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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1911
Page
6
A jumble of race day details and shop advertisements appears, listing starters, officials, weights, and betting notes for an Easter event. The page also features a long retail section for George Payne watchmaker and jeweller, with prices, stock lines, and repair services offered at 16 Duke Street.
A veteran racing authority denounces widespread malpractices in modern racing. The piece critiques inconsistent performances by owners and trainers, betting-driven motives, and the feeble steward oversight, arguing racing has become a gambling environment rather than a sport. It calls for reform from within and external pressure to curb abuses.
Chief State electoral officer Mr Mudiey arranges a February and March police led canvass across 217 divisions to compile a new voters roll for Legislative Assembly elections. Householders must leave schedules listing residents over two, penalties apply for noncompliance. officers to seek completion with neighbor aid if needed.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets and Acydemdis or Tablet for stomach liver and bowels. It claims specific action and benefits, urging prompt use and promising results. A box is sold widely for 1 shilling 6 pence.
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