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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
7
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A London letter surveys fears of Germany and France delaying peace and fears of war drawing in England. It notes theatre prices, Hyde Park speeches, and social debates while praising Australian progress, timber stocks, and margarine versus butter, with Ireland Home Rule and political shifts edging into next session. It also mentions visits to Epping Forest and Westminster Chapel.
Yesterday opened a special galae sale across every department of the new and beautiful shop. A local lady notes the event is the biggest millinery trade Colac has seen, claiming it surpasses past efforts and rivals Melbourne offerings.
A 1911 editorial argues that strikes stem from real wage hardship and examines Board of Trade Labor Gazette figures. It contrasts supposed benefits of Free Trade with alleged misery of British workers, noting low wages, unemployment, and industry pressure amid a broader call for informed action.
In a London Despatch summary, J. Baker notes high rents, food, and clothing costs strain workers as wages remain seen as insufficient amid ongoing import debates. The piece comments on the silk and jute sack industries and the impact of free imports on livelihoods.
An old advertisement style piece touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache kidney pain and drops in a testimonial from A L Conway of Colac Victoria. It claims pills strengthen the back, relieve ache, and urge readers to buy by mail order via Doan's.
Classified notes list assorted properties in Colac and district including house and land packages on Frama jstrest and Que ntrest with prices from £24 to £300, building blocks on Manifold and Moore Streets, and several Queen Street and Dowhing subdivision lots. Also books for sale.
Classified notice for W H Prowse and Co offering land sales, hotel brokerage and financial agency services. Mentioned locations include Bendigo Williamston Street and Swan Hill with telephone contact 364. Includes associations with Employers' Liability Assurance Corp Ltd and several firms.
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