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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1911
Page
3
A lengthy discussion on women’s dress and standards in Turkish fashion appears, detailing skirt lengths, hemlines, and imaginative costume trends. The article critiques evolving styles, notes public interest in attire, and mentions effects on health and public opinion.
A varied collection of home canning methods covers tomato chutney with ginger and garlic, brown sugar blends, sago dessert preparations, banana fritters in batter, and apple preserving with ginger infusion. Readers are invited to send questions to the editor.
Practical home hints cover paint care with sweet oil then turpentine for staining, keep meats and flours in wooden bins, tea in tins, and cereals in glass jars. Clean spreads for decanters use charcoal and heat, while irons are seasoned with potato peelings and lard.
The notice lists a full programme with Handicap Hurdle and Triel Handicap races, Pony Race, Cobden Cup, Distance Handicap Trot, Publican's Purse, and Hock Race. Nominations close February 16 1911, with weights in Heytesbury Reformer Times Chronicle and Colac Herald around February 23. Riders and trainers must be registered. fees and penalties apply.
Stewards include Messrs J Hancock F Ney lon J Wilam J James and C BR Tulloh. Judge Mr R 8 Murray. Starter Mr T W Hancock. Beale Steward Mr John Wilson. Clerk of Stakes Mr W BH Edgar. Treasurer Mr G H Dare. Timekeeper Mr H Smith. Handicapper Mr A G Bendall. Pony Measurer and Handicapper Mr T Darcy. Medical officer Dr Wynne. Veterinary Surgeon Mr A E McCure.
A Norwich Chambers gathering expressed regret at Mr Bird leaving Colac. M R Brown praised his work with the competitions committee cricket club and other bodies. Clubs including golf, tennis, and the Presbyterian choir thanked him, and a purse was given as a memento. Bird pledged to miss Colac and hoped the clubs would do well.
A fragmented local notice touts Chemiehiams Cough Cure as a reliable remedy for persistent coughs. It claims quick relief from stubborn throat irritation and lists Eilem and Co. Colac and Meare Boylan Broy Cororooks as sellers.
An old advertisement pitches liver tonic and skin remedies amid weather fatigue. It cites products like Ana Hynes Liver Tonic and Dierrhoss Remedy, urging readers to buy for relief from dermatitis, persistent coughs, or general tiredness, with contact cues included.
The document outlines the W B C annual meeting schedule and roles. Key items include the first race at 1 pm and officials such as Darcy the official measurer, M L Edwards secretary, W W Fierce president, J M Donald vice president, T W Rawe judge, and Darey as pony measurer.
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