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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
2
A busy cattle and sheep sale drew a high turnout of buyers and strong demand. Auctioneer reports steady bidding with lots selling at favorable prices, including prime sheep and well-bred cattle, amid enthusiastic competition from local and visiting traders.
Fragmented OCR text describes racing results, livestock mention, weather notes, and various names including Edgar Murray Colac and others. The passage includes times, stalls, and references to competition but lacks coherent narrative.
A garbled text fragment outlines a political disagreement and public reaction, mentioning figures and factions in a contentious debate. It references law, policy shifts, and potential impacts on governance while noting community responses and upcoming actions.
Church notices from Colac list services at several congregations. An Anglican church reports Sunday worship and harvest festival services, with morning prayers and communion. A St Patrick style Anglican and a Presbyterian church are noted with service times and child activities.
A chaotic newspaper page notes a performance featuring The Lyria Pleiuree with a string of acts and sketches. It references Gicker, a Porcher's Pardon segment, and a variety of scenes from music to comedy amid a crowded program.
The fragment details bowling and cricket events, with teams and venues in the colony. It mentions racing days, hospital support, and a fundraising drive for hospital libraries, plus committee duties and forthcoming subscription drives.
Colac Free Library Colac or Colow library annual meeting notes financials grants and subscriptions for 1911 1912 including donations from unnamed societies and individuals. Report highlights staff roles patrons counts receipts and upcoming plans with emphasis on the library’s community role and funding needs.
The text describes washing and cleaning wool fabrics using heat, solvents, and household solutions. It details methods for clearing stains from wool, using lemon rind preparations, and steps for drying and oiling fabrics. It also mentions leather treatments and general home care tips for textiles and carpets.
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