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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
2
The article describes dress trimming methods for women including banded and wide hems, lace and embroidery details, and new sleeve shapes. It covers artificial flowers such as satin roses, foliage construction with wire stems, and tips for arranging leaves and buds. Care instructions for fabrics and cleaning guidance accompany the craft guidance.
A garbled collection of recipe fragments lists ingredients and steps for a savory dish with onions, orange juice, and beans, plus a baked pudding style item with eggs, raisins, walnuts, and potatoes. The text mingles kitchen procedures with unclear measurements and stray phrases, making reconstruction difficult.
Prominent rider Coronio set miles records and Coton led in sprints at Terang events on the 22nd with Elston and Champlin backing from Murray Street Colac. The report praises Coronio for bold records and notes workshop orders for bicycles.
Colac hosts a two day meeting led by chairman William Ross and secretary treasurer. Feature events include the Frost Trophy handicap and Bluechip Handicap, with entries due May 28 from Colac and Melbourne offices. Rules enforce weight allowances, scratchings, and payments, with judging by stipendiary stewards Mr Kendall and Mr Darcy.
In a turbulent night, a hero and his band face a flooded dyke and looming danger. The piece urges caution about kidney disease and cites Mr J Conway and Mrs Conway praising Don’s Backache Kidney Pills. It notes new winter shoe lines and men’s Derby hats as available at Thurfield’s.
Writings on the sparrow hawk describe its elusive, deft hunting over open downs and hedges. The storied “preyer chvetty” shows patience and surprise tactics, driving small birds into danger and faltering crowds into a fluttering, roving mass.
Local builder Colac West P.O. TT announces readiness to undertake chimney and draining work and related tasks at reasonable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. A post card will receive prompt attention.
The article notes rare Florida colors and jokes about eschemic doses, compares Arctic explorers like Nanseo and cold exposure, and describes St Kilda residents as unusually free from colds. It cites the Weekly Telegraph on why St Kilda cold episodes are not explained.
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