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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1916
Page
7
Reports from Washington note inconsistent lines on recapture progress in the Ypres region and German aid to nearby fronts. An American envoy cites a cautious tone from Vienna with Austrian officials portraying wartime conduct as courteous toward the British, while Allied advances are described as limited and fragile.
British and Allied forces report mining successes at Hohenzollern Redoubt with captured trenches and enemy shafts. Advancements near Ypres include 200 yards of ground captured and several officers among prisoners. Artillery bombardments continue along the Meuse and near Beppore linked fronts. Caucasus operations face heavy weather and difficult campaigns with significant enemy engagement and territorial gains noted.
Reported actions include OTLIS capture and Turkish frame pressure, with Russians affected and Turkish operations near Lake Urmia and Anshan. German aircraft from England reportedly downed near the North Sea. observer drowned, pilot rescued. French aeroplanes bombarded Smyrna batteries and returned with crew. one plane lost and recovered by a British destroyer. Mozao seizure and internment of crews noted.
Melbourne schedule lists hurdles and sires produce stakes results with multiple horses named and betting odds. The page also advertises forthcoming auctions for dairy stock, cattle and horses at various yards and dates including March and April with numerous consignors and lots.
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