced excessive fat.

Jobe Murrin Wiltshire County Council

Colac Shire Council Debate On Workers Compensation Act

Letter to the editor complains about the Colac Shire Council’s handling of the Workers Compensation Act reforms. It alleges municipal opposition to government policy favoring private insurers and accuses councillors of ignoring opportunities to participate in profits through insurance arrangements. Dated 21/10/15 from Civerong.

Herald Bir Colachire Council Colac Shire Colne Ntedog Rweeuer Armitage Civerong

Weather report summary from Commonwealth Bureau week ended October 23

Weather conditions show southerly fronts and cloudy periods with occasional showers over southern districts. Frosty mornings occurred widely with minima near 35 and 26 degrees in the lower plain. Looke 4% and Kyneton 12 degrees record low readings. Last days brought cloudy and sultry weather with some light rain in places. rainfall totals vary with Wimmera and Donald-Narrawong/North Eastern areas reporting higher amounts.

Commonwealth Bureau Lookie Kyneton Mdee Mildura Zon Wimmera Wil Im Donald Notimule Goroke Naine Centeul Mokewood Central Wit Dalla Foster

Evacuations and Allied Movements Reported Amid World Conflict

Fragmentary report notes German forces surrender and prisoners moved while Austrians evacuate Grernowitz. It mentions Field-atarsnal Von Hingenbrie and the Kaser Wing and references evacuations at Dukuvina. A dentist, Mr Buyer, relocates to new premises at Geilibrana and Dennis streets near Market Square with routine Tuesday and Tuesday schedule notes.

Bremen Gelinas Gids Vanes Rusmratin Buyer Geilibrana and Dennis Streets Koase Birregurre Aden

Poultry Strain Claims and Egg Laying Competition

Unclear OCR notes describe white leghorns padman Sunnyhurst and Roberts strains with 1/6 setting plus black orpingtons and other mixed strains. Mentioned bets 7/6 and a Scott strain white runner ducks with 1/6 netting. All unfertile eggs replaced. section guaranteed.

Tay Mo Padman's Sunnyhurst Roberts Bursley Amy Strais Scott

Settings For Sale With Various Items and Brands

Fragmentary listing of multiple items priced in unclear terms. Mentions Coubewitt Padman bene W L and Conbawifthens with six per unit and Bet Bo eight per unit. Includes phrases such as splendid laying strains White Crasks Scotts stenine and 16 a.

Coubewitt Padman Bene W.L

The Farmer's Best Crop and The Home Front

A rural essay argues the farmer's best crop is healthy children and trained minds. It links agricultural success to living conditions at the farm, the role of the farmer's wife, and schooling, urging better home facilities and education to sustain rural life and productivity. The piece cites Imball's Dairy Farmer and notes pruning of advice on household modernization.

Hornen Blore United States Turer Mt Bone Tari Bowen Yorne Feld Imball

Execution of Miss Cavell Despatch Reveals British Benevolence

The British Foreign Office published a 9000 word American Legation despatch detailing efforts to save Edith Cavell, the British nurse executed by German authorities. It notes Ambassador Brand Whitlock’s requests for full particulars, Cavell’s trial admission of aiding soldiers, and subsequent questions about legal proceedings and German justice.

Brumets Edith Cavell Engiteh Whe Brand Whitlock Miss Cavell Moana Ain England Ter Hon Aan Anit Legation Gilden Oyen Bayer Lanne Hotere Orton

Installation of Worshipful Master at Lismore Lodge

On Monday night Br. A 1 Kerr was installed as Worshipful Master of the Lismore Lodge. Grand Lodge was represented by Right Worshipful Bro Gideon Morrison and Wor. Bros Fiddes and Dawborn. A Past-Master’s Jewel was presented to LP.AL as a gesture from the lodge members. The text then shifts to agricultural notes about drought conditions, record yields, and livestock feeding practices, reflecting ongoing rural concerns.

Kerr Lismore Lodge Grand Lodge Gideon Morrison P.d.g.ml Bro Fiddes Dawborn Jas Stow- Ari Witractive

Unclear OCR Text About Names and Places

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions multiple names and places but lacks coherent events or facts. Readable elements include personal names such as Wynne and Withers and locations like Calne, but no verifiable actions or dates emerge for a concise summary.

Auctioneers and Land Agents Notice

Fragmented OCR text shows an auction or land sale notice involving Thomas Joyc Auctioneers, related agents, and a street location. It references a date, possible terms, and an associated party list in a damaged form. Further readable details include a reference to a week and an amount described as 1004 or a rate, with unclear currency or terms.

Thomas & Joyc Auctionerhs Land & Maance Bura Sf Conal Naud Alternat I. Ly

Auction notice listing varied property and rooms for sale

A dated notice describes a sale of poultry, produce, fur tures and sundries at a house premises. It lists items including roosts and haystacks, with a purchaser or agent contact and room addresses for viewing. The text specifies conduct of the sale and references a person named Connor.

Connor Stick Farmig Manners

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