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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1915
Page
4
The Saturday list records 32 names of men from the 101st unit with ranks and statuses. Wounded are noted with 7 men killed in action 1 died of wounds 7 wounded. several are missing or missing in action. Names include Spinks Cantedury Powate C. Bo Leven and many others, with entries for those in hospital and reported missing or unaccounted.
The document lists enlistment requirements including average daily recruits of nine and age limits up to four years Misiroum height and chest measurements for ranks from Lieutenant to Private. It details daily pay rates per rank, and reparations allowances for married members, wives, and children, plus widows and dependents, with scales varying by status and total incapacity.
Mr Clifford announces a health campaign by Nature s Health Campaigns with Dr Saperistetets to treat women s ailments at the Victoria Hotel. She will be available Thursday and Friday from 4 to 7 39 and Friday 16 to 7 39. Free consultations and medicines carried including Persian Rose.
Show time is here and Bilson's invites the public to attend the carnival with a season of good weather and a fashionable throng expected. The store promises carnival prices across all departments and urges early shopping for high quality needs.
An advertisement page offers a vast array of Velvet Court Shoes and fabric goods. Items include white canvas pumps, lace curtains, dress materials, silks, and trims with numerous prices and color options, all advertised as new stock at special values.
A fragmented listing of clothing and fabrics appears with scattered brand names and items such as skirts in various patterns, dresses, salon fabrics, veils, and slips. The text includes price fragments like 12/6 and 5/6 and mentions items in multiple colors and sizes lacking coherent structure.
Auction style find lists white and fluted cups and saucers priced low 6d each with many items in white blue and gold bands. Dinner and toilet sets, glasses, lusters, and novelty ware offered with emphasis on value and wide range. Colored plates and ornamental pieces included among the bargains.
A retail listing advertises women’s accessories with low prices including Lisle gloves in short styles and suede finish, white Silk Ankle Hose in several price tiers, black Silk Ankle Hose, Lisle Lace Hose, and a selection of fancy handkerchiefs all priced from 6d. to 4 shillings.
Australian-made Venton mats and 9/6 Woodrow’s hats lead a range of men’s wear. The selection includes 12/6 Borsalino felts, straw boaters, 6d to 12/6 Panamas, hemstitched and mercerised handkerchiefs, summer shirts, white tennis shirts, and boys’ caps, suits, and washing hats with special values from 7/6.
An audience of about 2 500 in London heard K Ashmead Bartlett discuss the Dardanelles campaign. He argued the scheme was a great concept but Britain lacked current Turkish strength and underestimated Turkish defenses. He warned of miscoordination between land and sea forces and questioned the value of continuing operations toward Constantinople and the need to shift focus to Macedonia or Salonika.
Demonstrations from mothers in New South Wales praise Hean's Essence as a soothing home remedy for children with sore threats coughs and colds. The ad stresses ease of preparation using Sloan's Essence with water and sweetener to yield eight bottles, claiming cost savings and popularity among families.
Exceptional rainfall and persistent wet conditions hinder wool operations. At Al fitanga Station Dr. sang reports 14 blade shearers idle for six days since September 20. Most shire districts see similar slowdowns as shearers return home awaiting moderation. Drought aftereffects linger in merino flocks while crossbreds show better condition and cows’ pastures look promising.
An advertisement from J. G. Johnstone and Co. Auctioneers Colac promotes fire and life insurance services. Agents list include London and Lancashire Insurance Co Ltd Liverpost and other insurers such as London and Globe, Commercial Union, Imperial Fire Office, Australian Alliance.
Owen Coace announces takeover of Geo Gallo p co at Gellibeand Street Colac. W J Spowart to manage the business with Webdeles of all descriptions maid s order and trial solicited. Public notice invites support for honest work and fair charges.
Public notice announces that the Carriage Factory and business formerly of the late Mr James Lire has been taken over by the new firm GUNS. It requests continued support from the community as full staffing and operations resume, with several noted tradesmen anticipated to contribute.
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