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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
3
A broad catalogue lists heavy Tweed Overcoats, suits, and coats in brown and fawn, with sizes up to large. Woolen knickers, jerseys, cardigans, and heavy blankets emphasize Australian manufacture and wartime scarcity, with many items marked as unprocurable and sale prices per item or dozen.
Farmers plan pruning and winter spraying completed and shift to clean cultivation. Surface weed control preserves moisture and protects shallow roots, while scarification of roots reduces damage and improves nutrient uptake. Regular shallow cultivation sustains soil moisture and prevents erosion in dry weather.
A letter from a soldier in Gallipoli dated 18 June describes slow action and hints at an impending large Allied move. He details police duties, Arab unrest, arrests, a knife attack near Zahrich, and a hospital tale with a talking Australian. A second letter from Malta contrasts island life, health benefits, and lush Mediterranean views.
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