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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
4
The eighty-first record lists casualties from Defence Department in Melbourne. It names officers and 499 other ranks, detailing killed in action, died of wounds, died of illness, wounded, and missing across multiple battalions and units. Notable names and units appear among a broad roster, reflecting wartime losses and injured personnel.
Polo is a chest height 14.2 hands horse. Sire Lord Clarendon by Chrendon dam Dora by Johan. Notice after September 30 cattle will not be allowed to graze Colac town area bounded by Lake to north Queen Street east Witcon Street south Kent Street to west. Owners prosecuted. David M. Duncon Shire Secretary.
Proceedings note the Trusts loan application for a new reservoir and early consideration promised by Hivers and Water Supply Commission. Commissioners urge speedy money to secure adequate supply in coming months amid prior delays. Reports cover land survey at Colac Ena and rate collection, with mains extension planned pending loan approval.
A London style livestock market notes keen demand for heavier cattle with little price change from last week. Prime pens of bullocks fetch 26 to 27, cows 18 to 34, calves to 14, while sheep and lambs see brisk trade and modest price gains across prime and good lots.
Melbourne cattle market listings show 1999 fat cattle penned totaling 1435 bullocks and 495 cows with wide regional origins. Demand for good to prime bullocks remains steady while heavier stock and some classes show price declines. cows see irregular demand with prices mostly below last market. Notable pen counts and principal averages listed for several farmers and regions.
Listings show multiple dwellings and land parcels for sale in Colac and surrounding areas. Items include a 4 room dwelling with large land block priced at £150, a new 4 room dwelling on Mani fold street at £375 with £60 deposit, and additional rented or occupied rooms with weekly rents and terms.
Fragmentary lines describe snipers causing trouble and soldiers moving through ground covered by foxholes and rabbits. Mentions Australian kangaroos called by Turks and orders given by someone in a low file. Confusing segment hints at troop movement and unreliable terrain.
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