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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
3
Ernie leads a small craft in a quirky scene as locals gather at Ardy Aals Gro for a public melt event. The piece notes playful exchanges and a whimsical crowd enjoying the improvised spectacle.
An advertisement by Mrs EB M'Namara of Sprine street Ceeloug Weet promotes Doas'e Backache Kidney Pills as curing Backache Kidney trouble headaches and other signs in her daughter. The copy claims dramatic relief over fourty days and urges readers to buy the pills for similar benefits.
A Wednesday evening gathering in Wyelangta featured routine business and lively entertainment. Attendees heard reports on finances and upcoming events including Pound Night and a social program, with coffers boosted by donations and a forthcoming all night affair on July 24.
The town of Port Campbell and surrounding shire residents discussed a heated issue at the Police Hall on Saturday night. Key topics included support for a bridge and a railway line and concerns over corruption and land use, with voters urged to rally and defend local interests.
Laver's Hill hosted a Saturday morning game where the home team fell behind and lost to Wyelangta and Werapromuh in a combined effort. The match featured Mr Murdoch M'Leanan addressing ratepayers and a local sale by Mr sinbo Baus of Wattle Fill with 65 two-tooth cromsbred cattle details and prices.
Fragmentary passage discusses an electric lighting project and road work, mentioning materials, contractors, and interruptions. It references names like Temata and Tipene Niort in a dated colonial context with unclear chronology and many garbled phrases.
Our London Letter reports King George V and Queen Mary in London for the ceremonial foundation of a major Australian building project. Notables including Sir George Reid and Captain Muirhead Collins attended as the foundation stone was laid with a bronze time capsule and a regal mortar ceremony witnessed by officials from Victoria and other colonies.
The rifle club held a practice event on Saturday aiming at the welly trophy contest. A large turnout showed potential, with some sailors and students displaying promise after practice. The event noted scores and listed multiple participants with varying results as prep for the September saplings shoot.
An old style listing advertises goods at J. M Mahon bank Y Goods and Stationery Store on Murry Street Coley. It describes face powder Lanile and bracelets in designer style, plus photographic brames and jewellry. Also notes film showings near Vokes with travel advice and a Connolly auctioneer.
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