08 May 1911
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1911
Page
1
The readable phrases describe a jumble of names and places with references to people, dates, and a public or social scene. Core terms include Bob Wa Mite, Revoman, Pate oath, and Chanemiaiee with unclear actions or events.
Local notices advertise visits to Geelong Colac and Plymouth London routes. It lists services from a hairdresser shop on Murray Street Colac offering ladies tailoring and millinery, hairdressing, stock wigs, dyes, and grooming. Also mentions a shop in Murray Street to be closed for renovations and travel to multiple ports with steamships Ophir from Melbourne and fares for various classes.
A secretary at the Mines and Mechanics' Committees confronts a missing week’s takings dispute. He notes receipts equal about one day’s takings and questions tampering. The debate centers on accountability, with accusations of theft and impropriety among attendees.
Delegation from the Victorian iron and steel industry complains to Acting Defence Minister Senator MGregor that no contracts for torpedo boat destroyers or second class cruisers have been offered locally. They claim readiness to build vessels and seek fair consideration versus New South Wales projects under Admiral Henderson's scheme.
George Payne and W H Sturt Street Ballarat advertise a Geelong branch at 163 Moira Street Geelong offering a city jewellery stock sale. The notice promises significant price reductions on watches clocks and jewellery with repairs gilding and stone mounting services available.
An assorted sale list from Colac Terang and nearby towns features suits and coats from 5 shillings, trousers from 10 shillings, plus a flood of hardware and household items. The notice promises deep discounts to clear stock, including beds, wires, tools, and sporting goods, with varied prices and several vendors named.
The text presents a garbled list of names and places with partial phrases. It mentions individuals such as Napier and Talton with scattered terms like Ch Tortis and Lae tig, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
The record lists Lorne Deana Marsh Gorangameta and Forrest as departures on Mondays and Saturdays at 9.50 a.m. for direct service, other days at 0.50 a.m. and 6.15 p.m. to Hirregurrs with dispatch from there to Apollo Bay on Saturday at 9.50 a.m. Direst other days to Hirregurra.
A Victorian notice lists Cham Verlain's remedy claims and singing teachers in Colac Melbourne and Colane offering lessons and examinations. It mentions diploma holders and prospects for university conservatorium exams and term start dates, with multiple contact names and addresses.
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