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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
1
The Jacobss sale advertises the largest cash buyers and sellers in the Western District for clothing general drapery boots and shoes. It touts low cash prices with no goods on approval during the sale and guarantees 10 supply per line for the first two weeks with carriage paid on country orders.
A garbled OCR page shows myriad fabric items and apparel notes from a sale. It mentions blouses silk gowns bikinis and dresses with various colors and materials, plus pricing fragments and sale timing hints. The text references specific names and locations oddly intertwined, suggesting a crowded flea market or catalog page from a bygone era.
The store advertises a broad assortment of dress goods flannels and blankets including Black Dress Goods and Colonial Flannel. It touts value and a large stock of men and boys wear, coats, jackets, and boots with emphasis on cheap prices and ready purchasers. Named names indicate multiple brands and stock categories.
A sprawling OCR fragment describes a large sale and catalog items at Manchester with numerous items listed by name and price. The jumble references furniture, textiles, clothing, umbrellas, quilts, gowns, hats, and various goods, interspersed with quantities and vendor notes, indicating a broad auction or market event.
A fragmented report notes pressure on Colac industry, with Mr J. Tallih and associates tied to Colac Dairy Works and Colac district plans. Proposals center on engineering, public spending, and potential protections for shareholders while a Bishop visit signals broader regional impact. The piece covers leadership, funding, and possible remedies, stressing cautious action by directors amid community interest.
The readable fragments mention a jury trial, Beth Fkeet, and references to a Mayas era religious or civic context. Names like Zion Clky and Die um tr teak appear as garbled OCR. The text hints at a community setting with familial ties and historic figures, but precise events or dates are unclear.
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