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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1915
Page
5
Reports from Reuters describe German high sea piracy with a submarine attack on a British steamer. The submarine halted the vessel to offer surrender then fired shells, sinking the ship after a chase lasting several hours across the waters, with ships engaging near the sea lanes.
Fragmentary report describes a British collier named April Bird sinking near the port of Oporto after a German vessel set tarpaulins and tarred ships. It notes crew casualties and claims about rescue attempts and subsequent salvage actions by authorities.
A Petrograd communique reports a Cos sack battery shot down a German aeroplane on Saturday, highlighting an aerial victory by Soviet forces.
A war briefing notes turmoil around Moordhinden with fighters and papers claiming safety. It reports 660 prisoners captured after a trench line breach near the Carpathians and mentions Petrograd and ongoing bombardment.
The report notes proposals by Mr Nielsen and the Chipping Company to speed mail between Sydney and London. A plan includes two 30 knot steamers and a reduced voyage time. Nielsen says London would be reached in 54 to 85 days, with Australia to western America cut by three to four days.
Race card reports from Melbourne Mentone meeting show winners in multiple events with scores and placements. Notable finishes include Hhuupeiles Wile 1 and Mubeen winning, plus 4 to 1 betting in several races and a seven length win in the OSTA Motor Belt.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a celebration labeled anniversary hours day and a fete in Melbourne with references to a church or town event and potential acts or foods, but the text is incomplete and details are unclear.
Auctioneer announces public sale of cattle and dairy items starting at 1 p.m. on Friday May 7 at the hotel yards. Limited lots and entries invited. terms and locations to be fixed. Details include ongoing weekly sizes and earlier dates in April and April entries.
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