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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 28, 1917

Page

2

Auction sale advertises cattle and household goods

G JOHNSTONE & COMPANY will sell by public auction at their late residence corner Curangemile and Pollock Streets. The sale includes cattle and dairy cattle at 12.90 p.m, Fat Cattle at 2 p.m, plus a large assorted household furniture set. Additional entries invited with sheep cattle and horses also listed. A separate sale date is noted for May events at Gippsland and Colac.

Lopo RIGETY &@ CO., LIMITED Hull W Kran

Prices of kerosene and benzine set by Commonwealth Board

The Commonwealth Prices Board announced wholesale and retail prices for kerosene and benzine in a special issue. In Melbourne capital cities the wholesale prices are listed and increased costs noted. Reports also mention military honors for Corporal Frank Shwyer, orders to dairy owners on butter stacks, and local obituaries and donations to the Red Cross stall.

Commonwealth Prices Board Commonwealth Melbourne Mra J. J) Dwyer Geelong East Frank Shwyer Colac DIM Bapaume Birdwood Lanyur Wasteen Av Vic Australia Gallipoli Peninsula England France Moures Mapane

Euchre Party Funds Murroon Hledross Society In June

The next euchre party linked to the Murroon Hledross Society will be held on June 5 with prizes donated by Mrs Mulder and Mrs F Prime. Last event results show Lady's prime won by Mrs F Green and evet’s prize by Mr G Porter. raffle of an oil painting donated by Mrs Hardy also awarded.

Murroon Hledross Society Mulder F. Prime F. Greenevet G. Porter Hardy

Heavy Allied and Italian War Updates Across Europe

Reported raids on southeast England caused civilian damage with 76 killed and 174 injured, including many women and children. British forces claimed downing three enemy planes and engaging in air battles off the Belgian coast. General Husky arrived in the capital expressing optimism on morale as Italian forces claim significant progress amid continuing battles on multiple fronts.

England Belme Hiithhc Admiralty Channel Husky Capital Cap

Allied and Axis War Updates from Frontline Dispatches

A patchwork of combat notes reports counterattacks and artillery exchanges north of Gaudencoert and east of Armantiene with slight Allied gains on the right. Supposed submarine warfare shifts and German aims are discussed amid warnings of optimistic expectations for May and concerns over Allied naval defenses.

Gaudencoert Armantiene Toerps Therbert Bontadig Wytehaety

Swan Marsh Hall Fund Event and Jumble Night Recap

A Swan Marsh committee hearing a plan by P J Sexton to hold winter assemblies for hall funds was gratefully accepted. The Pirron Yalloak ACTP branch hosted a successful Jumble Night on the 21st raising about £28 for Broadmeadows Camp relief with J Donovan leading a smooth program of music, songs, recitations, and a lively auction. Dancing followed with Miss E Vagg and others providing the music.

P. J. Sexton Benefto Sexton Pirron Yallowk ACTP Broadmeadows Camp J. Donovan Soca Misnap Ryan Roache Mins T Ityme MelLeish Mins Nash Macafee Wong Miles KE. Wagg D. Ryan Dave Ryan J. Kervin E. Vagg J. Walsh Lance Vagg

May Merchandise Movement at Bison's

A May sale underway at Bison's features all sections unloading seasonal and desired goods at move out prices. Read the lists published elsewhere in the image and practice schemes by buying standard priced items.

Wartime Naval Movements Reported By Admiral Sims

Admiral Sims says United States destroyers Liri e Salem encountered mine fields before arrival and that German mines may have caused damage. He notes Allied forces are near the front lines as ships suffer minor damage amid ongoing operations.

Liriie Salem Admiral Sims

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