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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
7
The article surveys new fabrics and textures such as crepe de chine charmeuse and petit sponge, highlighting supple materials, washable embroidered pieces, and white fichu with tulle. It details hats, veils, and lace, plus care tips for gloves, leather, chiffons, and woolens, and includes a practical sewing pattern and kitchen suggestions.
A quasi-instructional piece urges cultivating good will and quick, cheerful thinking. It mixes self discipline tips with practical routines such as dressing neatly, starting the day with focus, and avoiding idleness. It ends with a small craft project detailing beadwork and knitting steps.
Instructions describe preparing rolled veal two to four pounds with stuffing made from chopped bacon pepper salt and milk or eggs. Roll tied, fried in dripping with onion, simmer slowly two hours with gravy. A potato and onion dressing with rice and flavorings is prepared and served with the veal.
Geelong market notes a mixed session with fat cattle and cows easing versus last week. Bullocks to 1350 pounds and cows to 1076 pounds, fats slightly dull with quieter demand for cows and ewes, while fat calves and crossbred sheep show varied quotes and a generally softer tone.
Madame Russell informs pupils and the public she is away for a short holiday. The restart date for tuition will be advertised in this column when determined.
The article urges farmers to treat fowls as a paying asset through breed selection, housing, and regular care. It highlights the Red Sussex as a premier table fowl, noting its meat quality, winter lays, rapid maturity, and strong performance in markets from London to Australia. A local trio arrives with display plans at Queen Street and the upcoming poultry show.
A Broad listing notes White Leghorn strains Mason and Padoan as top layers and mentions Black Orpingtons Pekin ducks and Persian kittens. It cites 4/4 per setting and includes names Foster Cororocke J E Hayes and Pollock Street Colac as contact points for the opportunity.
The Chief Justice voided the clause in the 1913 will that set aside £100 a year to the executors for charitable purposes, ruling the bequest uncertain. The estate of Mr C L Forrest, valued at about £103,137, will pass to next of kin after dissolution of the trust.
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