Man on the Land
The Colac Herald reports on rural life with focus on farming, land use, and local character. The piece centers on a man working the land, his routines, and ties to the Colac district community.
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
6
The Colac Herald reports on rural life with focus on farming, land use, and local character. The piece centers on a man working the land, his routines, and ties to the Colac district community.
Melbourne report lists casualties from a battle with officers and 642 other ranks among those killed in action or wounded. The age and unit details include Light Horse, M. Lea, FLA Bn, and multiple private ranks across Districts such as Rock Lance, Cobras, South Varna, Port Melbourne, and Melbourne suburbs. The record notes names, regiments, and locations like North Carolina and Colac, reflecting a broad roll of individuals reported by local districts.
A garbled OCR list names numerous privates and sergeants from various battalions and locations including South Yarra Melbourne Ballarat Creswick Prahran Hawthorn and Maldon. The text reads like a partially legible roster of personnel with designations such as Private Sergeant and Captain, noting several severely wounded and dangerous entries.
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