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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
7
Fragmented telegram style dispatches report British forces in the Balkans and German troops entering Bulgaria. Analysts say large operations are near, with possible attacks toward Serbia and Romania, while other fronts hold uncertain positions.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a Friday discussion involving foreign offices and an ambassador, with mention of military action being agreed upon. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
A fire at a port area caused extensive damage and damaged a steeple structure. Reports note multiple commmunique detachments and a fleet in the vicinity as authorities investigate the cause and scope of the flames.
A scrambled report notes German pressure and Greek tensions as Allied demands mount. The Athens correspondent says the cabinet remains split, Strain grows over Allied positions and potential concessions.
Fragmentary dispatch describes Russian forces repelling a southwest attack near Lake Sventen. It notes heavy fire against Advantrian positions on the left bank of Str and claims the enemy retreated in disorder after the engagement.
Fragmentary dispatch states enemy troops enter Monastir as Italian forces prepare first contingent. Officers named Cooman and Bulearian reportedly command, with plans to improve roads and establish solid communications with armistice or allied lines.
Official communique describes concentrated artillery and infantry waves attacking Italian trenches near the Maro redoubt. Allied defenders repelled several infiltrations with heavy casualties on both sides and persistent close-quarters fighting.
An official communique reports French artillery fire directed at enemy positions near Wormville achieving effective hits. No further details on casualties or exact coordinates are given.
A Jumble Fair at Ellivetnyt Public Hall on Saturday evening drew a very large crowd. The event featured well decorated stalls, enthusiastic stall-holders, and brisk trade, with local officials and several speakers praising wartime efforts. Proceeds, likely over £50, were seen as a fundraiser for Christmas dining and war relief.
A Brighton bowling team dominated a match against Colac with strong rink performances. Rink results show Colac and Brighton trading wins and scores across five ends, led by Brighton’s Davidson and Mote with solid totals.
An afternoon match at the focal links saw Eastern Park defeat VouLAC 68 to 68 in a three rink display. Eastern Park’s entries included Fink Hodgeon Johnston Sickeon Sharrow and Heard Kearley Cook with 27 points in a 27 17 22 score split. Colac’s teams were led by Stephens Parr Murn L Castles and Duff Thurs with 23 points, while Anderson M Shrene Catey Seeney contributed for Eastern Park.
Auction notices describe a 7-room dwelling on Murray Street East with out-houses and a full furniture listing. Items up for sale include beds, tables, sewing machine, kitchen utensils, and various household goods with no reserve and terms details. A second sale advertises land frontages in Colac with a weathered estate description and suburban farm prospects to be held at the Alvie Hall.
Auction notices detail multiple sales at Birregurra and Colac yards. December events include fortnightly sale of wethers ewes lambs and lambs with prices and consignors such as Comeback and Crossbred stock led by J G Johnstone Co. and allied firms. A public auction schedule lists cattle dairy stock and miscellaneous items, with dates from December 9 to 23 and separate sales for poultry, pigs, and sheep across several days and yards.
A German report says the enemy advances along the Montenegro border with towns occupied and 100 prisoners taken southwest of Morita. Meanwhile nearby, Strachan Murray and Shannon with Dalgety announce an off-season sale at Birregurra yards on Wednesday December 1 offering 4464 sheep and 180 cattle.
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