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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR describes a 19th century public notice from a pharmaceutical firm on Murray Street listing products Liver Saline and Liver Tonic. It mentions a land agent and undertaker roles, real estate sales, and an inquiry for applications. The text includes garbled names and ad hoc references to various entities and services.
Bilson & Co Colac and Alvie advertise Hugh Thomson boots as the only true watertights made with in house leather tanning. They claim no competitor matches the enduring quality and dependable dry feet across men women and children. The boots are handmade and wear well, with a higher cost but guaranteed to keep feet dry.
The Hood Rubber company markets Goloshes in various fits for men women and children, with Cuban and low heel designs. Hood Goloshes claim secure fit with a guaranteed non slip. Prices start at 11d for ladies and 2s 3d for children, with lines indicating wholesale and retail scope.
Bilson and Co advertises felt slippers warm and comfy for ladies children and men with prices listed in old currency. The notice promotes their large stock of boots and slippers as special offers from a specialist in good boots.
The ad promotes blankets and quilts in many sizes and styles for babies singles doubles and families. It touts best value blankets, Kapok and elder Down quilts with satin centering and a range of prices from mid to high shillings.
Exclusive selection of dress fabrics promises good values and vibrant colors. Featuring fast dye coatings, wide widths, and affordable options in Estamine, Striped Serges, Venetian Satin, Grenadines, Wool, and Silk Voiles. Includes all wool cashmeres and lustres with multiple plain, striped, and fancy patterns. Crystalines colors in 12 6 double width.
A damaged fragment outlines a savings bank loan plan for farmers with easy terms and flexible repayment. It references the Expactor-Central of Savings Banks in Melbourne and hints at mortgage support, maturity restoration, and potential adjustments for late payments amid broad rural finance notices.
Disjointed OCR text references Peralit ite sion 44, Colao, Verdes Arge, Sirdar, and various names suggesting a historical political or social upheaval. The excerpt mentions alterations, sites, commissions, health concerns, and legal actions, with scattered references to locations and groups, though the passage is highly garbled.
A garbled compilation of names, places, and events from a local publication. The text mentions meetings, sales, and notices with scattered references to people, venues, and dates, but most specifics are illegible.
Fragmentary notes describe damage in numerous European locations from an unknown event. Mentions waterways in Germany and Bavaria, disrupted supplies, and evacuations. References to museums, rivers, and industrial areas damaged. unclear dates or sources.
Unclear OCR text describes a bomb outrages in London on a Friday night. Names and details are garbled with scattered references to Viet Nam era themes and possible explosives. No coherent event or factual outcome can be confirmed from the legible fragments.
Fragmentary weather notes describe a forecast across multiple regions with references to places like Port Phillip and South Western areas. The text is garbled with numerous unreadable terms, making specifics about storms, temperatures, or dates infeasible.
Melbourne sport brief outlines races with Horses Foulambool Harvesl Lord and others. Mentions horses like Dement and Malisman plus officials and track details.
A muddled report outlines four deputations to address the Atelouipig matter and Rona Satholie Chueh. It notes discussions on ministerial approval and timing for forming an arapor under existing oversight, with references to a future session and potential unity for the Modern cause.
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