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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1912

Page

3

Funeral at Mershurst for Solomon Standish Millionaire

The burial of Solomon Standish bachelor and millionaire takes place in Mershurst churchyard with a simple ceremony as per his wishes. Intimate friends attend, joined by Nancy, while workers’ leaders and villagers line the town to honor the deceased owner of local industries. The cortege moves slowly to the old churchyard as townspeople reflect on his life.

J. Monk Foster Cain Laverne Abel Simleee Ieee Wisuilwos Hugh Stondich Willeo Oritzsat Milich Nat Anny Sloan Wistoydis Essap Nat “Gala Bimeeliv Neney Mont Merthoret Cecile Solomon Philu Solomon Glandish Merahurst Vale Bisarchic Bol Ptt Gtb Brantisn Fblka Wes Mfe Seumy Elde Rudyard Kipling Solomon Standish Jik Bol Bonnie Last Declelard Standish Golonica Mershurst Nancy Lown

Heir of Merestead Hall Wealth Brings Turmoil and Plans

Nat Catherwood inherits Megora wealth after Solomon Standish's death. He faces family rivalries, legal maneuvers, and pressure from workers while managing mines and mills. Nancy Pemberton becomes his partner as Hugh Standish's fate lingers and Hugh's possible claim resurfaces. The will directs careful distribution of bonuses and a gradual transfer of power.

Ralph Shiellin Bheilie Apne Aolie Nat Maney Pemberton Nathan Ned Farewea Minnon and Mills Susan ‘Beynes Larce Solomon Standish Merehtel Hall Morehutret Oeelesford Dovier Terioun Weiser Busan Bayers Ninguetun Gtr Standish Nancy Pembert Aleo Hoult Ayalm Hugh Stantiish Nat Harcourt Hugh The Red Mons William Catherwool Jes Nathan Catherwool Uigeuts Mesers Shellis Agniw Nathan Catherwoot Gatherwood Merehurst Nancy Pemberton Tod Finsley Solomon Catherwood Hugh Standish Oatherwood Colin Uoele Soloman Geriona Vilittla Lancashire Ian Power Sol Avery Mer Nancy Catherswood Lovera Namey Oren States Klugh Corse Strick Shellig East Stamdish

Rapid transit report from a north race meeting

An American returning from a race meeting aboard a fast express train did not stop at Warwick. On alighting, a bewildered officer exclaimed the coach was afire and a nearby seat appeared to be involved, prompting questions about the incident and safety.

Mail Service Schedules Revised for Colac District Post Office

Postal timetables updated due to summer-tine railway changes and new train service. The list shows mail closing times and deliveries including Colac district towns such as Irrewarra Birregurra Geelong Ly. Bellores Ondit Boene Cressy Pirron YallockBarangarook Gellibrand Lovat Beech Forest Carlisle River Charley's Creek Rawarren MDevitt's L.B. Weeaproinah Layers Hill Wattle Hill Crowe's Wangerrip Colac East Coloe West Coraroalea Alvie Up T.P.O. ends 6.15 pm daily with regional towns and Melbourne services detailed.

Colao District Las Colad Irrewarra Birreguco Geelong Bellores Ondit A.m. Daly T.pl Weeaproinah Layer’s Hill Wattle Hill Crowe's Stalker's Wangerrip Colae East Coloe West Coraroalea Alvie Acm Up T.P Isrewarra Winchelsea Warncourt Camperdawn Terang Warrnambool Port Patry Mortisko Melbourne

Magnetic Liniment Promise from Dr Sheldon Ad

An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment to remove pain and stiffness. It claims quick relief and lists a price of 1/6 and a//. The product is advertised as obtainable at Walter Stephens in Colac.

Catherwood Tess Holdinga Ag Urey Shane Pi Akhers Pthsr Owen Fink

Removal notice for Murray Street shop and manifold street business

Business owner announces removal from Murray Street to Manifold Street for painting and house decorating work while continuing private supervision. Shops will have entrance from Corangamite Street. Stocks new era paper hangings oils colors and hardware to meet customer needs. The public of Colac and surrounding areas are thanked for past support and expected continued patronage.

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