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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
6
The International Dairy Show in Milwaukee showcased a cow demonstration with crowded seats and mixed cow quality. Fourteen cows from varied breeds were tested under four feeding regimes. only one cow showed daily profit, highlighting the need for individual care, calm handling, and yearlong milk testing to gauge true worth.
J.G. Johnstone Co advertises affordable home furniture including patent spiral mattresses chairs and linoleum. They promote free advice on frame choices, careful furniture selection, and in home storage tips. The Colac based shop emphasizes repairs, carpets, linoleum, and first class workmanship.
Passenger timetable for the south western lines from Colac dated December 1 1911. Melbourne to Port Fairy service runs via Winchelsea Birrongurra Wampoort and Terang with several intermediate stops and a 3 43pm Port Fairy arrival. Camperdown to Timboon runs Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays with a 12 95 pm start and 2 45 pm return.
The Herald reports rising circulation and value as of a stated period. The item notes increased readership and financial impact with figures suggesting gains for the publication.
A peasant who was jilted burst into a Vizaya church before a bride reached the altar in Hilbsa Spain and killed her with a knife then slashed at bystanders before escaping. Several people were wounded as panic followed the gruesome act reported by Reuters.
In Melbourne Victoria a young businesswoman Ada Mayor of Albert Park recounts quitting her enterprise due to poor health. She notes many women in the area face similar struggles and praises a tonic she believes revived her strength and eased nervous weakness.
An ad touts Strong's Shoe Store with a new summer display of ladies patent shoes. It promotes white gamvas ball, a new year gift lace shoe, Cuban heels, half guinea boots, box calfs, glacie kid, and buckles, all offered at low prices and guaranteed.
A consulting optician network including Kent House in Geelong and multiple agencies across Victoria offers eyesight services. Monthly visits are noted at Colao and Mr Thurfield's Pharmacy with a date to be fixed for consultation.
C H Strong and Helmore have relocated to larger premises opposite the Free Library. The new shop offers a dependable article in footwear and is stocked with latest shapes from top manufacturers.
J G Johnstone and Co offer houses and land for sale in Bendigo and surrounding areas with prices from 140 to 370 pounds. Various 2, 4 and 5 room homes, building blocks, and blocks of land available with deposits and weekly payments. Also blocks near various streets and many building sites offered by hotel broker and financial agent W H Prowse with offices in Bendigo and Swan Hill.
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