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Newspaper
Bealiba Times
Location
Bealiba, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
2
Early optimism for a swift war termination clashes with financial exhaustion as nations face prolonged fighting. Despite powerful allies Gerisaoy and d Agostia, the tide might turn under mounting pressure and strategic defeats. The public fears loyalty tests and broader losses as the conflict wears on.
A wartime dispatch surveys Gallipoli and Western Front action, noting Turkish resistance and Italian efforts on Austria's frontier. It praises Australian troops and British resolve, laments vague front reports, condemns internal dissent, and urges unity with Ireland rallying behind munitions support.
Mrs Thos Rees of Byaliba reported a shop entry to Const Wareram during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Police inquiries continue. Weather improved then showers return, totaling 173 points. Bazaar at Logan for Vue Del gian Foad well patronised. a report will follow. Mr Blencowe, Dentist, visits Realita next Wednesday and can be seen at Mrs Hoegleton's Temperance Hotel.
A meeting in Wie Library Hall to discuss the Bealiba water supply is announced with many locals urged to attend. Reports mention mushrooms in nearby districts, a scaffold accident, Boy Scouts planning to travel to Mildura, and preparations for wartime parcels and local agricultural statistics to be collected by government officials.
A wartime letter from Private Yell describes landing at Gallipoli, the brutal ascent from shallow water, under shrapnel and constant fire. He recalls packs, mud, and relentless enemy snipers, five days in the line, losses including Jim Luthe, and the movement to new positions with relentless pace as Jimmy Scollary returns from Cairo.
The German and Austrian armies announce the recapture of Lemberg from Russian control. Joy erupts in Berlin and Vienna as the capital cities exchange congratulations between the Kaiser and the Austrian Emperor. Military reports say Russian forces fought valiantly but retreated eastward in orderly retreat.
Messrs Thomas Morrow and Co report their monthly stock sale at Logan on Tuesday, yielding 322 store sheep and 4 loads of cattle. Ewes to lamb sold fairly with quotations rising, lambing ewes to Lincoln, 178 guineas, three to four year old x bred ewes in lamb to Lincoln, low in condition, 153 guineas, milking cows ranged 559 to 45? 128 guineas.
Proceedings of the Bet Bet Shire Council cover clashes over water reserves including a motion to review reserve area sizes, support for securing water for conservation, and a request to inspect and report on suitable area size. Discussions touch on health officer positions, road works, and the joint purchase of a portable crusher.
Australian writer Mr Carlyle Smythe left Sydney for England four months ago and reports from Rome after reaching an Italian port due to a German submarine blockade. His Life article covers Italy’s attitude, Balkan moves, and Holland, and is the first in a series with Paris Today to follow. Life offers other war pieces, centenary Waterloo, reviews, and art, science, and fiction notes. Subscriptions: six shillings locally, or postal notes to T Shaw Fitchett, Melbourne.
Auction notices invite early entries for a sale on July 6 hosted by Thos Morrow Sid Co., auctioneers.
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