20 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
1
A local notice proclaims the sale beginning Friday January 22 with £5000 worth of seasonable drapery offered at sweeping prices. No stock will be carried over and items include ladies and children's underclothing. About 30 dozen samples of underclothing available.
A shire council debate centers on controlling pervasive thistles threatening valuable land. Officials consider depattalion action, illegal clearances, and penalties for defaulters, with warnings that neglect could devastate land worth thousands. Nearby notes cover market activity, housing tenders, and upcoming public events.
Reports from Port Arthur and Dalny describe rising hostilities in Manchuria and Korea as Japan promises protection for its interests. Western powers react with cautious rhetoric while unrest spreads among residents and merchants. A Russian squadron withdraws after a torpedo boat setback, amid confusion over naval movements near Genoa and Sac.
The Cun bins invited the Japanese Ambassador at St Petersberg to confer on the Far East. Berlin reports note Russia is willing to discuss arrangements and retreat to diplomacy if possible. Times correspondent in Tokio reports mixed opinion on Russia’s concessions and alliance rumors.
Fragmentary OCR text describes bowling rounds with names like Brown Angus Barkes Handley Stine Farrie Whitson Sharrow and others. mentions penalties and partnerships and a possible proceeding schedule. specifics are unreadable due to damage.
Ramter's Telegrains report a London preference against Tory backed Briviah goods and tax-free imports. German exports to Candy decline amid high duty. Waren dismayed as disruptions hit Rotterdam. A native of Theea London reports German labor shortages due to a Hones outbreak in Irmaan West Africa, with several families murdered.
Fragmented text fragments describe a lengthy narrative involving people, places, and events with unclear names and dates. It references groups such as Balt and Mice Dimathy, mentions miners and a tour, and includes aims of political or social activities amid garbled punctuation.
The readable fragments describe racing and track events, mentions of records like a Australia mark, and various named persons and places. It suggests a local sports page with scattered notes on competitions, dates, and performances amidst garbled OCR text.
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