26 Nov 1918
Page 1
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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1918
Page
1
Subtle notices from the farm and pastoral sections announce the annual show on a Thursday in November 1018. James Patton of Scotstarr advertises entry details, with special prizes for best bird and Mediterranean breed exhibits. Local officials seek applicants for the Shire Office and County Gaps Board positions.
Fragmented text records a public notice involving road works and a scheduled sale. It mentions authority by a commission and lists entities such as Joseph J Orr and other local officials, with references to Burleigh, Nareevanen, and nearby streets. The readable parts indicate preparatory steps for construction and a subsequent sale action.
In a quirky regional event at Warrnambool on a Wednesday near November, multiple rat racing heats unfold with names and numbers tossed about in a lively, if unclear, rural meeting. Officials note Davies as secretary while the card shows times and entrants.
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