03 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
1
A bustling ad offers matchless gains on dresses hosiery and fancy clothing in a Stylish Cub department. It highlights discount ranges, wine stock, and a broad grocery section with New Season fruits and fish, promising extensive selections and low prices.
Obscure ad style notice lists ready to wear garments including skirts and undergarments with promotional terms. Mentions low prices and a purchase offer, though many words are garbled and unclear. The readable items reference skirts and related fashion goods.
A report notes the induction of Reverend A Beve Ridge by the Anglican Bishop of Ballarat at Colac. The ceremony includes attendees Archie Williamson of Warr and Williamson, with reference to Williamson and Amst. The event took place on a Wednesday evening, detailing local ecclesiastical proceedings and community participation during the period.
Fragmented OCR notice with varied names, dates, and events. Mentions Anges Bahari Coes, Rev AE Lewin, Ward meetings, a weather storm with heavy rain, and local civic references. Describes transportation, road conditions, and a painting incident. Includes references to Timboou forest, butter factory news, and agricultural notes.
We intend to clear the balance of our Summer Delivery with prices cut. Bargains include linen costumes muslin costumes embroidered blouses ribbons and laces in-store.
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Fragmented OCR list describes assorted goods and fabrics with quantities and pricing terms including yard measures and dozens, with several proper nouns that appear garbled. Readable items indicate cloths, patterns, and notions offered for sale in a Manchester market context.
We will clear at cost price with special quotations for Besaara and picnics.
Readable fragments hint at fashion items and names like striped pyjama sets and silk waists. Mentions of coats, collars, and various brands or labels appear amid a jumble of characters and partial phrases. No coherent event or clear entities emerge.
Bilson & Co advertise a January sale on boots and shoes with large stock in Wall Armored store. Names are illegible but promise lower prices than usual due to generous balance and raptona. Ladies and gentlemen invited to inspect the extensive stock of boots and shoes at reduced prices.
An odd catalog-like listing shows dining room furniture in Eatonton and sewing machines offered for sale. The fragmentary text suggests a sale notice with items described and prices implied, though details are unclear.
Harton Bialing advertises a broad selection of fishing tackle and gear. Available items include reels, lines, lures, rods, hooks, and related accessories. Customers in the listed regions may find Reds from guaranteed stock and other brand names. Contact details and pricing are shown in the ad.
Fragmentary OCR lists cartridges and pricing with references to Lang Burt Pen Title Cartridgen 74 per KAD UOMO Newny Umriudune 74 per 100 Amarcny Cartridges in coalition with londing from 10e to Tie 62.
A garbled OCR snippet lists ironmongery items and prices including fly threads, wind notes, hammocks, and handles. It mentions trades, prices like 6d yard, 84, and 13s, with references to departments and a manager, but many words are unreadable.
Readable fragments describe a violent disturbance with smoke, a building set ablaze, and civilians injured as a mob clashes with authorities. It notes the impact on a Malvern area home, the involvement of police and fire crews, and expectations for further reports on the incident and investigations.
An unreadable OCR dump lists many names, places, and times for local sports and events. It references Geelong CinA, Victoria, and multiple individuals such as Emilee Squire, Callum, Fleming, and Smithy. The fragmentary lines suggest a compiled local results section with schedules and participants.
A garbled late issue notice describes a weekly pig sale and live auction events with dates and multiple prices. It references bidders and vendors, with scattered figures and times, hinting at a local livestock sale near Colac and a sale day in the week.
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