08 Sep 1876
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1876
Page
1
The Colac Herald notes the start of the season with remarks on fashion and social routines. Local readers are advised to attend events and observe courtship customs and community matters shaping the autumn period.
A historical note describes a travelling portrait saloon opening in Colac near the Prince of Wales Hotel by the Bridge on a specified day in September. The report mentions market activity, trade conditions, and prices for various goods, including cotton and wool, with reference to ships and local commerce, as well as details on admission and expected clientele.
Messrs. Growik Syssor and Co report on Geelong Station produce with large consignments and price ranges for cattle and sheep. The market opened higher than last week with mixed demand and a heavy, over stocked warehouse sector. buyers showed steady interest in prime lots while inferior stock remained dull. Local merchants advertise aggressive price reductions and offer to sell large quantities at 1 to 15 percent below competing houses in Geelong.
A late 19th century classified notice advertises short term loans from £66 to £800 on freehold security and lists assorted fabrics and goods. It includes names such as Lane John and addresses in Colac with prices for colored silk Japanese silk stripe and other remnants. The item reads like a small loan and goods sale posting from a local solicitor or broker.
The notice item lists fabrics and clothing items for sale including Japanese cloth satin cloth dress stuff and black lustre with prices. It includes a lengthy discussion of South-Western Province politics focusing on Zeal Belcher and BeLcher election outcomes and debates on the Upper House reform and property qualifications.
Government surveyors completed a preliminary Colac water supply survey for a potential reservoir near Colac Town Common with a 1,001,000 gallon capacity and possible town water sharing. The Corangamite School Board discussed site reservations for a state school, planting trees, and alterations to Colac State School, while local religious and civic matters, railway notices, and mining meeting plans also appeared in the report.
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