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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
1
Notices from the Orient Line and local Australian agents outline passenger services and employment details. Advertisements describe insurance offerings by The Wealthiest and property interests, with contacts in Melbourne and Adelaide for further information.
Disjointed report notes General News items including a motion by My Kater to delay the Eight hours Di for six months, plus mentions of flights by Queensland aviator Arthur Jones and various local happenings. The garbled text references a steamer Geelong and a tasting event, with multiple unclear names and dates.
A regional health column by Natira Heald discusses women’s wellness tips and remedies. It mentions home treatment plans, consultations, and dietary guidance aimed at improving health and vitality for readers, with emphasis on natural products and practical steps.
An elderly resident of Bulgoorlie recounts that after two years of illness and a hospital stay she found relief using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. She claims the medicine restored vigor and health, noting continued use as her sole medicine and urging others to try it.
A fragmented notice describes the Australian Thoroughbred Stud to stand at Colac this season. It lists lineage details, names of sires and progeny, and mentions notable bloodlines such as Noetherian and Primrose, with references to associated breeders and venues. The text is garbled but centers on breeding, pedigree, and show-related notes for horses and industry figures.
The listing promotes stallions at Barwon Downs and Colac for the season. It highlights renowned studs and sires such as Color and King Cole, noting first-rate breeding stock, market terms, and agent arrangements. Details include service fees, mare handling, and residency for prospective owners, with emphasis on proven performance and high pedigree.
The text lists many horse names and pedigrees with prices and terms. It notes entry details, stabling, and removal if not stinted by end of November. Terms include care at buyers risk, with weekly charges and notices for mares. For particulars apply to T. T. Mulde.
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