Vast textile and fashion sale with silk blouses and frocks
A sprawling advertisement lists Japanese silk blouses white muslin shirts and dresses in multiple sizes and styles. It promotes fine fabrics like crepe and poplin with collars lace trim and belted coats, noting prices and seasonal items across a wide women’s apparel selection.
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Lee
Baie
Sebek
LiPo Duewu
Gta
Weshee
Ploel
SiMe
Mast
Gary
Biade
Any
Liskeys
Wulice
Eniah
Joaglan Aleeve
W. Bhe
Walle
Uunmca
Religious Services and New Year Notices Across Victoria Hall
Sunday schedule lists Bishop's Pastoral and Hell Clab service and evening sermons led by the Vicar at Victoria Hall. National Day of Prayer with intercessions. Watch Night and Evangelistic services on New Year’s Eve and Day with Rev. J Patten M'Carthy delivering key sermons. Obituary notes: Dalziel infant dies at five years of age, funeral to Cobden cemetery.
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Ind
Bishep
Umited
Victoria Hall
Rilay
Rev
J. Paten M'Carthy
J. Patten M’carthy
Dalziel
Arpoudelt
Witham
Glc
Alex
Elizabeth Dalziel
Cobden
Hunday
Hennessy Rites Remembrance In Elliminyt
In loving memory of John Hennessy who died December 27 1915. Relentless death comes among us taking loved ones from our homes but never from our thoughts. Inserted by his sorrowing parents O and M Hennessy Elliminyt.
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Hennessy
John Hennessy
M Hennessy
Elliminyt
The Colac Herald Reflects on War Year Ends
The Colac Herald notes the year ends amid a world war, praising Australia’s growing role and sacrifice. It recalls Gallipoli valor and the public’s support for troops, while acknowledging the hardships endured by soldiers and those at home.
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Australia
Gallipoli
Aegtre
World War Courage and Hope Amid Empire Sacrifices
The article reflects on British resolve and Allied sacrifice in the war, praising collective effort to safeguard the Empire. It contemplates future peace, unity across social classes, and a reborn world born from wartime trials and shared duty. It notes New Year observances, local notices, and civic events amid ongoing military efforts.
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Empire Agsinet
Pari
Beeac Welcomes Father Hyland Home On Festive Visit
A large Beeac congregation greets Rev Father Hyland MBS of Douglas Park NSW during his home visit to Australia. The event marks his first return since ordination in 1914 and follows Mass with a presentation by Colacshire president Cr Kt Daffy and support from Mr Frank Newton. Father Hyland plans to visit Warrnambool and the Western District before returning to NSW. Private J. Gost, wounded in hospital, gains leave and returns for Christmas, prompting thanks from residents and local officials.
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Father Hyland
MBS
Douglas Park
New South Wales
T. Hyland
Barack
Daffy
Colacshire
Beeac
Mags
Frank Newton
Father Myland
Warrnambool
Hyland
J. G. Gost
Alfred Hospital
T. G. Stephens
Patriotic Committee
Co. E. Brooke
A. Challis
Challis
Gost
Phil Turner
Bert Turner
War policy and national service dominate British politics
Reuters reports Britain faces continued war concerns as government moves to compel young men into service. Cabinet resignations are deemed likely, Labor monitors the shifts, and a Labour conference may reveal government plans and domestic labor issues amid high wages and manpower needs.
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Marwat
Britain
Asquith
Bnins
Arthur Henderson
Serbian Troops Concentrate at Boutari and El Hassan
Informit reports 76 000 Serbian soldiers reorganised and moved to Boutari and El Hassan as a possible transfer to Salonika, while aviators note Bulgarian forces pushing into the Macedonian front. Bulgarian Premier faces interpellation in the Sobranje over alleged Greek troop landings at Kavalla.
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Athens
Informit
Boutari
el Hassan
Abania
Salonika
Reyu Ij
Agricann
National Assembly
Greece
Rmit
Kavillo
Monte Negro offensive resumes as Serb corps joins
Official Row reports from Cettinje say the Montenegrin Army reinforced by a Serbian Army Corps has resumed the offensive at all points. Austrian casualties in the past week of fighting in the area total 10 600.
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Cettinje
Russian-Turmoil Rumors on Roumania Alignment
The Peter Lloyd reports a Hungarian advisory claiming the Russian mission to Roumania is complete and Roumania may join the Quadruple Entente or permit Russian troop movements. The note reflects uncertain diplomacy and potential mobilization within the region.
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Buda-Pesth
Peter Lloyd
Roumania
Rovemania
Hroumania U
German Admit French Night Attacks In Vosges Front
A German communique reported through Amsterdam says two French night attacks partially penetrated German lines at Hartmannweiler Kopf in the Vosges mountains of Alsace. The report notes limited success and continuing combat along the front near the town.
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Amsterdam
Hartmandeweller Kopf
Vosges
Alsace
Gellibrand Athletic Club Annual Gathering Success
The Gellibrand Athletic Club held its annual gathering on Monday with large attendance from Colac visitors and river anglers. President Mr J M Seston and Secretary Mr W Hoss ensured smooth arrangements. a social 4 ball at the Public Hall featured Miss Cahill and Mr T Ryan, with music by the Cahill duo and supper by Foley Bros. Events included Novice Foot Race and Standing Bleckhop with multiple heats and final placements, noting strong participation and overall success.
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Gellibrent Athionia
Lub
Colac
Jo M Seston
Win Hoss
Evers
J. Redfern
Yde
L Botterll
Bleckhop—Firet
Ho Johnson
AG. Hin
M'Gloin
H Parstyn
WL Hite
Mitchell
H. Furston
Secs. Bhd
J. ML Ehell
H. Hitt
W. Josias
A. Heo
J Grant
J. Red
Lo J. Botwrill
E Pear
Jonas
J. Botterfl
J. Hrichas
J. On
J. Cashen
Prime Minister Comments on Conscription and Appeal
Melbourne Thurad reports the Prime Minister states that the Trip 1 Government’s conscription decision does not affect public mood. He says he trusts his appeal to Anstrail will yield a satisfactory response.
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Melbourne
Thurad
Hugs
Trip 1
Old Man Thos Willian Perishes in Melbourne Fire
An elderly man named Thos Willian died in a house fire in Melbourne on Monday. He reportedly earned about seven shillings weekly and was described as half starved.
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Melbourne
Thorsdas
Thos Willian
Melbourne Dairy Produce Market Butter Quotations Decline
Western District Factories Co Ltd of Melbourne reports butter quotations with declines. Prices shown include 126/ per cwt for choices Westerns and 120/ to 122/ per cwt for Prime. Butter in prints 14 per lb extra.
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Melbourne
Thursda
Western District
Coli
Berative Produce Co. Ltd
Kine Street
Austro-German Seizure Sparks War Supplies Crisis
Amat reports a Turkish government borrowing plan from Germany for £120,100.00 while Zurich Gazette cites Berne Telegram on Austro-German seizure of 90,000 rabbit skins for war needs, triggering a crisis in Austro-German policy.
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Amat
Dam
Germany
Zurich
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