17 May 1911
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
1
The dispute over trams escalates with police patrolling streets and tram sheds repurposed as a military camp. Strike leaders face riot incitement charges while numerous arrests fill jails as transport disruption continues and workers resist authorities.
A Lake View hospital letter from Ballarat Vermont extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children. It claims the product relieves disease quickly and urges mothers to use it, noting repeated endorsement and local sale by Hilson and Co and others.
A drunken husband fatally stabs a child during a family assault while his wife fatally wounds him with a hatchet in a violent domestic scene. Separate ad copy extols Doan’s Ointment for eczema piles and skin troubles, with testimonials and price details aimed at readers in Geelong area.
In Perth district a brutal murder of Frances Compton, 18, near Woodlopping, has caused shock and horror. Police believe a sexual assault occurred before the killing, with post mortem confirming foul play. Investigators describe a lone attacker, with trackers following fresh footmarks as the inquest opens and the victim’s father identifies the body.
There have been many advances in medicine but nothing compares with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick and permanent relief. The ingredients are well known curative agents with no experimenting needed. Sold by Bilson and Co Colac and Boylan Fros Cororooke.
Local ad lists Easter suits and overcoats from 85/ up, with multiple stores in Colac Geelong Terang offering tailoring and accessories. Also promotes prices on rugs, footballs, boxing gloves, lamps, cartridges, tools, and hardware with a clearance line for a cheap full bedstead.
Notices list upcoming visits and services for Coeden and others with schedules at the Victoria Hotel. The item notes artificial teeth insertion in one day and promotes hairdressing specials, stock and services at Murray Street Culac, with removal notices and travel ads for ships and fares to London and Australia.
Clear out Xmas and New Year goods with a focus on gold brooches bracelets necklaces chains pendants lockets crosses and other items. Low Melbourne prices on many jewelry lines and gun metal keys and cutlery. Chronograph and repeating watch repairs are a specialty with all watch and clock repairs guaranteed for twelve months.
A brief notice says repairs embrace the latest and most up-to-date methods, with emphasis on being in shape and reasonably priced. It stresses readiness and timely service.
An early 20th century advertisement claims neuralgia pain can be treated by Chamberlains Pain Ailment salve. It mentions relief from stabbing pains and references users such as Bilson, Colse, and Boylan Bros., and notes distribution in certain towns.
Prana ORGAN VIOLIN and SINGING. MR FR J HEARN Diploma of Musical Society of Victoria Certificate of Competency in Music Education Department of Victoria Teachers Standard in Practice Theory and Art of Teaching. Pupils may enrol any time. Address Manifold Street Colac.
AiR A Nicholson, operatic baritone, also a singing and vocal culture teacher, is listed at 252 Collins Street, Melbourne, in a notice naming professional services. The entry emphasizes his role as performer and instructor.
Pupila prepared for first term starting at Besac on Friday January 27 and on Saturday January 28.
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