17 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1911
Page
1
Antique shop style notice lists a wide range of discounted goods with low prices. Hardware items like pliers hammers plough chains and wire products mingle with lighting sewing and household goods. The ad touts limited stock including a final push to clear remaining stock.
The text records a proposed standing order allowing a member to move to close debate after a question is stated, with the Speaker’s or Chairman’s ruling guiding whether it is an abuse or obstruction. It describes procedures for putting the question, restrictions on amendments, and how subsequent motions relate to closers and financial supply bills.
Atmosphere in the Lords remains divided as amendments by Lord Lansdowne and Lord Cromer are kept. A joint seven-member committee with the Speaker as chair would define what counts as a money bill, while the third reading is set for the 2nd and Commons debate for the 9th. Mr Asquith to outline government steps if peers resist.
Mr. R. W. Jbnoe of Carrom Victoria says Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured his chilblain after one night in which he could barely wear a slipper. He reports the next day he could wear his boot with comfort and urges others to try it.
The notice outlines postal weight classifications and rates for letters books magazines and parcels including items packed without adhesive coverings and sea mail to the United Kingdom and foreign countries. It details handling of samples seeds drugs and packeta and notes penalties for insufficient postage.
Advertisement lists routes from Plymouth and London via Adelaide Fremantle Calombae Naples Marseilles and Gibraltar with rates for First Second and Third class accommodations. It notes saloon rates London to and from and mentions winter trips to Sydney and Brisbane with fares and two year return options. Local agents D L Dewdell and W R Edgar are listed.
A Sea Lake reader reports that after a severe winter illness their son was treated with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The cough eased and the child recovered in one night, prompting gratitude for the affordable medicine available through Bilson and Co Colac and Boylan Bros Cororooke.
An old style furniture advertisement promotes ART FURNITURE LINOLEUMS CURTAINS and a lifetime lasting Patent Spiral Spring Girder Mattress. It highlights free advice on framing pictures and a large moulding selection. Repairs and flooring services are offered with carefully selected stock and guaranteed quality.
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