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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
2
A damaged text fragment appears to reference a local notice or brief item with incomplete phrases and missing context. The readable parts point to a generic event or announcement without clear names, places, or dates.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions election elements with references to a vote, a precinct, and a person named Ernest. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations, making a precise reconstruction difficult.
Readable fragments describe a carnival sale with renewed prices on apparel and accessories, emphasizing discounted leather boots, dresses, millinery, and fabrics. The event promotes dramatic savings and lasts until November 13, inviting distant customers to shop both footwear and garments.
The article describes powdered hellebore mixed with water and sprinkled on stable manure to destroy fly larvae. It notes adults are unaffected, but larvae hatched in manure are killed over time as the hellebore decomposes. It warns about overuse and notes impacts on vegetation are minimal.
A tangled note recounts a historic courtroom confrontation and a dramatic dinner interruption. It mentions key figures and a tense exchange that echoes themes of loyalty, memory, and justice. The piece sketches a crowded scene with shifting alliances and public scrutiny.
Fragmented text outlines using charcoal with clean water in a sink, chlorine and carbolic compounds as disinfectants, and powder forms for odor control. Mentions dilution and safety in a bedroom setting with heated objects to improve air scent.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a public helta or help event in Mats with uncertain details. Key names, places, and dates are unreadable, leaving only a vague note of a November timeframe and a dedicated public assistance effort.
Special price quotations on boys tweed tunic suits sizes 1 to 5 and 9/11, navy tunic suits, and various boys sports and knicker suits. Includes youth knocker, sergerette, and navy serge options, plus English tailor made suits, with prices ranging from 1 shilling 6 pence to 42 shillings.
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