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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
5
An eyewitness describes the siege as French and German forces trade heavy shelling near Louvemont and Douaumont. The front lines shrink, French countermeasures falter, and a ferocious artillery roar saturates the horizon with smoke and debris as infantry advance and endure costly assaults.
About 12 720 troops or civilians were aboard the vessel. Of 796 survivors, 89 were on Milo 85 on a patrol vessel and 236 at Malta. French and British ships moved survivors to Malta and Milo. No submarine attack witnessed and a torpedo track was noted. Gun crew held at piece posts in the final moments.
Seed seller touts prime bulbs graded with a Perfection grader and limited guaranteed amounts. They claim awards from Reese Show 1910 1911 1912 1912 1914 Grst Warring Show 1912 1913 and best and second places 191 first at Colac 1914 and 1996. Information on prices available on request.
The ad touts a wide range of discounted shoes for men women and children including boots slippers and leather styles with sale prices and low weekly rates. It also lists several private sale properties with varied cottages and terms offered by J G Johnston & Co. at multiple locations.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a dwelling with pantry bath room and garden features including fruit trees water access and garden troughs. It mentions a bargain price around £130 and notes yard space weed control and a possible shed or outbuilding.
A Colac letter argues for universal conscription over voluntary service, asserting duty to country overrides personal liberty, citing wartime need and public opinion. It compares civil obedience to military duty, urges broad male service, and hints at wealth-based calls for sacrifice.
Railway Department arranges special services for St Patrick's Day events. Cressy and Forrest specials depart early, with a network of stops including Irrewarra and Colac. Return times are scheduled in the evening with excursion fares offered on all lines.
Fragmentary OCR appears to reference individuals G. Connor and others with partial terms like TEepheng Be and SBR. no coherent event or clear affiliations emerge from the readable text.
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