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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
4
A highly speculative wartime proposal describes an amphibious war vessel with rotating cylinders and a central crewed platform. The design envisions gyroscopically stabilized masts, rotating cylinders, and cannons arranged to hurl armor toward coastal targets.
A detailed historical account explains diamond splitting and shaping by cleaving along cleavage planes using a steel blade, powder, and mallet work. It covers facet creation, edge forming, and the delicate handling required in the polishing stage with diamond dust, plus a closing note on receiving parliamentary pensions.
Tickets on issue December 1 available for return through February 1. Extra Camperdown to Melbourne train departs 4.45 am on December 20 25 and January 2, stopping at all stations. Warrnambool service at 12.5 am on December 25 and January 1 with additional services ahead of the ordinary timetable. Secretary GEO H. SUTTON signs the notice.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dead Shot Worm as a medicinal powder for worms in children and adults. It markets ease of use with home delivery by The W H Stockton Co in Chicago and lists a price of 5s 0d per pocket box.
Community gathering at Malvern included reports on subscriptions totaling 159 and a sale of items raising funds. Attendees discussed war work and handed in a financial report while plans for a War Workers' Record and a Memorial tribute to Commonwealth soldiers were presented.
A notice invites women to request a booklet on home health with a postage fee. It claims the booklet provides guidance for achieving better health and invites readers to write to the department for a copy.
Felix Boylan announces the sale of his general store and bakery at Cororoske to Messy Dusting and Dowler. They take possession on Monday 11 November. All accounts due must be paid to Boylan or to the new firm on his behalf.
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