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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
4
The Defence Department released the 142nd casualties list on Monday, detailing 540 non commissioned officers and men. Among them 158 are listed as killed in action with several wounded or injured, including Pte A M Beth and Pte K Forreston. Names span multiple Australian locales and Garrisons, noting injuries and hospital placements.
The death occurred Saturday morning in Camperdown of Mr Holland an 82 year old respected resident of Narrogbid. A native of Dumfries Scotland she came to Victoria 57 years ago and lived at Narre. Sergeant Keith Garvie is now a recruiting sergeant for Hampden and Sergeant Annozark replaces him at Muampden.
Alvie defeats Coker 4 games to 0 in a fast paced match played under plea conditions. Pairings included Smith and Lamptey vs Dillon and Mamilien, Linton and Osborne vs Daly and Hynee, Buckie with Miss Hay, and Johnstone with Momite among others.
Victorian Trotting Association race card lists handicaps and stakes for a summer meeting at Colac with events including a 1s nova l-hurdle, novelty pony race, Colac Cup Handicap and distance handicap trot. Nominations due February 8 with special weights and entry fees, and special trains from Melbourne Ballarat and Kerang.
The Colac Herald notes a wood pulp import cut by the British Government will worsen paper shortages as war continues. The paper presses on with all printing classes, claiming up-to-date equipment, quick service, and competitive prices for high grade printing. It highlights catalogues and booklets with a full Linotype setup for fresh type on every job.
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