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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
6
A fragmentary account discusses immigration across Europe and to Argentina, noting large flows and debates on equal treatment. It mentions annual immigrant supply around 100000, calls for selective entry, and outlines concerns about labor, residency, and state control within a colonial framework.
Fragmentary reminiscences describe a powdered hair closet with a curtain dividing intent, and recount the Birkenhead wreck off Attica where 383 lives perished. The account notes calm seas, a fatal collision, and disciplined conduct as troops and crew faced the disaster near the shore.
The item lists mail routes and times for several towns with daily and weekly patterns, noting specific arrival times in Camperdown Terang Warrnambool and Port Fairy. It includes Mortlake and Deans Maresh Forrest Feramga Torne with late evening times and mentions overstocked stock and a clearance message in an abrupt sales tone.
George Wilmot advertises a release or sale of footwear styles including a 11 inch shoe, with notes on sizing 9 3 6 and 8 The text mentions watertights and solid leather construction as well as various drink brands and bottles for sale in a historic catalog style.
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