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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

2

Loans on Farms At 6 Percent And Reductions

Loans on farms offered at six percent with reductions to three percent for principal, payable over three years. Loans may be paid off on any annual payday, with a small charge if paid within the first four years but not after five. Forms available at the Stave Savings Bank by writing to the Bank. Elizabeth Street Melbourne. The notice also mentions a veteran in France and local obituaries for George James, Bridget Ryan, and James Mundman Farrer with funeral details and undertaker contacts.

Stave Savings Bane ELIZABETH #T Melbocene Mary Foster Corerooke Camperdown Cohne W. Foster Foster W. Whelan J. J. Power J. Handley W. Chandley Pall Mears J. Threlfall J. Foster M McCarthy H. Main M. Walsh E. Neill T. Foster Jan. Maloney Jnn. Maloney Geo. James Colac Fire Brigade Colac Hospital Committee Victoria Hall

Colac Herald notes on lodge sick funds and local notices

Local Colac items report a long serving lodge member drawing 978 pounds 6 shillings 9 pence in sick funds plus 10 pounds on his wife’s death, with funeral payments to follow. Obituaries and funeral details for Mrs Mary Foster and Mr Martin Ryan are noted along with civic notices and upcoming events in Colac and surrounding districts.

Ferneet Mugel. O Tremini Leval Australia Fells Airec Liunles Martin Ryan Virron Tallowk M Taylor Herongarcuh Alice Turner Porieh Moomowroong Eatun E. I Wyelangin Mary Andrew

Colac Turf Club Boxing Day Exries List

List of horse names and entrants for boxing day events at Colac Turf Club including Hurdie Highview Teourgui Wangil Ciallong Vries Kirk Hope Beau Hubert Gaara Campos Ulack Bowl Banoola Al War Bolas Melrose Chandos Winnan Jenny Wilks Uneeda Lady Allison Jubie Me ross King Jimmy Miss Douglas Uma Mine Vardiey Nla tonia Haughty Hoy Promise Vel o city Telkebir Tranevaal tjueen etc.

Boxing Day Hurdie Highview Teourgui Wangil Ciallong Vries H Kon Oration Kirk Hope Beau Hubert Gaara Campos Ulack Bowl Banoola al War Bolas Ftubs Melrose Chandos Winnan Frase Pinite Mundert Firestone Mauireatbeen Audie Ambula Novelty Pony Huby Young Ari Tantia King Jimmy Miss Douglas Mingaree Uma Mine Vardiey Nlatonia Haughty Hoy Promise Velocity Telkebir Tranevaal Tjueen Jenny Wilks Uneeda Jark Spratt Lady Allison Kylls Mire Myner Hot Ale Sweet Annie Kuidlu Nannie Flash Kerry Graft Myuli Kunnyland Xin Gitt Heatherton Floward Gris Pirate Handicap Pony Transvaal Queen Lady Hedma Mixs Douglas Stingaree Bamwontte Cherry Belle Huntyland

War's Nest Episodes Likely in Greece Macedonia

The Times notes convincing signs that Germany and Austria are desperate as winter grips the Balkans. Germany must strike anew on the western front while episodes may unfold in Greek Macedonia despite the season. The Balkan winter is unlikely to deter the enemy.

Ghefa Smedona The Times the Times Germany Austria Greek Macedonia Balkan

Soviet and Bulgarian offensives reported as fighting persists

An afternoon war bulletin notes renewed enemy maneuvers along the high road from Ploeshtl to Misigen and a Bulgarian advance under General von Mackensen toward the Bucharest to Danube railway. Heavy rain, ground saturation, and Romanian bridge destruction hinder operations as opposing forces clash in the Carpathians, Valedutns, Trotes Valley, and Danube crossings.

Ploeshtl Misigen Kirlibae Valedutns Trotes Carpathians Fass von Mackensen Calerisa Kirailio Takatz Wry Gualats Lratlo

Greece Crises Echoed in Hungary Speech On Conflict

A garbled excerpt reports Prime Minister of Hungary asserting the Austro-German alliance urged Constantine to attack General Barrail, signaling broader tensions amid wartime diplomacy and possible mobilization.

Fount Tike Hungary AustroGetinai Uuments Kingonstantine Barrail

Allies Report Greek Crisis Amid French Destruction Claims

From Athens comes word that French destroyers attack the Gall of Cormnth King Constantine. Anglio-French airmen were killed in December fighting near Dreermmber, Cretan and Rapppelion wrecks. Mass meetings urged dethronement of Constantine as Hydra is destroyed and wireless messages intercepted. Allies may demand demobilisation, control of ports and telegraphs, and the release of Venegelista.

Athens Cormnth Constantine Ape

Allied air raids and Belgian front updates reported

Intermittent raids south of the Somme claim two German planes down near Verdun and bombings on Romagne sous Cotes and nearby targets. British aircraft penetration into Belgium is noted with bombs on military works at Deusseledon and other sites, while rail traffic is disrupted. General redeployments and swift remodelling of fronts are described with emphasis on Allied pressure on the western front.

Somme Verdun Champagne Cantonmnenix Romagne Sous de Cotes Amsterdam Ty Group Belgium Deussele Ood Petied Alee Zebrugee

Fragmentary OCR Summary of Unknown Local Notices

Partial readable text shows scattered names and places with no coherent event. It mentions people such as Casey and Phebe with fragmentary references to locations, dates, and actions, but lacks a clear incident or outcome. The piece appears as a damaged page segment with dispersed proper nouns and stray phrases.

Serbians Take Prisoners Amid Desertion Claims

A wartime communique states that Serbian forces have captured a considerable number of prisoners as desertion allegations surface among infantry units.

Ytleuter Joeu Oe Serie

Bulgarian Defenses Hold and Allied Leaders Call for Resolve

Bulgarian reports claim successful repulses at Qerthwea of Menastir and along the Cerna bend with a later push by Bulgarian forces beyond the Cricovl River. French telegrams say General Joffre shows fatigue after months of strain as allies hope to prevent German advances toward Braila and Galaia. One hundred wounded British soldiers arrive in London, among them Australians Gale Canavan and Shietde, who say We have been through hell we are now in heaven. The Times notes a Russian Council of the Empire resolution as a trumpet call to the Allies, praising unity and readiness for further action.

Cricovl Joffre Braila Galaia Soltier Germany Lance Corp G. Gale Canavan Y. Shietde London Times Nates Empire Lam Fienemnie S¢th Particatary

Allies raid Beebrugge in misty noon attack

Reuters reports a second Allied air raid on Beebrugge at midday Monday in misty weather. German forces sink ships including Norwegian Modum and Falk and Greek steamer Gregorius Augbelatos of 3625 tons.

Reuter Amsterdam Beebrugge Modum Falk Gregorius Augbelatos

Italian Frost Beats Wave in Coast Guard Action

In a coast guard operation, the Italian Frost repelled a weather miscue and thwarted a heater incident near the gate. The crew coordinated with the Veet calla to secure the Wave and prevent further danger.

British cabinet weighs time to offer plan amid market shifts

The article notes the British cabinet considering a plan to stabilize dairying and related sectors. It mentions converting bucket plants to overhead systems in New South Wales and New Zealand, with six years of prior use and at a reasonable cost. It also references procurement of duplicate parts for all machines.

New South Wales New Zealand W.rodger I Advi

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