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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
3
A dense shopping page lists assorted groceries and household items with prices. Items include chicory, tea, candies, cocoa, mustard, vegetables, fruit, canned goods, dairy, and pantry staples. The list shows numerous brands and package sizes, reflecting a bustling general store catalog.
A detailed household guide outlines hours and costs for clothing and textiles including coats, skirts, and household items. It discusses dress fashions, shopping tips, home sewing, and maintenance, with notes on care, budgeting, and weekly planning for families.
A garbled OCR passage presents a disjointed mix of words and phrases, lacking clear sentences or events. The legible bits hint at partial names and locations but no coherent story emerges.
The text notes Clifford will visit the Victoria Coffee Palace on Thursday July 13 from 10 to 6 for interviews. It also mentions the Colae Coursing Club hosting a two day meeting on Friday and Saturday, the 13th and 14th, with profits to Patriote funds and several stakes for dogs, plus entry fees and deadlines.
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