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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1915

Page

4

Fierce Fighting Across Aisne and Argonne Fronts Reported

Paris dispatch details hard fighting in the Aisne northeast of Soissons with German forces pressed back on some fronts while the Allies hold the summit lines amid heavy artillery duels. Soissons Berry au Bac area reports explosions as batteries exchange fire and trenches near Beau Sejour approach within 60 yards of German positions. Infantry action is limited from Itheima to the Argonne due to rain and wind, with intermittent cannonades from the Argonne to the Moselle.

Paris Aisne Soissons Berry Au Bac Bagn Itheima Argonne Souain Beau Sejour Argenne Moselle

VETROGRAD FRONT REPORTS CONTINUE UNREST IN POLAND

VETROGRAD reports say artillery fire across the front in Poland persists. Russian forces claim progress southeast of Malava while German offensives are said to be repelled. In Copenhagen area towns Hamburg Lubeck and Cuxhaven are declared in siege. British ships seized for coastal service amid wartime measures. An attack on DOVEH is noted.

Vetrograd comUnique Poland Malava

German Submarines Sighted at Dover Harbor Raid

Reports say German submarines attempted to enter Dover harbor today. British ships opened fire and forced a retreat after enduring gunfire and searchlights. Rumors circulate of further sightings near Cogfish Channel, but no confirmation of sinks. Aircraft later swept the area and then vanished.

Denne Dover Harbor

British Infantry at Ypres Hold Off Repeated Attacks

Accurately reported diary notes describe British troops at Ypres defending positions against repeated assaults. The narrative praises British discipline, artillery, and trench fortifications while detailing German attempts to exploit terrain and the resilience of captured English soldiers. Observations include frontline routines, preparedness, and surprising stores found in the trenches.

Eric Cel Aan Cave Uestion Ypres Besselacre

State forests need protection and use of native timbers urged

The Herald reports repeated calls to preserve unalienated timber, replant forests, and promote Victorian wood use. Critics say government neglect and department policies favor imported woods, with Tasmanian blue gum and other imported timbers dominating building needs. During the tour, Minister J Drysdale Brown noted the issue and urged action.

Lddarat “Courier Victoria Iam Ween

Regulation to Apply Sunday Calla Trunk Line Rule

Mr. Bright stated that the regulation will extend to all classes of calla and cover Sundays on telephone trunk lines, indicating a broader enforcement scope for the service schedule.

Mr. Bright

Sporting Notes Coming Events and Races Schedule

The column lists upcoming racing events with dates and entry deadlines for Cobden on March 6 and South Purrombete on February 27. Names of clubs, contestants, and events appear with notes on practice times, team lineups, and announced programmes for trials, handicaps, and purses. Also mentions tennis and fishing activities alongside cricket club preparations.

Concert in aid of Belgium Relief Fund at local hall

A Wednesday February concert will be held in the above hall to benefit the Belgium Relief Fund. Admission lists 1 shilling sixpence, 2 shillings sixpence. Performers include Damer and Jot Hon with special arrangements by J Williamson. The event promises a varied programme with comic turns and musical pieces.

Pooch Belgum Belet Comcert Damer S Dare P. Latdler

MW Lit Firm Sale and Recond Sale Entries Invited

Colac note shows sale schedule with a second sale following in order. Store cattle listed at 12 months with sheep and cattle starting at 1 p.m. Lintry cattle lineups begin at 15. The notice invites further entries for the sale and notes stores at 1.20.

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