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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1911
Page
6
A fragmentary notice mentions N M CURE Shaepee Adder and names Falinstanus, EA's tala, Milaray Strew, and Cat in a cryptic context. The readable items suggest a local notice or personal reference without clear event or date.
Tradesmen advertise watch repairs and jewelry services with emphasis on expert workmen, main springs priced from 1 shilling to 8 pence, re-mounting stones, gilding, engraving, and full service at Warstreet shop. Names Geo Payne and Mooraboot Street appear repeatedly with details on repairs and prices.
A fragile transcription records a monthly gathering of Colac hospital supporters and town officials. Attendees include Messrs Solward Gréegigeath Tucker and Dethoras Armbbrong among others as they discuss governance, correspondence, and the hospital’s affairs. The note mentions a special meeting proposed by Mr Manwockea to review the institution’s working.
An ornate, garbled text fragment recounts numerous names, places, and events with scattered phrases about people, ships, and locations. The jumbled lines mention Melbourn e, a river, and various individuals in a sprawling, disordered narrative.
Fragmentary notice outlines a local travel guide element for Central Otago with mentions of venues and dates. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a travel advisory or event timing linked to a March period and a hotel venue.
Fragmented ad text from a early Dunedin paper featuring WATCHMAKER V M Pearson offering services and items. Mentions neighbors and a warning about weather, with stray names like Mae Kerros Hadlett Colly and references to local places and prices.
Real estate listings from JG Johnston & Co describe cottages and houses for sale with mixed terms. Several blocks and building sites are offered including corner lots, frontage details, and weekly payments, with prices ranging from £30 to £480 and locations on Coranginate Birret Moore Street and adjacent areas.
A Bay advertisement touts a cough remedy claimed to ease ordinary coughs and colds. Endorsed by local merchants including BQson and Ay Cun ine and Alvic, with Buytan Bros. listed among providers. The copy suggests the remedy as a standard home treatment, reflecting period advertising language.
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