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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
1
George Scott advertises a broad pricing list for spirits beers and tea including Mitchell's Quart Whisky Crown brand imperial quart Old Irish Whisky and Scotch varieties, Foster's Lager and Victoria Lager, Gilbey's Dry Gin, Ceylon Tea imported from Ceylon, with unit prices per dozen pints quarts and pounds shillings and pence. The offer highlights value unrivalled across colonial packaged products.
OCR text shows a mixed listing of dresses, hats, gloves, laces, embroideries, and readywear items with prices and measurements. Includes men s bungarees, suits, tweed coats, and accessory notes. Names and places are obscured by garbled characters.
A public meeting in Colao on Friday evening debates the upcoming federal election and the chance a Liberal candidate has to win. Local figures discuss the likely impact on Victoria and the state’s representation, with emphasis on protectionist versus liberal platforms and the need for clear voter guidance.
Malomiey Mallay Avenueing reports that about seventy percent of postmasters are dissatisfied with the promotions policy in the Postal Department. He argues any adjustments should follow formal procedures and that the department be referred to the Commonwealth for action.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Monday hearing at Winchelsea involving Patlog or Potlog claims, a Landebald figure Mr. T. Chinging, and indemnity concerns. The text is garbled but references alleged actions and costs, with names and local figures appearing in fractured form.
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