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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1911
Page
4
Fragmentary text discusses the Commonwealth Bank bill and financial reforms. References include the Commonwealth Parliament, Victoria's stance, and debates over central banking powers, deposits, and branch networks amid broader economic policy.
A weather report covers Austin and surrounding areas with notes on dry earth and warming, followed by rain showers and light winds. It records temperatures, rainfall, and location specifics like Victoria and Norlin Commiry, citing remedies and a sales note for a medicinal product offered by local merchants.
An old newspaper notice promotes PEARSON watchmakers offering a FITTEDDAY ENGLISH LAVER WATCH with steel bearings and enamel finish. It lists prices around 12 shillings 6 pence and notes various gemstone and brass fittings. The piece markets durability and long wear, claiming genuine craftsmanship from M. PEARBOM and associates.
A fire at Murray Street, Cogac, destroys the stock of jewellers plate ware and other goods in the western district. Fire crews battled the blaze but the losses were substantial with ongoing investigations into the cause.
A sequence of court reports covers incidents at Terang and Warrnambool areas. Frederick Abesbridge faced charges over carriage use on a train. penalties included fines and costs. A separate Terang session detailed a ticketing case and a guilty plea with a modest fine. Local meetings discuss municipal rates, election cooperation, and public works funding shaping race-week plans.
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