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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1915
Page
8
At the Leicestershire show luncheon the Duke of Rutland urged employing German labor for harvest work in Australia inspired by wartime labour needs. He suggested using interned German workers under careful oversight to supplement domestic farming and ease shortages.
Postal and administrative notes indicate a move of premises and moderated cola charges. The document references shifts in location and related pricing or policy details as part of a wider operational adjustment.
Lyons reports a public reveal of a straw derived artificial wood with oak like strength. The process makes paste from chopped straw, added chemicals, formed into planks beams lathe and moldings, cut like natural wood and burning with bright flame and little smoke suitable for matches and other products.
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls Peninsular War tactics and a colonel ride on a poor horse. Descriptions suggest rough marching, battlefield hazards, and harsh discipline as officers pursued the enemy with mounted troops despite failing mounts and rough terrain.
An unclear report describes a shooting incident with a cartridge jacket cutting a sleeve and causing splintering. A soldier received a flesh wound while another man absorbed a drug effect, suffering pain before hospital care.
A controversial technique by Dr. H Kauffer uses powdered bone and petrolatum to fill fracture gaps. The process includes injecting paste between broken ends, aligning the fracture, and repeating as needed to promote bone formation. Kept topics also discuss sneezing as a bodily response and home remedies.
An Australian 1908 advertisement touts Hean's Essence as an easy remedy for sore throats, coughs, and colds in children. It claims swift relief if kept in the mouth, suggests using it as a gargle, and promises eight 1 8d bottles for 2 shillings, selling through GW Mean at 278 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
Vanners Sutton St Colac Victoria offers motor and general engineering services. New plant and tools enable completing orders for engines boilers steam engines and plant overhauls. Call or visit 184 for on site or workshop service with prompt attention.
A request seeks continuation of solid support for the new firm guaranteeing all described vehicles, with every item built in a workmanlike manner. Only expert tradesmen are employed.
An advertisement for a high grade rug described as first class and positively waterproof with a strong finishing lining. Location noted as Murray Street Lelac opposite National Bank.
A sale notice offers a new two bedroom dwelling in Miami area with street access on Morrison Street. It lists features and monthly payments of 50 pounds and outlines amenities and terms for prospective tenants or buyers.
Auction and clearing sale conducted in the state for forcimg and grazing properties. Furniture sales in the premises listed. Weekly sale at the auction rooms for poultry produce furniture and sundries. G. and Connor, Manners-Boston St. Telephonen o. 170.
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