Colonial Australasia announces deposit rates and loans
Rates of interest on deposits are shown by Colonial Australasia Limited, with 3 percent per year for monthly terms and 4 percent for 17 months or 34 months. The note mentions freeholds on Crown Leaseholds and conversion to freehold by paying unpaid Crown rent. Also reports the death of Alexander McQueen aged 85, a colonist of 62 years, and notes funeral arrangements for Urrewillipe with interment at Colac Cemetery.
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Ee - McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Allies vow to fight on for guaranteed world peace
The Allies remain determined to persevere until full guarantees against aggression secure the right for smaller nations to live and work without fear. A French government report cites prisoner camps in Germany and the tortures suffered by tuberculosis patients as evidence of barbarity to be punished.
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Pete
Merino
Lester
Weber
Gillies
Fos
Kowmamia
Meumania
Verdun
James
Germany
Balkans
Community notes on district events and fund潮raising
District scholars plan flower day and dress queen contests amid school concerts and parish ceremonies. Colac hosts a provincial harbour conference where Mr Temple Smith urges government help with lime, manure and roads to boost Western District production. cooperative wool handling praised by speakers.
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Colac
Searty
Murray Stret
Thoral
Victoria Hall
Efor
Patriotic Fund
Temple Smith
Gelong Wea
Smith
Porta
Melbourne
New Zealand
Canada
America
Belth
Ane Old Resident Alexander M Queen Dies at 83
The obituary notes Alexander M Queen, 83, longtime district resident and former columnist of two years. Survived by a grown family of two sons and all daughters, his funeral will depart from his residence at noon for the local cemetery, with services and interment arranged for Tuesday afternoon. The piece also records wool market prices and a Geelong event with special trains and elaborate decorations and processions planned.
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Alexander M'queen
Hiealy
Elac
Aevedeher
Orla
Thurdas
Geelong
Government and Crown Lands Rabbit Destruction Policy
Correspondence outlines the Vermin Destruction Department stance on rabbits on unoccupied Crown lands in Colac Shire. Inspectors are to act where private holdings suffer invasions, with four men employed this year and an expected cost of 1400 pounds. Settlers urged to report infestations for immediate action if verified. Also notes on German food situation and War Office action regarding eligible clerks.
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Shire of
Colac
Henry J., Parslaow
Inspector VU A
LAVER'S HILL Bazaar Props for Patriotic Fund
The Withimat Lavers Hill charity event at Marie Nelle Trew Fyivia Janes and Childree’s Bazaar in aid of the Hehee Patriotic Fund yielded a pleasant afternoon despite unsettled weather. Proceeds reached 7 shillings 3 pence with thanks to the girls and helpers who contributed to its success.
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Af Lavers
Marie Nelle Trew
Fyivia Janes
Referendum on Conscription Discussed by Electors
Fragmented report notes voters considering compulsory military service and wartime powers. Mentions Commonwealth scope and debates across Queensland and South Australia, with counts hinting at a majority in favor of conscription.
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Mogren
Mathie Blace
Mruve Omoea
Keane Jy
Commonwealth
Beer Merrill Bagteon
Evrack Ladies Plan Flower Frye Fundraiser
A large Evrack women’s meeting at the State Sehay on Tuesday afternoon organized a Flower Fry fundraiser for Friday to boost the league’s funds. New head leader Mr Han M Kinkvy was appointed to help in output with stall assignments for Flowers Produce Sweets and refreshments.
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Evrack
Sehay
Sehain
Han M'Kinkvy
Hheney
Meedames J. Hyland
Jas
Morowles
Hyland
Wo Pearce
Werce
Woltunne
Merce
Eirack
Seed Potatoes Boxing and Planting Yields Compared
A detailed study compares boxing seed potatoes and staking methods with standard storage. It reports two seed lots from the same crop: one boxed and stored from May to December, the other stored and planted later. Despite a later planting, both matured simultaneously, showing higher per acre yield from the boxed seed and suggesting economic advantage.
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Liameay
Stony Creek
Lee Larue
Devember
Cory
Tau Seruung
Boxer Wan
Owas
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