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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1904
Page
2
Fragmented OCR describes weights, buyers, and workers in a sporting or industrial context. Mentions a fatal incident linked to inhaling fumes at a facility, hospital transfer, and two deaths or injuries. Names and locations are garbled. overall details are obscured.
A fragment notes a large shipment of quilts from the manufacturer offered at specially marked prices for value. The readable text suggests a sales pitch emphasizing savings and direct from manufacturer pricing to customers.
Tow price for blankets listed in partial, garbled ad. Slightly soiled items include Worsted Dress goods and undistinguished covers. Mentions sizes and yardage with uncertain measurements and dubious condition. Likely a classified notice offering household textiles at bargain prices from a local vendor.
Clothing sale note announces a limited stock of navy coats with caps and sleeves at discounted prices. Includes large waterproof cape style coats and several bundled items offered through Box 6d to dy 11d. Spliced belts and Seaton Mori wool pairs priced around 73d per pair.
Readable text shows a department sale offering ladies' golehe and children's slippers, felt and gaun shoes, men's grace tools, and boots with prices per pair. Lists several styles and prices, indicating a broad footwear and related item clearance.
Fragmentary report describes events at a meet with sailors and shooters, mentioning Colas, Warrnambool, and Seton. It cites performances by Howe and Lucas and notes injuries and a public safety context. The text is garbled with many misspellings and missing dates.
The ad claims four major benefits of the sewing machine model. It promotes a simple mechanism, a clear price, and a guarantee with every purchase. The copy lists features and a hand music reference, ending with a price line for treadle machines.
A damaged readable fragment hints at a local event or notice dated in the past. The text includes scattered figures and a reference to a department or entity, but lacks complete names, places, or actions to confirm specifics.
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