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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
2
The notice details a large parcel sale in a district, listing cottage property and building sites. It mentions auction terms, deadlines, and locations, with references to Broome and Colac areas and multiple land parcels including water frontage and farmstead potential.
Bilson & Co announces removal of toys and New Year gifts to the Drapery Department with a clearance sale. Goods will be sold at bargain prices and decisively cleared in the coming days to avoid packing and breakage losses.
The report covers a December to January holiday period with notes on public notices, local sports at Highland and rowing events, and concerts. It mentions attendance prospects, a New Year program, and details of entertainment including Misses James and a Heath of a Mrs. performance, plus a charity car and dairy equipment promotion.
The Colac racing program on Boxing Day offered a crowded card with hurdles, pony races, and the Flying Handicap. Artillery Vee led early in the trials before a tight finish, while Artillery Vee and Tell Tit battled for a late lead in the main events, and several ponies raced for honors across sale and stake events.
A Church of England Christmas treat in Alvie on December 22 drew large crowds in the Parish Hall. Volunteers organized stalls for children, with plentiful sweets and puddings, free tea for Sunday school scholars, and a presentation by the vicar. Mrs Calvert’s donations and Mrs Kilpatrick’s and Miss Williams’s roles were highlighted.
A Tuesday Christmas program at the local State school delighted families with a varied concert performed by students from first to fifth class. Mrs Jones and Miss Smith were praised for coaching. Refreshments followed as dancers and a later New Year ball were planned at the public hall with anticipated attendance from Geelong Newstead and Melbourne.
Ebony-backed hair brushes and silver-backed brushes lead a selection of drapery department gifts. Also listed are silver mounted combs manicure sets in ivory and silver photo frames trinket boxes gents military brushes cigar cases match boxes puzzle cigarette cases and more.
The catalog lists New Year specials on ladies belts blouses dresses and hats plus children's hose handkerchiefs and gowns. It highlights a range of footwear for ladies and men including Balmorals and leather shoes with prices and styles. The offer promises the newest designs in a broad echo trade selection.
A list of holiday foods and beverages appears with items like fruit jellies, preserved fruits, sauces, wines, spirits, and assorted preserved meats. It details brands and regional products including Australian wines and various canned goods.
A Nataveil hall Christmas concert highlighted by performances from local students under Miss Huntly ended with praise for the children and a vote of thanks to Miss Huntly. Separately a London report details a son’s Christmas murder of his millionaire father after financial strife, with a brutal stabbing and a move to cover the crime.
The Times summarizes postal activity with per person metrics across letters postcards and revenue figures. It notes increases in letters and postcards and lists postal revenue and expenditure changes. A separate item mentions murder near Mina M Kay with a motorcar incident and subsequent arrest, plus a political note on keeping Chamberlain in the house.
European Telegrams report German authorities face renewed resistance from Hottentots in South West Africa. Seven German soldiers and civilians were killed as suppression efforts continue. The clash underscores growing unrest in the region.
Report covers Boxing Day racing with winners Shoobra Hardie Mace and Bettine among others, mentions Mal yorn Hardleape-Lete Houra b and Gowrun second to Thora Atstrylion Derby, plus notes from Penshorst and unclear details about other events and participants.
A clipped overview discusses Germany expanding its navy, noting armored cruisers and warship buildup as a strategic move. It contrasts with Britain’s stance and catalogs political rhetoric about maintaining naval superiority and influence, hinting at broader imperial tensions.
A distressing report from London details a deadly incident at Dublin Bay involving Mrs Lloyd and an employee of the Post Office. The tale describes pursuit, confrontation, and a fatal fall as authorities describe the events surrounding the alleged attempted suicide and ensuing tragedy.
A garbled report discusses co operation and market dynamics in South Wales. It references traders, the price of commodities, market moves, and potential reforms, with scattered mentions of brokers and production, but the text is largely unreadable.
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