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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1914

Page

3

The Frodget ends Sir Hugo’s ill fated will tale

Sir Hugo Dacre lies near death in Decrr Towers while a private will is drafted by lawyer Thompson for Vivian Dacre. The night after the signing a hidden panel reveals a secret passage and a trap door hides a vault where Leslie Dacre is found slain according to the story’s closing twist with Vivian returning to become master of the Towers.

Decrr Towers Sir Hugo Dacre Ste Hiv Cre Ole Windoe Mr. Dacre Leslie Derre Sir Hugo Thompeon Secretaire Vivian Thompson Testi Dacre Towers John Thompson Teere Tie Ancle Mr. Thompson Thomseon Jorol Laelie Esfily Whorrpeen Leslie Dacre Mago Binnecht Himelf Tite Kently Leslie Dorre Leskie Mr. Laglie Deere Leslie Jola Thospe Etter John Thommen Candal Mace Dmcee Lewlie Tutler Mr Thompeon Burnet Hueco Mr. Leslie Erene Mernet John Thomason Bourget Dacre Macy Valery Vivian Dacretatmne Dude Towers Hugo Frodget

Lucky Coins Tossed To Cricketers In A Lancashire Tale

A fragment recounts cricketers including Pertunate, F S Jackson, W G Grace, Lord Hawke, and A MacLaren using lucky coins in tosses. The tale covers their misfortunes and fortunes with coins, including a postman's gift that finally favored Lancashire in a toss, concluding with MacLaren's duck.

Jeckeon Georgie Portions W. G. Grace Colne Lord Hawke Yorketite Lancashire Bussex Ot Trafford

Notions Home Treatment For Women Promoted In Melbourne

Ladies note a health event by the Natura Health Co Melbourne offering a home treatment for women. An advertised lecture and demonstration will occur at a hotel, urging consults for relief from female troubles. Readers are asked to send 24 for a free guide and address details for the offer.

Jadi Po Natura” Health Co Melbourne Uren Cheb St Bar Citabets Street Wietwilian Addon

Repairs and Motor Services Take Over at Sutton Street

In a transfer of business Taylor and Mrs A Ainge of the Motor Garage on Sutton Street continue motor repairs and engineering work after a November death. The new owner will oversee immediate post transfer work including engines and all classes of repair. The statement notes service quality may vary as in the past.

Taylor A. Aaig Motor Garage Masitiers Ly Teylor Iakaging Onlae Motor Dharage

Vorpoees Visit to Colac Schedule Noted

White Vorpoees visiting Colac fortnightly with meetings on Thursday next the 19th inst and Thursday the 29th may be held at Victoria Coffee Palace, opposite Post Office, Williams.

Vorpoees Colac Wictoria Coffee Palace Topporite Peat

Grand National Show profits and local harvest woes in Australia

Report notes receipts of the Grand National Show at Shepparton totaling £185 after expenses of £1,207 and a profit of £185. Domestic farm tasks continue at Lake esd while harvests distress laborers. Blight hits potato crops in southwest Western Australia and school staffing shortfalls are reported at Swan Hill State School with 734 daily attendees. Aboriginal population data for Bath Australia is given, detailing births and deaths up to June 1914 and population counts at Point M’Leay, Point Pierce, Killapan-Inne, and Koonibba stations.

Shepparton Lake Esd Bath Australia Point M'Leay Point Pierce Killapan- Inne Koonibba

Book offer promises happiness through fertility guidance

An advertisement quotes Dr Tal Mage on motherhood and says a book of valuable information has helped thousands achieve their heart's desire. Free copy available by calling or sending mail to Dept 29 of the Ladies College of Health at Hall's Buildings, 327 Collins Street, Melbourne.

Dr. Talmage Ladies College of Health Hall Collins

Golfer Hit by Ball Sparks Damages Claim

A golfer collided with a moving ball in a crowded area causing injuries and a claim for damages. Onlookers report the moment as a perfect accident that led to a demand for compensation and legal action.

Mosen Acros Ikey

Cheap fowls for Christmas and wheat shortage

The report notes expected cheap poultry for Christmas is unlikely as feed wheat is unobtainable. Breeders seek alternatives, and some farmers plan sales as prices for grain rise. A Melbourne Herald item mentions a farmer securing three sacks of wheat amid high costs, while overall poultry prices remain volatile and depend on feed access.

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