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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1912
Page
4
A schedule of insolvency was filed in Camperdown for Albert James Taley, cycle and motor agent. Liabilities amount to £190 7s 6d with assets of £198 4s, showing a deficiency of £61 2s 9d, with HB Parry as assignee in Geelong.
The ad lists hundreds of discounted goods across many departments including clothing, footwear, fabrics, and homeware. Men’s wool socks and shirts, hats, coats, and trousers as well as ladies wear, footwear, evening shoes, and watertights are featured with deep reductions. Home textiles, cookware, and furniture items appear with marked-down prices and bulk deals, highlighting clearance of old stock.
The notice invites readers to request a sale catalogue or write for one. It states prices are for spot cash and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Readers are instructed to post their order to a specified address.
Commonwealth meteorologist notes Northern Victoria saw ample rainfall while rest of state had generally wet spells with some light falls in central districts. Heavy rain occurred in NIE. a second disturbance affected Victoria on Thursday, with ongoing cooler conditions and sharp frosts in limited areas. Temperature ranged from 28 to 64 degrees. rainfall totals varied across towns from zero to several inches.
Reports state the Aurora has reached Lyttleton and will lecture in Avalon and Australia under Mr Carlisle Smythe. Mawson’s party remains at sea with a return expected around arch time. Weather delays hinder soundings and communications, Macquarie Island fortis reported well, while base transmissions faced violent storms and equipment failures.
An ad touts a cold remedy described as a new discovery for children with coughs. It claims quick relief and is obtainable at Walter Stephens in West Woods, featuring a peppermint essence and citrus flavor.
The proprietor notifies the Colac public that the shop on Murray Street will close and painting and house decorating will be carried on from private residence in Manifold Street with workshop access from Corangamite Street due to growing outside business. A full stock of up to date wallpapers glazes oils and colors from reliable brands will be maintained to meet customers needs and thanks the public for liberal past support while asking for continued patronage.
Pritte POWFLL M DOUCALL COACMBUILDERa MANNERSSUTTON GT COLAC Bog to Notify the PUBLIC of CULAC land DIBTRICT that they have taken over the CARRIAGE FACTORY and ROSIN of the hole to ME JAMES In asking for a comtineanse of the bold. eeport secreted their predeces sion iow Firm Quarantes to give we BUOOTES CART FARM WAG GONS and every description of Vehicle turned out in s week members manned Only expert tradesmen employed.
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