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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
4
At Camperdown Court of Petty Sessions and Police Court for the quarter ending June 30 cases covered truancy non vaccination breaches of licensing act larceny vagrancy unlawful wounding and breaches of by laws with several dismissals and acquittals. Civil matters included dozens of drunkenness debts and damages and many disputes settled out of court.
A Tasmanian tragedy near Houronville reports a young wife Wakefield and her three children found with throats cut. Husband Wakefield away shooting. a male friend Wilson present earlier. Police ponder murder or self harm. victims Violet Mary 4 Oliver 2 Eileen 7 months.
Shoppers line up at the store as new Dainty Tea Sets arrive in gleaming china designs. Excited customers press to view each display while clerks unveil the next intricate pattern. The scene captures a bustling period as collectors seek the latest in elegant tableware.
A Tataresti message reports a brutal attack in Bucharest where a priest his wife and seven children were killed with hatchets after the priest rebuked three men for their conduct. One suspect has been arrested.
Dr Francis Du Chavasse Bishop of Liverpool visited the Wesleyan Conference in London and urged unity in truth not compromise. He praised the Wea leven Foreign Missions and urged readers to consider kidney health with Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, advertised by Foster- Clellan Co.
The article notes no price changes for Victorian butter this week and describes the upcoming export season to London, likely late August or early September. It compares prospects with last season, cites drought impact on European supply, and gives current London parity and local price estimates for Victorian butter, with forecasts of a lower opening season price.
Dr Shelton’s Pills claim to address waste accumulation causing kidney disorder linked to gout and rheumatism. The advertisement promises rapid relief by removing the root trouble and lists Walter Stephens as the seller. It promotes chronic chest complaints and peppermint jars as related products.
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