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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
2
A vintage ad lists silk handkerchiefs and garments in Japanese silk plain and twill with varying prices from 56 to 2:11, plus mercerised white handkerchiefs with colored borders priced by the half dozen. Includes handkerchief racks with envelopes, ready to post or mail.
A lengthy listing from Sunderland and Sears promotes an extensive Xmas assortment with many items and prices. The catalog highlights fancy wood and metal photo frames, toiletries, baby sets, hats stands, silverware, purses, music cases, toothbrushes, calendars, glassware, trays, embroidery, linens, dress accessories, and varied foods. Items emphasize value with the tagline Good Goods at Little Prices and cover domestic goods for gifts and household use.
An advertisement proclaims a limited period deal offering electro plated items including a silver teapot on Britannia metal a four piece cruet on nickel silver a biscuit barrel on nickel silver and a polished oak body. It claims agency rights and a "ridiculous price" to entice buyers.
A petition from 425 ratepayers opposed funding an Agricultural High School via a new rate. Mr W Head urged pausing any strike of the rate, arguing funds should not be diverted from municipal reserves. The council planned to consider the petition at its next meeting.
A Colac Waterworks Trust meeting at the shire hall discussed transfer of land to the Crow MW contingent on Crown land equivalence, with Commissioner Fulton urging caution and next meeting review. Secretary for Water Supply notes reform rests with ratepayers within the trust district and calls for a petition for an elective body to proceed.
A London blaze at the Arding and Hobbs warehouse at Clapham Junction caused panic among hundreds of workers as the building gutted. Many injured, some killed, and neighboring shops damaged as flames spread to Francias and others. The disaster echoes a broader city crisis with theatre fires and stampedes reported in New York.
The piece notes intense party activity across Britain as parties finalize candidates for the forthcoming elections. Fifteen Conservative or Liberal Unionist candidates are chosen, with Lib-Lab lines also fielding, while defections from the Liberal Party continue, affecting support in regions including Scotland and northern England.
The London press notes Mr A J Balfour leader of the Opposition remains unwell and confined to bed despite reports of improvement. An article cites medical authorities and political observers on his condition and travel restrictions.
James O Connor, an Australian, and J Wood of London were seized in Rome on charges linked to a jewelry deed scam against a Canadian tourist Mr Macher. Police say they lead a ring targeting English and American visitors. A bag containing jewels was found with the suspects.
A necklace once owned by the late Mrs William Astor, wife of William Waldorf Astor, was found to contain imitation jewelry. The five string pearl necklace, once valued highly, now appraised at about 210000 dollars after discovery of the fakes. Mrs Astor died in November of the year.
Colac Shire Council hears inspector reports a pleuro pneumonia outbreak at a Warrion arm. Authorities quarantine the dairy farm area and plan further measures to prevent spread, with visits to farms and houses and warnings issued.
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