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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
6
Aadvert describes Selly the most goods and the dress section at a Colac store. It touts exclusive fabrics and direct goods, claiming unmatched selection and value for wash goods suited for wear and laundry. It highlights Bilson's as the destination for these offers.
Warnings from the Camperdown factory meetings report Mr J C Manifold re-elected as chairman of directors. The September milk intake totaled 65 630 imperial gallons with cream 16 008 and butter fat 105 503 lb. Payments of 140 pounds 14 shillings were made to suppliers at 1 shilling 3 pence per dozen.
A court hearing details a claim by Mulder and Co’s manager Arthur Dyden that an employee received a week’s wages instead of full notice. Witnesses discuss agreed notice, unpaid wages, and protest of underpayment amid conflicting statements from Hancock Cunminghgur and Sydee. The defense maintains a full week’s notice was given and wages due were settled or disputed.
A weather summary describes temperatures and conditions across central and western districts. It notes 78 deg at Mildura and varying readings from Bright to Warrnambool, with temperatures ranging from about 20 to 60 degrees in several locales and regions like the Oth and Owe.
The piece details a hospital collection drive at the Color Hompatial Um and a social at Victoria Hall on the 28th inst. It notes a scheduled distribution to creameries and a move of a resident to a new home near Market Square, with locals urged to participate and donate.
An old listing details a pure-bred Clydesdale stallion named Tweedside Chief with impressions of sire Abbey Hella D and dam Proud Lady, bearing notes on prize winnings, breeding terms, and prices. It mentions government soundness certificates, mare service terms, and grass paddock provisions with fees quoted.
A reader recalls chronic back pain easing after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims immediate relief, renewed strength, and return to work without pain. The ad notes Swans Backache Kidney Pills sold at chemists and stores for 5/9 per bottle with postage options available.
Belwood and Wagg announce a firw horse tale at Besac on Wednesday in October with Coles and Pullum of Ballarst. It will be the first horse sale in Derac district as agents expect strong demand. Outside buyers will attend and horses sold in order of expiry.
The offer states £3 upfront and £1 down with the balance due when the mare proves valuable. The terms outline a conditional payment plan tied to the animal’s assessed value and return.
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