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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
5
Drought and floods damaged Congee Seogee Waietye land as yields fell and farmers faced ruin. Citizens pressed for a solution and the government began a retaining wall project. With completion near, officials expect the breakwater to shield land from inundation and end the distress of local settlers.
In a heated exchange Mr Manifold questions the handling of railway rates under the mail contract while Mr Sampeon notes no reduction is made for curtailed rain service. The Postmaster General states railways carry parcels at a much lower rate than mail and says the matter requires examination.
An advertisement promotes Michelin Trident motorcycle tyres and enamelled gas, with push carts priced at £2/2 and new price from £8 10. The notice claims cheapest repairs for bicycles at Lawson’s, inviting customers with low prices and concise offers.
The Wisconsin Experiment Station outlines a detailed cream testing procedure. It covers sample preparation, exact weights, balancing scales, and reading fat content with a fat column, noting temperature, mixing, and safety steps, plus how to handle readings and fat saturation with alcohol.
Mr Heyer, a dentist, announces he has moved to his new pre tikes at the corner of Geilibrand and Dennis streets opposite Market Square. He visits Heene on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly and Mirregurra on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday monthly. Telephone 151.
The notice offers five pounds for information leading to the recovery of a branded mare. The mare is described as 2 years old with a specific brand. It mentions the owner or location as Larpent and notes the animal may have strayed or been taken. Authorities urge return with reward.
At Bristol the Trade Unions of Great Britain congress records a protest over rising living costs caused by private space hoarding. It calls for government takeover of control of necessities, a price fixing committee with labor representatives, and equal pay for women in war service. Ramsay MacDonald relays Labour unity and urges national loyalty despite present differences.
Colacriple Club held a two team interclub shoot on Saturday at the range, 600 and 600 yards with eight and seven shot strings. Weather was fine. Captain Dup and Loch won the match by two points, with multiple shooters posting high scores and the club embracing the next week’s event at 200 and 360 yard turrets.
Instructions outline deductions for salaries rents and expenses and require asset and liability headings. Boarders food costs are restricted and wages for 1915 year end must be reported. It covers wages in kind including board and lodging and notes the government will not use the census for taxation.
Practical guidance on dairy hygiene emphasizing clean water and cowsheds to prevent taint in milk. Details on feeding timing, salt access, milking cleanliness, pails, separators, and temperature. Notes Lucerne hay making stresses leaf preservation and moisture management for efficient drying.
A quick method to soften dried brushes involves simmering in thin water for ten minutes, then washing them thoroughly. This technique aims to restore flexibility and usability for future painting tasks.
A detailed historical timetable lists multiple daily departures and arrivals across western Victoria. It covers routes from Port Fairy to Warrnambool, Allansford, Terang, Camperdown, Colac, Geelong, and Melbourne with specific times, connections at Birregurra, Forrest, Lorne, Deans Marsh, and other stations. It notes changes to main line operations and rolling stock allocations, plus branch services to Gheringhap, Maroona, Cressy, Ballarat, Beech Forest, and Crowes.
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