12 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention periodic mechanisms and a chart of measurements. A few capitalized terms suggest names or places like GLY AS WEY and New ball, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a public notice or election related item with names and institutions. It mentions January and February dates, diplomas, terms on stipulations, and private information from multiple individuals and organizations. The readable text is too garbled to extract a clear event or outcome.
A fragmented account reviews alleged patent medicines and their claims. It notes critics question effectiveness and safety while advertisers tout cures for cancer and other diseases. Names, prices, and dubious literature are discussed as part of the controversy.
A garbled item mentions the Colag Telephone Exchange and questions about its future. The brief hints at regional impact and potential changes, with no clear dates or named officials. Further legible text is needed for precise details.
Ladies urged to consult Mrs Cullard Superintendent of the Natural Health in Kimabete Street Melbourne for natural health treatment. Free advice offered on Tuesdays and Fridays with a later event for a health club meeting and a medicinal display. Postage paid health game offered with free posting.
The article describes French methods for restraining prisoners during transport. It details handcuff substitutes like cabrolets with wooden crossbars, wrist and waist bindings, and string ties that force walking. It questions railway transport as a wasteful practice and notes police vigilance.
Fragmented Monday timetable lists daily start times for Crowe's and Stalker's and Wasgerrip and Wangerrip Factory. Several place names appear in garbled form with references to Mandaye Wetnesdaya Euliminyt and other local sites.
J A Thompson and E Thompson are engaged under the Colac Waterworks Trust to carry out all necessary plumbing work for the waterworks. The established local firm will handle the required tasks along Murray Street Colac.
The notice promotes Orient Line steamers with safety and comfort for all classes. It highlights sleeping rooms dining rooms deck accommodation and a casino specialty. It invites inquiries for passages from Fremantle Sydney or Brisbane and provides Melbourne branch manager and Colac local agent details.
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