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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1911
Page
2
Morrison reports a daily sale of produce including onions, cabbages, beans, peas, potatoes, turnips, radishes, apples, lettuce, melons, and berries. Prices range from per dozen to per case with varied per unit rates across many items.
George Payne Jeweller announces a Ballarat branch at Muukabul Bikert Gee Lung with a wide range of gold brooches, necklaces, watches, and silver items at marked prices. Repairs are emphasized as a specialty with expert workmen and same-day service to Ballarat customers.
Officials and stakes announced for a pony race meeting with handicaps and weights. Entries close at the secretary’s office and weigh cards appear on February 1. Certificates of height required for ponies and all horses undergo scale measurements at 12 o clock.
A local ad proclaims an upcoming stock clearance sale before moving to larger premises. J. E. Mariss invites shoppers to view hats fabrics and designs at the current location opposite the Austral Hotel, promising remarkable values and a full stock slaughter before removal.
A local shop touts a specialty in rare perfumes and grooming items not found elsewhere. It promotes Byer Roger Galler and others with unique scents and gift sets including manicure and smelling salts for holiday buyers.
A festive advertisement touts cameras and photographic supplies from 5c each, with XMAS presents such as manicure sets and perfumes. It also promotes Thursfield products for skin care and health, including Cholera Drops and Dermol, claiming remedies for sunburn, eczema, burns, and cuts.
W. Pharsfield Colac advertisement praising Jas Yardley as a trusted jeweller and watchmaker with 40 years of honest trading. The copy touts modern Christmas jewellery designs, sterling value, and rock‑solid pricing, inviting customers to purchase reliable jewellery, watches, and silverware.
Manufacturers and importers offer all kinds of blinds including spring roller blinds cream linen lace duchess blinds footooned outside verandah blinds skylight and conservatory blinds. Samples and estimates submitted free.
The notice reminds residents to lodge income tax returns by February 1 for earnings such as salary and rents. It also reports the Colac Shire Council monthly meeting, probate matters for the will of Patrick Danaher, and hospital committee resignations and public auction announcements.
Thomas Slaymaker of Elliminyt died at his father's residence on Friday morning at age 80. His wife predeceased him by about three years, leaving four young children. The funeral was held Saturday at Colac Cemetery with pallbearers named and Rev E H Davies officiating.
The report lists race results with multiple winners and placements. Names such as Sumner, Aurefousne, Oud, Moyles, and Fisher appear among the finishers, with notes on purses and track conditions.
Sydney report covers racing results at Warwick Farm with multiple races and starter odds. Also mentions a Melbourne court hearing with Fenech case details and a Ne w Year’s Day location note near Belan sburg.
A gala opening for the Carlisle River Dairy Co factory celebrates with speeches by directors and officials. The event highlights expected regional impact, improved butter production, new machinery from Humble and Lone, better supplier payments, and plans for local transport links.
A rider from Tamworth reports a horse going down with gunfire and kicking. He used Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy, giving a whole bottle in water, and the horse recovered within an hour. He credits the remedy for saving the horse.
Fragmentary letters and notes report a local effort to form a butter company. Officials praise liquidity and supplier relations while tax authorities, writs, and public discourse surface in a contentious, unsettled community meeting.
Reported Reuters text from Bombay details chaotic streets and shattered crowds. Fragmented phrases describe police actions, damaged shops, and a tense mood as authorities attempt calm. The piece hints at communal strife and rapid deployment of security forces.
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