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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
3
An odd mixed page offers domestic guidance on summer hair care nails and clothing plus practical kitchen advice. It includes hints on surf culture and weather safe stock making with step by step instructions for simmering bones vegetables and flavoring for soup and stock preservation.
Mr Victor L. Maurer of Geelong West recounts severe back and loins pain cured by Dean's Backache Kidney Pills. After months of misery and failed remedies, a friend advised the pills, and eight years later he reports no recurrence.
G. T. Chirnside is appointed manager on the recommendation of E. T. Latter, signaling a leadership change. The move aligns with organizational plans and positions Chirnside for upcoming duties.
The article notes Castles winning a metropolitan pennant in a difficult final against Miles, played on Belmont green. The trophy value is £34 3s, with commentary on neutral ground and player Mr L Cases' notable performance under adverse conditions.
Twenty two pairs competed in the men's doubles while eighteen played the mixed doubles. Cordner and Connor won the men's title though the mixed final was not completed. Matches were played across Colac and Sunshine Club courts with several byes noted and a large field of players and results listed.
A fragmentary item notes Ann Bros offering cabs ready for hire while delivery delays persist. The incomplete text hints at trains and local services with unspecified crews and officials.
No old stock advertised as available. The notice promotes up-to-date haircuts and investment shares tied to Victoria Hall buildings.
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