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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
5
The readable lines discuss ties between Apes of eed Furadtate 20 stems and a poetlike band. It mentions O Spay the shtengin and Betewty and hints at a method or path they followed.
From Colac East reports detail a dramatic escape of convicts aided by native allies. The convicts seize a sloop, cut the line, and flee toward Stradbroke Island while a police and military pursuit unfolds through the station yard.
A reported airship or winged craft struggles to align with a blocked harbor entrance. Officials investigate the sighting as local residents observe the unusual flyer near the wharf, raising questions about safety and legality.
A partially legible account describes boats moving from a telegraph site toward a craft, with delays and a long stretch of water along cliffs. Six men reach a location deemed an anchorage or dingy area as prying eyes observe from inland.
The text traces Australian World War I slang from cobber to Anzac, noting how cobber signified mateship and how the term spread with Gallipoli and later wartime culture. It implores Australians to uphold mateship and respond to calls of national spirit.
The note thanks patrons for their support during the past year and pledges to continue as builders, ironmongers, leading contractors and timber merchants serving Colac. It promises value and a home for satisfaction and better buying with continued service for customers and their referrals.
An ornate ad for Pegg's offers a wide assortment of autograph stationery greeting cards and novelty items. It promotes a large selection of ladies bags hats and fashion novelties alongside children toys including dolls go carts trains and toy weapons with prices listed in shillings.
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