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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
5
The Defence Department released the 114th list of casualties on Friday night. 454 names are listed. Read like the wounded include Beneton, Arnaud, Weir, Peters, Alderson, Heffernan, Kineenten, Winepress, Skene, Crook, and others. The compiled names cover various towns and regions with many from Bendigo, Wangaratta, Barbirnsdale, and nearby districts.
An early meeting of the Mur-jreon fed Crom Geciety was held in the Nalon Departed with J. Gennen presiding. January activity included depoting to the Geelong Redross Soriety and packing items such as prunes scarves mittens and pillowcase day goods. February events feature a committee gathering and a planned Waltzing competition.
A terse note records that contracts were signed under district oversight with key signatories including W T Hout and Pirres Talleak, outlining the continuation of assignment and responsibilities.
A broad voluntary appeal outlined a scheme to place returning servicemen in better roles, with funded support for farmers, tradesmen, and widows. Donations rushed in, including 2000 pounds in an hour, as banks and firms were urged to match gifts and extend credit. Over 100 workers signed to provide free service to the effort, aiming to repatriate and sustain families through postwar needs.
Re Hus commenced business as a Land, Commission and Insurance Agent, Valuer and Auditor in the Brick Ottos between the Union Bank and the Victoria Hotel opposite the Shire Hall. Income Tax and Land Tax Schedules prepared. Every detail of the business personally attended to by FF Stovenham.
The document lists service ranks with daily rates for soldiers from lieutenant to private, plus separation allowances for married members and per child payments. It includes pensions on death, total incapacity, and child additions, specifying amounts and conditions for dependents.
Postings advertise multiple dwellings for sale in Wallace and Fyena streets with prices and features including rooms, kitchens, gardens, and utilities. Also listed are roomed dwellings with land, and a broad auction and clearing sale service offering furniture, produce, stock, crops, hay, poultry and sundries across the state, plus onion seed from H Burley and farm services by EB Durlst.
The Colac Herald advertises its expanding printing operation despite a wartime pulp shortage. It highlights its state of the art job printing facility, reliable supplies, fast turnaround, and competitive pricing with a focus on catalogs and booklets using a full Linotype lineup.
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