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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1916
Page
3
A wartime sale catalog describes various fabrics and garments including quilted Kapok pieces, Khaki Drill suits, handkerchiefs, embroidered pillow shams, voile fabrics, curtains, and floral prints. The entry notes limited availability for some items and special pricing in shillings and pence.
The article argues wartime needs and praises women replacing men in skilled work, asserting production remains high. It cites figures on workers and potential Army size, urging continued economic effort and national resilience amid inflation, credit, and manpower concerns.
Government urges immediate action to issue and return two recruiting cards. All persons aged 18 to 45 who have not received cards must obtain them and send them in. Prosecutions may follow after a proclamation fixing a date for compliance.
Entries close on February 16 with races scheduled for Saturday February 20. Additional events list March homes close on Saturday March 14 and Patrick's Day sports event with various deadlines. Contains fragmented, unclear place and organization names.
Mel bourne health crusader Mry Cliford, superintendent of the Nature Health Company, plans a two day visit to Colac at the Victoria Hotel. She will be available Thursday and Friday 10 to 7.20 and 10 to 5 with free consultations and medicines on offer.
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