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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
3
The Times reports widespread damage in Petrograd as rioters target bans and factory windows. Discussions among officials led by Prince Galitzine aim to avert crisis by coordinating food distribution and public calm amid queues and unrest.
A fragmented account discusses allied naval effort and political decisions as leaders plan actions. It notes potential shifts in alliance policy, defense measures, and public response amid growing international tensions during the period.
Fragmented text describes a market event with mentions of stalls and goods, references to counts and displays, and scattered terms like Kent, Heil Yee, and PBR. Many garbled words and missing context hinder precise events or outcomes.
The report shows a February daily average of 29 patients, a well stocked store, and gifts of fruit vegetables clothing to the hospital. Isolation wards reached capacity due to diphtheria, requiring more staff and a trained nurse from Melbourne. House committee approved wood fenders and staffing changes.
A Western Front dispatch reports harsh Trentino winter conditions peaking in December. Italian and Austrian lines endure avalanches and cold, while fortifications and supply routes near the Adige valley are reinforced. Soldiers endure fatigue, yet discuss spring offensives and strategic positions with limited expectations of rapid breakthroughs.
A World War I era appeal urges British civilians and women to support the war effort and rally your sons to join the trenches. The message emphasizes unity of the Empire and urges prompt enrollment to aid the struggle against the German powers.
A fragmented list of bets and competitors appears with multiple names such as George Armstrong and Driecus along with various stakes and outcomes. The OCR text mentions a Corporal and a letter of thanks to Mr J Ht Paterson from Wincholees for pintes of bin Camily, though specifics are obscured.
C Clarke representative directs sale at Tra-Falgon Yards of Melbourne stock consisting of Ayrshire cows and heifers, pure Ayrshire Jersey mixes, show bulls, and lambs. Includes dairy cattle, store cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, and farm gear with specific lots and sale dates across March. Public auction organized by Selwood & Wagg with detailed catalog of animals and conditions.
A garbled column lists penalties for offences with fines and heavier penalties looming. It notes Nestle Angio-Swiss milk suppliers paid February milk at Bid per 100 lbs with 4.3 percent average test. Dairyman amounts and a horse listing appear. Also ads for secondhand buggy, lost horse, holiday excursion tickets and a ferret notice.
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