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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

2

Record of a large weekly cattle sheep and poultry sale

A detailed report of a weekly livestock sale with large attendance, price ranges, and lots of cattle sheep and fat stock sold. It notes diverse consignors and buyers, high demand for fat stock and store cattle, and records several quoted prices for cows bulls lambs wethers ewes and store lambs. Also mentions furniture poultry and produce auctions and a forthcoming sale.

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Poultry and fruit sale draws crowded buyers at auction

Thomas and Joye report a highly successful sale with record entries in poultry, fruit, and wearers fables. Wyandotte, Leghorn, and turkey stock sold strong with prices ranging from 1/5 to 12 per pair and fruit varieties including peaches, apricots, cherries, and apples attracting many bidders.

Connor Turkey W. R. Anderton Abbott Burney and Pole Warrion G. de la Rue W Weiss Fe Way Colac Fea and Prodwce Co. Ltd Bend Thomas & Joye Alec Wyandotte Bens Orenger

Forage Tender Invites Victoria Stations January 1917

Tenders close eleven o'clock a m on Wednesday January 10 1917 for supplying forage at police and other stations in Victoria for the Commonwealth Government from March 1917 to February 1918. Details published in the Victoria Government Assize dated December 1 1916. Tender forms and conditions available at stations or the Treasury Secretary A J Peacock. Also notices Euchre party in Elliminty Public Mall December 0 hosted by Elliminty Red Cross Society with cake and geese.

Victoria Teader Board Treasury A. J. Peacock

Colac Shire Council Meets Next Monday

At Colac the monthly Colac Shire Council meeting is scheduled for next Monday. In Colac County Court on Wednesday before His Honor Judge Wasley, Thomas Hayes of Beech Forest sues E. S. N. Malkin for trespass of land with claims for timber value. No consent order for wang for id? fa/8. costs listed. Counsel noted.

Colac Cola County Wasley Thomas Hayes Beech Forest E. SN. Malkin Wang Cumen A Cunningham T. W. Hancock de Finda Alfred Erne Clifton Hirragurra Maley A. F. Cunningham

Deaths and military losses shadow Colac district notices

Notices report the death or wounding of locals in France and Gallipoli, including Private William Bachelor and Private Walter White, with details of their service and ages. Community meetings with recruiting aims are noted, plus upcoming public gatherings at the Shire Hall and school events.

Shire Hall At & Uv Massel CR. Johnstone Culachire Hall Colac Robert Matchelor Colac East William Batehelor France Bachelor Mra Ho White Wearing Defence Department Walter Thomas White Privan White Australia Southland Gallipoli Weering Warrion

Germany and Allies Ready for World Peace Talks

Reuters reports from Vienna and Berlin indicate Germany and its allies agreed to enter peace negotiations with the Entente. Berlin states Germany seeks no return to prewar borders except an independent Poland and Lithuania, plus restoration of Belgian and French territories and German colonies. A peace conference is to settle the Balkan issue.

Germany Poland Lithuania Cermany Belgium France Balkan Reuters Washington

Nivelle Appointed Commander-in-Chief Amid War Board

French government confirms General Nivelle as commander in chief of the French armies in the north and northeast while General Jeffre assumes duties in Paris but keeps the title of commander in chief of the French army. Nivelle chairs the Allied War Board as an advisory body. French Premier Brand says victory is certain and mobilization will continue on the eastern front.

Jeffre Paris Nivelle Man M Brand Chamber of Deput

Ruthlessness Threatened in War News Propsed Peace

German newspapers prepare the public for a refused peace by the Allies. They urge brutal warfare if proposals are rejected. Reports cite the Frankfurter Zeitung and Cologne Gazette claiming Entente rejection would trigger renewed frightfulness with submarines and bombs on London.

Houter Jearms Alain Strong Frankfurter Zeitung von Bethmane Hollweg Entente Cologne Gunette Germany Auette Io Amsterdam

Unclear OCR Fragment Notes Historical Diaries

Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed foreign names and garbled phrases. Reads like miscellaneous diary insertions with places, dates, and personal notes, but lacks coherent events or identifiable subjects for a clear summary. Further legible content needed for reliable card.

Roumanta Reesla Capture Malnchey in Frontline Action

In a tense frontline update, Roumanta and Reesla report repulsed counter-attacks and continued advances along the front north-east of Floc-04. Troops hold the high road between Ube and Woomile, with Bowmanian forces forming a new line from Lupe to Crescent as enemy pressure persists.

Medaviea Irty Ube Floc Woomile

Romanian Army Stands Strong Near Galatz Against Mackensen

The Times reports continued Romanian resistance as Field Marshal Mackensen advances within miles of Galatz. Rumors say a breakthrough near Moldavia could hinge on a decisive action, with strategic consequences for the campaign.

Te von Mackensen Galatz Lltaheen Moldavia

Bard Freed GoE Peace Debate Sparks New York Belief

In New York many believe Germany may resist peace acceptance with strong quarters labeling a likely stalemate. Public sentiment questions whether a swift agreement is possible as authorities weigh terms and outcomes remain uncertain.

New York Eermany

French Communique Reports Artillery Fire North of Mons

A French communique describes artillery actions conducted north of Mons with allied forces reporting counter attacks and ongoing military activity in the area. The brief notes shelling and limited counter moves as forces engage near the frontline.

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