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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
5
Mr John Redmond in Tuam Galway denounces wartime insanity while noting 54 000 enlistments and Ireland’s role alongside Canadian Australian and New Zealand contingents. Paris reports German bombardment near Metz and advances by the Allies. Belgium reports a failed German river crossing as motor boats and rafts collide with searchlights and Belgian defenses.
War dispatches describe the King visiting the Belgian front near Ypres, meeting troops in trenches and inspecting defense efforts. Reports note German bombardments, Allied counterattacks, and ongoing frontline operations along the Frox, Yser, and surrounding sectors. European fronts and Allied actions are summarized with emphasis on morale and military movements.
M Radoslavodl of Bulgaria addressing Assembly Deputies of the Majority said he could not foresee any complication before spring that would force Kolgeria to abandon neutrality. He spoke at a meeting outlining the government’s stance and urging cautious foreign policy.
In a Montreal address to the Canadian Club the Prime Minister warned that evidence of German naval power has emerged over the last twenty years and that Britain would face a decisive strike if the empire fails to act. The remarks reflect wartime tensions and the risk of a broader conflict.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a wartime welcome for servicemen, with improvised poems and patriotic lines. References to a former newsvendor, a High to the war and a regiment are noted, followed by verses honoring soldiers and mothers. The piece blends a personal reminiscence with national sentiment.
In London at the Mansion House Mr Asquith spoke to a record crowd about Ireland, war and peace. He urged Ireland to join in defense of a common cause while condemning Germany’s aggression and stressing international duty and equal rights among nations.
The speaker hails united voice of Nationalists and pledges Ireland’s faith with England. He notes Belgium needs bullets and France and Britain provide funds, recounting Belgium’s soldiers and civilian casualties, and England’s resolve to see the war through with recruiting across lands.
Colac girls beat Camperdown 68 to 46 in a Saturday rink bowls clash. Colac rink lineup included Dickson Hearn Forbes Inglis while Camperdown fields Dabb Weatherhead Cameron Boyle Stevens Jackson and M Donald. Afternoon tea followed for visitors.
Public notices detail bids for cattle sheep and stock at Colac and surrounding yards. Entries accepted up to sale hour with multiple auctions by ALGETY and CO LIMITED and CRESSY and others. Listings include cows fat cattle fat lambs crossbred ewes lambs and store stock with dates December and January slated at various yards.
A brisk sale emphasizes below 18 items, promising genuine prices with limited quantities. Shoppers are urged to read each entry carefully and arrive early for the best picks.
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