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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
1
Address fragment mentions the Corio Grocery Company with locations including Melbourne and Gyelong near Mecanxar Srecev and Coiac. Readable line items indicate a listing or notice of business addresses without additional context.
Heavy pink twill flannelettes and striped twill flannelettes priced by the yard. White toilet covers and white lace curtains listed with assorted widths and selling points. Colonial blankets and wide white tainted textiles appear with price markers in old pence. Detailed items include crepe cretarias and various sheeting and muslin fabrics.
A reader notice advertises a range of men and boys clothing including Ballarat tweed trousers in various sizes, dark indigo serges, tweed suits, and serge suits with prices listed. It also highlights hats, hoses, collars, shirts, and galatea garments along with boys outfits and sailor suits.
The advertisement markets high class tailoring with cash pricing and no credit or bad debts. It touts a good tweed suit to measure an imported tweed and a Fox's No 4 serge to measure. It features first class pants to measure and lists a price reference 133.
Advertises a new boot department with a large stock and reduced prices. Lists children's shoes and boots with varied sizes and prices, includes ladies and men's footwear such as Balmorals, glacie goods, and rough-stitched boots, highlighting bargains amid rising costs.
The establishment reports a contended rush since opening its room, claiming steady demand and no slack week. Potential customers are urged to try the shop before the busy winter trade begins.
Announcement that free stabling and large yard space have been expanded to double capacity ahead of the wet season, reflecting strong demand and appreciation from users. The notice emphasizes continued availability and readiness for incoming weather.
The Colac Observer reports on local events in the Caroraoke district including a death notice for Mrs Mary Keegan and funeral plans. It notes weather shifts with rain and advises farmers to prepare late winter feed. It mentions lectures on the Boer War, a lecture series in Irrewillipe and Nalangil halls, and remarks on Beech Forest railway costs.
A large Colac gathering will witness the Colac H A C B Bosley demonstration at the Agricultural Reserve. The event includes hurdles race for £30 between F M Calum and J Mitrar Boneid, dancing, brass band music, and a two hour dance segment. Local displays and a charity luncheon will support the program, with public attendance and shopping hours arranged.
About two thousand men in the Melbourne district who applied for admission to the Imperial Bosminen 4 Corps received invitations to attend at the Victoria Barrack. A portion turned up for the proceedings today.
The readable portions refer to ophthalmology and correspondence but lack clear names dates or locations. Content implies a discussion of clinical observations, varied terms, and guidance, with incomplete sentences and missing context.
A local article fragment discusses tensions within a cricket body amid disputes over rules, officials, and official tables. Delegates are urged to interpret contentious points at an upcoming meeting on Saturday the 17th, with the chairman urging calm and adherence to the association's governance.
Vole damage and wet conditions affect early ploughing as farmers expect full swing next week. Crops look fair despite winter, with prices likely to rise. Milk supply remains low but should rise after a good fall of rain. Wishing farewell to John Robinson, esteemed for professional service.
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