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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1913
Page
6
A garbled reminiscence describes the German Emperor’s visit, rosy and fierce in appearance, with references to royal decorum and foreign guests. The narrator recalls scenes of courtly display and public perception during a historic moment, mentioning nobility, translations, and royal interactions.
A garbled OCR fragment references apes and racing events, mentions Ven a Teva 44 and horses at Warbol, with scattered phrases about spectators, riders, and a river or road scene. The text is incomplete and includes nonsensical insertions and broken names.
A fragment discusses insect strength, comparing a mantis and beetles to elephants and men. It notes beetles carrying heavy burdens, such as a tiger beetle lifting many times its weight. The piece adds a claim about charity in London with a speculative note on large sums given yearly.
Business notices advertise Self Balancing Bowl Detached Spindles New Pa Patented Free Wheel Action Automatic Lubrication easy turning silent running hob bited bushings outside adjustments Prices Eight terms easy liberal allowances on worn and obsolete separators apply to J D M'LENNAN P O Hox Colac
At fear of Central Livery Stables MOTOH CARS and CYCLES promises careful prompt repairs under the supervision of Mr Jamee Finn for MAXWELL Musisil CARS. Duplicate parts in stock. MOTOH CAKS PUR HIKE. Ww. RA. EDGAR, PROPRIETOR.
Colac firm OLAC AERATED WATERS and GORDIAL MANUFACTORY led by George Wilm ot on Manners Sutton Street thanks friends across Colac District for 35 years of loyal support. The notice lists beverages and household products offered, urges local production, and notes appointments and furniture offerings at The Mart Galliprand Street Colac.
D M Kenny Js, Western Coach Works, Gellibeand Street, Colac announces takeover of the GEO GALLOP business. L Quint on notifies public of the change and new management by W J Spowart. Vehicles ordered to suit, trial solicited, and services include drags for hire and stabling with careful drivers.
Dalgety and Co report today’s fortnightly pig sale with brisk demand and prices steady with last market. Yardings 350 store and heavy pigs with numerous names and prices noted. next sale on Monday 1ate September at 12.30.
A brief notice urges backing the long standing Colac business on Murray Street. The item highlights loyalty to the local firm and appeals to community support for its continued operation.
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