12 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
1
A fragmented Victorian era ad sheet lists coachbuilders and suppliers in Colac and Melbourne. It promotes coachworks by Richard Jakes and W. J. Spowart, with prices for meats and general goods, urging orders for repairs, carriage builds, and local insurance offerings. It highlights local agents and firms including Imperial Fire and Australian Alliance, plus vehicle and livestock services.
Extensive notes discuss feeding for meat birds, including water, minerals, and grain rations. It covers moulting, breeding selection, brood care, and the importance of healthy stock, with references to specific chicken breeds such as White Leghorn, Brown Leghorns, and Black and White Orpingtons. The article emphasizes careful management to improve egg and meat production and notes breeders like Langhorne and McKen die.
An advertisement touts a home made cough remedy and a registered preparation for lung and throat relief. It also promotes HEAN S NERVE NUTS for growing girls, claiming blood and nerves need nourishment plus a price listing and store availability.
An advertisement touts Roxe Charcoal Powder as a pure additive for wet or dry mash. It highlights high phosphate lime content and value for poultry growers, especially young stock. Price tiers are listed per hundredweight bags with special ton lot quotations and district agents sought.
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