02 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
1
Stephens & Co announces February sale prices for various goods written in archaic market phrasing. The ad lists items including por, has, ber, and assorted commodities with unit prices in pounds, pence, and ounces, indicating wholesale terms and buyout protection against undercutting.
An advertisement promotes Muscat Wine and Port with listed prices per bottle and a range of Scotch and Irish whiskies. It touts Clan Donald whisky as a top choice and claims the West Judges prefer it. The notice highlights jars with patent screw tops and claims superior blends among 1d Scotch whiskies.
Below Bedrock advertises value and purity, claiming their wines beers and spirits are absolutely pure. The message emphasizes assurance of quality and a leading product in their lineup.
Historic London market items flood the Bilson & Co annual summer fair catalog with prices for groceries and household goods. The long list includes flour, ammonia, mustard, canned vegetables, tea, and various fabrics as shoppers peruse the stalls ahead of a bustling event beginning Friday.
A compact despatch notes inertia in signal networks and mentions several named places and individuals in a European context. It references Var and Meusealy and includes fragmented remarks about trade and a possible expat discussion at a location named Myrsea. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmented OCR text discusses protests related to Transvaal events, reactions from leaders, and foreign commentary. Mentions Australia and Dominion role, Doings of a commonwealth prime minister, and public debate over policy and action. Highlights London press reactions and parliamentary language.
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