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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1913

Page

5

Beech Forest Beaten by Laver's Hill in Sloppy Ground

A crowd of 200 plus watched Laver's Hill defeat Beech Forest 4 goals behinds to 1 goal 10 behinds at Beech Forest ground after heavy weeklong rain. Captains Anderson and Hinder led the teams with strong performances. a combined team match against Colac seniors is planned next Saturday to raise funds for the Colac Hospital.

Beech Forest Laver’s Hill Laver'a Hill Laver A Hill Q. Anderson BR. Rhowia Burke King G. Hinder G. Frazer G. Gibert Brooks Cooper Thos Lardner’s Heech Forest Wyelangia Laver’. Hill Gellibrand Warlisle T. M Rietard Mal WV. Binder Ti Frat R S. Gibert BR. Brooks Neal F. Johneen C. Ande RK. Mbadew M. Burke Moss L. Bottrill A. Grant Bo Apucld Uf Rune Gassye An McKenzie Setult Bone Lina Snowy River Aveot Biemey Tibma Guidante Velemity Tol Mest Richmond Voree Jingle le King's Reign Kiama Ucar Richmond Late —Aeroplane Daloaty Heseinn Rde Tian Tresp Corunnun Cola Beesi W. Matthews FB. Hill A. Whitcombe W. M'Renaie Craig T. M'Renaie H. Strong Coluc A. White J Garland Bonax T. Miryoac Wamberile Etarlings Wea H. Gamer T. Ingis

Rifle Shooting Club Delivers Close Friendly Match

Penntroyal and Birreourier clubs held a friendly rifle match on a misty day with 200 and 500 yard ranges. Juniors featured in strong showings as Jos Canyon and A J Cannon posted top scores. Edgar trophy shooting set for October 6 with results summarised in the report.

Penntroyal Birreourier Urda LIPE Jos Canyon A.J. Canoon W. Totrena Yo M Grath M. McGrath G. Williamson Edgar

New fodder plant eyed to feed stock and save water

A letter to the Colac Herald urges farmers and pastoralists to adopt a drought resistant fodder plant. It claims yields of 140 to 200 tons per acre after the first year, with seed production in heat and drought. It also notes high profits, up to 160 pounds per acre, and edible leaves usable as vegetables or pickles.

Colac Herald Wilield Bering

Aero Charabanc

A garbled London notice reports a person identified as an airman receiving a commission to pilot a vehicle. The fragment references Mr Graham White and a ceremonial appointment with an implied transfer or designation within a transport context.

Rester's London Mondar Te-Charaban Grahamw-White

Birregurra Mutual Improvement Society Session Concludes

The Birregurra Mutual Improvement Society closed its season with a meeting in Mechanics Hall led by President W. Hara. Attendees included Cr Mount O of the Shire of Winchelsea, and delegates from Wainchelsea Long Mens Guild and the Debation Safety group. Toasts were proposed by multiple members, thanking various figures and noting prizes and honours awarded during the event.

Birregurra Mutual Improvement Society Ths Mechanics’ Hall Me W Hara Mount O Shire of Winchelsea G. Johnstone M.L.A Bia Anuilus Hardy Hurds Wester W. Hill Meurtin Henek Rohnston Dagsa Dreas Mir DB Meleod Sir Shepherdson eToe Tievphim Matiak Improvement Sauury Ake Jeli F. Pied Me Crtin Meleun Brug Lowe Watty Retusa Finttke Traleepe Ike MLC Erie Cahill Maun Meecon Catholic Church

Rokewood Trial Disqualification for Mr B Willis

Mr B Willis won the amateur stake at Rokewood sheep dog trial but was disqualified for winning at Cotse last week. The report notes prior events to the Colac win and mentions other local happenings including a Royal Show entrain and Bacon Co discussions.

B. Willis Rokewood Cotse Colac Mesera Parsons Barpinbar Ulea Western and Murray Districts Bacon Co Eddie Lisu Eid Heeac Goll Dir Jee Lang J. Minley Mise Hera Tink Ldeterosa Mics Doyle Beenc Mise Doyle Meadamer Danaher Hernan Troy Hiowks Meehan Carney Mig E. McCarthy J. Carner Beene

Agricultural show attendance noted amid detailed livestock awards

The article records a large audience at an agricultural show and lists extensive prize results. It names numerous exhibitors and prize categories across cattle, sheep, and pigs, with champions and reserve winners from Australia and local estates.

Truermry Bull Sukr Bk Vayme Inhbiewneon aAgern Tambuon Avernalia Ceserye Glia Ore Fruar Mattes Purde Leeder Aytebires Buil Sbsah Lod Pallarat al Oekhauk Mesan Andie Dsre Samuel M Moun Jaabels Majestic Samiel M Pat Ema Shurkhaen Theubor Gul- Pha James Sumthe Ps Ok Mtrahb John Jobo A. Beattie Dugg Beattie Touhy Jobs A. Beattie Lei A. Batties Meiter Levan A. Bentile Lampion Australia Joli A. Ueatlie Aurles Champly Hereford Hull Sneb Thanehie Agricultural Allege Majestic U

Bullock Swamp Social Club Hosts Euchre Tournament

Bullock Swamp Soctal Club held a Monday meeting presided by Mr Farrell with eighteen players for a progressive euchre tournament. D Ryan won first place with George Bennett second, while the earlier event saw T Glynn triumph from 200 behind scratch and J Smith and W Buckle placing second and third. Next week features a form of wa pro f.eelve euchre. trophies donated by club members await winning couples.

Bullock Swamp Farrell D. Ryan George Bennett T. Glynn J. Smith W. Buckle Anc Deirons J. Connelly

Colac Auctioneers Offer Fortnightly Cattle and More

COLAC AUCTIONEERS conduct a fortnightly sale of cattle sheep and sundries at their Colac yard adjoining Dalgets pig yards. The lineup includes fat cows calves store cattle and dairy stock with poultry furniture and a wide range of household goods for public auction and private sale.

Dalgets Jock Sharp

Auction notices for cattle and dairy stock at multiple yards

Colac and surrounding yards list upcoming sales by G Johnston & Co. including dairy cattle 11 am, fat cows and store cattle, store cows, heifers, springers, lambs and ewes, pigs, horses and ponies, and sundries. Public auctions scheduled across dates in September and October with entries invited and buyers expected.

Alvie Beeac Cororooke John Ince Lincoln Rams Cattve J G. Johnstone

Farewell Social for Miss Goulett at Apollo Bay

A large gathering bid farewell to Miss Goulett who has served as post mistress at Apollo Bay for years. L Martin J.P. welcomed her. she received a purse of gifts from the public. Music, elocution, and dancing followed the supper provided by the Index.

Miss Goulett Apollo Hay Mims Goulett L. Martin J.P Misa Goulett Martin Apollo Way Apollo Bay

Municipal Notices of Colac and Waterworks Trust Elections

Vacancies advertised for seven positions in Colac including clearing farming and sidecutting work with applications via Shire Secretary at Shire Hall Colac. Waterworks Trust announces triennial election for seven commissioners to be held October 13 1915. nomination day September 30. papers to be delivered to Deputy Allan McKengie at Norwich Chambers Colne.

EB. Brown J. W. Hosking C. H. Johnstone F. Parkes M. Pearson Wr. Selwood A. BR. Tulloch Allan McKengie Norwich Chambers Colne Coles Tolloa

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