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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1914
Page
1
A sympathetic account of People’s High schools in Denmark described by J. Thornton an English education expert. The piece notes these schools attract both sexes though mainly layfolk eager for practical culture and moral instruction. It questions techical and cultural aims and mentions tests and local reception.
The Orient Line advertises steamers with modern safety and comfort features for all classes including first and third class. It promotes business and pleasure travel to Fremantle Adelaide Sydney or Brisbane with tickets available on application and refunds from any port. Local agent W K Edgar Colac. DL Dowdell, branch manager 12 Collin Street Melbourne.
The record lists officers and stewards including Paston ex President J. Gost and Moses Turner with names such as Meare Prosser W. Mamier Kensin Ber ee Gainger Rattray Orchard Sie and Dares. It details committees and roles and references horse show events and a Patrick’s Day demonstration with prizes and cycling events.
Nominations close February 11 for a summer meeting at Ballarat with hurdles steeplechase and flat races. Weights and handicaps are listed with prize money and conditions for entries. Special trains to Ballarat and Geelong are noted for Melburne spectators and participants.
Various rooms and cottages offered for sale with details on location frontages, land size, and terms. Listings include 112 feet frontage near Railay Station, rooms with wash houses, cottages in Manners Button Street and Corangamite Street, prices from £176 to £700, differing terms and land amounts.
An old advertisement touts a long running newspaper with enterprise and progress notes. It promotes subscription by posting rates and terms including annual and quarterly payments and credit options. The fragment hints at printing operations and broad district reach.
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