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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1912

Page

3

Fire destroys Camperdown luncheon room at show grounds

A wooden luncheon room with galvanised iron roof at Camperdown show grounds burned early Tuesday. Neighbors and fire brigades saved adjacent buildings as wind pushed flames away from a nearby dwelling. The room valued at about £150 was insured for £100. cause listed as a mystery.

Camperdown Show Grounds W. Bamford Wm, Podger Mesers Lovett Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Co Camperdown H. S. Weatherhead Stonyford

Plumbing Work Estimates For All Classes Of Services

Prepared to lay on services with estimates for hot water copper pipes circulating systems and bath heaters. Gas and foul baths basins and sinks are included in the offered plumbing package.

Mail Service and Sporting Events Amid Timetable Changes

Mail hours revised for Colac and district with new summer timetable. Mails close at multiple towns including Irrewarra Be Bolp, Goolong and Cressy, and key centres Camperdown Terang Warrnambool Port Fairy. Sporting day features Beech Forest cross events with prize money, cycling, log chopping, pedestrian and pet events, plus a grand ball and special train for spectators.

Colac I Birreguro Goolong Be BoWorst Mallourne Ondit T.P Boeno Cressy Fina Pirreri Yolloak Barongerook Gellibrand Lovat Banool Wimba Beech Forest Carlisle River Charley's Creek Kawarren M'Derittis U.B Weenprainah Laver's Hill Wattle Bill Crowe's Stalker's Wangertip Wangerrip Golac East Colan Woat Corarenke Alvie Lrrewarra Winchelsea Warmeoort Camperdown Terang Warrnambool Port Dairy Mortlake Denis Marsh Forrest Gerangamore Torn Ditchley Park Nominaton

English press on fourth test win at Melbourne Ashes

The Times and Morning Post analyze England’s Melbourne victory over Australia as the fourth test ends. Controversy, form, and bowing issues are weighed while MCC figures dispute management. Major Trevor blames Noble and lax bowling. others criticize board friction and public sentiment.

London Melbourne Haogland the Times Commonwealth Morning Post Detly Express Daily Mage Hogland Trevor M.C.C Australia Daily Telegraph Noble Sydney England Messra

Tired in the morning a tonic claims to refresh

An advertisement promises a simple tonic to soothe an overworked brain restore lost nerve power revive appetite and tone the body. It claims users will wake with a clear head and energy after a short course priced at 2 shillings 6 pence.

Price

Fancy Cambrics and Striped Linens Sale

A local advertisement lists reduced stock including fancy cambrics and striped linens. Prices show 5/11 dozen cambrics and linen striped fabrics offered at 10d per yard, signaling a clearance for textile shoppers.

Twenty Fifth Annual Sports at Irrewillipe

The Brewillip Athletic Club announces its twenty fifth annual sports meet to be held at Mr Robert Baker's Paddock in Irrewillipe on Wednesday. The program lists events likely to attract local participants and spectators.

Father Daley H. Main J. Power Melbourne Chronicle Angus M'Laren Excelsior Mills Geelong Rts M'Laren Grimwade Laren Isabella Beaton John Reed Ridgway Geelong Racing Clu M. B. Young Colonial Bank Geelong Hospital Geo. Martin Kardinia Park Oval Country Fire Brigades Warenambool England Lie ‘Town Hall Brewillipe Athletic Club Robert Baker Irrewillipe

In tima to Secure the Pick of the Bargains

The item notes a push to secure the best bargains, promising strong discounts and strategic shopping opportunities. It highlights a timeline and emphasis on smart selection of items. Local retailers are positioned as offering limited stock and exclusive deals.

E.P.N.S E.P.N.B Tima

Diseases of the skin and health concerns ad

An old advertisement column promotes Hynes Kidney Pills as a sure cure for kidney health and a famous cough remedy Bullieve cough mixture. Includes price cues 2 shillings for bottles.

Una Hynes

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