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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
3
A long column offers sewing and dressmaking notes for Colne readers focusing on chiffon gowns, capes, and evening frocks. It discusses fabrics, trims, patterns, and practical tips for mothers and daughters, plus simple gifts and garments highlighting needlework and domestic management.
A long, mixed set of kitchen instructions lists bread, cakes, custards, mousses, and sauces. Recipes cover butter and sugar mixtures, egg-rich fillings, fruit jellies, barley drinks, and a meringue custard. includes a kidney pill testimonial and a housewife tip section.
Bilson and Co Colac presents Toy Land and Golly Land novelties and a wide fancy department offering towels perfumes hand bags silver trashes and photo frames. It boasts a vast array of Xmas specials and a selection of wines whiskies brandies and cordials with remarks of seasonal compliments.
The Australian Mutual Provident Society reports profits for the ordinary department ending December 31 1970 with cash surplus around 898 603 and reversionary bonuses near 1 500 000. The Saturday Review calls AMP the greatest British life assurance institution in the region and emphasizes its mutual status and policy holder owned profits. Melbourne values in Colling Street lists F J Bridees as resident secretary with district agents P C Wilson and J B Carroll.
A force of 4000 rebels attacked Kiang-chu and the Manchu garrison surrendered. A Roman Catholic missionary interceded to save lives. Rebels in Shansi and Shanal provinces are demoralised and retreating. British and Japanese consuls general at Shanghai to mediate peace talks. Interventions rumored but denied by the Foreign Office.
Goods shown boast unique design and sterling quality with moderate prices. Gems are set in newest settings with artistic craftsmanship. Jewelry creations highlight masterful artistry and craft.
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