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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
3
Disrupted Sabbath practices and rigid observance threaten daily operations in public services and transport. Officials advise closing days and restrict activities while churches and public companies coordinate with authorities amid mounting restrictions.
The article recalls a young French artillery lieutenant who led his battery with daring and humor, earning the nickname Mascot. He saved four guns against German fire, cheered comrades with a joking, fearless demeanor, and died when a shell struck a hayrick. His death sparked grief yet left a legacy of valor and the spirit of youth in war.
A long survey of 19th century dress trends notes budget patterns for wives and daughters. It details fabrics like tulle and lace, elaborate bodices, new scarf accents, and the revival of the high waist with sashes and military braiding.
Fashion notes describe black and grey vogue outfits with rey fur accents. Instructions cover circular and pleated skirts, hip yokes, waist options, fabric flare, and sewing details plus table linen care and jam preserving methods.
A patriotic plea urges men to enlist for the war effort. It highlights urgency to answer the empire's call and defend freedom, praising those who respond and urging others to join to defeat the foe alongside Britain and allies.
Fragmentary OCR shows a poem about burdens and taxation, with garbled lines and unclear attribution. The text hints at themes of responsibility and social pressure, mentioning bearing weight and obligations, but overall the passage is incomplete and lacks a clear narrative or named entities.
Farmers urged to act now as buyers seek cow and horse stock with strong prices. Makers report high demand and growing inventory, prompting quick purchases before prices rise further.
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