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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
7
A fragmented dispatch from Amsterdam outlines intensified fighting in Mesopotamia as British forces reinforce. The text notes Turkish positions near Trebizond and Baghdad, with Allied pursuit reported and large troop movements, but many details remain unclear due to the garbled transmission.
Private Cyril Pink received farewell tributes at the Mathon et Church on Thursday with gifts including a fountain pen and a smoker’s outfit from the Patriotic Committee. A harmony program followed with local speakers and a communal supper as guests wished God speed to the guest. The Red Cross Society reports February activity with a major February box sent to headquarters containing pajamas pillow slips writing blocks magazines and other items for Belgians and soldiers. Letters from soldiers praise the Christmas comforts and the society’s essential work supporting troopers and the war effort.
A spamier steamer named Procied Ax farses wrecked off Santos near Brazil en route to Buenos Aires. Royal ship Principe d'Asturias carried 248 passengers with many missing and feared dead. Reports cite 441 missing persons and vast loss of life in the disaster.
The Melbourne VCC meeting produced tight finishes across multiple events. Agathon won Hopeful Stakes by a short neck ahead of Buck Low and Bantarem. Shebeb captured Walk Stakes with Wollarul and Belting close behind. Cherubint topped Antirelay Cup with Moklon in second. Artillery Bill led in the Threep ie chase with Ble repiuke close. Burrabadeen won Leahy Bourke Handicap with Euremia and Hesvallaide following. Kungentia won Handicom with Moentres in second.
A Colac Herald reader urges public understanding of conscription concepts and urges wealthier men to contribute, noting personal sacrifice as his son serves. He argues a national duty to prevent German gains and predicts the writer who clarifies facts will gain broad support from civilians and returning soldiers.
Garvoc Race Club schedules a Saturday meeting with multiple events and strong entries. Weights listed for Trial Brakes and Hardic Race include Vocal Queen, Lord Capulet, Golden Gull, Wambigal, Major Eight, and others. Pony, Marathon, and Trot classes feature numerous contenders across the card.
A notice invites tenders for a three year lease of a well improved property near Warr lon township. The owner plans to erect suitable dairy yards and pigmettes, with possession from April 1. Tender deadline Thursday. Apply to Palcety & Co Ltd Colac for details.
Auction ads list Ayrshire Shorthorn cross springers prime fat cows and bullocks from Colac and Apollo Bay with upcoming sale dates including March 28 and April 10. Multiple entries invite dairy cows calves heifers and sheep, plus associated rail and ferry travel arrangements for buyers and a moonlight concert fundraiser nearby.
A large meeting at Lardner's Junction established the Lardner's and Olangelah Progress Association. Membership is 2 shillings per year. O Croke was named president with W Pearce secretary and J Mrickard assistant secretary. The group protests roadworks and plans to petition the council next meeting.
A 1 year committee led by Keith Parrumbete Kraring held Saturday evening meetings. The secretary reported a financial statement with remaining collections and profits. They voted to donate funds to the Wlar Hospital and Camperdown Hospital and plan a large ball at Public Hall on the ninth, supporting district hospitals.
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