13 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
1
The notice advertises stallions including Beau Brocade at Yeo Colac and multiple studs with detailed lineage. It mentions past performance, breeding, and pricing terms, inviting inquiries to Mulder for seasonal standing and mare provisioning. The lengthy entry lists sires, dams, and notable accolades from racing districts and shows.
Stand this season at Swoodlawn. Warnouout, Thoroughbred Stallion Office presents Os Color by King Cole Alice by Cassavalunas from a King of Clubs mare. Os, a bay horse, known previously as a tort, sired many winners including First in Winc ehelsea Trial Stakes and numerous other stakes placements across Drew Dale, Lawn Road, Portarlington, Inverleigh, and more. Also featuring Tweedside Chief, a trained sire with lines back to Pied and Odd Bowrawer, noted for progeny in top races and shows at Swan Adage.
Fragmentary business notice list mentions lines such as PoYOTH and LONDON, and ports Adelaide Fremantle with traces of agents like W. J. TRASK and Woollawn. The garbled text implies schedules or notices across multiple ships and routes, typical of late 19th century shipping advertisements.
The fragment lists multiple figures including British leaders, stallions, and various societies. It references a royal show, grand events, and titled individuals in a dense historical style, with names like Wretish Liewler and Hidan. It notes prizes, paddocks, and fees, suggesting a summary of a crowded notice or program.
A fragmented notice promotes domino breeding and racing bets with detailed pricing and terms. It mentions paddocks for mares, weekly payouts, and a variety of racing and transport options tied to Dominos and horse breeding in Barron Downs and Adelaide, with contact details for W W Haall and TL Lt Dowdell in Melbourne for further particulars.
A Colac upholstery business on Mulray Street announces a need for a large stock of furniture and related items. The firm stresses experienced buyers and guaranteed work on upholstery, linoleum, carpets, and related services.
We notify the public that our tender for supply and fixing lead connections and tapping the mains was accepted by the Water Trust. We are prepared to carry out the work lay on house connections and install hot and cold water systems. Enamelled baths basins etc. Show room open for orders and all work guaranteed and maintained for six months.
A Sydney era summary notes a planned system of penny savings banks for schools and factories proposed by State Savings Bank Commissioners. It cites 1911 death rates, expungement of drunkenness convictions in New South Wales, and various local items including hospital committees, wattle tree vandalism in Geelong, and bank deposit figures in Victoria. The report also mentions trials, road incidents, and municipal debates amid broad social and economic changes.
Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment a fourfold penetrating remedy praised as an immediate pain killer for rheumatism sprains burns and bruises. It relieves nerve pain and swelling while aiding circulation and can be used with Morse's Indian Root Pills. Sold by mail 2/6 per bottle from The W H Comstock Co. Ltd Sydney 93 Lang St Church Hill.
Austral Cycle and Motor Works announces a building cycle on the premises for loyal supporters. The notice outlines steps taken and invites public attention to the ongoing construction activities and site updates.
Fragmented OCR outlines a local council or club contract list with items inclosed by parties named as Castles and related vendors. Phrases mention Tugs, Hote Clipper, Pavers, Walobee and other entities with prices and terms undetermined.
Local listings show various items including hanging lamps, Venus lamps, gloves, and novelties with assorted pricing. The advertisement highlights a large assortment and special lane pricing, urging customers to select from multiple items and prices.
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