War News From London On Fronts And Retreats
London reports describe German retreat conditions near Malwa district and Dukle Pass, with fighting in the Carpathians and Vistula area. Turkish forces push beyond the Euphrates as Allied lines hold, while trench warfare and artillery fights continue in northern France near the Aisne and Vosges. Dutch authorities note German withdrawal pressure and airship threats in Holland.
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London
Ethotel
Yograd
Malwa
Carpathians
Vistula
Penique
Eer
Euphrates
Airship Intercepted Near Dunkirk Sparks Return
A Fett of two Heppelin airships faced an interruption as Hiery vetap Scummeyed from Niea cower Dunkirk forced a halt. The craft returned due to heavy 4 oeelhet I oy the Altioa, ending the incident with no further details available.
Turkish Mutiny Rumors Surface in Paris Dispatch
A fragmentary Paris telegram reports mutinous unrest among Turkish troops and similar friction near Seliimie and Soutari as tensions rise. The message lacks full details but notes potential trouble within military ranks.
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Paris
Etetee
Smilar
Warships Sunk Off Pole Increases Tension
Rome reports two Austrian torpedo boats mined off Pole with all hands lost. The German cruiser Dresden, last seen near Isands and Megellan Strait, is said to be in Punta Arenas with uncertain fate. American consul mentions safe harbor at Punta Arenas.
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Rome
Adria
Dresden
The
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Punta Arenas
Arene
Washes
Tereel
Growers Association Presents 4000 Vine Grafts to Australian Group
The Growers Useful Rebtber Growers Association announced a gift of 4,000 vine collars to an Australian body in recognition of a crossbreed effort. Delays in rationing or supply were noted as a factor.
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Het Growers Useful Rebtber Growers Association
Emden
German Chancellor captured and British goods urged to rise
A fragmentary report notes that Tethmnan Hollweg, the German chancellor, has been captured and that Petrokan or related authorities favor promoting British goods. The piece mentions efforts to increase interceded rede and bolster imports as a policy objective.
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Oteram
Belgrade Reentry Reported After Desperate Fighting
Neutera Agency reports Servians re entered Belgrade after fierce fighting. A brief German offensive northwest of Ypres Canal and Hollebeke area met repulse. The report notes ongoing combat actions and counterattacks in multiple sectors.
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London
Neutera
Belgrade
PAIS
Ypres
Hollebeke
Cermoy
Ambterdam Report On Vienna Carpathian Alert
An unclear amble of words mentions Vienna and Carpathians with a figure around 9,000 and a reference to Austria. No definite event or date is readable. Entities are not clearly identifiable due to garbled OCR.
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Ambterdam
Vienna
Austria
Carpathian
Temechine
Pune
Unclear German Cavalry Breaks Reported on Front
London dispatch states German cavalry and infantry displays near Flanders show enemy abandoning trenches amid breaking formations as WWI fronts shift.
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London
Tsautis ‘Riverhelo
Flanders
Senate German Motor Lorries Purchase for Expeditionary Forces
The Minister of Defence told Senator Barnes that Ivy Teleport cries had been purchased for the Expeditionary Forces. The total line item listed 28 German ferries and the vehicles were uninvited yet deemed best suited for the purpose. The Land Tax reading was continued today as Millen argued the bill supported Labor policy to increase revenue for heavy wartime expenditure.
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Melbourne
Defence
Barnes
Minster
Millen
Free Library Monthly Committee Meeting Report
The Free Library monthly committee met at Chie wiy retins with President ta aA Cc. Firth Bison presiding. Members present were W Selwood F Parkes Von Brown J E Hayes and G Gray. Secretary’s report noted 227 subscribers now and 23 last year. Daily average of six readers and nine new books acquired eight purchased and presented. Several staff and contributors attended. overdraft now £4 2s 68d. Meeting to close for Christmas and New Year holidays on December 25 and January 2. Minutes reference youths at the Audrey Mission and window paper memorials.
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T Ie Free Library
Chie Wiy Retins
Ta Aa Cc
Firth Bison Pied
Openiit
W. Selwood
F Parkes
von Brown
JE. Hayes
G. Gray
Jnst
JG. Wynne
Mel Clarkes
Messrs
Duckworth
YT Biorins
Wheeleer
D. J. M'Lntesh
Jess Woolf
Hyan
Colac Rifle Club announces upcoming clay target shoot and fees
Colac Rifle Club invites members to a two-day practice and trophy shoot on December 6 and January 2 with entries and trophy fees due. The event features a 10-shot course at 3 yards, handicaps, and a trophy for the president Dr Brown. Ammunition stored on site. attendees urged to arrive by 2 pm for the start.
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Colac
SOO
Vars
Seaon Betes
LV Piet
Eearkers
WHEAT PRODUCTION ESTIMATES AND ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP
Estimates show Australia leads wheat output with 15 700 000 bushels in Seth W. 15,700,000 and other regions listing totals up to 20 508 875 across states Tasmanian data excluded. Albert Park wins the four oared championship for the fourth time, with Wendgure Rowing Club preparing crews for upcoming races including Maiden events and senior fours.
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Rovish
Commonwalth
Tasmania
Seth W
South Sarah
Victor
West Australia
Posen
Albert Park
Easendon Sicemad Civil Civil Service
Colapatta
Farr
Start a Savings Plan for Your Child's Future
The article urges parents to secure their children's future through early education and savings. It explains opening a savings account at birth or soon after, with regular deposits and interest, to fund schooling, trade training, or career needs as the child grows. It includes example accumulations over years and emphasizes immediate action.
Wheat duty repealed in Australian House session
In a Saturday House debate Mr Tudor moved to repeal the wheat duty of 1/6 per cent effective immediately. The Government cited emergency needs with Australia providing two thirds of yearly requirements. Carryover stood at 25,000,000 bushels with a seed need of 7,000,000. even with total stock at 37,000,000 a shortfall of 10,000,000 persisted. The measure is not intended to be permanent and no cap is set. Wheat prices show variation. Chicago quotes 4/8. Warpoler holdings are low in contrast to speculative interest. The debate followed by further discussion.
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House of Representatives
Tudor
Australia
Chicago
Mery
Coumony
Terang Club New Year Meeting Trials and Tennis Notes
Sporting notes cover Terang club events with a New Year meeting trial stakes list. diverse entries include Duke of Mammoth and Portico among many horses and a separate tennis report details a friendly Ondit versus Vartien clubs match on the lake's court with multiple results and a forthcoming doubles tournament.
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Haven
Et Aeons Pirateur
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Portico
Top Rope
Cudgee
Porseens
Graftondale
Terra Merri
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Hero
Dinio Jack
Kirk Hope
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Emerad Dale
Black Flag
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Wirid
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the Sun
Fosterton
Monorail
AD Manas
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Sanday
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Reel Star
Iitestate
Porti- Craltondale
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Ondit
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Mic
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Loch
Henrlts
E. iMardleg
Mire Williamson
Woyth
J. Shaw
Dawe
Mrs Withamsor
Mia
M'tutowts
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Blias
Florine Weal
Heweral
Tm Teks
le Firion Sane
Tarlo
Ulver
Filleies
Frank Jahntine
Moe Bel
Coumepaerderning
Christmas Market Sale Preview at Public Auction
Public auction listings detail cattle sheep and various stock sales with dates and times. Multiple firms including G. Johnstone Co and Ault and Limited advertise large mixed lots, fat cattle, store cattle, sheep, and poultry with emphasized lines for fat cows and lambs and regional buyers.
Books and Christmas Numbers From London Publishers
Readers are offered a book titled A Scrap of Paper by fr J Dillion from Hoddes Staughton and Co of London. Life magazine presents a war book in hand on the European conflict. Ballarat Courier sends a profusely illustrated Christmas number with bright articles. News of the Week issues its Christmas number at a set price. A note mentions Workers' Compensation and a government approved plan explained by a later agent.
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Aleo
Creditatte Priedivetom
Optical specialist to visit Camperdown district
Mr S B Abotomey Fellow Spercer of the Victorian Optical Association will visit the district under OLAC All day Monday January 18 at Orient House Camperdown and Tuesday January 19 at unt Hot He carries the latest equipment to maintain high efficiency in testing and promises superior service to clients across the Commonwealth
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Prical Institute
Victorian Optical Association
Licht Specialiet
Expert Opticiam
OLAC
Orient House
Camperdown
Unt
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