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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1915
Page
2
Bilson's announces new shipments of dress fabrics from the old country with a larger stock. tels include El Cordobes from Priestley's, Voiles in dark and light grounds, Al-Wool Delaines French patterns, Navy Jap Silks, White Jap Silks, crepes, delaines, kin poplins and more priced from a yard.
A catalog of high quality summer dresses and coats featuring heavy crepe satin, white navy and black silks. Garments include full skirts yoked and flared, military collars, loose coats, and striped voile blouses with medici collars. Prices range from 8/11 to 12/6.
A fragmentary piece blends a mourning note for Charile with a dense analysis of public administration during wartime. It contrasts private sector efficiency with seniority based promotions in the public service and argues for urgent reform to reduce waste and strengthen state finances amid war obligations.
The Colas Herald discusses state expenditure, urging sacrifice to support victory and avoid waste. It cites 1907 figures showing per head costs, staff totals, and rising school and departmental expenses, while urging efficiency, transfers for incompetents, and self-supporting branches.
Notes from Geelong and Colac detail improved mail conveyance as trains fail. Motor trolley mail service to operate next week, plus reports on presbytery meetings, hospital fundraisers, court costs, vaccination fines, nursing classes, dairy stock orders, and upcoming charity performances.
A Colac District Patriotic Committee record lists multiple donors and sums including E F B Wood 20/, anonymous gifts, Henry Lock, Stephen Goulds worth 2s, J Campbell 1/, Amy Box 7 14/6, Millhouse 476, Major Sawer 11, and proceeds from dances, raffles, and a euchre tournament. Contributions crop up from Clarke River and Nal Angil venues with numerous named supporters and small payments.
A fragmented listing shows Belgian Fund August instalments for employees including J. G. Johnstone Co and several individuals with varied small amounts. It also references novations related to Rabbit Akin and names multiple workers and amounts in a dated ledger style entry.
A Victoria Hall afternoon observance celebrated the 1110th anniversary with Rev. UG BH Murphy presiding. J Firth presented a dialogue “From Translator to the Reader” while J A Firth noted global Bible distribution of hundreds of millions in many languages. Speakers praised the Bible Society’s impact on lives and homes.
The Coll report lists Murig from Werribee Research Farm atop the 1914 39 to 1910 965 day movement test with 14,972 lb milk and 5.01 average test yielding 584.16 lb butter fat and 1000 lb commercial butter. Linda Gowrie Park improves to second with 12,101 lb milk 7.8 test yielding 4104 lb butter fat and 569 lb commercial butter. Ida Gowrie Park remains third with 11,977 lb milk 6.05 test and 605 lb butter fat. Stella Gowrie Park and Ivoline Gowrie Park post strong figures. Norum Jersey 15 years old at Gordon Lyon records 637% butter, despite life-threatening episode mid-test.
Saturday’s casualty list records 790 total with 18 killed in action and 174 wounded. Names include Private A Moore Armstrong and Private F Westaway Fitzroy among many others across multiple units and locations.
A brisk outdoor rifle contest Saturday ended with Captain Johnstone's team winning by three points under fading light. Top scores included W Holmes 74 and S F C Bailhennis 69, with detailed team totals listed under Captain Johnstone's Team.
Fragmentary notes describe wool sales in London with notes of firm shality wools and strong crossbreds. The text mentions arrivals, bales, and dates but is garbled, giving limited actionable details on quantities or outcomes.
The Petrtograd dispatch says an Anglo Turkish naval clash led to the sinking of several warships. A German submarine operates in the Black Sea region, heightening tensions for the broader conflict.
Colac Evening Continuation Classes reopen at Colac State School for males and females. Free instruction includes bookkeeping, shorthand, type writing, and practical drawing. Evening sessions start at 7:30 for males and 7 for females, offering strong prospects for improved employment.
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