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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions poultry and eggs, dairy, agriculture and science terms with scattered proper nouns. Reads as a mixed listing of industry topics and possible institutional names without clear event or outcome.
An ornate early 20th century advertisement from Tulloh & Co promotes a wide range of textiles and garments. It highlights silks, laces, all wool fabrics, linens, cotton voiles, and summer gowns with numerous colors and patterns. The copy emphasizes quality, latest designs, and free home delivery or fitting services.
Wolch Margetson showcases London collars and a large display of ladies shoes in varied styles and colors. The catalog highlights tan, enamel, and patent leathers with Wurlemberg heels, plus men’s and boys’ footwear, infant and girls ranges, all priced in shillings and pence. A complete stock includes boots, Balmorals, and the noted "Shoe Slime r Nugget Paste" in black.
A historic clipping advertises a great cash clearing sale at the Al Cash Store on Murray Street Colac with a long, garbled list of items and prices. The notice mixes purchase offers with unclear catalog details and stray names, presenting a chaotic but market-focused snapshot of a local sale.
A damaged price list shows various grocery items and prices in cash terms. It mentions items like gold bars, pheasant, vegetables, and dishes with scattered captions and vendor references. The legible fragments suggest a retail ledger format with item names and prices, but many words are garbled.
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