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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1915
Page
5
A Scottish miner recovered from a long layoff yet became too fat to work, leading to a compensation dispute. The Court of Sessions ruled in his favor, with no Lords appeal, while the House of Lords decision went against him. The piece notes a paradox and hints at anti fat tactics.
A historical price list of foods and household items with brand names and quantities. Items include coffee, tea, cocoa, syrups, pickles, preserves, canned goods, cereals, baking essentials, safety matches, candles, infant foods, beverages, and various extracts and flavorings. Prices are listed per unit or per quantity.
A Private describes how off days are spent behind the lines with stand to arms at dawn. Men fetch water bottles, reinforce earthworks, haul sandbags and logs through mud and frost, while sharing songs and banter under harsh conditions. Sniping and artillery duels persist, yet soldiers keep cheerfulness amid fatigue.
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