23 Apr 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
1
A damaged OCR page shows Colac dental surgery details and public notices. Mentions Murray Street dentist and chemist, late 19th century street names, street openings, property sales and civic announcements. Names appear garbled but reference to local tradesmen and a hospital street area.
The article outlines War Savings Certificates issued by the Commonwealth Government for Australia and its territories including New Guinea. It details denominations, purchase methods, repayment terms over three years, transferability, and the role of Commonwealth Bank and banks. It emphasizes patriotic duty, financial sacrifice, and the aim to fund wartime costs while preserving national unity.
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