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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
3
A detailed description of velvet gowns with double skirts, waistlines, and decorative trim, highlighting a Parisian influence and fabric treatment. The piece also notes accessories such as pearl buttons, belts, and stoles, plus a long fashion primer on embroidery and crochet edging. It contrasts refined attire with practical advice on dress design and wear for warmth and style.
Messrs J G Johnstone and Co report a full yarding of 486 fat pigs with strong buyers and top quality bacon pigs selling well. Prime hogs commanded solid prices, with stores and special-types selling at advances, while some off-condition entries lagged. Next sale scheduled for June 2.
Port Campbell hosts three local teams Bert Campbell Lower Gellibrand and Timboon Rangers in a season of matches. Port defeated Lower Gellibrand at Rivernook last week while Gellibrand failed to win against Rangers at Port Armpell. Next on the schedule is Timboon Rangers versus Port Campbell. The town faces rail extension uncertainty as government plans await a final determination next week. Local traders plan more crayfish and snake farming projects as visitors swell and a new craft appears possible at Port Caney Dell with improved transport access.
A garbled medical passage discusses kidney pills and remedies, mentioning Dr Preterick, Doma Iinekihe Wielnes, and posters about treatment. It references experiences with kidney ailments, cautions about cures, and a promotion promising relief upon receipt of payment.
May 1913 weather notes for Pennyroyal show total monthly rainfall 4.15 inches with 13.05 inches since January 1. Heavy falls on May 1 and 3 cause 10 points in about 3 hours. month had above average rainfall and very cold conditions with southeast winds and a light frost on May 6. Creeks run high, dams full, crops and stock generally good though wreath scarce. potatoes dug and thriving. grazing fair.
An 19th or early 20th century patent medicine claim touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and fevers. The ad emphasizes its peppermint flavor and health benefits for general ill feeling.
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