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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
1
The Supreme Court and the people decide on Dr Shelton's New Discovery wing against coughs and colds. Obtainment stated as obtainable at Walter Stephens'.
A chaotic Melbourne style summary reports January financials, racing club season wrap ups, and public notices. Items include Tasmania Premier announcing state elections for April, Bendigo Association stepping up racing, Sydney fire brigade wage talks, Beadgan Labor Ministry pipe imports protest, and a Presbyterian cheque distribution plan. Also noted are lamb and sheep processing totals, a serious railway station accident in Inglewood, a cow attack on a child, racing sire statistics, grain thefts investigated by detectives, and tracking of stolen horses toward Conwarr.
A detailed notice lists events for a Colac meeting with handicaps in horse and pony races, pony weight rules, entry and nomination fees, and special trains. It includes dates, prize money, and conditions for entrants, judges, and officials. The document mentions multiple races, divisions, and the involvement of local clubs and associations.
The notice outlines an annual meeting with multiple pony race events including Six furlongs to one and a half miles. Nomination closes February 26 with acceptance at scale and weights posted soon after. Tenders for booths close February 28, with officials listing height certificates and entry requirements.
Public notice from E M Forbes stating the Murray Street shop will close and painting and decorating work will continue from Manifold Street private residence with workshop access via Oorangatites Street. Forbes cites growth of outside business and plans to stock paints oils glass and hardware for customers and asks continued public support.
Br Thompson, holding a license under the Colee Wetersorka Troop, informs the public he is prepared to lay on water to premises in Colag at the shortest notice in accordance with water works conventions.
Public notice announces tender for supply and fixing lead connections by the Water Trust. It states readiness to commence work and lay on cold water services. Showrooms at Felgar's are open and orders will receive prompt attention. Work guaranteed for six months.
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