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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1915
Page
2
The Colac Herald outlines Australia’s growing financial burden from wartime costs. It notes government outlays across departments, rising defense spending, and the need to curb spending as inflation concerns persist.
Colac and Winchelsea Shire Councils confront wage increases for horse and dray work and a disputed road machine contract. Meetings discuss contractor in charge, potential contract termination, tenders for dray work, and local fundraising events to support war efforts.
J A Thompess of Merray Street notifies the public that due to rising cost of materials he has been compelled to raise charges for goods and articles manufactured and sold in his trade.
The following saddled amounts have been received to aid of the above fund. Names include Frank Parkes senior with June through mid month, Claire with May and June, Jame in ple, plus Kaveund with June and July, and J Wotan with May. Additional entries show other recipients and installments noted through October and June, with various figures and dates.
A damaged OCR record lists numerous names with multiple instalment payments spread across months April to July. The page enumerates individuals and amounts tied to agriculture and local committee obligations, culminating in a total around £20. The text includes dates, names such as McMullan, Morris, Latham, and Johnson alongside scattered sums and credits.
Collection of United Memorial Service proceeds from a dance at Baranga rook West. Victoria Hall on June 6 raised £95 for the fund. Proceeds directed to memorial service efforts.
A committee meeting at the White Mall on Mater day evening heard reports on recruiting. Speakers are arranged to address potential recruits in front of the hall. The executive will coordinate with Hon. A. A. and other MPs for visiting electoral districts and cadet talks. A public meeting in the Victoria Hall is planned with Hon. Mr Membrey and MLA speakers, plus a Gardens gathering to boost support.
The article notes rising dairy butter and cream prices as farmers hope for a brief period of stability. Grubs appear on some dairy farms and threaten to spread, risking a serious pest problem in grazed herbage.
The sermon calls nations to duty and sacrifice during war, urging faith in God and leadership by Joshua as guiding principles. It argues the war offers a new beginning, with history dating from 1914, and emphasizes unity of empire, church, and individual sacrifice for a stronger future.
Dispatches describe heavy fighting at Achi Uabu and Achi Usha with Allied counterattacks repulsed. French forces gain entrenched positions while Turkish belief in Allied collapse grows. A German officer notes Turkish morale and gold payments, and reports General von Leipzig killed by revolver, though some say murder.
The Casualties list names many soldiers and units with multiple deaths and injuries reported Saturday. Notable mentions include Seth Viler of Canterbury and JOP Daary of Toorak. The report cites private and lieutenants involved, with one named as recovering from wounds and others discharged or kept at risk.
A large turnout at Public Mall on Tuesday supported the Red Cross effort for Belgian relief. Donations included clothing, blankets, and medical supplies from volunteers across multiple districts, with items packed for transit to Government House and a substantial cash contribution listed by several named donors.
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