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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1905
Page
2
A garbled early text hints at era of time-keeping devices worn by the public. It mentions Ashenmands and Americen Aimrepione, advertising match prices, and a cottage setting. The passage remains unclear but suggests a broad public access to wrist or pocket timepieces.
A garbled sale notice references Chamo Winter Clearing Sale with scattered terms about knitwear, dresses, blouses, and haberdashery. It mentions showroom activity, prices, fabrics, and various brands or items, though many phrases are unreadable. The readable fragments indicate a broad clearance across garments and accessories.
An extensive advertisement touts the greatest bargain event ever held in Colag, led by Sam Jacobs. It lists an enormous array of marked down items from clothing to home goods, with special prices on tweed costumes, ladies wear, suits, shirts, gloves, footwear, and accessories, advertising a wide selection and significant discounts.
A fragmented OCR notice describes an irregular legal matter involving the police court, unclear defendants, and a sheep related incident. Details are garbled with references to locations, dates, and names, including mentions of Lamlot and Cresay, plus a rural setting and a trucker.
Fragmented OCR listing various horse names, sellers, and price notes. Mentions Argyle House, WM Munro Campbell, and multiple horse and stallion names with sporadic pricing details. Details are garbled but indicate a local sale or catalog of horses and related goods with dates and buyers.
For cash Munro Campbell advertises supplying all household requirements at the lowest prices in Colac with emphasis on available goods and affordability.
Drapery sale message touts good value on flannels blanks and men’s clothing with remaining winter millinery offered at heavy reductions. Encourages cash buyers to visit promptly to maximize savings and call at the store for details.
A fragmented report from the city department outlines ongoing delays in a public works project at Elwood. Officials dispute timelines and funding, with City Council members urging clearer communication and faster execution amid mounting concerns.
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