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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
1
George Scott Polwarth Stores advertises sport cash liquor including Hennessy Brandy and Mitchells Whisky with various prices and a Ceylon tea offer. Located opposite the Post Office, the page promotes a wide range of spirits, gin, wines, and tea at specific shilling and pence values.
A cluttered OCR from a department store page advertises a half yearly cash sale at CG and NHORTHCOTT'S Beshire Corner Store with wide ranges including dresses, curtains, laces, embroideries, and men's wear. The listing highlights stockings, fabrics, prints, and various department items with prices and stock notes across multiple departments.
A local notice announces Tulloh and Company's cash summer fair opening Friday February 8. The brief item notes the event will run at the usual venue with promotions and products for sale.
A scanned grocery page lists varied items and prices for a limited period. It mentions kerosene, flour, soap, matches, canned goods, clothing, and general merchandise with emphasis on low prices and department sections. Names of brands or stores are embedded amid dense OCR text.
A largely attended event at the Pre Brigade Station last evening showcased local basic demonstrations and a public auction style display. The program included recognitions, a vocal performance, and remarks on community concerns, with discussions of rateable property and district governance provisions.
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