26 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
1
Reading of entries lists prizes and trophies for a sports day with bicycle races under 16, sailing hornpipe, Highland dancing and other age group competitions. Notable prizes include cash amounts and a Mrs J James trophy.
Advertised rates list passenger and return fares for twin screw steamers to London and India ports via Plymouth and Colombo. Details include cabin classes, locations such as Melbourne and Adelaide, and trip dates May to June. Agent D L Dowdell of Equitable Building Melbourne invites inquiries.
Geelong City Council sub committee met to plan a deputation to the Minister for Railways advocating an extension of the Wensleydale railway. Delegates include H F Richardson and W Brown Dill with mayor Clutterbuck and chamber leaders to push for evidence on coal deposits and regional benefits for Lorne. The aim is to extend beyond L1 miles to serve Lorne, boosting seasonal visitors from 1,000 to about 10,000.
A letter from Bristow of Regent Street Sydney praises Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets for curing thread worms in a seven year old child and a friend. The vegetable preparation is marketed for children and adults, priced at sixpence per pocket, with home delivery available by The W. H. Comstock Co. Ltd.
Victorian Bush Nursing Association delegates and nurses described dire conditions in rural districts. Children worked long hours, lived in cramped homes, and faced neglect. nurses recounted amputations after poor care and journeys of up to 78 miles to reach patients.
Telegraphic rates for letters, parcels, and printed items in Victoria. Includes weight, size limits, and special conditions for packets, samples, and newspapers. Also promotes Alfa-Laval separators and Ditchley Park Hotel with regional attractions and accommodations.
Frove informs the public it is prepared to supply water at Colac at the shortest notice. E. Thompson holds a licence under the Colac Waterworks Trust for carrying out all necessary plumber’s work in connection with the water works.
Can a Water Pipe connections notice outlines tender acceptance by the Water Trust for supply and firing lead connections and tapping in Maine. It states readiness to perform work including house connections with hot and cold water and baths. It mentions new bar rooms and that orders will be promptly attended with six months guarantee.
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