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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
6
The article describes continued frontline activity with German assaults repulsed, British counterattacks, and mine and artillery exchanges. It notes enemy gains and losses, heavy shelling near trenches, and reports of naval and air actions including a drifting Zeppelin and Italian bombing of Milan.
The report notes Anglo French reinforcements at Rulonika and movements from Monastir toward the Roumanian frontier. Major General Aylmer and Lieut General Townshend report improved weather with no change in the overall situation. An air raid dropped two bombs at Kull-Amara with no damage. The Western Front sees rising activity with questions about German offensives and center-focused attacks. Haig’s message records a German claim of 40 Britons captured near Pilken, later corrected to 17 aerial flights on Monday and mine actions south of the La Basse Canal. The French defend against German advances along the Terney road and Aisne sectors, while new bombardments and trench actions occur near Niederlang.
Mr Fisher, High Commissioner for Australia, visited the depot for deeds. The message expresses complete confidence in continued devotion to duty and conveys best wishes. The writer hopes to meet in Australia after an honorable peace is concluded.
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