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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 19, 1911

Page

3

Controversy Over Methylated Spirits Quietly Echoes State Policy

A letter from Shillinglaw secretary of the Pharmaceutical Society argues against free methylated spirits, noting police prosecutions under the Licencing Act and dangers from denatured alcohol. The piece cites a Melbourne citizen offering a powerful hydraulic device for naval use, with cost estimates between £6000 and £7000, and discusses court reforms and the appointment of an additional judge amid political contention.

Shillinglaw The Pharmaceutical Society Watt Tudor Hare Myr Orlera Portomns

Immediate treatment for sprain urged with Cham berlain balm

The article promotes applying Cham berlain's Pain Balm at once after a sprain or bruise for quicker relief. It claims faster cure the more it is used and lists Mesera Bilson and Co Colac and Alvie Messra Boylan Bros Corcrocka JAS YARDLEY WATCHMAKER JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN as sellers.

Mesera Bilson and Co Colac and Alvie Messra Boylan Bros Corcrocka

Teeweller Charged With Receiving In Burglary Case

In Fitzroy on a Wednesday evening detectives arrested John Cooper and Harry Brooks after a balance of jewellery thefts. Cooper faces housebreaking charges while Brooks is charged with receiving stolen goods. Police traced the suspect from the Cadwallader residence burglary in Hawthorn to a Brunswick Street shop where officers seized jewellery and a chain. Works from the stolen items were recovered from a Little Bourke Street sewer. Cooper and Brooks, both Sydney arrivals, await bail decisions as the case proceeds.

Teweller Brung- Wick Street Fitsroy Wen Mir Geo Gleeson Howard Gantlon Hawkins Murray John Cooper Cooper Sir William Cadwallader Hawthorn Grove Hawthorn Cantlon Brunswick Street Gooper Hoffman Aber Bracks Ami Brooke Shed Carlwallader Cannion Brooks Mawthorn Grove Brookseway Bourke Street Gant Cooper Wailer Sydney Cadwallader Little Bourke Street Elizabeth Swanston Streets

Specialty Perfumes Line Appeals to Discerning Buyers

A local shop highlights unusual perfumes from makers like Piver and Gallet offering distinctive scents. Christmas gifts include handkerchief sets and embossed items aimed at shoppers seeking special, hard to find odor profiles.

Holiday Camera Gifts and Health Remedies Ad

A holiday sale promotes cameras from 5 shillings with beginner lessons and a range of photo supplies. Also advertised are Thurstfield products including Cream of Roses for skin, Blood Purifier for skin ailments, Cholera Drops for digestive issues, and an antiseptic line with prices 1/6 to 4/6.

Thursfiold Thursfield Thurstisid

For Children's Hacking Cough at Night

An antique remedy notice promotes Wools Great Peppermint Cure to soothe children's hacking coughs at night. Includes pricing and product claim on a 1/6 advertisement line.

State, University and Farmer cooperative progress

An address by Sir Horace Plunkett argues cooperative farming is key to American rural success, urging state and university leadership to promote farmer organization over reliance on legislation. He notes 95 percent of farmers transact individually, urges educational efforts to reorganize industry on cooperative lines, and stresses rural community upbuilding for national progress. He references Chamberlain's Cough Remedy separately in an advertisement.

Horace Plankett Wisconin Univer Zf Wisconsin Tada Europe Les

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