Turner Dies of Wounds in France Lieut W W Turner
Lieut. W. W. Turner of the Pioneers formerly 22nd Battalion died of wounds in France in May He was the beloved son of John and sees Turner of Somme Newrim roads East-loved brother of Men Mire OSelliran and Mrs Finnegan Duty done Best in Peace
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Mire J Turner
Cored
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Angascotland
Emrihe
Amy Sol
Colac Herald reports wartime losses and local notices
Local Colac news covers war deaths including Private Fred Brennan and Lieutenant W Turner while detailing council concerns over road maintenance funding. It notes Red Cross drives, Hutton Day charity events, and public meetings, plus a divorce case from Melbourne and community fundraising for war relief.
Colac council debates cremation site and land costs
Colac Shire Council discussed cremation site options with bids on Bromfield Street sites deemed suitable at an estimated cost of about 100. The council questioned who would pay for land, whether it would be town riding or the council, and whether to present the matter to brigade before a final decision. A separate note reports on an Anzac Day medal competition at Colac State School with Lavinia Wallace winning gold and Malcolm Clarke silver. A death notice recalls Edwin Williams, a long-time resident and war participant, who passed at 79. funeral details follow. Madame Metracken to exhibit Irish spinning for Red Cross at Colac next Saturday with location to be announced. Enlistments reported for Calvert, Lawrence, and Norman among locals.
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M.la
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Gallipoli
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Malcolm Clarke
Wangaratta
Meredith
Dunvon
Unis
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Devonshire
England
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Ballarat
Black Forest
Apstain Price
Williamtown
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Laverton
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Thin District
Melbourne
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Cozens
Gus Ental Tishved
Colee
Ter
Colae Kmpin Pay
Marly
Obs
Morangamite
Pollerkontreets
Molar
Mela Eheard Ment
Calvert
Ierowarra
Mesers Vo W
Fog
Norman
War Red Cross and MCA Ease Journeys for Military Relatives
The Joint War Committee of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St John aids relatives visiting officers and men under War Office rules. Red Cross handles officer relatives while MCA assists relatives of NCOs and men, simplifying travel and port formalities at French ports to avoid delays and anxiety.
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Order of St John
War Office
France
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Red Cross
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N.C.O
London Diary of Australian Troop Movements and Docks Visit
Corporal Mompées writes from London detailing guard duties on waterways bridges tunnels and railways. He describes Liverpool docks the Cunard liner from New York visits and the city’s Norman era cathedrals. He notes woollen mills West of England tweed and khaki cloth production with women at work and visits Manchester and the University with lectures by eminent medical figures.
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Ariel Tafser
Lve
Vio d George
France
Colac Herald
Colac
Andrew Fisher
T Ho Reid
Recruiting Ready Reckoner Clarifies Soldier Pay Facts
The notice corrects misconceptions about married soldiers' pay under the State Recruiting Committee guidance. It explains that rates include family allowances and deferred pay, detailing annual sums and promotions affecting the ALi pension and overall compensation on return from service.
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State Recruiting Committee
Austral Ary
J Vale
Late World War II clash yields prisoners and enemy losses
In a night battle near Lallecourt and Crolepedos area, allied forces repelled renewed German attacks with heavy artillery. Several enemy trenches were bombarded, yielding numerous casualties and about 20 prisoners. Two German divisions were reported active nearby, while allied raiders pulled back after disrupting the raiding party.
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Lallecourt
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Fiji
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Wouth-Wear Ul
Nes
German and Allied Front Actions Report From World War I
A Reuters transcribed German official update notes skirmishes and bombardments near Bullecourt and Fontaine Saint Quentin with aerial raids and trench counterattacks. It reports German losses, Allied advances to the east of Bullecourt, and captures of artillery and fortifications amid ongoing fighting in the western front sector.
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Hulleepurt
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Sand Horn
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Fialleon
Proms
French Attacks Stymie Key Points In Turbulent Action
Disorder and confusion mark reports of battles and skirmishes as forces clash near strategic targets. Fragmentary notes mention German offensives and contested zones while lines hold or shift.
Confused World War II Dispatch From Russian Front
An uncertain wartime news item describes Russian and German forces with garbled details. It mentions military activity, positions, and tensions around the front lines, with references to leadership and strategic movements. The readable parts point to a chaotic report on ongoing battles and troop movements.
Colac Turf Club Entrants and Hurdle Trial List
A historical listing shows entries for Colac Turf Club events including hurdles with Dusty Hill Kine and Vodeki, and a variety of horses such as Miss iruciin AwaMiyo Ste nant and Master Jim. The winter stakes feature numerous contenders including Golden Ciatif Vip All War Barevlona Nor Bowmore and Chanel Arnunagong with related entries and prizes.
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