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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
1
The Jacobs sale advertises unmatched prices in Colac claiming largest cash buyers and sellers in the Western District for clothing, drapery, boots and shoes. Emphasizes cash only, no goods on approval, and free carriage on country orders with postal note or cheque.
Fragmented OCR list of fabric, clothing, and home goods includes color terms, garments, blankets, sheets, and accessories. Numerous misread phrases and stray words make precise items unclear, but references to blankets, scarves, shirts, and bed textiles appear alongside price hints and color descriptors.
A garbled OCR style listing various dresses and fabrics with unfamiliar spellings and seemingly random product names. It reads as a fragmented catalog or inventory of items such as flannel shirts, yard goods, and bedding with unclear prices and measures.
An extensive, richly varied inventory lists groceries and dry goods with prices and quantities. Items include coffee, teas, canned goods, spices, cereals, sugars, flour, canned fruits, meats, and household staples. Numerous brands, weights, and packaging details appear alongside household items like clothing, footwear, and hardware.
A lengthy parliamentary debate discusses expanding suffrage to women and the impact on government, with measures urged to proceed without further delay. Speakers urge resolution on the franchise, cautioning time and resources, while noting potential constitutional and legislative hurdles and the need for public trust in reform efforts.
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