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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
2
The Melbourne market bulletin reports on truck and wool bids, crossing wethers and ewes with price ranges per head, and lamb values in shillings. Colac hides and skins sale details follow with bids, samples, and delivery terms, plus notes on attendance and broker activity.
A local advertisement highlights clearance offers on Gent's boots Ladies boots and watertights. Items include Glace Kid shoes 6 6 down from 11 9 and Ladies Boots 7 11 down from 10 6, with sizes 2 3 6 and 7 noted and solid leather water tights offered at 8 6.
During the week the shop will present the latest goods across departments including millinery costumes dresses blouses lingerie and related items. A comprehensive display of sprit merchandise accompanies the style show offering full assortments for every need.
The Colac Herald notes ratepayers must correctly mark the ballot for the electric light poll, clarifies how to vote Yes or No, and urges reading a full letter by Dr Bath. It also covers hospital fund needs, a Victoria Hall concert, charity bazaars, lodge meetings, and social notices including marriages and obituaries.
The Marble Heart and The Portrait are listed as hall star items. The Company will show at Birr Girra tomorrow evening with doors opening at 7 15 and curtain at 8. Prices as usual.
A store proclaims strong value and quality across all lines. It guarantees satisfaction and promises to replace or make good any unsatisfactory article. The message stresses dependable value and customer assurance.
The cota Programme lists the Heap Staker for all aged dogs and the Way Stakes for teens, with a $3,100 stake and a unique Wilson Stakes for seed dogs never won. Entries close by September 2 with drawings September 5 at 8 PM, ballot if needed. secretary WM Bannister notes.
The department is now under Miss Kilian who brings a large varied Melbourne store experience and comes highly recommended.
The notice announces a thorough interior remodel and cleaned out stock. It invites the public to tour the new, up-to-date store, with friendly assistance and daily improvements to offer convenient, satisfactory shopping at low prices in Colac.
The text claims the GM method of treating cough uses a soak that silences symptoms without addressing the cold. It argues the cure is ineffective and dangerous, leaving sufferers in a worse state. It notes that silencing a cough does not cure or halt the cold and references a price per bottle.
Colac based pharmaceutical chemist R P Hynes located opposite the Austral Hotel at Mureay Street is listed in the current directory with professional credentials MPS and Me al indicating registration and qualifications.
A reader's correspondence to the Colac Herald refers Mr Belwood to a February report by the Colac Riding members to the Council. The letter notes the report explains items from the 1912 balance sheet and that its contents have already been made public in recent reports.
Ratepayers show interest in the forthcoming poll on electric light. Opponents argue to wait for a municipal scheme, while supporters cite the Silverton Company's offer with a ten year council option and no up front risk. Letters from residents explain council efforts, contract terms, and how voting will proceed at the Ithimst poll.
A brisk Loyal Colac Lodge gathering is described with reports on officers, finances, and Jubilee Committee considerations. The text mentions membership matters, allocations, and preparations for a planned event with speakers and performances, alongside general reorganizational discussions and anticipated activities.
On Saturday at Forest Hill grounds Gellibrand hosted Forest for a football match. Gellibrand led by J Jonas H Blomeley and A Denning impressed with strong play though Forest won 7 goals to 2 with Beech Forest adding a 2 goal tally. A luncheon followed and speeches marked the social afternoon.
Fatal railway accident at Stabane in Tyrone when a passenger train derailed on a curve and rolled down an embankment. One killed and about 30 injured, many scorched by steam. driver and fireman arrested for excessive speed as a hospital report lists Wm Boyle aged 65. Funeral arrangements noted for W. Sharrow.
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