02 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
1
A lively ad lists low priced fabrics and apparel items for spring, urging shoppers to brave any weather for discounts. It features tea cloths, table covers, linens, silks, dresses, blouses, children's wear, ribbons, umbrellas, belts, napped fabrics, and men’s and boys’ clothing with prices and wide color variety. It promotes the Polworth wool stock and guarantees every pair.
Stephens and Co announce February cash prices for flour, fish, oils, spices, and staples. listed items include MacRobertson's tea, Morton's herrings, Crook's Cream of Tartar, Coreflower, imported corante, eucalyptos oil, ginpent dates, pineapple, saline, and factory butter with varied shillings and pence per unit.
Brandy offered at 55s 3d per bottle, capital value proclaimed. Market claims unmatched quality, with endorsements from top judges asserting superior value and taste.
Patchy showers have affected Colac district with varied recordings from Colac 26 paints to Barwon Downs 8. Reports describe ground clearing at Gellibrand River East and burning debris crossing roads into Willan Bros seed farm, causing seed damage.
Cular and Pomborneit met at Pom borneit yesterday in the second teat for the above trophy. The home team Cobar faced travel difficulties and only one party attended. The Culac men left to catch the train, but good booting marked the day. M. R. Brown of Culac scored 69 of 70, including a possible 500 yards. Capt. M Garvin recorded 34 at 500 yards, total 64 for the first two ranges. Scores for the 200 and 600 yard distances follow.
A Mass will be celebrated at the Roman Deore Church on a certain date with details read as an official notice. The exact time and location appear garbled but indicate a ceremonial Mass for a named occasion on the first of an unspecified month.
A London seat vacancy was filled by A J Balfour defeating Thos G Bowles by a wide margin amid Liberal reform opposition. In Uruguay a mountain subsidence near Ashe destroyed Gruguay but residents survived as engineers seek prevention measures. Hungary faces renewed crisis as Emperor Franz Joseph dissolves Parliament, prompting a strong anti monarchist manifesto from the Condition Parties.
Mine owners fear nine owners in the Rand mines may face mass repatriation under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's plan to send Chinese laborers home at Britain's expense. It is believed about 40 percent of coolies could accept once they have saved enough earnings, while Lord Elgin, the Colonial Secretary, thinks few Chinese will return.
Colac Turf Club committee met with Hancock presiding and discussed Victorian Breeders Trotting Association involvement, rule adherence, and economic matters. Receipts from the recent meeting totaled £2 18s 4d with £4 in expenditures, and complaints over lunches led to a reference to grounds and finance. Protests from Darcy on Satanella in the 13.3 pony race and Doran’s appeal against steward disqualification were noted.
Reuters telegraphs report heavy capital withdrawal from Russia since September reaching at least 24 million pounds by January. Gold reserves decline, fueling anxiety in financial circles as turmoil continues. In Finland Helsingfors bank raid by ten Baltic revolutionaries yielded about 700 pounds in roubles before escape.
Reformers in Rusia push for new national data measures as elections approach. Social Detionsaries appear in fragmented coverage, with unclear details on party names or platforms.
In Melbourne, C L Forrest M L A urged a special board be appointed to probe Beech Forest bush fire damage, noting settlers prefer a grant. Murray Jony promised to consult the central relief committee amid defence system rumors and finance reports. Provisional February revenue total rose, with boosts for probate duties and railways but a territorial drop. Betting at Newmarket Handicap drew large sums as racing odds shifted.
A pretty wedding united Stella Williamson and J M Intosh at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. The ceremony was by Rev. Mr Agnew Beach with a crowded church, reception tea for about four couples, and generous gifts listed from many relatives and friends. The couple, long known in the district, will honeymoon in the metropolis after their wedding.
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