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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
4
A detailed guide on washing and stain removal for delicate fabrics like crepe de chine. It covers stain treatments for fruit and wine, general washing steps, use of soap and soda, and cautions about acids, bleaching, and drying to preserve fine clothing.
A garbled recipe fragment mentions rice pudding with eggs milk and spices. The passage lists ingredients and steps in a jumbled form, noting rice, milk, eggs, sugar and flavorings and a chilling or setting process before serving.
A noisy sale notice lists drastic cuts on women and men footwear and leather goods. It highlights discounts from original prices, including ladies lace boots, leather shoes, nurse shoes, boys and men’s footwear, and regional sale terms with unit prices and slashed amounts.
Notice from T. Andursen warning against involvement in events tied to a tarmeeteck of politics and related decorative trades. The ad mentions personal supervision of contracts and invites the public to inspect a large assortment of wallpapers.
The Birregurra Rifle Club held a spoon shoot on the Yeo range Saturday won by T. J. Powell. Conditions were ten shots at 600 yards. Principal placings include T. G. Cowell Wekford and Halcombe with a string of scores and names like Borrick and Jos. Meurid Wh eep.
An advertisement touts Kidney Pills as a cure for chronic backache and kidney trouble. It recounts a testimonial from Mr Predgeick Wilderd describing severe pain and relief after using the product offered by Colag and collaborators. The notice cites supposed widespread use and urges readers to buy Potanth labeled bottles at retail outlets.
Government prizes attract 570 hens across 36 411 acres at Burnley Farm as three pens of heavy breeds break records with scores of 424 515 and 507. An Australian trooper linked to a new rifle appears in the notice. William Beach born in New South Wales joins as a young champion seller. Also public notice of price rises for materials affects makers and tradespeople.
We commence business at General Butchers in Maninite Sutton Street offering a full stock of Bert Mutron Pork Bacon and Small Goods. We intend to operate on a cash market basis with keen prices and best attention, inviting a fair trial from customers.
F J Allen marked ten years with Meters and Cy PDL, noted alongside Donnie Shead. The text mentions mint and construction terms, joining, and a focus on building and joinery work. Further readable context is limited.
The text describes a travel lodging named Coffee Palace at Celligrast Street in Ootac offering accommodation for travellers and visitors. It notes meals, dinner service from 11, and mentions renovations and conveniences for travelers including wines. PMID: Mas Wilkinson is credited as proprietor.
Private well-built cottage with bath and copper. 92 feet to Caunghell street. One set of 295 feet line. Well-built S-Heant Cottage, 44 feet front, near Armarton Street. Price, £975. 4-Room Cottage Moore Street with 4 acres of land, price £175. Lew-Room Cottage with 60 feet to Manner Sutton Street stables. Price £350. 5-Room Cottage 44 feet frontage to Campbell Street. Dowling's Estate. Price £320. Railway Station Gravesend Street area. 4-Room Cottage 60 feet frontage, water supply paid on. Price £370.
Tender notices seek proposals from bidders for long term leases on multiple properties and 2H acres of can farming in an area administered by J P Simi Bolintore Ooi Youlers. Documents require deposits, terms include 1 year to be leased from September, and bids to be lodged with William Dunoon in Colay.
An advertisement touts Hean's Essence as a low cost cough remedy used to make a large bottle of cough mixture. It claims wide adoption by mothers and homes, noting relief from tickling throats bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma and says it is safe for children.
Auction and clearing sales announced for multiple properties and goods including stock crops and household items. Details indicate weekly sales conducted at the premises with insurance arrangements and involved parties such as Mathers Connor and a local contact number.
A garbled list of rental offerings includes dwellings on Mollock Street and Grovesend Street with weekly rates, a Parliament water surcharge, a house in Mani fold street at £275 with £60 deposit, a Pollock Street room with £25 deposit, and a Morrison Street land block at £158. The text mixes tenancy terms, deposits, and location names with several unclear phrases.
W T Holt and Company announce their factory is equipped with the latest drawing and boring appliances from America. The ten year old works claim enhanced production speed and improved accuracy with new machinery ensuring better and quicker work.
Percews Motor Carage and Engineering Works advertises up to date plant and tools with first class experience in motor and general engineering. It promises overhaul services at home or at the works under supervision, agents for Douglas Motor Cycles, and sales of engines, separators, tires, and accessories. Call or ring 164 for prompt orders.
The note references Leitch Cycle Depot and a Precision Big 4 motorcycle query. It mentions requesting particulars by call and hints at some distraction or sadness in tone. The fragment lacks clear events or outcomes but records a business contact for motorcycle details.
Thompson Halls 9 grants licence to Colac Waterworks Trust to carry out all necessary works for water connections in Colac. Support the firm Murray Street Colac is noted as the location and contributing party.
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