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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
3
Fragmented OCR reads about evening gowns and their textures, focusing on white engerie ment of ieee Nal frock and cuffs. It describes dress features, sleeves, buttons, and ornamental trim, with commentary on style and fit, and indicates old fashion notes and restoration ideas.
The article blends guidance on sting management with an eclectic collection of recipes and food prep tips. It mentions treating insect stings, cautions about throat swelling, and lists remedies, then moves to cooking instructions for puddings, meats, and appetizers. It includes specific ingredients, methods, and serving ideas for desserts and savory dishes.
Fragmentary OCR lists fabrics and a dress item with 500 yards and a 7-piece Morrysaling set, plus a price note of £6 and MILOLINERY, indicating a milliner exchange or shop listing.
An old Australian advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney trouble. It claims rapid relief, crediting Mrs Swanson of Manners Sutton Street Colac and notes pricing and a Sydney distributor. The copy urges readers to ensure they buy genuine Doan's.
The Colac Annual Regatta meeting held in Royal Chambers elected officers including President John Hancock and Vice Presidents F G Bauer, W J Watson, G H Dare, P Calvert, W U Clements. The treasurer was George Gia, auditors J Brown and MIntosh, with a large attendance and a report detailing a strong financial balance and planning for future events. The committee outlined improvements to facilities, including yacht sheds, gardens and spectator amenities, and noted plans for a daylight fireworks display and expanded outside spectators. The balance sheet showed substantial receipts and expenditures, with a broad program and rising popularity for the regatta. A resignation of Mrebd Myer was noted, and the meeting adjourned with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
A fragment lists Clarke's urging shoppers to buy bargains on footwear and hints at local sales. It advertises dentist Thomas and M L Thomas offering complete sets from £3 3s 0d and painless extractions. Mentions Mr Robins mill and Mr J Kincaid's in Weeapromah with vague notes on local politics and campaigns.
Reported disaster at sea details the Volturno burning in mid Atlantic with 34 aboard saved and 26 missing. Carmania and ten other vessels aided, lifeboats damaged, several drownings confirmed, Volturno crew and passengers evacuated. rescue operations ongoing through daybreak.
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