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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1904
Page
2
A garbled report outlines a debate in the House on the Trai operations and the need for independent oversight, citing concerns about executive power and public safety. The piece mentions figures such as Hartline and references to policy actions affecting governance and accountability.
Local Manchester department store touts the largest assortment in the district with heavy emphasis on cash discounts. Advertises silk neckwear, ribbons, blouses, costumes, hats, gloves, aprons, and men’s wear at low cash prices, claiming “Special Cash Prices” and a broad stock for the season.
A historical market page lists prices for groceries and goods. Desh Hlour and Russ Benton win a price, with items including flour, bacon, vegetables, meats, spices, and beverages priced per weight or unit. Numerous entries show per pound or per item rates, reflecting a bustling late era commerce scene.
Local store Tulloh & Co advertises deep discounts on bedding mattresses tables safes chairs Lindewms floors fabrics and window dressings. The sale features heavy discounts across curtains bed quilts and muslin sheets with many items offered at reduced prices and a wide range of sizes and styles.
A fragmented advertisement lists Boots and Shoes, women’s dress bats, men’s tax toggs, and various footwear items. Special weights priced, limited sale dates, and mentions “Nugget Polish” with color options. Reads like a cluttered early 20th century retail blurb with miscellaneous items and prices.
The readable fragments mention various names and what appear to be brands or items such as Cups and Sayers Sats Printed Cups. The text is heavily garbled with numbers and foreign phrases, lacking a coherent event or narrative to summarize.
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