10 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
1
The notice states that an unclaimed amount and related expenses will be sold on the specified March date in 1906. It provides no further details about the property or parties involved beyond the scheduled sale.
A promotional handbill touts wholesale summer stock at prices to clear inventory. It lists children's cashmere socks, heavy ribbed stockings, ladies wear, pillow shams, towels, sheets, table centres, and various fabrics with bold discounts. The ad urges rapid purchase as stock is limited and prices are deeply cut.
SAM JACOBS' offers the largest turnover in drapery in the Western District with cash buyers and sellers. Despatches by Past require postal notes or cheques. carriage paid by rail on orders over 10s. A long list of cheap textiles and garments follows, including shirts, trousers, gloves, socks, underwear, coats, dresses, linens, and household fabrics, all sold at low sale prices with limited stock and slight imperfections.
A prolonged initiative in Wisconsin outlines a comprehensive dairy education program with eight instructors praised for teaching milking, cheese making, pasteurization, and dairy management. It emphasizes bacteriology, veterinary science, and factory practices, urging expansion to keep pace with modern methods and export potential.
The Board of Trade shows January imports to the United Kingdom exceeded those of the previous month, with a value around 1,093,000. The report notes continued growth in exports and mentions a range of local matters from agricultural events at Gelex College to public works and legal cases in the district, including road repairs, council inquiries, and a court action involving W Beardsley and the Railways Commission.
Melbourne report covers James Thomne Albert alleged indecent assault on a 15 year old, plus railway commission notes on evidence refusals and officials. Agricultural department updates wheat and potato quotes with UK and Tasmanian prices, and a London dispatch questions Kuropatkin and Gripenhere amid war news.
Unclear text references a premier conference about state debts and property issues. Fragments mention representatives and a looming decision affecting state property and finances. No clear entities or concrete actions identifiable from the readable portion.
The Swarlion Farmers Union met last Monday evening to discuss elephant facilities and establishing a telephone system in the Farm area to aid farmer communication. Debate covered government actions, potential agents, and proposed center recommendations with a vote on future steps and organizational concerns.
Mr Svatt-Beuneli, a T.B. organizer, recently conducted public meetings across the Western district to promote the Labour movement. Despite wide efforts from rival groups, audiences were small and interest waned, with Ballarat to Port Campbell and Culae among cited venues where support lagged.
The Mayfield barque laden with wheat for the Mastigh Lane wrecked in the 3 Straits near Banks, northeast of Twsinasia. One crewman died at sea, 28 others survived after lifeboat rescue by Bonnie Marre. Vessel feared breaking up soon as the sea current and weather worsened. A body was later found near Sosbania.
The "Tath Chronels" comment on Mr Reid's reply to Tobart du pitation, noting the mail situation is detrimental to commerce. They say Reid's precarious majority explains his reluctance to move against a segment of his supporters.
Officials announce a state plan to fund roads and water frontages with licenses and fees. Revenue is projected near 21 000 with half for maintenance and a reserve fund, affecting about 208 municipalities and dozens of shires, towns, and boroughs.
The Progress Association approved hosting an advertising and exhibition event in the Colao district led by Rev. ALTY Dorn and Mr Fire. The Agriculture Department will forward suitable exhibits to the Agent General’s office in London for review, with licensing changes noted as Miss Costelloe of Manborough takes over the commerce license.
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