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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
7
Fragmented dispatch describes Western battles, troop movements, and counterattacks. It details French and British actions, air and sea operations, and prisoner captures amid heavy fighting near the east, with references to high command and wartime casualties marked by partial and uncertain reports.
A fragmentary dispatch from Constantinople received in Amsterdam claims no battle details for Gallipoli, but reports extraordinarily large Allied booty and that enemy homes are reportedly notable. It notes fighting in Champagne continues with German counterattacks and outlines Allied troop estimates and mobilization plans from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
A wartime appeal urges rapid recruitment for Australia’s new brigade and existing forces. Victoria’s quota totals 16 400 immediate and 3000 in reinforcements, with outreach across districts to match available men. The message emphasizes citizen duty, risk of delaying enlistment, and the need to answer the call without hesitation.
The market opened irregularly but generally hardened with higher cow and bullock valuations. Entries include numerous cows and bullocks with varied prices, noting strong demand and active turnout, while some lots show lower values alongside quality assessments and figures from multiple sellers.
Melbourne market listing shows a range of produce with varied prices for wheaten, beet, potatoes, and other items. Entries mention pollard and chits with unit prices, plus notes on occasionally higher costs and second-hand bags.
Public auction listings detail cattle dairy sheep horses and vegetables across multiple dates in January and February. Entries invited with prices and times, including prime fat cattle, fat lambs, and store cows. Special sales include fortnightly pig sale and horse sale with logistics at various yards and Stree ts venues.
Incoming replies to the Commonwealth recruitment call swamp the Iowa office as two sergeants manage routine work and eager interviews. A second sergeant joins soon, while staff sort responses for the special enquiry and expect more volunteers to enroll.
Melnouras Tuesday Western market news shows Bitter Market steady at late rates. Prices listed for milk, cheese, and butter, with varieties such as goat milk and semi matured cheese noted. King Street Adelbourme area reported standard pricing, private lines higher for certain items.
Racing notes show weights for winner Bougetire and rivals in the Wurmenite event with horses like Kingkirk Asterbort Lynceus and others. The Por Fatry Handicap result places Bougetire first and Major Eight second. A South Pur meeting programme is outlined with dates and planned events.
A district notice directs all replies to be sent to the nearest recruiting center. It states that many replies arrive at a central lethal recruitment hub and must be forwarded to the appropriate local centers. The document emphasizes forwarding responses to the correct recruiting offices rather than the central unit.
Allied frontline reports describe Austrian forces pressing attacks for days along the Menteneerin line near Ipek with heavy artillery and fierce infantry assaults. Resistance chars indicate both sides suffer mounting losses as positions shift and troops regroup amid ongoing bombardment.
A distressed field note describes a damaged vessel blown from its moorings near a dock and missing personnel. It notes the London mayoral office repurposed as a recruitment center and revived wartime activity at recruiting posts, with many men reportedly married and under pressure to respond.
A damaged wartime notice urges men of military age to fill and return recruitment papers. Authorities warn of penalties for noncompliance and praise voluntary civic duty to aid the nation.
An official communique describes torpedo boat actions and a retreat to safe harbor amid a naval engagement. Australian paddock and doubles championships are noted, with mentions of Lord Cites Linumhter and the Gordon Patterson era, reflecting wartime sports and military relief efforts.
Fragmented text describes proposed recruitment process with committees, depots, enlistment papers, transport by railway warrant, and training steps. Mentions Lieut or leader, Colac recruits, and the Shire Hall as a depot. Details are garbled and partially indecipherable.
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