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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1914
Page
3
Fragmented OCR describes fabric items and garments with references to hats sleeves and pressing. The text discusses styles and methods, mentioning materials and household tasks, in a disjointed fashion with stray phrases about fashion goods and sewing details.
A garbled recipe mix describes lemon juice, sugar, and water blends, tea infusions, and fruit flavoring, with directions for muddling, straining, chilling, and serving in glasses. It also references a fruit and citrus based lemonade style drink, and then abruptly shifts to a list of furniture and business notices.
Fragmentary OCR text references dates and places like December and a siding at Curdic with names such as Mr Read and Mr Leden. The readable items resemble a late 19th or early 20th century notice or log but lack coherent facts or events to summarize into a clear item.
The report covers local events at Chapplevale with remarks on committee cooperation and smooth proceedings. It cites results from Maiden Plate and other races, luncheon plans, and fishing party successes. Residents anticipate Main Roads Board action to connect Chapplevale to Lavers Hill railway station, lamenting the forest’s impassable tracks.
The Hracwss Association held its usual monthly meeting on Wednesday evening. Members discussed next year’s officers and a festival fundraiser in February. A longtime resident, A Nolin, passed away Friday night at Tech Forest. burial was in Weeaproinah cemetery with Methodist services. The community expresses sympathy to the family and neighbors.
Port Campbell notes record a speech by Mr Sweetland on how a newspaper is produced drawing good attendance. The Murray Reserve Committee thanks him as funds reach £4490 for the lecture and £2 for a post-lecture raffle. Local fishing reports show mixed hauls and ongoing Cobden rifle range plans. The season is cool with healthy grass and milk at the Loose factory remains steady.
Meyers J G Johnstone Co submitted to public auction the Sg Ta Ett property with 19 acres and 24 building blocks. Several lots sold at auction including Lots 41 and W Moyle facing Rog greet with bands of feet measurements. Prices noted per foot vary among bidders and parcels.
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