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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1911
Page
1
Reuter dispatch notes widespread unrest in Frange with clashes at wine stalls and protests across cities. Authorities report damage at key markets and a rising dissatisfaction that triggered temporary restrictions on gatherings and transport.
A disjointed court transcript from an unspecified venue describes an injury claim by a son against his father. The document notes references to witnesses, a telegraphic message, and two defendants, with dates and offices mentioned, but details are garbled.
Colac reports show dismal fortnightly pig sale with most fat pigs heavy and prices rising but buyers scarce. Competition remained strong from start to finish as bacon pigs varied in weight and quality, with an overall clearance and prices at good levels.
Melbourne to Colac runs with stop at Geelong Birregurra and Port Fairy. Colac Beech Forest service details include 11:00 a.m. departure to Beech Forest and 9:15 p.m. return. Thursday 3:00 p.m. Colac to Beech Forest. Irrewarra service evenings. Creexy and Camperdown Timboon routes with listed times. Also a note on health ads about Chamberlain’s Tablets as liver tonic.
An advertisement notes a cough and throat clearing, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It mentions retailers Bilson and Cyp, Culac and Alvio, and Boylan Bros for sale, with references to air passage relief. The ad markets the product as effective for throat irritation.
The Eight Hours Art Union in Melbourne offers 100 prizes valued at £1000 with first prize a £500 oil painting. Drawing set for May 16 1970 at 6 pm in Exhibition Buildings with public attendance and newspaper observers. Tickets at £1 each or £3 for 10 from local agents or secretary in Trades Hall Carton Victoria.
A travelling narrator from Dumedio cites twenty years of journeys with frequent bouts of what he calls Brown’s attack. He praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming it cures the ailment after one or two doses. Sold by Bilson and Co, Cole and Alvie, and Boylan Bros in various outlets.
A compact note touts high quality service by Murray Otrwet with a playful blessing. It lists names Nering, Qepeire, Lins cen Garpsts Mods and claims first class workmanship and guaranteed results.
Castles Bros offer the largest ironmonger stock in town bought for spot cash with bedrock prices. items include augers hoses garden tools safes canaries cages pistols cartridges powder tools mowers carpet sweepers paints bamboo rods and bedsteads many priced in old shillings and pence with low rates cited all at sale values.
Bryson and Sons Edinburgh late Daylesford clearing out Xmas and New Year goods. 9 carat gold brooches bracelets rings necklets chains pendants and more hall marked and guaranteed. Lowest Melbourne prices on gents gun metal key levers watches and special orders. Rodgers' cutlery and watch repairs guaranteed twelve months. Quality and price cannot be surpassed.
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