09 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
1
Bilson & Co announces new and attractive novelties at The Popular Shopping Centre in Colac district as the Colac Show nears. Ladies are urged to place orders for costumes early to avoid delays.
Notes and events list a dress department with gowns and traveling dresses, plus new fabrics and trims. The Polwarth Stores announce new Sicilians and tapestries, chiffons and silks, linens and embroideries, gloves, hosiery, and sample work with low prices. Aimed at bridal and fashion shoppers, with emphasis on colors and latest materials.
A vintage storefront notice invites patrons to view a complete Ranger of Gentlemen's attire. It highlights colored shirts with linen collars, stylish straw hats, and near-wear fabrics from exclusive patterns. The ad promotes fashionable skirts with cuffs and sunset tones, emphasizing good washing materials and tempting prices.
Straw hats from Woodrow's Christy's and Panamas from Bilson's offered with four fold linen collars for 2s 6d. New shapes and lines, genuine intens lined celluloid collars in five different patterns available.
A bustling advertisement proclaims a spring footwear sale with a vast selection of tan and muddy strap shoes, boots, children’s shoes, and water resistant boots. It highlights exclusive stock, new designs, and varied sizes for men, women, and children, urging shoppers to visit amid seasonal discounts.
A chaotic but constructive city assembly at Colac discusses street improvements, police liaison, and station access. Residents and officials push for faster action, reporting on high costs, anticipated delays, and the need for coordinated communication. The meeting ends with plans to appoint a committee to oversee progress and liaise with the postal department.
A confused dispatch from Europe describes a prisoner escape attempt in Siberia amid chaotic terrain and police pursuit. The item mentions names and places in a collapsed draft, with references to officials, military figures, and a broad list of involved entities, all sketched in a fragmented telegraphic style.
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