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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1911
Page
2
An old timey advertisement urges residents to compare prices at VAL. M. Pearson's watchmaker shop in Colac. It promises genuine goods and warns neighbours about costs, inviting all to call in and have a look at offerings.
An OCR fragment advertises Hynes Liver Remedies and related products for eczema congestion and coughs. It mentions various bottle counts and claims of relief, urging readers to try the liver tonic and cough cures. The text references distribution and telephone contact details typical of late 19th or early 20th century ads.
An odd fragmented advertisement touts unusual scents and imported perfumes for distinct odor effects. It mentions brands or names, cosmetic items, manicure sets, handkerchief labels, scented products, and a mix of unrelated items with unclear attribution.
A garbled OCR page lists holiday gifts and cosmetics like perfumes, teaware, cookware, and soaps alongside medical and chemical terms. The fragment mentions Christmas presents, specific product names, and various unrelated items, with broken phrases and unclear context. The text contains several proper nouns and brand-like terms but lacks a coherent narrative or dates.
The notice lists athletic and cycling events under the patronage of regional associations. Highlights include Hibernian Handicap 190 yards with prize money, pulling prizes from £28 to £1, and several other sprints, hurdles, and a tug of war. Also covered are dancing contests, log chopping, and Highland fling events with multiple age groups and post entry fees.
Page from The Colac Herald dated Monday January 25 1911 with OCR glitches. Contains headings and short notes typical of early 20th century local newspaper content.
Accounts awaiting payment at the local sub-treasury include HM Barnes A Mlanbanm Hi and many others. A Herac Newtown mailway event meeting at Cresax was held. negotiations to access the Werneth station yard and arbitration court actions noted. Court outcomes include larceny drunk and other charges, with magistrates and attendance listed. Public notices urge registration of youths turning 14 to 17, under defense and education programs. The Colac Brass Band recital raised funds for Colac Hospital. Beech Forest nurse appointment announced. district nursing training discussed. An advertisement invites readers to Bilson's sale starting February.
At Caulfield there was a capital attendance for the VAC meeting. Prime Grafton won the feature by two lengths, with Yuranigh's Daughter taking second and Gunpowales third. Other races saw Masonic and Chauvelin take victories as bettors favored small margins.
Sydney Saturday race report notes the Randwick meeting with the AUC anniversary. Key results include Won jay a neek First Nurgery Handicap with Pride of Murllly and Dr Hart among runners. Centenary Stakes saw Lady Ruanall win by four lengths, and Joust topped the Onnuare Handicap. Continuous entries reference nearby heats and other stakes with varied margins.
Reuter reports Friday night from Lundusn and Friday morning from Berles on protests and defenses across Europe. Ministers warn that if demonstrations persist they may push relations toward war, while Germany and allies argue for stronger armaments and strategic postures amid tense stock and naval exchanges.
The London Bankruptcy Court ordered the appoint of a official receiver for J Alfred William Carpenter and allied interests. the Charing Cross Bank operations were halted after massive losses from failed ventures. The official probe finds a deficit of about £1.6 million with heavy speculative failures in Quebec petroleum and other ventures.
Paris reports sympathy for Japanese conspirators condemned to death or prison amid labor council placards condemning the sentences. A separate bulletin notes bubonic plague outbreak in China with a fatal Pekin case and cautions on precautions.
Survivors aboard the Parisian steamship were rescued after a rapid fire forced abandonment near the island. Crews endured exposure and hunger while signals drew rescuers from the British Transport. The ship, en route from New York to Melbourne, burned fiercely and castaways escaped to the islet awaiting help.
The article reports a Saturday afternoon match where Brown, Lang, Forbes, Tlichiniend, and others scored for their team. A dramatic incident involved a rubber needle story and a medical emergency linked to a heart condition.
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