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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
2
A lengthy government and industry briefing urges Australia to boost self sufficiency and curb German goods. It stresses using domestic supplies, expanding local manufacture, and supporting workers while warning against panic and sabotage. Household and farm production are highlighted as critical to wartime stability.
The report details a wartime or community meeting with remarks from A.J. M'Lean of Corateas Village and Mr. J Def among volunteers at a railway station. It notes honours for returning servicemen, with gifts or mementos promised and a member of the Hapedinunary Contingent revived to convey best wishes to absent members.
Practice can be rearranged among A grade and new club members. Some members are notified their services are required at roaches and to bring their men to the range for the use of new members.
The federal election results show Labor holding a majority in the House of Representatives with several seats still uncertain and a stronger position in the Senate. Partial tallies list candidates from Labor across multiple districts including Corowa, Echuca, and Westnon, with names such as J. Hand, Vinman, and Chaney appearing in the roll.
A garbled summary notes various local events and meetings including show entries, charity appeals, hall rentals, and social functions. It references see-sawing names and dates with scattered financial figures and a code party to support the Cororooke Football Club.
Commonwealth Meteorologist H. A. Hust reports on Victoria’s stock and pasture conditions. Drought pressures strain fodder reserves while rains determine recovery. northern and western districts show variable crops, water scarcity, and growing ahead into spring with fluctuating rains and pasture conditions across the Mallee and Wimmera regions.
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