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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1911
Page
4
A garbled and sprawling OCR fragment covers multiple topics from Australia. It mentions voting, immigration or migration topics, local politicians like Len Mayer, and various places such as Melbourne Victoria and Wellington. The text references campaigns, elections, and legal or social issues with scattered names and dates, but remains incoherent overall.
An advertisement touts a cough remedy advertised as the best restoration for chronic coughs and lung complaints. It claims quick relief and cure, with distribution through local druggists like Mewars Bilson and Co and Boylan Brog.
Hessian for stack covers 4th yd. Men and boys straw hats half price. Galatea suits 3/11. White muslin browses 4/11 reduced to 2/11. Ladies linen costumes reduced to 9/11. All pure linen dress goods reduced to Syd. Linenes substitute for linen 6d yard. Real bargains.
A garbled item lists a pest powder Beating's Powder claimed to destroy bugs beetles moths and other insects though harmless to domestic animals. Also mentions Keating's remedy and assorted medicines with prices and claims for liver tonic diarrhoea and skin ailments.
The notice lists officers, officials, and program items for the first annual meeting. It covers roles including president vice presidents treasurer and secretary, plus rules for weights, penalties, nominations, and entry deadlines. Ban on protests after ponies are measured. bookmakers taxed under Mr J Mphail.
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