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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1916
Page
3
A sale listing scarce all wool undergarments and warm wear priced at 7d per item, plus 6d to 11d for hats, trousers, shirts, and two piece suits. Silk tie patterns and pillow shams described with floral patterns and embroidery. Yard goods include double width floral voiles and striped materials, with varied old-fashioned prices and values.
A State War Committee proposal urges granting land to returning soldiers or their families to enable farming as a permanent occupation. It envisions using the land as freeholds to ensure lasting support and employment, with plans to study forestry employment and a report by the conservator of forests.
An eclectic early 20th century ad announces a large selection of wallpaper at very low prices starting Thursday January 13 in Norwood Street. It promotes seeds and nursery goods by H E Burley with auction and clearing sales across the state and weekly sales including poultry furniture and sundries.
A fragmented list advises continuing sowing peas and early varieties, with potato and savoy cabbage mentions. It notes sowing activities for turnips and a few other vegetables, including medium sowing and a few late items, reflecting a basic gardening schedule.
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