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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
1
The ad lists numerous branded calico fabrics and textiles from Galateas to Bomins, highlighting bleached and unbleached sheetings, heavy plain prints, and ticking. It emphasizes limited stock at set prices and urges buyers to act as quantities run out. Names include Coles, Findlay, Christy, Hichardon's, and Horrockmere Calico among others, with assorted yardage and pieces.
Readable fragments describe public debate on a legislative measure and a planned church in Corumoun. Mentions of factional agitation in Parliament, calls for accommodation of youth, and a forthcoming Methodist conference. Also notes immigration, employment, and local civic concerns amid broader colonial governance.
Fragmented OCR reports on The Preston Case describe Madge Clayton facing charges of cruelty to children. Witnesses testified to severe neglect and abuse while coroner and jury weighed manslaughter implications and public safety concerns.
Fragmented report covers German convicts and transport plans for Pacific islands, with Britain Ireland political moves. Includes discussions of unrest in Russia and United States labor stats, notes on Turkin unrest and international responses, referencing figures like Walter Long and labor leaders.
The Hubragettes, who gathered outside the Exscheyver’s offices, demanded government action and staged a protest. Four demonstrators were arrested and brought to the Police Court, where they were fined 40 shillings or faced brief imprisonment.
A fraught hearing in Londow centers on charges of fraud. The fragmented report cites witnesses and alleged schemes involving a maker and several firms, with references to diamonds and contested evidence. The case details remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Fragments describe election activities and officials in a historic meeting. Names Murky and dates unclear reveal auditors appointed and committees formed.
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