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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1911
Page
2
The ad lists weekly fruit and market items with prices for cabbage, lettuce, carrots, rhubarb, cork caps, pumpkins, melons, potatoes, onions, apples, plums, pears, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, and roosters. A separate Business Moticer paragraph comments on life and public perception, ending with a cynical reflection on business and society.
An old ad promotes Hynes products such as Liver Tenis Diarrhosa Remedy Cough Cure and Toothache remedies. It lists items for eczema, asthma, rheumatic pain and liver complaints with prices and simple claims.
Igal Oghemist hosts an event at Opponits Austral Hotel on Murray Street featuring Istephens No 41 for a night ball.
An advertisement promotes buying cameras from five shillings and various photographic supplies as Xmas presents. It lists cameras from 5 shillings, beginner instruction, manicures, perfumes, and skincare products. Thorfield brand remedies for skin conditions, cholera drops, and antiseptic healing potions are offered with prices.
Specialty shop markets unusual imported perfumes not common elsewhere. Portrays Wor Lue of Perfumes appealing to readers seeking distinctive scents. Highlights latest creations from Piver Ruger Gallet Atkinson Wolff Pinend Lubig and others with decorative bottles.
An offer claims to arrange Melbourne and suburban bargain shopping with access to Lidl and leading Victoria centres. The promoter vows to buy anything from hatpins to pianos, promises fast dispatch and shop receipts, deducting 1 shilling 6 pence in the pound for personal expenses, and invites readers to send details of requirements and cash to lay out.
Heavy rains hit Colac with reports of a man named Rohan found dead on the road near Pirron Yallouk. Mr M. Darcey of Lavern Hill sustained a leg fracture in a Beech Forest ride accident and received surgical care. Patrick's Ball at Victoria Hall drew crowds with music from local artists and a singing encore by Mrs White. A new Polwarth Political Association group formed at Maroon with leadership named. funeral for Henry Clarke noted. St Patrick sports praised for good weather. Community notices include ACNA meeting, junior play practice, hospital committee figures, and an advertisement for Blanket Bay at Bilson & Co.
Arrangements are complete for Mr Mills United States Commissioner from Milwaukee to speak at Victorian Hall on Saturday night. Press opinions promise a crowded house with praise from the San Francisco Advance and Appeal to Reason.
Melbourne reports that Mr Staniforth Smith, Papua Administrator, reached the coast after a grueling expedition from Goaribari on November 11. The party navigated rough terrain, river rapids, and floods, suffering losses but making coalfield discoveries on the Upper Kikori and ending near Thurwiny Toland before Port Moresby return.
The Timea correspondent in Toronto claims the reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada marks a historic revolt of feeling in Canadian politics. A deeper reading shows its revolutionary character, igniting vigorous agitation nationwide and headway against the pact.
The University College School in Hampstead decided to decline a £3000 grant from the London County Council. The grant required free scholarships for Board School students, but the decision was driven by prejudice against fee paying pupils and parental objections.
The Viterbo Black Hand trial for 39 Camorra members continues with Morra, accused as the actual leader, facing intense cross examination. Witnesses describe Morra as among the worst criminals with a blood stained record while he proclaims innocence.
The hearing of charges against Jacob Peters Aurka Dabell and John Zelin for the murder of three police officers at Hounds Witch on December 15 was continued at the Guildhall. Luba Milstein, held as an accomplice and later released, testified for the Crown about prior statements and fears of implicating Grove Street figures including Mourontzell who was shot.
Friday night report from Calcutta states the Englishman announces that China plans to stop restricting Indian tea imports. He claims China will cut the visiting duty on exported tea. The statement signals a possible shift in trade policy affecting Indian tea shipments.
The Right Rev Dr Arthur Foles Winnington Ingram, Bishop of London, announced an intention to resign his see and pursue missionary work in Canada. After three months of prayer, he decided his London duties required him to remain and continue his work in the city.
Fifty sailors from the Norfolk and North American Shipping Co. steamer Northpoint, a 5216 ton vessel, were forced to abandon ship when blaze swept from stem to stern off the Thames Port. The crew were rescued and the ship beached while attempts to extinguish the flames left the vessel gutted.
A French schooner Mesera EB. Dullool and sons wooden Behoemer Marivennis, 158 tons, collided with a trawler off Saint Pol de Leon, resulting in 26 crew drowned. Disaster occurred Friday night with no time for rescue as the vessel sank rapidly.
The Caulfield meeting yielded a fair crowd with Black Native winning the main event, a 2 mile 64 yard race. Black Native led by four lengths over Woltg with Woollogimeolog third. Time 1 05. Four other starters in the race. Betting 4 to 1 on Black Native.
Geelong's St Patrick's Day races drew a large crowd as trials and several events played out. Winners included Drysdale in the trial handicap and Referenda in the pony race with close finishes.
Norman Conway of Corse and H A Wilson of England signed to race a mile at Colac show ground on Wednesday next for 25 a side, 4 purges of 20, with Galac Herald stakes. Wilson holds the 1500m world record and aims to outdo Conway, who beat Wilson recently. crowd expected if weather holds. Other events include Donaldson’s dash and varied handicaps with bands and Irish day festivities marking St Patrick’s Day sports.
A Beech Forest program included a rifle demonstration, songs, recitations, and a comic set. Performers such as Mr A. Sh and Mr A. Hall provided entertainment between riflemen drills, with a dance and interval games. The event highlighted local talent and a crowd-pleasing program despite blending military and cultural displays.
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