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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
3
Fancy goods bought direct from manufacturers by Mr Ludernck announce latest novelties at special Xmas prices. Ladies voile and white muslin costumes are featured with new Xmas edits. Gentlemen are urged to place orders promptly for the new season, with compensation offered and guaranteed satisfaction.
The notice proclaims a parcel of J. C. HUTTONS HAMS cleared and offered at a lucky low price. Readers are urged to secure a ham now to avoid missing out.
At the City Court Sarah Grace Robinson sued William Gates for deserting their illegitimate child. An order and surety details were discussed. Gates had paid intermittently, with a £95 surety set for compliance and seven days to find it, else imprisonment. Costs totaled £27.
The article reviews a House of Commons debate on Irish affairs, noting opposition to the amendment altering Ireland’s representation and the Home Rule bill. It highlights speeches by John Redmond and others, the deficit in Irish finances driven by Old Age Pensions, and comparisons to Australian parliamentary procedures.
A festive promotion offers New Crisp Eatables Dainty Preserves Invigorating Cordials and Fine Wines. Featured V C H whisky at 275 6d per gallon and Special Clan Stuart at 245 6d per gallon. Order now to ensure prompt packing and delivery while stocks last.
Bilsons presents an extensive Christmas display with men s hats collars ties shirts and a fine display of ladies silk brousings Regatta costumes dresses and sun shades. Ready to wear one piece dresses are ready for alterations by Bilsons dressmaking staff. A visit to the drapery department is urged.
Bilson's showcases Toys Dolls Bicycles and perambulators in the Furniture Department. A brand new stock features beds bedding suites tables wire stretchers and linoleum. Visitors planning for Christmas are urged to visit Bilson's for home furnishing needs.
Alfred Heap's Grocery continues at Polwarth Stores opposite the Post Office until December 31. Alfred Heap's Drapery now relocated to Bilson's with Miss Field and her staff.
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