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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1912
Page
6
Mrs Despard advocates passive resistance including a hatless campaign to protest women’s exclusion from the vote. She says hats may be forgone to pressure MPs and views economic effects on millinery workers as a necessary consequence. Miss MacArthur leads a Essex Hall conference urging inclusion of woman suffrage in electoral reform.
An old advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s gin pills as a remedy for diabetes in early stages. It urges prompt treatment and lists a price of 1 shilling 6 pence, with purchase available at Walter Etephene, Uolac.
The advertisement extols Dr Morse s Indian Root Pills as the safe reliable cure for stomach, liver and bowel troubles. It claims quick cleansing effects, benefits for all ages, and widespread use with neighbours and relatives testifying to cleansing and purifying properties and growing sales.
A brief notice promoting high grade goods in various patterns for autumn and winter. Includes a note that pattern and self measurement forms are available on application.
In Camperdown related matter, John Miller Peter aged about 68 faced Geelong Criminal Court charged with feloniously wounding James Dunford on March 11. Witnesses described a confrontation with a stick and a knife. Peter testified self defense after Dunford struck and strangled him. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after hearing both sides.
George Watfare of Wilmot Calae thanks friends for Royal Support over 85 years and outlines products including Lime Juice Champigna Syrup Sarsaparilla Ginger Ale Orange Champagne Lemonade Fruit Champagne Soda Water and Fruit Jellies. He notes usage directions for fruit jelly and highlights delivery across the district.
The notice lists daily and weekly mail departure times for numerous towns in the Colac area including Geelong Melbourne Warrnambool and surrounding locales. It notes delivery hours in Colac town at 7 am and 11 45 am with Saturday restrictions and special east west TPO schedules.
The article discusses Russia's drink monopoly as a model in debates, noting vodka’s taxation and the government’s role. It recounts a tale from a Russian home showing alcohol’s ruin, a wife preserving a samovar, and priests aiding drinkers, with government actions affecting vodka sales and treasury interests.
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