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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
5
The Times notes German and Turkish forces advancing southwest of Damascus with heavy cannons and reports of German and Austro‑Hungarian successes. It says Allied retreats with uncertain distances, mentions Von Falkenhayn and Salonika changes, and describes disrupted railways and rising German confidence as general news from the warfront.
An official message from the Italian Front notes violent artillery firing in the Adige Valley and the dispersion of four long transport columns. A liner believed to have left Lorient for a French naval base in November has not arrived, with belief that it was lost.
A correspondence from the school committee to the Eiliuer Cobar Herald discusses the Pa. Party’s funds for patriotic purposes. It urges supervision over collection methods to protect the merit of children, and notes finial concerns about the approach and potential restrictions by the Education Department.
A Friday evening concert at the public hall featured Mel bourme and a roster of performers including Chewlanp feta Be wae and Lovuis. The event praised by the audience included songs dances and recitals with Mrs Scvil Mr J Smith and others recognized for their contributions. A generous lunch followed with thanks to organizers and performers.
At Miner the BIFLE CLR event saw wind and changing light hinder scores for the quarter final and Baillie trophy rounds. Winners included C M Johnstone 275 and J P Baillie 222 with top aggregate marks.
Chen Vaughan and Co report minimal variation in farm and mill produce over the past week. Supplies are moderate and demand steady with quotes for wheat barley and vegetables and meat prices given, including wheat 4/9 to 5/1, barley 2/6 to 3/0, veal 4d to 6d per lb, and other items in the New South Wales or Melbourne trade.
Report cites Mir Al Borden and La Patrie condemning the event as a disgraceful spectacle amid calls for duties. The Vola Shire Council invites tenders for works with details in the column. Public auction advertises produce and livestock including fat cattle and cows.
A Melbourne area sale list shows hundreds of crossbred and comeback sheep, ewes and lambs, plus numerous crossbred and Crombred ewes and wethers from multiple owners. Cattle entries include prime fat bullocks and cows, store cattle, dairy cattle, and springing heifers for public auction. The sale is scheduled at Birregurra and nearby yards with staggered times for cattle, sheep, and dairy lots.
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