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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
2
An unclear OCR passage depicts a chaotic scene with references to a budget or bill, inspections, and municipal concerns. It mentions a pledge or bill about appropriations, a Sunday meeting, and various garbled names and terms. The text suggests a contested process influencing local governance and finance.
On Friday September 15 the largest and choicest assortment of new laces appeared in Colac. The chaotic scene featured Marcy Montel and Petoe Gardiner as workers removed timber from a damaged garden flat where a baby lay pinned. Rescuers worked quickly and successfully freed the infant, with the crowd noting the peril in the shaft and the dramatic moment when the shiplike roof gave way. The event drew attention to local shops and the urgent call for safety amid the busy display.
A dubious advertisement touts a tonic claiming to cure piles and a range of ailments from scurvy to pimples. It extols universal dependability and urges swift trial, warning against counterfeit bottles and ineffective substitutions. Details mention a medical bill and a generic, sensational claim of universal remedy.
The report notes steady rain in Cincinnati area overnight, causing slick roads and water on streets. Shops, homes, and rail lines face travel delays as commuters battle slick surfaces and minor closures through the morning.
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