04 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
1
A supplier’s lot of hosiery samples cleared at English Cort notes prices will be higher this year due to increased cost of cotton and wool. The listing includes women’s, children’s, and men’s socks and hose, with references to cashmere items and various stocking parts, amid a broader commerce report and upcoming events.
A lengthy catalog style notice lists prices and items for men women and youths including suits trousers shirts and sailor blouses. It notes department offerings in Ballarat Geelong and nearby towns with prices in shillings and pence and mentions discounted or sale items and tailors services. It also references fabric types and colors and an implied seasonal clearance.
The text notes an annual meeting held on Thursday 2st Fahewary and lists spiral elected officials including Peter Sim, A Crillis, and Seenauree along with medical officer Dr C F Tisier. Several names appear garbled or misspelled, hindering full clarity on offices and affiliations.
A corrupt OCR fragment reports tensions at a state school, noting teachers and officials like Mr BB Mace and Mr Wallace in a discussion about progress and the role of performances. It describes concerns over finances, public spectacle, and the impact on pupils including a reported 16 children.
Report from Paso Prep details a chaotic mix of events and rivals as Nina, Me, and Beeson vie for titles. Names include O Brien, Cleary, EyBeye, and Hk with coaches and officials guiding a crowded, fast paced program.
Fragmented text from a Correxponden story appears to describe a chaotic scene with multiple names and action, mentioning supervision, rows, and an incident. The readable parts suggest a tense gathering with individuals including a captain and various named figures, though the full meaning is obscured by severe OCR damage.
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