21 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
1
Fragmented price list and stray items from a historic Melbourne market page. Talks of fat horses, rail strikes, and various produce with scattered dealer names, sales terms, and seasonally themed notices. The jumble hints at a summer sale and a broad array of goods through a long, cluttered itemized ledger.
Stephens and Co lists February cash sale prices for various goods and commodities. The notice specifies prices for items including salt, starch, spices, and household products with unit measures and rates, though some OCR text is garbled. The advertisement markets a cash-only sale with emphasis on undercutting opponents.
Muscat Wine and port wine rates noted with prices in pence per unit. Listing details include small quantities and per hour charges, reflecting a local trade price update for beverages and alcoholic imports.
Fragmentary report details a railway excursion and local fair preparations. Mentions Reverend Nolan, Ballot Day arrangements, and community figures like MaolnTy and BROS. References to Geelong holiday and repairs while noting confusion over dates and names.
Fragmentary report details police powers and acts, including references to the Police Constables Act, public order during wartime, and legal actions. It also notes last week’s receipts and export figures, with counts of bags and shipments, plus mentions of markets and local economic activity in Terai Sorilahe and nearby regions.
Local council discussion centers on health service provisions and road deviations. Officials refer to Public Works and Ministry oversight, with mentions of permits, contractor actions, and potential safety concerns raised by residents.
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