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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1915
Page
4
In Camperdown a series of robberies has occurred over several months. Thieves stole clothing lines and household items, with a notable incident last week involving damage to clothing and bed coverings. A patriotic dance at Teohur featured members of the Alpine foots, while police investigated the spree and the thefts of various goods including carcases, butter, and textiles.
Advertises discounted men s pajamas shirts and trousers along with blankets sheets and calico. Highlights include navy striped galatea shirts, heavy striped cotton shirts, wool sweaters, all wool suits and undergarments made in Australia, plus bulk cloths and blankets with limited war-time stock warnings. Includes prices and sizes, urging buy now before stock runs out.
The event featured performances by Birregurra and local artists with Miss Hilde Hunt announced as new head of the Beetseahaal duties. Proceeds included a bag of potatoes and a cushion prize, with about 116 attendees after expenses. Weather noted as windy with rain and a large crowd contributing to the day’s success.
The article notes a visit by Mira D. MS Cliffe, superintendent of the Nalira Health, to Melbourne. She will be at the Victoria Hotel Thursday and Friday September 9th and 6th, with hours listed, inviting those with health concerns to consult her for guidance using the Natura Health guide for women.
The funeral followed by more than 50 vehicles at Winchelsea Cemetery. The Rev B Jowre led the service at the home and graveside, with the Wichecheasses Band in attendance. Pallbearers included John Bleck and several Messrs McConachy. A patriotic campaign followed, detailing Boy Scout formation, monthly league meetings, and fund collections for Red Cross material and Hesian Babies Relief. The article also notes crop and wartime funding updates across Victoria.
The fragmentary text warns of a large risk and requests attention from named parties in a brewing context. Specific details about locations or dates are unclear, but the message calls for awareness of an imminent hazard affecting Premises and entities referenced as MANDOELD and STREST.
The half year report shows a net profit of 345 3/6 with milk sales totaling about 25 000 guliver to a Mepourne milk merchant during June and July. Despite drought reducing creamery supply, the balance sheet details milk and butter fat produced, payments for milk and cream, and planned dividends and reserves.
A social evening Friday August 23 at Lower Galway featured a raffle and a dress parade. Prizes included a broad sleeve, silver and gad breech, won by Miss Wallace of Princietown, Miss Breaddiie of Lower Gellitrand, and Miss Eile Murnane of Wolue Tree. Funds raised exceeded 10 pounds for front line care. Speakers Ward and Kennedy thanked attendees as new recruits were saluted for a charity tour. Music and songs followed, with Miss Nolan accompanying. the crowd dispersed home in poor weather.
A stamped notice advertises a lace booklet and details of a lace offer from Yorchesn Lace Co and Toreeen Lace Co. It mentions a weekly price and suggests no teacher is required for suitable towns or countries.
A large livestock sale attracted many buyers with 16 head of cattle and 340 sheep yarded. Cattle prices held firm for good quality lines, dairy cattle and milking stock fetched strong sums, while fat sheep and store cattle saw mixed demand and lower prices on some lots. Notable consignors included Inglis, Mrownie, Morton, Blore, and Hay, with several clearances at Apollo Bay, Jessy, and Mamre sales.
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