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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1914
Page
6
The readable fragments mention an investigation and a committee, with ties to Western America and Enger QO. References to individuals like Mr. Thompson appear amid garbled text describing a meeting or hearing and potential actions by a government or municipal body.
Fragmented local OCR shows daily schedules for Colac area services with times and events, followed by scattered notices of sales, property listings, and insurance company names. garbled text references Guardian Assurance, motor goods, and estate sales, plus scattered日期.
The article lists local telephone exchange rates for connections and other tolls across towns including Alvie Cororooke Jenlit Barangarook Birtegurre and adjacent districts. Rates show three to four minute calls for several towns with eight pence per two minutes for others. The notice mentions postage for Geelong to northern ports and references a Herald postal note.
The author declares no connection with any other firm and thanks the public for support. He asks for continued patronage while listing Mooraboul Street and Sturt Street shop locations and noting nearby addresses. Readers are advised to study their own interests before proceeding.
A hiring meeting was held by appointment to discuss a hire of an agent related to horses and Drage for trains. The session covered service scope and terms with potential engagement details outlined for two or more parties.
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