12 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
1
Tulloh and Company expands its Keenetive Stores with a new Bedding Department. The firm pledges to offer the very best bedding at reduced prices while introducing the department and appealing to the local market.
A fragmented inventory entry lists numerous furnishing goods including mattresses, bed frames, springs, and toppers with assorted measurements and prices. It mentions items like bedstead sets, wire mattress supports, kapok fillings, and canvas or feather components, reflecting a mid 19th or early 20th century shop catalog.
Winter shortages force discount sale of heavy blankets from Waukela and partners. Large sizes and full throw blankets offered in rustic colonial style with reductions on many items. Availability includes options in dark tones and corded sash designs at reduced rates for immediate purchase.
A fragmented 19th century column discusses stove recommendations and stock questions, mentioning The How and The Tallingie brands, with references to inspector oversight, durability, and price concerns. Local civic topics include road use for cattle, library donations, and a planned railway workers meeting.
In a troubled period for the region, a Royal Commission has been named to probe Drayton Grange matters amid ongoing railway labor tensions and government proposals affecting workers. A separate case notes alleged murder linked to coal interests as discussions about wages and supply continue, with further unrest and upcoming inquiries shaping the local outlook.
A crowded market scene features heavy bacon pig sales with many feeders present as prices per weight are listed. Officials announce an upcoming sale and lectures at Melbourne University Extension, while the lively crowd discusses quality, pricing, and forward sales amid brisk activity.
A garbled OCR item reports a chaotic sequence involving a shielded contract, a legal action by Gardnar Pall, and a tax dispute. The text references Outer Victory Company figures, a conference, and a pending examination of assets, but readable specifics are scarce.
The notice advertises milk can supply to dairymen and requests ready presentation of tentative orders. It promises to lend cans to businesses as the go days approach and mentions modern time and seasonality.
A garbled OCR style passage lists numerous whiskey brands and spirits terms with distorted spellings. It reads like a catalog or ad section mentioning brands and related products in Wines and Spirits. The readable items include references to whiskey, brandy, gin, wines, and ales alongside numerous misspelled product names and notes.
A historical study outlines feeding strategies for piglets focusing on early weaning, skim milk diet, barley and ground feed, and the impact on growth and fat development. It discusses diet components, stomach capacity, and the need for adequate fiber and protein to support healthy bone and flesh while avoiding stunted growth.
European Tellulams describes royal plans tied to coronation day with figures like Sarven Thureey King Faward and Musee. It notes sympathy for Osborne and a royal residence idea to fund health and army facilities and convert property into housing for Ye Army and navy.
A chaotic cable transmission saga recounts misinterpretations between Australian and British papers. The London Daily Caron and Sligo Champion face misreadings, including a sensational Alhambra to Spain tale and a din of misheard names. The tale highlights editorial resignations and public eruptions over a failed miscommunication scandal.
An odd UV solar motor system near Los Angeles promises home heating power by concentrating sunlight to heat water at about 100 gallons per minute. The design features a 43 feet 6 inch top diameter tower, 18 feet bottom, and a 18 feet 6 inch length chamber capable of storing 100 gallons of water, with steam pressure controlled by a series of valves and a automatic boiler.
Fragmentary notes recount the coronation with the Archbishop of Canterbury leading the service. The King and Queen are depicted with regalia, the crown and scepters, amid cheering crowds as prayers and ceremonial actions unfold in a hall-like setting.
Local churches held coronation services with sermons stressing duty to the monarch and God. Presbyterian, Wesleyan, and united congregations gathered in Victoria Hall for a commemorative communal service with prayers for the king and nation.
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