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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
4
Powell and McDougall, merchants of Button Street, Opale, announce their takeover of a new firm and invite interest. The notice notes a cautious, workmanlike operation with experienced redress and outlines the firm’s intention and address.
A garbled passage references Mire 1 SLeifford and a study on health and vitality with mentions of men and women participants. It hints at examinations, outcomes, and comparisons but lacks clear data or results. The fragmentary text hints at a health survey context without concrete conclusions.
The text promotes a family remedy for asthma and related ailments as a universal cure. It warns neighbors and relatives against misinformation while touting purported benefits for stomach and kidney-related issues.
Naylgrs Motor Carage and Engineering Works at Manners Sution Street Colac offers vehicle parts tyres and accessories. The notice requests orders via the works or chamber and mentions service for motor cycles and general engineering needs.
Wolag letting and stables on East Merau street opposite National Bank advertise horses and vehicles for hire. Agents for Deering plows and farm equipment including binders mowers rakes and thrashers. Zelander milking machines Liley separators and steel farm gear offered with prices quoted in Calas. Telegraph and telephone contact provided via Thomas & Joyea.
Foley Bros Bakexs and Caterers of Colac advertise small goods bread despatched by train coach or delivery. They offer marque services for banquets and weddings with wedding cakes manufactured.
Geelong audience hears Rev Forrest urge wartime restraint on alcohol. He links liquor to social ills and national weakness, cites wartime needs and royal bans, and traces temperance calls from Lord Roberts to Kitchener. The talk emphasizes sacrifice, unity, and government action against drunkenness amid the war effort.
A fragmented report describes a special liberty competition for children, noting collection of photographs and portraits. It mentions a photographer and various individuals, with cryptic references to participants and events, including a time frame and settings. The text remains unclear but preserves names and collective activity around a public event.
A contested plan from the Wyutanaee area spurs a forest deputation calling for the briarly oneR to block a river project. The group argues the bridge construction and related work threaten local timber and the community's access, while officials report progress and safety measures. Members include local leaders and residents from Ames and neighboring towns.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Backache Kidney Mix as a remedy for backache, kidney trouble, and related pains. It features a testimonial by Mrs Kwanron praising relief after using the product sold by merchants on 2/9 Yer bottle with prices 15/3 for a larger quantity.
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