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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 24, 1915
Page
8
A garbled rural market narrative notes cattle and wheat prices, farmer troubles, and crop yields in the Lismore area. It mentions price ranges per ton, weekly tonnage, and shifting agricultural practices affecting local trade and livelihoods.
A testimonial extols Hean’s Essence cough mixture as an effective cold remedy and money saver. It notes its difficulty to make at home, its popularity in Australia, and availability from G W Hean Chemist in Sydney for 2 shillings, with a circular offered on request.
Mrs D M Clifford, superintendent of Natura Health Co Melbourne, plans two days at the Victoria Motel on 13 and 11 May. Patients may see her for free advice on natural home treatment promising relief from catarrh and female ailments. Health leaflets and Turkish Rose Complexion Balm offered from Natura Health Co 49 Elizabeth Street.
An ex Augye Une artist, after severing ties with that institute, joined a New South Wales unit. The unit’s actions and a contemporaneous tragedy are recalled in a verse published in columns, detailing a murder and a shielded inference about a Wimy Oat case.
The fragment notes a connection to a prominent figure named Clady, with reference to a repealed event and a mention of Newmarket after last week. Details are unclear and context sparse in the clipped text.
The notice outlines entries for racing at Colac and allied centers with conditions for handicap weights. It lists key participants, officials, and deadlines for entries and payments, noting weight penalties for recent winners and hurdles races. Special trains from Melbourne Ballarat and Korong are announced, with entry offices and contact names.
A veteran comforts a frightened new recruit during shelling overhead as he recalls the fight for France. The younger man trembles with fear while the older comrade tries to steady him with steady, grim reassurances amid ongoing bombardment.
An account describes a soldier carrying a wounded comrade through heavy fire using a wheelbarrow during a bombardment. The action is linked to Private Myt Coll Lot Bat of the Royal Highlanders, cited for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Mitchell, after aiding the wounded man, returned to his section amid continued fighting.
In grateful terms Teondon locals praise Private Wellings of the éth Dragoon Guards for heroism that saved many from mortally wounded men and inspired others. The account notes his bold actions at a barge, aiding the squadron commander to avert defeat and recounts a marine sergeant who saved a ship by closing a hot door to prevent a magazine explosion, dying of burns and deserving a Victoria Cross.
Private W. McClure of the 2nd South Lancs recalls two near death burials during dawn combat near German lines in France. He describes trenches, a collapsing dugout, and being dug out alive, with heavy losses in his unit and only about 150 of 500 regimental comrades answering roll.
Fruit growers in Colorado deployed thousands of smudge pots over twenty seven miles to combat a frost. Oil and coal burning devices raised orchard temperatures and saved an estimated crop value of about 2900 600 dollars after scattering amid miles of territory.
The government decides to send drafts of 1.08 men every two months to maintain full force. It notes ample manpower and resources remain available for service abroad during the war.
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