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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
2
An old advertisement promotes Hynes Liver Tonic for liver and bile issues and a diarrhoea remedy Mynee Diarrhoea Rennedy. It touts liver tonics and a bile cure with price lines and a Busage Cowh Cure bottle option.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an entry scheduled around 1 o'clock with references to Mr J M Phail and a person named Edwards. The brief mentions Losov for the et and implies a formal position under legal oversight.
The notice outlines trainer rosters, entry deadlines, and gate charges for a handicap event. It states horses must be inspected by stewards before racing and amateur tiers cited for statutory departure. Noncompliant trainers face charges at the gate and all purse refunds are considered under VRP rules.
An old advert showcases a holiday gift list for youths including cameras and logographic supplies. It promotes a range of products from 5 shillings each to various health tonics and cosmetic creams. The copy references Sunburn remedies and cholera drops as notable items for sale.
A public discussion considers funding hospital needs through taxation with exemptions. Advocates cite successful penny-rate schemes for education and argue a clear revenue stream would stabilize hospital finances while reducing reliance on uncertain private contributions. Critics warn against tax fatigue and prefer targeted, local funding.
A deputation of Cradley Heath women, led by Mrs Nock, carries heavy chains to a September Union Congress meeting to demand two pence halfpenny an hour. The scene evokes broader European labor unrest and calls for reform to raise living standards and national prosperity.
A government notice states that from March 1 all official and semi official post and telegraph offices will close to the public at 6 pm except Melbourne central, Ballarat Bendigo and Geelong. Mail deliveries after 6 pm to be handled. reopens may be needed for distribution. Telegraph and telephone services continue with existing arrangements.
The speech at Mirbao North condemns a system favoring outsiders over local applicants in land and road frontage charges. Mr J. E. Mackey explains unimproved frontage valuations and 1/6 acre cap, with farmers paying up to 10 for frontage use and excess payments credited against future dues. A separate report notes Victoria and other regions' mineral values and butter shipments to the United Kingdom amid rising dairying output.
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