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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
2
A large crowd attended a Moyune sale featuring cattle and sheep from Thomas and partners. Prices remained strong with crossbred wethers and ewes selling well as buyers pressed for top lots and noted good quality stock from Glen Aire and nearby farms.
The OOLAC Proctor Market report summarizes a quiet farm sale with strong demand for apples and several high value items. Livestock prices showed varied activity with advertised cows, sheep, and cattle trading near last week’s levels while poultry and turkeys moved briskly and fruit and vegetables saw steady interest.
The fragment lists a wide sale of goods including drays, harnesses, farm equipment, furniture, pets, and groceries. It mentions buyers and accounts such as Mrs Hinds and J W Roberts Irrewarra, and items like a single seated bugsy, pack saddles, and wheels. It also records farm produce like potatoes, cabbages, and vegetables with prices and quantities, plus notes on weekly sales at Selwood and Vag.
The church hosts a Bible School anniversary with services on September 2 and September 12. Rev. J Patten McCarthy and Rev. T Collins lead sermons. Mr. Mellor accompanies. Morning and evening services listed. all welcome.
Bereavement notices express gratitude for sympathy expressions letters cards visits flowers and tributes after the death of Thoms Kean on 7 1 1915 and Mrs Chas ONeal formerly of Colac. The families thank Dr Hicks for kindness and acknowledge Colac Patriotic Committee for support during the sad bereavement.
In Colac the Colac Observer covers political clashes over reforms and decentralisation, criticizing the government for delays and backdowns. It notes timber, dairy, and co operative concerns, plus local business appeals and community initiatives amid parliamentary tension.
The column lists upcoming events and notices across Colac Geelong and district including a patriotic concert program with choruses and notable performers, church activities at the Presbytery, a pastor's health-related resignation, and an anniversary service at the Victoria Hall. It also covers local business moves such as Dr. Layer moving to a new premises, a Pathé train excursion, and the community’s response to lectures and church events. Further items include a public lecture by Gibbs, a dental practice relocation, an auction and sale notices for land and dairy assets, and a death notice for Mr Archibald M’Ewen with family details and a report on Colac Dairy Company profitability and turnover. The report notes the Colac Motor Garage’s skilled mechanic, and a forthcoming clearing sale of livestock, with proceeds benefiting Lady Stanton’s Fund and a memorial for Corporal Alan May.
The Melbourne assembly debated reform proposals with cross party input. Members voiced concerns over enforcement and economic impact while a consensus on immediate measures remained elusive. The session reflected tensions between reform advocates and opposing factions.
Julies Keieht and Cromelone ox feorhenen star in a historical drama depicting Napolean at key moments from the Revolution to St Helena. The production features Kalghy as Napolean and Knight in a pivotal role with a final Waterloo tableau. Parkinson's box plans are on view.
Cobden defeated Terung by 7 1 to 5 13 in a premiership match. The result sealed Cobden’s win in a tightly contested football game with multiple scoring moments.
A meeting at Alvie Hall formed a committee to collect subscriptions for local soldiers joining the Expeditionary Forces. Members include J Morrimy E H Lewis T H Ouborn and others who will receive donations before the fifteenth. A patriotic event with speakers may occur Friday and the ladies are urged to assist. A further committee meeting is set for the eighteenth.
The newly elected patriotic committee met on Tuesday with Mr T G Stephens chosen chairman for 11 months. Treasurer Brooke reported 13 10 collected at the United Service and 4 2 from Cross Vale, with 125 from the general fund donated to Lady Stuntman fund. They planned £25 10 for Belgian Relief and £25 for the Red Cross Fund, and considered arts for sick and wounded soldiers.
Readable fragments describe parish activity with several named locals and visitors. The report mentions Messrs Tom Patrick Wishaw Delams Marks Sylvester and Surtees among participants, with references to teachers and volunteers. The piece notes limited seasons and differing attendance, highlighting community involvement and recent events.
A well attended meeting in the south side of Kear district postponed the concert and related fundraiser. The decision followed Tetinerows calls urging patriotic aims and member outreach led by volunteers and supported by the Holl Marne Fund.
The August distribution totals 614,824, with cheques issued as of the named county. Supplies rise rapidly, butter and cheese production noted, and new cheese manufacturing decided at Nalangi with Cororooke contributing to the effort.
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