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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1915

Page

5

Camperdown Club Opens Season and Military Enlistment News

The Camperdown Bowling Club opened its season last Saturday. Andrew Cochrane head teacher at Sisters State School has entered for service with the Australian Imperial Forces. Private Arthur Love of Timboon, who contracted meningitis at the Melbourne Show Grounds camp, died from the illness. Hamperdown businesses were canvassed on a proposed shift of the weekly half holiday from Saturday to Thursday. Of 35 employers interviewed, 2 supported and 7 opposed the change.

Camperdown Andrew Cochrane Sisters State School Imperial Forces Arthur Love Timboon Melbourne Show Grounds Hamperdown

Vermin-Proof Fence Order Settled At Wades Creek Dispute

In a fencing dispute at Holice Court Geoffrey M Wadelton agreed to erect his portion of a vermin proof boundary between properties at Skenes Creek and decided to share costs. The parties settled on the order with the inspector’s report backing necessity, after delays and visits to the site. The complainant William E Jones had already erected six chains of fencing and sought cost recovery.

Holice Court W. Tanour A. Stepundll W. KE. Jones Skomes’ Creek Geoffrey M Wadelton Siekes’ Creek A F. Cunningham C Lorimer Earth Man Cunningham Wolac Wye Willam E. Jones Skenes’ Creek Colac Mots Geoffrey M. Wadelton Lste Wyciver Com- Plaigant Sth

Space The Ray Croft Co Enlarges Dressmaker Shop

The Ray Croft Co announces a large extension to the shop formerly used by Our Staff of Dressmakers to accommodate growing orders from existing and new customers. Watch the window for new displays of goods available at the store.

RAY Croft CO

Red Cross Fund Benefit at Nalangi Hall Raises Over Fifty Pounds

A lively euchre party concert and dance at Nalangi Hall on Tuesday drew a crowded crowd. Prizes went to Miss Billings and Mr Alloney. Performers included Miss Fisher Nash Mackie Nin ham J Carmichael and Master J Finnigan with Miss Ryan and Miss M Nash recitations. Ella Turmer accompanied. The event, with dance to Grist M'Coombe Cowan, boosted funds for Larpent Nalaneil causes to over £50.

Red Cross Nalangi Hall Prise Miss Billings Alloney Misees Fisher Nash Mackie Ninham J. Carmichael Master J. Finnigan Miss Ryan M. Nash C. Stuart Underwood J. Turner M'Rae Callaghan Larpent Nalaneil

The Colac hotel theft sentencings under Mr Tanner

At Colac Police Court Lily Dusetke identified Edward Potter as the thief of a band mirror trinket box brush and coins from the Austral Hotel on October 24. Potter admitted prior offences and received months imprisonment with hard labour to run concurrently with another theft sentence.

Colac V. Tanner P.M Air Stepnal J. & den Edward Potter Lily Uuechea Austral Hotel Lily Dusetke Mitiner Jacobi Pau Aue Wal Hove Helwen E Dunkley Constabe Uolng Eober John Cable Jobs Cable Allen Constably Duckley Camperdown

Kin Bank staff enlistment figures in Australasia noted

A special paper to the directors shows 235 of the 13 million staff in Australasia and New Zealand have enlisted. Observers discuss tax surcharges and the shift of gold mining company HQs from Central America to the United States. Colac Shire Council calls for tenders on November 4 for supply of spalls across the shire.

Kin Bank of Australia Ltd Austral New Zealand Central America United States Colac

Winchelsea Waterworks Trust opens with formal ceremony

The Winchelsea Waterworks Trust plans a formal opening on Friday 6 November with commissioners present for council and trust meetings. Dr W Hopkins chairs the trust and invites officials from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and the rusts engineer. A carnival by the Junior Patriotic League is set for 20 November to raise funds, with a Boy Scouts display and leadership lineup. Three quarters of an inch of rain fell recently, reviving crops and grass as farmers look to better prospects amid more rain anticipated.

Winchel[een Waterworks Trust Whea Council and Trust W. Hopkins Trust Messrs. T. Murray C.E State Hivers and Water Supply Commission E. T. M. Garlick Rusts Junior Patriotic League Boy Scouts Allum Ambrose Curtis E. Gason Winchelsea

Roomed Dwellings and Land Listings in Colac Area

Fragmented real estate notices describe roomed dwellings on Mureaut Street and Manifold Street with weekly rents, a four roomed dwelling, and a brick swelling land parcel at Colac East with rates paid. Mentions dairy stock suitability and permanent water for the 160 acre claim.

Mureaut ST Cola’ Tolet Hae St Yeu Colay Bust Lennie 1 Manifold St Colac East

G. S. Connor Stock Land and General Commission Agent

G S Connor stock land and general commission agent conducts auctions and clearing sales across the state. They handle farming products sales and leases, furniture sales, and weekly sales at their auction rooms for poultry produce and other goods. Contact 178 telephone for services.

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S Properties for Galt

Private J G Johnstone and Co advertise Wells-built cottages and rooms for sale in Galt. Listings include 1 2 and 3 room houses with features such as kitchens bathrooms stables and wells. Prices range from £460 to £1760 with locations near Campbell Street Dewing’s Betatn and the Railway Mates.

Campbell-street Fries Roem Maaper-Juiten-curest

Irrewillipe Rifle Club Second Monthly Competition Recap

The Irrewillipe Rifle Club held its second monthly competition for gold medals presented by Mr. H Vaughan with 10 shots at 200 yards. Poor light and showers hindered scoring. best score was 44 by Mr. S McGrath, whose total at 200 and 100 yards ties captain Mr. Lawson. Juniors include T Gladwell and B Richards. proceeds from a recent cops concert fund a £27 8s credit to the State Show.

Irrewillipe Rifle Club H. Vaughan S M'Grath Lawson Metter T. Gladwell Maior Hp. Ti. T. Mraib Amoi Alawen Maccombe Theodewy C.ae. I & i Theodore I 'T Gladwell Richards

Salangil Rifle Club Holds Ladies Day Competition

The Kile Club committee arranged a new ladies day following a successful event. The match comprised four shots at 300 yards with a 1 inch target. Annie Hay won with a score of 21 and Miss Shannasy took second after a strong finish.

Kile Len Ladice Law Nand Sometro Baies Mis Annie Hay Ine Nie Seco Prite Wae Miss Shannasy Ming SS Hay Albee

Geelong Live Stock Market Report Monday

Geelong market notes a draw for 26 wallocks and 109 cows with good to prime stock. Prices for bullocks and cows rise modestly against late sales. noted demand and varied quality across crossbred wethers and ewes with best lots selling at firm to higher rates.

Atrah G. Calvers J. &Meek K Champion Shwep Altough Thorn Pat Lambs Eb Tay

Classified Ad Notes and Local Notices

Bilson's offers a selection at low prices for quick clearance. Washington discusses Edith Cavell disclosures and potential German figures. Beyer dentist relocates to Gellibrand and Deno streets near Market Square. Beeac visits on the first and third Tuesdays. Birregurra on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Beech Forest Catholic Sports set for Friday 17 December to aid the Presbytery Building Fund with a strong programme.

Beyer Gellibrand and Deno Streets Beeac Birregurra Beech Forest

Notice to Advertisers on Landing Alterations

A terse notice instructs advertisers that changes to landing advertisements must be lodged at the office, outlining submission requirements and deadlines for approval.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buchanan G. Wilmot Colac Rated Waters Co Harrison Murray Street R. Harrison Liberty winWor S “Tem VIVA National Library of Australia Iit Ray Smith Jeweller Miss Drysdale Ray Croft Juled Ufesce Futter With Bullseye Bot Pomade R. P, Hynes Falac Telephone Thomas & Joyce’ Auctionerers G. S. Connor Stock, Land, and General Commision Auent J. G Johnstone & CO Sesiors Salangil Rifle Club Miles Hay - la M. Phalp Mie T. Phulp Geelong Bilson’s Washington Edith Cavell Woodrow RO Oruza Burns & Short Tel Austral B.S.A Jas. Finn Austral Cycle Works Motor Vole OO Sil Car Manufacturers Wave Wade Colac MarTuk Garage Cole Britain Stephens’ Colac Motor & Motor Cycle Garage Nla.gov
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