11 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
1
A fragment lists various household items and groceries with old fashioned spellings and possible misreads. Items include baking powders, Extract of Soap, Caustic Soda, Ginger, Cloves, Mustard, Mushy names and multiple assorted food and cleaning products.
A long catalog lists varied goods with prices including flour, kerosene, sugar, candles, medicines, tobacco, canned fish, baking powders, spices, and household items. Items span groceries, toiletries, and tools with unit prices, emphasizing an extensive stock in a general store. The list highlights trade with detailed units and cost terms of the time.
The Legislative Assembly heard a debate on the proposal to establish the Commonwealth of Australia through a new constitution. The Premier praised the plan as liberal and democratic, promising home rule locally and a trusted national government. Opponents criticised the absence of a national preamble and alleged irregularities in the voting process as part of the broader referendum campaign.
A newspaper ad announces a seat week sale to sacrifice the balance of winter stock across departments. Heavy spring shipments from Howe Market prompt widespread reductions on cloaks, capes, gowns, undergarments, nightwear, corsets, coats, serge fabrics, flannels, and blankets with many items offered at dramatically cut prices.
List of garments including dark blow serge suits at 139 bd Met's colonial tweed suit 1a 6d Shen's AL wool trousers 44Ud mon's heavy flannel shirts 1e 4id each heavy flannelett shirts 1e 4id dark striped galacem shirts ta fl each heavy woollen knitted box 1d hlack ollcosts leather bound 104 64 and 1a gd men's oilekin legwings geld pair men's waterproof mackintoshes 14a gd to boa
A local ad advertises a wide range of boots and shoes across children to men including children's kip Balmorals heavy and light, ladies Balmorals and shoves, maid shoes, walking boots, and men’s leather dancing pumps. Prices are listed with shillings and pence, noting sizes and styles.
Victorian electors favor federation shaping policy as Mring and Sir Bryan O Loghlen face pressure. The Upper House prepares the address while Railway Committee scrutiny grows over Beech Forest line costs and gauge reforms. Local vacancies, elections, and a fatal accident in the Beech Forest region frame the notices.
The Union gold mine yielded 1201 ozs for the past week. Market quotes show flour at 6 10s to 6 11s per unit, barley 49 to 4s 6d, oat products and maize prices noted, and various priming and wine prices listed. The text also mentions Mr Elibu Root as new US war secretary and notes preparations for vigourous campaigns against the Filipinos.
A fragment from a historical note describes a gathering at Fray night with Mr Kerwin and Mr Malumey among those praised for music and organisation. The piece mentions absence of Naianssi 6 and references to government reforms and a political letter to the editor.
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