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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1916
Page
4
See Windows and Section Display headlines a bold savings push with new deals and value offers. Shoppers are urged to visit stores for limited time discounts on windows, roofing, and home improvements. Offers highlight large price cuts and bundle options across multiple product lines.
Memorial text outlines the service of Sergeant Boyd in colonial forces, noting his recall to Melbournie and his role in recruiting and training. It praises his steadiness, leadership, and devotion, recounting praise from officers and his steadfast duties alongside fellow soldiers and local authorities.
A fragmented report notes plans for a community opening with a truss ceremony and officials named including secretary and treasurer. The opening was postponed to December 8 due to the death of a community member. Tributes flow for Mr Samwell M hay and Mrs May relations as local figures attend.
The article quotes Lt Col Trealy at Wast Surrey de pot as declaring Tolmeco not a luxury but a necessity for troops at the front. A quinnerie sale conducted by the Presbyterian Wanon's Missionary Union is planned at St Andrew's Hall Colag on Thursday 30 November.
Millinery specials announced by Lynch Miss on Murray Street Colac with seed of Children’s millinery and artful creations. The shop advertises reasonable prices and weekly window lines each Thursday. J G Johnstone & Co auction items and insurance agency also listed for Colac customers. Local firms advertise for London Lancashire Insurance and Commercial Union, Imperial Fire Office and Australia Alliance.
A garbled OCR passage describes government warnings and police actions against evasion of service, with references to ministers, state authorities, and arrests. It mentions court prosecutions looming, enforcement of wartime measures, and public notices about compliance and penalties.
Monday and Wednesday holidays are declared across the Shire with a public hall holiday proclaimed throughout. The Licensing Council for Corangamia and Olway districts will meet on Tuesday to discuss the week’s schedule and related observances.
Fragmentary OCR text lists items such as water, heat, and gardening gear including hand weeds and mowers. It mentions leases and filling urns, with scattered names and phrases that imply a catalog or notice but lacks coherent narrative or complete details.
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