28 Dec 1914
Page 1
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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary ad-like text lists items such as table dasmand, Fe Cave Alan Boucle Tavera, and Hummer Tweet Suita. Mentions color options white or brown, sizes including men’s, and special prices around 25, 29, and 30 with dates 6/1 and 29/6. Contains multiple garbled brand-like phrases and incomplete product references.
The advertisement touts discounted sporting gear and bicycles for New Year. It promotes Racquets from Spalding and Oriobat brands, fishing tackle, lines, reels, gloves, jerseys, and a large stock of cycles for sale at city prices. Includes mentions of prices and that Warrnambool offers more stock than Melbourne dealers.
A noisy OCR of a mid century financial report reveals a half yearly report and balance sheet with director recommendations on capital reserves. It lists general costs including printing stationery rents and salaries, and mentions a printing house at Farringdon Road with suppliers and addresses.
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