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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1916
Page
2
Bargains described include coats, silken quality fabrics, studying ties, blankets, bedspreads, curtains, two-piece suits, muslin curtains, floral voiles, shirts, pillow shams, and handkerchiefs with multiple outlandish prices. Items emphasize value, color, quality, and variety for summer wear and home goods.
The Colac Herald discusses imperial trade policy amid wartime, urging Australia and Britain to unite on a self sufficient, protectionist stance. It cites calls from the Pall Mall Gazette and The Times, urging empire cooperation to defend trade and industry against enemy disruption.
The Beech Forest and Otway District Produce Society hosts its fourth dhow at the Public Hall on Friday and Saturday April 1st and 2nd with prizes for home farm and dairy produce jams and jellies. Proceeds partly fund patriotic funds and a town meeting plans a school bazaar to boost local contributions.
Obituary announces Coreroohe butcher Charles Gicin age 54 with six children. funeral from son’s residence to Colac cemetery. Various meetings set at Colac Hospital and railway stallholders report night. Moonlight concert at Holmchase funds Larpat Red Crow Society. Elliminyt Patriotic social in Public Hall. Private J E Dobson returns from front. Wood Bee plan for Colac Hospital. St Patrick’s sports and tug of war events at Colac. record entries for Polwarth Log Chop and dancing contests. Heavy local sport and entertainment notes. casualty list shows three deaths including Victorian at Hares. infant death Moriey family. Forests minister discusses road tree planting subsidy. Swan Marsh recruiting rally with four enlistments. British ship Pine Str Kristied tonnage report.
A French press report from Verdun indicates German assaults along both banks of the Meuse persist with heavy losses. French forces concentrate in Crow's Wood and repel German attacks from Deaumont to Vaux, as snow and fierce fighting slow operations and a grave carnage unfolds.
Travellers arriving in Amsterdam from Germany describe serious riots in Cologne tied to German losses at Verdun. Guns were reportedly posted in the streets to quell the mob and travellers were not allowed to leave Cologne.
A France Germany war report describes air clashes over enemy lines and Verdun engagements as French and German statements claim mixed results. German wireless reports operations behind lines and artillery actions while French efforts push gains near Vaux and Verdun fronts amid rising enemy activity.
A war communique describes German assaults near Douaumont and the village of Vaux. French infantry and machine guns repelled several streets of attack causing damage while the enemy launched a four munition volley and achieved a limited breakthrough.
Reports describe fighting near Bethincourt with counterattacks by German forces and Allied responses. Details note prisoner handling at Verdun, German claims of Allied losses, and ongoing bombardments around Jethincourt, Vaux village, and the fort region as forces clash.
An officer recounts seventeen days of endurance at Verdun as German forces throw mass assaults against a steadfast French line. Despite intense bombardment France resupplies with munitions and reinforcements arrive from Paris, with belief that the enemy cannot breach the wall.
A French observer notes German assaults at Verdun are brutal yet claim the French lines hold strong. Analysts say Verdun has become a slaughter rather than a battlefield as heavy German artillery rains shells, with reports of immense bombardments and sustained gun activity.
An artillery officer cites German casualties and repeated assaults on French trenches near Crow’s Wood and Meuse positions. Reports claim heavy bombardment on the right bank west of Deon aumont and significant losses for the attacker.
The Jarden fete ran under perfect weather with Mrs W J Dennis offering grounds and verandah for the event. MLA Johnstone opened the ceremony praising Commonwealth women’s relief work as stalls, competitions, and raffles drew strong crowds led by Mrs Morrison and secretary Pyle, with proceeds expected to aid Colac Kedrow funds.
Flemington races were conducted today with results including Eins Mandicap Celesia at 20 to 1, Red Signal and Duverner in the handicap events. Other placings feature Dagett Brageland, Stthied, Sorthcote Handicap, Prince Kar folph and Atora, along with winners in the Bleeplechase and King's Plate events.
A late afternoon shooting meet drew about 4000 spectators at a 700 yard range with ten shot strings. The military contingent’s display drew attention after a 600 yard switch and a top score by J. Wallie with four events. Mirage disrupted the shooters while wind stayed calm.
A cryptic account describes an order for 200 000 for Lady Hennesny s Cats Hote Day on March 40h. Andrew Kirnside previously with Coragulac sends a 500 cheque to Byron Moore of the league executive. The item appears to be a specially made button with a gold mount placed in a sealed envelope. The text notes the next 28 buttons were produced.
A garbled early 20th century notice discusses a proposed Beech Forest railway to serve Apollo Bay and Rivermoek area with improved mountain scenery access and cheaper routes. It mentions cost estimates around 300 pounds and potential disruptions to existing tracks along the eastern Witstary road, with local officials including station master Norman Bhab cited.
The meeting covered a charity concert and the day’s sports report. Remarks praised contributors and noted funds raised, with plans for an open-air event tomorrow afternoon for the Holmchase gathering. Mr Mirnome and others spoke on the timetable and attendance, detailing transport and schedules.
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