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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1917

Page

3

British Offensive Gains at Dahra Bend on Tigris Front

A Mesopotamian report states British forces conducted an offensive on Thor day along the right and center at Dahra bend and the Tigris front. They secured objectives across 700 yards, extended with bombs to 500 yards depth on a 1600 yards front, repulsed counter attacks, and later seized more ground and prisoners including 49 officers and 1966 men. They captured five machine guns, 7500 rifles, and large quantities of ammunition and stores.

Mesopotamia Dahra Bend Tigris

Intervention Drift Stirs War Debate Across Nation

Washington correspondent notes growing belief that President Wilson may be urged toward intervention. The Times reports wide consensus that Germany will not retreat and that the western United States largely favors peace while other regions push for stronger action.

Washington Wilson United States

Unclear War Time Submarine Losses Reported

Fragmentary report notes German U boat activity during unrestricted submarine warfare, listing totals of ships and tonnage sunk or damaged. Mentions neutral losses and claims of blockade failure, with many garbled details and numbers.

Horse Racing Odds and Races From Telegram Page

A garbled clipping lists betting odds and results for several races. Names like Pigeral Stakes Follytain and Pretty Lobb appear amid fragmented horse and jockey references.

Handicaps and Scores From Regional Rifle Club Meeting

The bi monthly rifle competition at the Hieregurra Rifle Club yielded Mr J G Colyer a top score of 48 with strong showings from J J Dignan A Dignan A Hanosek and J Powell. Conditions were ten shots at 600 yards.

Usu Hieregurra Rifle Club Yon Ronge J. Powell

Colac Auction Highlights Fat Cattle and Sheep Sale

Colac event listings show fat cattle dairy cattle and sheep to be auctioned with detailed lot notes and times. The program includes rings for fat cattle at 3 pm sheep at 1 20 pm and dairy cattle at 2 26 pm with entries invited and officials named.

Algett & 4 Limited Wil Bell Pabli Amothoneer J. Hall J. J. Cockerill Ntrisa Butts Wethers Fat Lambe Lincoln

Carle Leiver Larceny Accused Sent To Reform

Gregory Leon Purle, a 20 year old farm laborer, admitted stealing from Philtip Willan’s dwelling on February 1. The Chief Justice ordered reformative custody after noting repeated thefts from the household and lack of moral training. Purle was detained to await further proceedings and possible training measures.

Fredenek Leon McMillan Purle Carliste River Philtip Willan Jerle Gunner Purle England Wis Honor Nadu

Colac and Geelong Bowling Match Report

A bowling match took place on Saturday at Colce goeen with players from Geelong Apserlatom and Geelong team fielding listed competitors. The report names multiple players and teams in a dense but unclear list of participants and results.

Bowling results and notices from the harness and glove

The page records a mixed list of bowling pairs for a local tournament including Wilcox and Evans Meehan and Parkes with scores shown. It also lists matchups Parkes versus M Castles Evana versus I. Castles Hancock versus Forbes and other pairings and a first round result. The remainder includes a lost and found notice plus a wanted strong lad and a lost leather bag.

Wihtte Apderwn Kolies Munafield N. Thomas Wilcox Evans Meehan Parkes Jum Markes H Te Thomas Belberas Aedewan Feorje Commer Vaeties Cunningham M. Cantiex Halliwell Creer Pooteon Behan Reardon Heneux M. Castles Aetheras Evana Astles Hancock v. Forbes Thomas v. Behan Sharrow v. Jiuft Hancoxvy Searle

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