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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
2
Ard June morning service at 1 o clock and evening service at 7 o clock with an afternoon service at 2 45. Preacher Rev A E Watkin Smith. The invitation promises free seats and a collection voluntary.
The new term starts on Wednesday June 6 with pupils allowed to enter. Teachers prepare classrooms and schedules as pupils arrive for the new academic period.
The article argues herd testing improves dairy profitability by identifying unprofitable cows and optimizing capital in land stock and plant. It notes that over twenty five percent of a herd may be unproductive and highlights a Colac district conference to promote farm dairy test competitions and raise farmer engagement.
Colac reports a Colac Courting Club day future stewon opening with treats while townsfolk hear Gunner Haggs killed in action on May 3. Updates include wireless corps recruiting at Moore Park Sydney and Morrison wounded again. Winter meeting at Colac Turf Club and St Andrew's Church group plans a Colac Presbyterian program with modest dues and inclusive membership.
The column records Private Wesley Graham's death on May 12 at 29, notes his prior work in the Land Tax Office, and lists Colac community events including the Colac College term start on June 6, a rifle competition, a Palestine talk by Alan L. Galbraith, a Western District Churches conference, a King’s Birthday concert, and ongoing Red Cross and War Relief fundraising activities.
Front dispatches describe heavy Italian attacks on Vodice Massif along the Gorizia line. Austrians suffer massive casualties as waves of Italian artillery and machine gun fire overwhelm defenses. Rumors say Trieste remains distant while high terrain profits enemy fortifications.
A French communique notes heavy artillery south of Saint Quentin with fierce bombardments near Monthaut and Monthand as trenches resist. Reports claim many prisoners taken and losses for both sides amid evolving front conditions and growing political unrest in the provisional government.
Reuter reports the Admiralty reported a heavy loss of shipping in submarine warfare. Losses included British and Allied vessels sunk or damaged as patrols struggled to intercept torpedoes and U-boats. The document notes wartime dangers faced by supply lines and coastal escorts.
The Empire Dal calls for residents to contribute to a district fundraiser. It urges timely donations, notes many have not yet sent in contributions, and asks pat some before a March deadline. The notice mentions secretaries and Mr Handley guiding the drive and emphasizes windfall prizes.
Reported moves include Washington commenting on war aims and peace talks while Parrett announces a central policy revocation in the German war context. The Bravilay Chamber of Deputies approves centralist repeal linked to the Central Powers. Admiralty reports Dover Castle hospital ship loss and a destroyer incident. Food Controls seize US and Commonwealth cheese imports, setting a retail price and changing private contracts.
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