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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1916
Page
4
A dealer advertises a large assortment of secondhand cycles of many makes. Most are fitted with new tyres and rims, saddles and bars. All are guaranteed for six months. Some are nearly new and described as practically new.
Philip Gibbs reports from the British front in Flanders where trench mud, cold fog, and constant bombardment dominate daily life. He notes improvised digging, waterlogged parapets, drifting raindrops, and the stalemate of a prolonged winter campaign with heavy casualties.
G. F. Sydenham commenced business as a land commission and insurance agent, valuer and auditor. He operates between the Union Bank and Victoria Hotel opposite the Shire Hall, offering detailed income tax and land tax schedules and attentive service.
A series of cottages and houses with varied frontages and prices are offered for sale. Listings include 4 room to 6 room cottages, Good Corner Block property, Moore Street and Campbell Street options, with deposits and terms such as cash, quarterly or seven year balances at 4 percent. Contact John Turner for more details.
Thomas Joyce auctioneers list rooms and dwellings for sale including a Wallace Street tenement with rent terms, a Pollock Street dwelling, a four room villa with wash-house and garden, a four room dwelling with yard and outbuildings, and a two-room house with land. Prices range from £20 to £316 with other properties advertised.
Practical notes advise sowing methods for different root crops. Turnips require moderate autumn sowing for winter use, while Swede turnips also benefit from careful winter sowing to ensure a steady harvest.
The notice lists numerous shoe items with sale prices including men’s boots, ladies’ boots, and patent leather styles. Items feature caps, laces, and different leathers with discount pricing such as 9/1 and 7/6. the sale targets general customers in a town retail setting.
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