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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
3
A new steamer named Dor is planned for the India route under a joint company. The vessel is to be 18 400 tons with a powerful triple expansion engine and a cruising speed around eighteen knots. It will carry 460 crew and 220 passengers and may join the Pacific ship line.
A fragmented reminiscence from a Baaley area mother describing a bout of illness in her family. The text references a child or relative at 29 Dowling Street and suggests a doctor visit with limited relief. It mentions a cough remedy advertised and sold locally, implying a small household remedy in use.
An old advertisement touts Hynes Liver Tonic for liver complaints and feverish symptoms, claiming relief from diarrhea cough toothache and rheumatic pain. It markets various products including opioid-free cures and throat remedies with prices shown in shillings.
A public notice announces a demonstration by Miss Robinson of the WB Corset Company of America at Bilson & Co from April 9 to April 12, offering expert corset advice and fittings. It also promotes low prices on blankets and textiles, claiming larger sizes, heavy weights, fine fleece, and substantial value in Bilson’s stock with special prices on several blankets and quilts.
A detailed local report covers a winter meeting program with hurdles stakes and pony races, listing officials, entries, and weights. The piece notes dwindling visitor numbers due to weather and highlights the Presbyterian church concert preceding sport items. It includes race types, distances, entry fees, and deadlines for nominations and acceptances, with instructions on weights and color rules.
A Colac Water Trust meeting at the Trust offices reviewed letters from the Siete Rivers and Water Supply Department approving collecting up to the property line pending pipe and laying cost estimates. The Shira Council will meet the deputation Thursday at 2 30 to discuss sanitary depot proximity to the basin. The committee endorsed model by laws, adopted after amendments, and ordered 200 copies printed. accounts totaling £2620 RT were approved for payment.
A station cook in New South Wales set his homestead alight then cut his throat. He was found four days later weak but alive. A man found dead near the M Ivor railway bridge at Bandigs on Easter Monday night is believed to be a Broken Hill miner. Police have contacted Broken Hill authorities.
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