Australian and New Zealand Troops Reach Egypt Front
Melbourne reports Prime Minister announces that Australian and New Zealand forces have disembarked in Egypt and will join British troops to fight in Europe after completing training, following Lord Kitchener's recommendations.
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Melbourne
Fisher
Yh House of Representatives
New Zealand
Egypt
Faptu
Eurtope
Kitchener
Poe
England
Trowyisits
Tropics
Hhardsip
Lord Kitchener
Forces converge on the Vistula in battle reports
Despatches describe the Moesieran Army Corps engaged on the Vistula front under General Vor Machines with French forces commanded by Marshal Vor Hote pile. Troops from Rast Pros face disruption as French and Russian actions aim to widen the front and stall German retreats near Leipzig.
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Eer
Moeiseran
Vistula
Generel
Franceis
Pheid-Marshal
Etter
Trerman
Sapoleon
Leipsie
MacDonald
Soe
Muratmet
Ares
Cornell
Glavine
Stam
Allied forces claim advances in Belgium and France
Official reports speak of Belgian occupiers and French positions near Ypres. Reports mention repelling a German attack south of Ypres and damaging enemy units. It notes captures around Vermettet near Lens and ongoing operations along the front with no conclusive outcome.
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Faertiet Oltre
Eloi
Ypres
Lens
Venere
Raenne
Fonne
Choirs and Concert at Vietutta Hall Delight Local Audience
A detailed program featured children performing rain songs, solos, and a fairy tale theme with a large cast including Miss Parker, Miss Wray, Master Kenyon, and Mrs Wray. Highlights included a flag drill and ribbon drill, with songs like The Fairy Queen and The Starlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmat Sunda
Vietutta Hall
Furenilen
Feo Lawert
Bentra
Huth
Bechardsen
Peary Weer
Reta Williamaen
Newt Underwood
Mir
Headrey
Solos
Mins Gray
Len Kenyon
Angus Urutes Wheadon
Ivan Hichard
Pred Spriggs
Keith Gray
M Marke
H. Wray
Mine L. Heene
Johnson
Fievkideon
Ethel Hager
John“ K Vonnor
Ela Hager
T. Wray
Richardeen
G Wray
T. Gray
R Sheldrick
Oa branch officers elected at half yearly meeting
At the half yearly meeting of the Oa branch the following officers were elected for six months: Kiel Hitler, Bert Gainger, W Woods Treas, Eric Pink Sec, F Chaitin Assoc Sec, Eddy Superintendents of Junior Leader, Ivy Webb Minn KE, H Judd, Rev C Anewin. An ASA local branch meeting will discuss Total Prohibition next Monday evening.
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ASA
Budget Speech Sets 1914 15 Revenue and Expenditure Figures
The Prime Minister presented the budget with estimated total revenue for 1914 15 at £24,495,401 including a £1,227,000 surplus, and expenditure at £37,503,715, yielding an estimated deficit of £13,086,216. A £10.6 million loan from the British Government funds part of the gap, with further measures to raise £1,000,000 through succession duties. Three main tax items and the military and new works outlays are outlined, alongside duty structures on alcohol and other goods to support wartime spending.
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Iwt
OPN
Duthea
Solie
Gabe
Fency
Van
Scuortommne
Colac Fire Brigade Holds Annual Meeting
The Colac Fire Brigade met at the Fire Station with Captain F Parkes in the chair and full attendance save one. Reports showed sound finances and duties met. officers and auditors were elected and thanks sent to Dr Wynne for his medical services. A lecture on The Law of War was given by the visiting County Fire Brigades Board chief officer.
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Colac Fire Brigade
F. Parkes
dOe Poe
County Firerigades Board
Ballarat
Hageldine Forwardhan
Hhe
Mr Foulkes
Jaimes Hellmar
Well
Atus
Lo Muihews
Wo Munro
W. A. Walker
Messia
Tri- Fades
Cft Cer
Wynne
W. Obane
Mies Her
Piter Chapman
Positively one night show at Wirth's Mammoth Theater
The program promises a one night only appearance by Wirth's Mammoth Show led by Madame Berzac a millionaire horse trainer with a company including Negroes comedians trained ponies and mules The Three Hassans Seven Rowland and others are billed as acts marking it as the holiday event of the year with selections from Victoria clubs and society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth
Bydney
Madame Berzac
Three Hassans
Rowland
Society
Public Auction Sale of Livestock and Goods by Elwood and Wagg
Auctions scheduled Thursday December 19 with Elwood and Wagg selling dairy cows young cattle dairy bulls cattle store bullocks horses ponies and mounts plus sundries. Friday December 21 at 130 pm Algety and Co Limited conduct a further public auction including livestock store goods and household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algety & Co., Limited
Morale and Massien War Quota Debate in Correspondence
A wartime letter discusses Britain and Australia raising three million troops, rationing by population, and joint sacrifice. It argues mothers’ love, equal burdens, and the need to support Allies while acknowledging the heavy toll and home-front duties.
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Marine
Inderioe Bor
Fletcher Aubry
Tira
Cermans
Rhemiah Forvices
Earl Kitchener Stefes
Loet Kingdom
Hinds
Adewit Ruppert
Finwin
Great Britain
Britain
Presentation to MES Marti by Colac Australian Women's National League
The Colac branch held a large gathering in Fire Hall to present a gift to Mrs. Morrison in honor of her service with the League. Attendees included Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Westwood with emphasis on women's wartime and suffrage efforts, plus a strong reference to English Wordsworth and Lake Country, closing with a National Anthem.
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Colac
Wusip
Morrison
Alerri
Levey
League
America
Murray-street
Dickson
Brown
England
Lake Country
Wordsworth
Mra J Westwood
Proposals Sought by Mutual Provident Society
Fragmentary text indicates the Mutual Provident Society seeking proposals related to life assurance figures around £975,581 and £1,720,000. The legible portion suggests a notice to lodge proposals with unspecified details and dates. The exact entities and context remain unclear from the readable fragments.
Xmas Bargains at Local Store with Xmas Prices
A retail note advertises Xmas bargains on items from Rebra and Rample Blouses to undergarments and hats. Prices range widely with many items deeply discounted for the season, including silk stitched hats and ladies Panama hats. Deals highlight guaranteed quality and variety for holiday shoppers.
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Kmas
Panama
Fromm
Kenan Pri
Schools Patriotic Fund Receipts Acknowledged By Hodgson
Mr Hodgson treasurer of the State Schools Patriotic Fund for the Colac Inspectorate lists contributions since 12 November from Berry Bank Burrupa Enfield Chapplevale Kennedy's Creek Warncourt Olangolah East Elliott River Princetown Cape Otway Hordern Vale Malangil L Bookaar Colac Wangerip Wrelangta Rokewood Junction Camperdown Btruan Dam Besteck's Creek and other local donors.
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Mr. Hodgson
L. Bookaar
Colac
Wangerip
Wrelangta
Rokewood Junction
Camperdown
Btruan Dam
Besteck’s Creek
Lin
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VOLAC
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Murrey -Street
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Pubbie
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Disiking Store
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HOLT
R. P. Hynes
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Bel Loei Piet
Gerard Pure
Thig
Yorui
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Leyden
AAA
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Hrony
Lestier
Eermantel
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Wivke
Tlack Beecet
Airregurra
Trachan, Murray. & Shan
Lodteur
Mes Marti
National Library of Australia
Stration Mutual Provident Society
PIO
Londees
Heoupdatiat Life Assurance
F. T. Bridges
J. & Carroll
Tipperary
Tucker’s
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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