January rainfall and local events at Colac and surrounds
In January Colac Post Office recorded 136 points of rain. A Belgian Relief Fund concert and dance are planned at Nalangil Public Hall. Public Works invited tenders for Colac State School grading and related works to beat wet weather. A parliamentary talk in Melbourne praised Australia’s naval role in war efforts and the defence of coastal towns. Local meetings covered turf club matters, apprentices, and race arrangements, with an inquest and religious services noted among various community items.
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Import of Wheat Urged by Millers in Melboune
Representatives of the Mill twn em Association urged Mr Hutchinson to import wheat immediately as Victoria faces milling wheat exhaustion in two to three months. They said about one and a half million bushels will be needed in the first half year for state food requirements. The government has ordered two cargoes of Argentine wheat totaling 273,000 bushels arriving between April and June.
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Communique notes artillery duels on Franco-German front
Reuters dispatch from London reports that lively artillery duels occur before tested armor on the Franco-German front. A Petrograd communique says the Russian left wing across the Carpathians is advancing and that many prisoners are being taken daily.
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German Jubilation Over Submarine Attacks
Amsterdam reports say German newspapers jubilant over submarine activity in the Irish Sea and the English Channel. The exploits by small boats are claimed to threaten England by cutting food supplies and striking at trans-Oceanic trade.
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New South Wales Loan Debentures Move to Public Offer
The New South Wales 4 percent loan underwrite structure offers early holders a conversion into new debentures at 98 and 10, with maturity on March 1. Unconverted portions go to the public in a final instalment at 194 and 10. Interest for the first half year is due September 1.
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New Zealand ship crew applauded after sea battle participation
Captain Lauwel Hiaises of ILMS New Zealand telegraphs Mr T Mackensie the High Commissioner to express pride in representing the Dinner and in welcoming guests aboard. The message notes the sailors who took part in the Ner Sea battles and conveys congratulations for the notable victory.
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Nairnshire Transports Hydroplanes Amid Neutrality Debate
The Nairnshire reports periodic calls at Australian ports and departure from Australia last October reaching London in December. Germany protested to America over hydroplane shipments to the Allies. Secretary of State W. J. Bryan responded that hydroplanes are not war vessels, so their Allies aid does not breach neutrality.
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London Wool Sales Food Sale Held Today
A food sale occurred at the London wool sales today with prices remaining firm and unchanged.
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Castles Wins Geelong Single Handed Bowling Title
Max Castles of Colac Club captured the Geelong and District Bowling Association single handed championship on the Corio and Belmont greens after defeating rivals including Kucks, M Phee, Beeney, and Brokenshire in a sequence of rounds. Castles proved in strong form throughout the event, with Les Castles and Forbes among the Colac entrants.
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Wheat Prices Rise as Demand Dips on Good Argentine Weather
Wheat advanced today with sixpence to one shilling higher asks as sellers sought higher prices. Demand for cargoes was hampered by improved Argentine weather. In Dunkirk and Paris, six German airships dropped 60 bombs Tuesday, but damage proved insignificant. train loads noted.
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Torpedoed vessel story on the Toekomaru
The captain and second officer were on the bridge when the German submarine torpedoed the Toekomaru. The sea turned black and the torpedo scattered the waves. The crew launched three boats and reached safety without mishap.
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Hungarian Premier Aims At Restoring Order in England
A Hungarian publicist writes from London that Prime Minister Tisza seeks to calm unrest in England. The piece notes tensions and public statements amid ongoing political pressures.
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