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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
2
The advertisement lists numerous toys and gifts for children including silk items, cretonne chairs, palm stands, photo frames, tea sets, jardiniere, handkerchiefs, and cooking casseroles. It emphasizes varied toys like trains, submarines, airplanes and dolls, inviting shoppers to browse afternoon tea sets and decorative pieces.
The Colac district records a funeral for Mr Stephen Lee of Birregurra with mourning friends following to Warmport Cemetery. A memorial service for the late Mr James Dicka of Colac and Apollo Bay is noted. Local events include a First Aid exam success for Colac students and a public meeting at Shire Hall for recruiting efforts.
In Friday's session the Attorney General, standing in for the Premier, submitted resolutions on the proposed incomes and land tax bills to be circulated next week. The income tax rates outline different duties for individuals and companies, with tiers up to £1900 and beyond, plus a threepence per pound on corporate income. The land tax imposes a halfpenny rate on unimproved land values over £250, with a minimum payment set at 2/6. The report also notes wool disposal to the Imperial Government and expected average prices, plus weather impacts on harvests and upcoming weekly stock sales.
Fragmentary text describes Allied and German maneuvers near Armentieres andVirvaal with references to Haig and attacks at the front. The passage mentions enemy pressure and efforts to counter, noting severe testing of lines and ongoing assaults.
Reuters reports Romania shells and captures near Bucharest while German forces gain grain through Eugen’s capture. Greek government accepts Allied troop movement demands and arbitration aims to ease tensions as Greece seeks continued blockade relief amid strained relations.
A French communique reports a major Verdun offensive lasting several days with attacks north of the Meuse. Allied forces claim progress deepening fronts, capturing trenches and ammunition stores while inflicting enemy losses. Weather hindered operations yet enthusiasm remained high as French units advanced toward strategic targets.
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