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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1913
Page
6
A fragmented household guide describes methods for preparing eggs and related foods. It mentions using alum, flour, and various heating steps, including roasting, stewing, and boiling, with references to cleaning, shaping, and finishing touches.
The readable lines describe a thrown-together tale with references to sunrise, a man in a light suit, and a moustache about 3M. The passage laments the poor quality of the writing and asserts the urgency of clarifying the real events behind a violent outrage and a supposed “unfortunate victim” in a British setting.
Ballarat shop at 104 Sturt Street advertises a wide range of gold and gun metal watches chains brooches and rings with prices from 2 shillings to 30 shillings and mentions repairs case delivery and engraving services. Three nearby street addresses and vendors noted for context.
Unclear OCR text lists individuals and addresses in Geelong including Jewellette Payne at Blurt Street and 113 Moorsbeol Street. The fragment provides no event or context.
On June 19 a new Blue Amberol record will go on sale for 29 in Colac. The ad touts greater volume and durability after extensive laboratory tests, warns against inferior German makes, and promotes Cecil Cinch machines and a range of musical instruments and accessories priced to Melbourne standards.
European Agency advertises wholesale indents with lowest prices for British and Continental goods including books, boots, china, glass, drapery, hardware, jewellery, lighting, cycles, and more. Commission 24 to 5 percent. Trade discounts from £10 upward. Consignments of produce sold on consignment. William Wilbon & Sons.
Fragmentary advertisement notes Fitzesy rugs as a boon to farmers last winter. Lined horse rugs priced from 7d 6d and lined cow rugs from 5s 3d. Mentions Martin’s Improved Horse Clipper at 6d per pair.
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