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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1915
Page
4
A fashion and craft column describes bead embroidery on frocks and blouses with iridescent beads in rose and crystal hues, scalloped skirts with pocketed hems, and muslin collars. It offers sewing methods for union jack cushions, borders, and practical home projects plus kitchen table ideas and a savory meat and cheese dish.
The Colac District Patriotic Committee records donations to the Australian Sick and Wound and Belgian Relief funds. Contributions include amounts from J Baker Larpent and G Connor, Edith Baker, pupils of Mims Boyling's School, and various local groups with totals around £8 14s 2d plus larger instalments from the Shire and individual supporters. A dainty frock description appears in the dispatch.
The ad argues for value and reliability in a wartime economy. It highlights styles for Summer and Spring, home beautifiers, furnishings, blinds, and new fashions while promoting DIMMEYS as a trustworthy general store. It invites readers to request the Summer Catalog with free mailing.
Silk Crepe de Chine in black navy ivory pink sky browns violet and fake blue 4/6. Silk Crepe de Chine in black heavy ivory blue brown grey mole 5/6 and 6/6 yard. Special 4in Extra Mies Silkk Crepe de Chene in navy black ivory blue grey 6/11 7/6 7/11 yard. No. 4 Special 12in Silk Chil fon Radiant newest dress silk black navy 10/6. No. 5 Special 40in Foam Crepe de Chine soft elegant white ivory tussore golden brown grey pale blue apricot 2/11 yard. Special No. 6 40 in Chene Silk Crystalines ivory floral effects 1/. Write for samples.
The meeting noted tender acceptance for booth spaces and reviewed the bank balance and accounts awaiting payment. It discussed extending entries to attract southern district participants, scheduling a dairy test on a separate date, and appointed stewards Morrisy Inglis Read Vaughan Read Meredith Rankin Murnane to oversee the test. It also decided against complimentary tickets for committee members while offering donors one day tickets for Red Cross fund drives.
A reader from Rollands NSW commends Hean s Exsere cough mixture as an excellent remedy for coughs and sore throats. The note claims it is the best used, saves money, and recommends to neighbours. It mentions Lican s Essence sold by cheerists and stores with receipt details at Cartereach Street Sydney.
The pattern edition promises updated styles for the sewing season with practical guides. It emphasizes affordable materials and guaranteed fit by trained creators, inviting readers to upgrade their wardrobe through contemporary cuts.
OBLAC TURF CLUB held a Monday afternoon committee meeting with J Hancock as chairman. New member T T Mulder welcomed. Mr E M Thomas appointed secretary. two stewards named J Wilson and T T Mulder. Club considers Boxing Day races to aid patriotic fund. caretaker cottage repairs referred to works committee.
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