16 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1911
Page
1
A cluttered sale notice from Bergs Modern Tailoring Colac lists wholesale bargains on suits and overcoats, with low prices for tailor ordered 60/50/55/63 suits, and a large stock of mercery, hats, shirts, and related items. Also promoting footballs, hardware, lamps, tools, wire, and furniture, with dates and addresses for sample readings.
Public notice from Murray Street shop owner Colac detailing move of painting and glazing business to private residence on Manifold Street with workshop access from Corangamite Street. Announces upgraded stock and requests public support for continued time and cooperation. includes shipping and travel terms, contact at Melbourne Equitable Building and local agent in Colac.
A fragmentary page lists train departures and arrivals between Colac and Port Fairy with stops at Misbourne and Birregarra, plus services to Camperdown and Timboon on select weekdays. It also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Mgr A B Fry of Gawler Street and an advertisement for High Class Tailor and Mercer.
The monthly Colacaga Hospital committee met last Friday with Walter Belwood presiding. Mr Selwood was reelected to the position after nominations, amid discussion on proposed central board management and its impact on local control. A letter from the Hospital board objected to centralisation. conference planned. Financial notes include maintenance credit and outstanding cheques, with a legacy cheque from J. W. Firth acknowledged. General business covered matron staff control and building committee matters.
Utter confusion in a condensed rail timetable shows mail close times and daily schedules for many stations. It lists morning and afternoon cutoffs, destination towns and service notes, with medical ad copy for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as a remedy.
A lengthy notice touts ALEXANDER'S Modern Saloon near Wheeler's, highlighting new stock, hydraulic chairs, and an efficient staff to attract patrons. It frames cleanliness civility and promptitude as core values and thanks customers for past patronage while inviting more. A sensational domestic murder and suicide case follows, detailing Jack Congalt's alleged killing of his wife and his own death, with sparse hospital details and local agency notes. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are advertised as a remedy for kidney and back pain, including patient testimonials and a distribution notice from Foster-M'Clellam Co.
An advertiser claims personal shopping experience across Melbourne and suburbs offering to source items from sofas to pianos and other goods, promising substantial savings by handling purchases directly for customers in Victoria.
J D Dickson offers Xmas and New Year goods in 9 and 15 carat gold pieces including brooches bracelets rings necklets chains pendants crosses and locket clasps. hall marked guaranteed with lowest Melbourne prices and specials on plain jewellery. watch repairs guaranteed for twelve months with quality and price emphasized. opposite Bilson.
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