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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
3
Advertises wide range of womens wool golf jackets and knitwear with deep discounts. Promises new stock postponed by strikes, urging readers to buy now before winter prices rise. Highlights navy brown green cream colors and belted styles with reduced rates and limited quantities.
An advert notes a limited offer for frames with a new shipment arriving next week. It claims quality is high and prices lower than elsewhere. The caller urges comparison and highlights visible price labeling on frames.
In a formal reading at Ralph Shellis’s office, the final and third will of Solomon Standish is opened. Nathan Catherwood Hugh Standish and Nancy Pemberton await its terms which name Nancy sole owner of the estate while Nathan and Hugh receive modest salaries and allowances. Nancy inherits the bulk of wealth, while the men gain position and a yearly stipend.
The scene portrays Neat discovering his fortune makes him the sole heir and his wild elation spilling over. Nancy rebukes him, directing caution, while Standish pledges his support and wealth transfers unfold through Mr. Shellis. The tense will scene ends with mixed emotions as plans proceed.
The piece recalls famed nerves and awkward pauses before speeches in Parliament. Burke Macaulay and other statesmen are cited as examples of choking, while anecdotes show how quick wit and inspiration rescued faltering speakers.
Vintage advertisements tout Higson's patent thigh fastening and a wide sale of items. The catalog highlights cheap firearms, axes, shovels, and tools, plus linoleum remnants, warm sleep products, travel rugs, and all wool underwear. Promotions emphasize low prices and large stock across multiple categories.
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