06 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1904
Page
1
A chaotic catalog-like listing advertises numerous garments and goods for sale including jackets skirts undergarments and footwear. Items feature varied sizes colors and prices and the fragmentary text hints at bargain prices and promotions typical of historical department store or market circulars.
A damaged OCR note warns of a large shipment of quilts labeled by a misread vendor name. The item appears tied to Velie products but is described as unsuppested and marked with unclear branding.
Fragmented description of postwar political maneuvering outlines possible coalitions, ministerial shifts, and public inconveniences. The text references the governor general, Deakin party, and Reid's suggestions while stressing preserving rights and balancing power amid shifting alliances. References to East Sydney, the House, and broader Commonwealth governance frame the uncertainty of the era.
Scarce listing from a small sale describing various blankets and textiles. Items include 12 by 4 foot blackath pieces, underskirts, worsted dress serge and Levantine covers with prices noted in shillings and pence. The ad promises a rare opportunity to purchase dependable, quality fabrics with faded, indecipherable OCR text.
Navy blue and brother coats offered with large open sleeved merino suxs spliced. Aimed at wholesale buyers, quantity available.
In the book department a sale lists ladies May Queen items at slow special mint offers with prices per yard and per garment. Children’s undergarments and slippers advertised, plus Enfants Malt and Glece shows, and men’s waterproof boots at special rates. A limited stock includes thick glace boots in various shapes priced per pair.
Fragmentary notice discusses sewing machines and related furnishings. Mentions Sears brand comparison and later needs for hand machines. Indicates a business context with inventory and customer demand, but exact details are unclear due to corrupted text.
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