16 Oct 1905
Page 1
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1905
Page
1
Readable text notes an offered prize in a bout involving Boal and Blousings. No clear outcome or location is provided, but the name pair and prize reference suggest a combat sports record item for local coverage. Further details needed for full accuracy.
Readable ad style notice promotes muslin cotons and voiles for women, highlighting plain turned fabric, yard quantities, and floral patterns. Mentions millinery and fashionable stock, with emphasis on savings and new arrivals for a Saturday showing. References galateas and children’s garments, urging shoppers to visit premises for bargains and variety.
Vintage advertisement touts wide selection of textiles and dresses with bold claims of quality and low prices. Lists fabrics like Voile and Silk and mentions many colors and new lines, urging shoppers to visit the store for spring deals.
A fragmented sale list shows numerous items with discounted prices including chairs, benches, and furniture pieces. Mentions of specific products like Sandleheg Sune, Snedinbag Buite, and Gipsy Tablet hint at broad catalog offerings and price points in old shop stock. The garbled text references locations and shop details around East sin of Toa and Row 180, with occasional prices and product notes scattered throughout.
Fragmentary OCR from a Stonyford court scene describes fines and witnesses. It mentions Jeanee nk St, Dunford, and Meydanford, with references to whisky, ale, and a public drinking incident. Names, places, and dates are garbled, but payment and testimony are noted.
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