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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR describes a horse or listing with references to Clarendon, the Chreeden, and Sevater Johnna. text is unclear about dates, ownership, or event. the fragment mentions height around 142 hands and multiple names.
Fragmentary list of horses, sires, and performances with multiple garbled phrases. Mentions John Calvert and a request for further particulars, but many names and values unreadable.
Reuters reports Stefansson, famed Canadian polar traveler, believed missing after Kariok voyage, has found new land southeast of St Pancras Land Me. The steamship Hiethey Wikies conveyed news of his safety, while the Karluk expedition faced disaster near port on the east coast.
The article cites a Friday speech in the House of Commons by Mr Thoms warning that voluntary conscription risks civil unrest. It describes a press fear of blackmail and calls for stronger measures to boost munition output, with cabinet leaders split over compulsory service and government wartime policy.
J P F Murnane advertises travel ready service and a range of farm gear including plows cultivators drills mowers separators threshers and engines. The notice highlights prices and supplier names with a focus on efficiency and reliability for buyers in Colac Bartenders and nearby districts.
A report details Mr Veritas addressing a town meeting on the origin and purpose of the association. He explains aid aims and thanks students for their support and courtesy as the work progresses. A ceremony followed with praise for Mr Veritas and the group’s early achievements.
The plant has recently been updated with the latest drilling appliances imported from America. With over ten years of experience on this district, past work has given entire satisfaction, and the Sew Machinery will enable better and quicker work. Courses are offered in many parts of the district at reasonable rates. For further particulars apply W. T. Holt, Micron Veouk.
Merk Hedgern announces renewed premises at the cenner of Gellibrand and tensiy streets opposite Market Square. Beene on the first and third Tuesday each month and Divreswrra on the second and fourth Tuesday each month. Telephone 161.
A. E. Maxfield informs clients that he has moved to new premises on Bromfield Street near T Anderson. He highlights a large stock of paints wall papers and decorating supplies and states all contracts are under his personal supervision.
Public urged to view a large collection of wallpapers offered for sale on Bromfield Street opposite Charles and Keenan. The notice provides a street address and contact by phone number 201.
An urging notice promotes converting a mortgage or mortgage-like obligation to avoid future costs. It promises no valuation fees and saves other expenses, with interest payable semiannually at a stated rate. It claims money will be dear for years and encourages immediate action.
A detailed Melbourne sale report lists entries from Dalgety and Coupeportin Fring and other houses. The item covers cattle fattening, sheep counts, lambs and ewes with prices, weights, and lots, including buyers and consignors across districts and co operatives. It notes prime and good quality stock with price ranges and market conditions, concluding with meat quality terms and pricing per weight.
An advertisement notes Malis for thy Anetratian Expeditionary Forces leaving by steamer Arua and delivery of letters and parcels. It lists services for the Australian Expeditionary War and promotes the Cole Motor Garage in Donni tront offering motor car and motorcycle repairs by a experienced Birmingham and Nottingham tradesman, with 185 phone contact.
Public notice instructs advertisers to lodge alterations to branding advertisements at the fire on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for insertion in the Borah. It emphasizes the submission schedule and the required format for notices.
The vercecules and Babcock test reveal cow value by production. Small instruments boost accuracy, yet high initial cost deters some dairymen. Proper records uncover unproductive cows, cutting losses and adding income from twenty cows, turning low value stock into savings.
A long reader contribution describes a detailed butter preservation process including washing with cold water to remove butter-milk, draining water, packing in jugs with paraffin seals, and careful air exclusion. It also discusses breeding ideas, purebred animals, and notes on weed control and dairy hygiene practices.
Avelon and Clearing Sales conduct farm grazing properties for sale or lease. Furniture sales in rooms or premises. Assistance offered to arrange insurance for houses stock crops and hay stacks. Weekly sales at the auction rooms covering poultry produce furniture and sundries. G 8 Connor Manoneritatton Street telephones 179.
Well built 5 room cottage with washhouse copper and bath fittings. Includes 60 feet by 132 feet lot at Armstrong Street. Also offers 6 room cottage on Moore Street and 4 acre land. Prices range from £278 to £374 with several other listed dwellings and water laid on in certain estates.
Listings show Thomas and Joyce Murray 8F Gulac to let and several dwellings for sale. Includes detached and roomed homes in Pollok Street and Denne Street with deposits and prices, plus land at Colne Bay and a 10-acre parcel suitable for dairy stock or sheep. Also mentions grazing land at Yeo and a Morrison Street lot.
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