Germans Capture Kovno Fortress On Niemen River
Berlin reports that Kovno fortress and town on the Niemen River fell to German forces after stubborn resistance. The official message says the town and forts were taken Tuesday night with substantial war material seized, including 40 guns. Petrograd notes Vilna governor evacuated banks and factory plants as a precaution. Taube aircraft continue bombing Vilna.
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Lenden
Berlin
Kovno
Niemen
Menege
Aneoult
Zeppelin raids kill and injure civilians in England and Vosges bombardment
Zeppelins raided eastern counties of England on Tuesday night causing ten deaths and 26 injuries. Houses and a church were damaged as anti aircraft fire claimed at least one airship. Separate reports from Paris note bombardment of German positions in the Vosges destroying two heavy batteries and several ammunition depots amid repulsed attacks at Sondemachalev.
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England
Linge
Vosges
Paris
Sondemachalev
Desperate Battles At Petrograd Front In 11 Day Clash
A war bulletin reports German attempts to seize a position near the Slemen fortifications were repelled. After eleven days of heavy fighting with enormous casualties the Soviets or defenders established a foothold on the left of the Slemen line amid intense clashes with German forces.
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Petrograd
Jim
Kowne
Cts
Cernans
Ravn
Quiet on Western Front Report of British Advance
London dispatch states Sir John French reports no incident yet as a communiqué notes British forces captured enemy positions at Houge We have completed our position with several artillery engagements described in the latest update from the Western Front.
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London
John French
Houge
Red Cross Society Sends Comforts to Men at Depot
The dual branch of the Red Cross Society forwarded items to Men tral Depot including 10 suit perms 19 pairs socks and 25 face washers among other linen and comforts. Donors listed include Misses Jean and Dorothy Baird Melrose Miss Cruce Neale and many others with contributions of clothing sweets tobacco and writing paper.
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Red Cross
Mentral Depot
Seth
Rke
Mras
W Cumming
J Neale
Kay
Ft Meredith
Mines KG
M M'Laren
Edie Neale
Mise Murthy
Evelyn and
Millicett
Millicett, Mre Hyun, Mre Kt. and the Miss I. L. Vo and Gertie Mirtin
Jewes Martin
Mims Ada ‘‘Hant
J Smith
Carliste
Dett
McIntosh
Ian Vett
L Gray
AG Sheedy
Ewiminyt
Uchole
Bachelors Iba
Wattle Day Funds Collected in Colac for VMA
The Wattle Day Committee in Colac reports a successful fundraising effort for the VMA. Donations included wattle and coffee chairs, with high support for refreshment rooms. Afternoon tea was managed by Mesdames Wynne, M. Juneen, and A. Whitson, and blooms were distributed by several helpers. The day grossed a total takings of around £60 with a few last items remaining to be collected.
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Colac
VMA
Wattle
Ets Tymeilias
Cofber
Joker
Mesdames Ja, Wynne
T. W. Juineen
A. Whitson
Mlotesh
Powell
Mra Cook
Taher
Joyce
G. H. Dare
W [Mneen
Magown
Miss Tulloh
Ruby Tulloh
Jean Short
Federal Parliament debate on control of meat trade
Melbourne reports the belief that meat trade should be Commonwealth controlled and states have no right to block interstate commerce. Mr Cook questioned Treasury estimates and urged spending curbs while noting the Income Tax is not a war tax. Senator Gardiner said the census schedules would soon be printed after approval.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Cook
Gardiner
Colac Market Report Shows Strong Weekly Sale and Scarce Vegetables
Selwood and Wagg describe large turnout at Colac weekly produce sale on Gellibrand street with high quality potatoes and scarce vegetables. Prices ranged from 6d to 11/6 per bag for Carmens and pink eye seeds. cauliflowers and cabbages traded, carrots and radishes sold by dot or dozen. stocks of vegetables limited across the district. Diamond Hoop Ring advertised. Tyre dealers and cart prices noted. a brief notice offers a reward for return of items.
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Emigll
Swed
Wagg
Clearing Sale of Household Furniture and Livestock
On the farm at 1 p.m. a large clearing sale offers well furnished nine room house with wash house copper bathroom and sundries. Several cottages and farms in Colac Dowling estate Armstrong Street and Moore Street with prices listed. Livestock includes Comeback Ewes and Wethers, cattle from Skipton, dairy stock, and horses. Auction by G. & OCONNOR, with further sales weekly at the auction rooms and additional properties for sale or lease through Algetc & Co. Limited.
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Campbell-street
Dowling
Armstrong Street
Moore-street
Manner-Sutton-street
Eatte
Price
Hallway Station
Gravesend Street
Lincoln
Shropshire
Skipton
G. & Oconnor, Manners-Button Bt
Tolet Seroenmiel
Dawelling
Rae
Pollock
Yeo
Darry Steck
Wolae Ewat
Manifold-street
Pollock-street
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Vorges
Pues
Warrion
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THE
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Penater
Colac Markets
LD Ss Anderson
Best Post
Allen Duckworth
Corangamite Street
Church Street
Cowper's Mart
W. W. Wall
Theo
B. Little & CO
Bourk
Tena Grag
Eed
Sime Het Coane
Cere Sanene
Tfs
Bezac
William Thom Fletcher
Counaller
Shire
Colne
Willis Thomas Fletcher
Thomas A. Curtis
William Gale
Thomas Newton
Thomas Fletcher
W. T. Fletcher
Light Horse
Cororooke
Cororocke
Zist
W. L. Taylor
im _ittentone aid Show Grounds
Tviewnuet
A. Johnstone
A. Sorietr
Ivie
G. Bocrle
O' Morooke
Fublig Hall
RED Gross Fund
J. Meredith
Leading
Smith
Johnstone Me
Marie White
Ferene Berry
Mise Vera Waller
Lelbourde Colac
Creelomy, Alwar Felbourne
Rankin
See
Ictoria
Colac Dramatic Society
GOLAG
FUKO
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Messrs
Sunderland
Nomare
Sarance
Will. Wheal
Hon
J. O’shannas
W. Mallinsoe
Railway
Amy
Nyall
R. P. Hynes
Gerangamete
West Barwon
Yarragon
Gippsland
ALGETY & _© O., LIMITED
Mra’w. & Anderson
Nalangil
Jd G. Johnstone
Dare
Hin
Cressy
Boro & Maffra
Dias Limited
Telephone
Neemiee Wonne
Neering Wouks
Mannerrsoutton BT
Taylor
Newzire
sa_i
J. G. Johnstone & CO
Foley Bros. Bakers and Caterers
Gellibrand Street
Sparta
Das
4 CO. Limited
Little
Mafra
Colac West
Swan Marsh
Pirron Yalloak Railway Station
Wilton-Street
Haberfield
Armatrong-S Treet
Anid Furniture
Ppecery & CO
F. Newccombe
Wall Sell
Publes Auction
Homas & Joyce
Andrew G. Smith
Duc
Aucton
Swan Marse
Santo
Wilsenestrent
Connor
sTock
General Commission
W. F. Newcombe
Creamny
Algety & Co., Limited
Selby
Beech Forest
J. Lucas
Enders
Dreeie
Z. G. Johnstone & CO
Frogs Copeland
Une
Micar
Fordatio Stawe Cent
Thomas & Joyce
West Barwon Estate
Murray S&t
Morrison-street
A. EB Maxfield
Bromfield Street
C. T. Andersen
W. S. Anderson
Wedenfstay
Sath
Avgbert
Slwood & Wagg
Hr Auction
Barwon River
Ie O J
P. Sim
Balintore
Cape Clear
Tlwood & Wagg
Politie Auction
FRUIT
West Eec
Barries
McTaggart's Hotel Yards
Tarés
Murray Street
Laat By Limited
Tants Anduonser
Oppeosite National Bank
J. P. Murnane
Deering Company
Lh.c
Addrem
Thomas & Jones
Teepheng Ho
Sorp
J G. Johnstone
J G, Johnstone & CO
Romere Corangemite
Bromfield Streets
Walt Yard
Calliadwn
Harwon
Ted Ty
Katra Good Bary
Sean Pies
Boutis
Les Seth
Pita
G. Johsstole
Publis
Bowie
Peta Pat
Haapoyat
Tim Bianteh
Ant
Farrienbons
G. Johnstone & OU
Adamson
Stubtile & OU
Larpent
Ard
G. Johnstone
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