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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1916
Page
3
A discussion with four dairy farmers promotes a cow testing association to track feed costs versus milk value. Proponents argue records reveal profitability per dollar of feed, guiding herd selection and pricing, while critics warn against overreliance on appearance and urge data driven decisions.
An old Colac advertisement lists trimmed hats and ready to wear hats with prices in shillings and pence. The page notes dates in January and mentions vendors Miss W Dynoh and Art Mullenwe at Murray Street near Thomas and Joyce's Mart.
An early 20th century style medical or patent remedy ad promotes a product called Fruit Saucelt. It promises daily use to maintain health and prevent illness with claims of vitality and wellness. The copy emphasizes freshness and a pleasant taste, highlighting a 1/6 bottle offer.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to subscribe to the Commonwealth War Loan to reach the £16,600,000 target, with £10,008,000 noted as already sought. It stresses duty to fund the war, defend the Empire, and support Australia and its allies, urging all eligible to contribute according to their means.
Order your new season suit without delay. It is well finished to the minutest detail and bound to please you.
In the Winchelsea district a Federal and State parliamentary recruiting drive sees Mr J G Johstone MLA seeking support across Birregurra Deans Marsh and Barwon Downs with over 300 replies received to date. The shire secretary reports 45 enlistments pledged, while the Winchelsea Patriotic League seeks community help and notices a pomp house construction near Wineleesa. Further items include a sale of autumn heifers arranged by Mr John F Cockerill and notices of local events and deaths in the district.
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