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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1902
Page
1
Special value notices warn that Black Lantres goods can never again be bought at the old price due to a new 20 percent duty. Listings include Black Lustres and various yard goods with per yard prices in old pence, detailing all wool Black Voile and Deogelines among others.
A local sale advertises aprons in multiple colors and sizes including 250 dark blue gala style aprons, 20 large linen cooking bib aprons, and 80 extra large white bibbed aprons. Prices and exact colors vary, with sizing and edge details noted.
Oddments in millinery include prices for white Jumbo Gums and Sokol Hate items marked 3d each. Redemed from 19 10 3d each, with various garb and trimmings advertised in the local shop window.
We have almost cleared our Stock of these Goods the balance will have to go during the next warm week or two. Dark Sertives blouaud at ls 10s with La 11d ack Lieu Vollsad Aprons to Clear Black Figured silk Blouses light soiled remaining items to sell unrpurted and priced for quick sale.
An advertisement extols Boots Honest Value with upright pricing and durable leather, urging customers to choose Tulloh and Company for genuine value in footwear and to join the crowd in shopping there.
A local shop announces large reductions to clear overstocked crockery glassware and dinner sets. Fresh crates from manufacturers bring heavy discounts on china tea sets fancy tea pots and related items including sugar basins butter dishes water bottles ale glasses and meat dishes to make room for new stock.
In a disjointed cricket report from Becac, Rome secured a win as Bevan scored 64 and Tafthem Wachoe provided key support. Bevan’s partner Watched by Wilasnea, D M'Mausie took 9 for 19 while WL Dett conceded 12. The account is garbled but notes a Rome victory with notable bowling figures.
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