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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
1
A reader message outlines a system to be paid in cash with Co operative Coupons. It references pro rata values and mentions Swanston Street Melbourne plus Sydney Adelaide Mallarsy Bendign Gealang and Agenty Tulloch and Company.
Tulloh and Company announce a coupon exchange offer for cash customers. Every sixpence spent earns coupon hooks redeemable for goods displayed in the window. Special spring drapery value offered to clear stock as new imports arrive.
The Manchester department advertises heavy discounts on blankets, fabrics, and household goods including 48 inch Amazons, damask, Serge, Amancos, Habit Cloths, and towels. It touts waterproof oil cloth, leather goods, and shoes with emphasis on low pricing and rapid clearance over the next week or two, urging customers to act fast.
The page sketches assorted items from late 19th century Victoria including church events, railway concerns, political notices, and social gatherings. It mentions the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Westeyan Cork, public meetings, and transportation disruptions. Names like Rowland AH and J Cant appear amid scattered references to local authorities and community activities.
A damaged OCR style item notes a meeting with unclear names and a discussion of costs, profits, and strategic actions. It references Barrying, Victor Ruth, Air Seewart, and the Pinks with vague planning around a September date and corporate moves. The text is heavily garbled but centers on a boardroom discussion and forecasted outcomes.
A fragmentary sports item notes change in approach, highlighting a shift toward four measures of a new culture in athletics. The brief mentions unclear names and context, suggesting a broader program or philosophy rather than a single event or score.
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