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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 29, 1916

Page

3

Winchelsea Ute District Fair Holds Second Meeting

The second combined commuter meeting of Winchelsea and Ute district Hed Crogs Fair met at Shire Hall Winchelsea on a Friday afternoon. J Mathison presided as shire president. The canvass results improved with 125 pounds pledged and 63 total dates. Plans include bazaar stalls, orchestra, cake sale, and gifts, with admission fixed at sixpence for adults and three pence for children. The Belgian Xmas Fund donation proposal was postponed to the final meeting for decision.

Winchelsea J. Mathison Ask Methey Petey Pepeorseeds Hb Lewes Vo Luaieay Turkolth Cooper Aolle Chard Hele House Shire Hall Winchelsea A W Eddie River Edo Vutrotic League

Aspirin Substitute Controversy in Public Health Debate

A historical fragment discusses medicinal aspirin substitutes and concerns about purity and government sampling. It mentions names like Aspirin and Aspiro and references health claims, precurable samples, and approvals by a governing body. The text references medicines for neuritis digestion and possible procurement details.

December freight and open season notices from Victoria

Shipping updates show several emigrant and cargoes due in December with tonnages 650 260 and 1800 tons expected as steamers Wirontee Moufin and others arrive. A plea by the Game Protection Variety of Victoria asks for renewed restrictions on duck quail and snipe and clearer open seasons and bag limits. Executors announce a subdivisional sale of Reeac properties on November 29 with by law changes on rubbish disposal enabling contractor removal.

Victoria JG. Johnstone Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association Joseph Miseen Thoma Bevan

Doan's Ointment Promised Cure for Eczema Ad

A testimonial describes severe eczema and skin suffering ending after using Doan's Ointment. The speaker, Mr Henry Mitchel, claims long relief with no remaining marks and urges others to buy, noting the product costs 2/8 per pot and is sold by Foster Mackllan Co at 76 Pitt Street Sydney.

Weinent Henry Mitchel Bruce Daetrebe Terran Gievlone West Doan Jane Pete Eovena Mr. Mitchell Toan Dean Foster-M'Clellan Co Pitt-Street Sydney

Severe Weather Destroys Crops Across District

A week of heavy rain culminated Saturday with a major thunderstorm and prolonged downpour. Hail up to two inches damaged potato crops and barley while floodwaters overwhelmed fields near Pennington and Spring Gardens, submerging extensive tracts and affecting pastures.

Hall Warmase Pennington Russell Creech

Natural Health Co. ad offers free health advice

The notice invites sufferers of backache, headaches, indigestion, piles, and liver troubles to consult Mrs. Milford Ford at the Victoria Hotel, Melbourne. It promises interview and advice free, with a health guide mailed on receipt of 2d postage. The promoter is the Natura Health Co. of 45 Elizabeth Street.

Natural Health Co Victoria Hotel Thurday Natura” Health Co Elizabeth Strecet Melbourne N.B

Tennis Hec and Sunshine Contested Mixed Doubles

A disrupted tennis report describes Sunshine and several players in a mixed doubles format. Notable pairings include Hageatt with Thor and Litingen with Far-Quire as they faced Miss Lit Touring and others, with mixed results across several matches.

Lecal Wilde Hageatt Thor Tar Beertonm Ibg Diingen Miss Taller Mrs Egerton Miss Litingen Miss Far- Quire Wetbell Miss Barns Atoand Erviion GH

Auctioneers Colac Advertises Insurance Listings

Transacts business on all classes of fire and live rock insurance at low rates. For information contact J G Johnstone & Co Auctioneers Colac. Advertisements and standing notices appear in the columns forWednesday and Friday.

Bates J. G. Johnstone &Co. Auctioneers COLAC A A. Lancashire

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