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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
3
A fragmented report describes disease risks and handling notes for potatoes in a harvest setting. It mentions removing affected tubers, careful storage, and replanting practices to prevent spread. The text references pest control terms and suggests clean renewal of soil and crop circles.
The author argues dairy farms face pasture shortfalls in late summer and drought, urging use of silage and corn reserves, growing alfalfa, and reforesting steep slopes. Stabilize pastures by stabling cows in June and July, using manure to enrich fields, and reseeding with permanent forages to sustain milk flow.
An advertisement promotes Stephens' Colonial Ales bottled at the brewery by the brewers. It urges customers to buy Genuine Bottled Ale and Kitz's Cider, noting small bottles at 6d per dozen and large bottles at 12s6d per dozen. The cider is marketed as a genuine, uric-acid reducing drink for gout and rheumatism with a telephone contact.
An advertisement describes Hoskings display of hats and accessories priced for a December sale. It highlights a large Cham-Chip Hat with foliage trim, pine lap, and green ribbon, offered much below usual 11/6 to 17/6 range. Also promotes new neckwear and pocket panama hats at 10/6.
The Ballarat diocese reports church building, school openings, and parsonage plans across districts like Inglewood Beech Forest and Willaura. It records talks on union with other denominations, Sunday School struggles, and a push for mission funding through assessments to support Foreign Missions and local parishes.
Local retailer Bilson presents a broad catalog featuring ladies dresses and coats, hats, silk and linen fabrics, and new styles. Also advertised are crockery, furniture, footwear, and grocery items with prices, including white muslin, lace, ribbons, and various ready-made garments. Special emphasis on summer wear and imported hats.
The iOLAs and TRUST convened with H Johnstone and F Parkes among the attendees. They refer a report to committees, approve tender for brick work by Reilly Bros, and discuss loan funds, parliamentary approvals, and committee structure with motions deferred on a tied vote.
NSW export totals for the first nine months rose by £353,519 to £4,200,989. Franks Einon injury from dynamite cap. Mexico revolts feared in the south. In Bunbury, a medical healing case emerges. San Remo prosecutions yield £345 in fines. A Port Melbourne accident, Caspian storm losses, and fog disrupt London trade. Hungary unrest swirls around a blackmail case. Italy sea incidents report 800 Persian divers drowned. Liverpool Child Employment plans for New Zealand apprentices proceed. Submarine renewal machine tests show satisfactory results.
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