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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
3
The piece surveys autumn outfits with refined collars like Marie Stuart and Medici, notes lightweight jackets, plain bodices, and bold sleeve outlines. It highlights sunken waists, black tunique details, and striped blouses, plus fabric choices such as satin and crepe de chine for tailored looks.
The article notes fashion details such as flat narrow chains woven like tape, beads, and velvet accents, plus tiered skirts and high neck backs for evening wear. It also provides a home canning guide for jams including plum, peach, and apricot varieties with practical steps and sugar ratios.
Om Gale is reported at both shops under the Liberty label. The brief notes indicate active display and sales events, with staff available for inquiries and guidance on product lines. Local shoppers are advised to compare options and visit both locations for best selection.
A railway accident near Ballarat involving a Dimboola bound train and the returning excursion train caused passengers to be thrown from carriages. The crash damaged the locomotive and guard’s van, with several injuries reported among travelers and railway staff. An inquiry was promised to determine the cause as emergency services assisted and officials reviewed the incident.
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