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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
2
Residents discuss a plan likely to replace current systems with new methods. Cr Marks supports the change while opponents raise concerns about costs and implementation. The debate references nearby towns and potential efficiency gains, with the vote expected after further reviews.
In a public council meeting the discussion centers on adjusting rates and charges for households, with the collector and solicitor present. Officials consider delaying full payment until December and weigh potential hardships against revenue needs while debating enforcement and fairness.
The readable text hints at an annual meeting held on Thursday February 2, with racing, Coke discussions, and a list of attendees and events. It mentions a formal gathering, potential presentations, and names like York and Maluisbr, but most details remain obscured by garbled OCR.
Officials discuss quarantine powers after inspectors probe a pest and disease scare involving castle wine stock. The government stock inspector outlines containment steps while councils weigh enforcement and the impact on trade, with talk of a broader health risk and legal authority.
Readable fragments describe legal city action and scheduled dates with references to officials and places. Mentions include a secretary at a Cree Birp conference and an open date for Eliya. The garbled text cites various names and terms, but precise events and entities remain unclear.
An account describes severe hip and back pain after lambing and shearing, affecting sleep. After using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, pain lessened, secretions steadied, and mobility returned. The patient notes a long relief lasting years in her husband after similar treatment.
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