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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
3
Scarce winter supplies advertised with prices for coats shirts hats quilts and blankets. Offers include khaki drills two piece suits pillow shams calico voiles and crepe goods with quantities and special rates while stock lasts.
Reports from meteorological observers across Victoria describe favorable conditions with abundant pasture and sufficient water in many districts. Harvest delays due to late month rains, good wheat and hay yields in the north and west, diverse crop outcomes including poorer potato and onion crops in some areas, and continued fruit and orchard activity though some damage noted to pumpkins and tomatoes.
An advertisement claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pink helps avert disease when taken at first signs, aiding Nature to restore health. It emphasizes use across thousands of homes in Australasia and presents the remedy as a generic preventive aid rather than a cure-all.
Agricultural notes advise thinning turnips sown late December and rapid growth in good soil with well rotted manure and phosphate. It covers sowing drills, spacing, and compost mixes for turnips, Swedes, and other greens, plus a recruiting rally at Victoria Halls next Saturday evening with leading speakers.
Authorities plan actions to enforce a war census for ages 14 to 45 who have not received recruiting cards. Prosecutions may follow after a proclamation fixes a deadline to obtain and return missing cards. The burden falls on individuals to complete the recruiting card regardless of card receipt.
Entries close for South Purrumbete Birragurra Colac St Patrick's Day and other meetings with dates in February and March. Mrs Lifford of Natura Health Company, Melbourne, to visit Colac on February 16 17, offering free consultations and advice and detailing medicines including Persian Rose for skin.
Testimony from grateful mothers and participants outlines health trials and concerns. Reports on travels and worries as men seek help and health guidance amid a community effort.
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