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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
7
Athens reports that after four attacks Allied forces captured two hills overlooking Krithia town. British and French ships pound Turkish positions across the Pethiwwla as Asiatic forts stay silent unless warships close the bay.
The We Tid reports from German sources deny disgrace for Mield-Marshal von Hindenburg and say he is actively preparing to surprise the world, perhaps to hasten a decisive end to the war.
A German communique reports bombardment of Anglo French lines and a frontal attack southwest of Pilken near Ypres. British and French troops repelled the assault after heavy fighting with grenades and trench clashes north of the Neuere Paabes area.
France marked the fall of the old regime and the birth of republics with a Paris ceremony exalting Rouget de Lisle and the Marseillaise. Thousands marched while French troops across the country sang the anthem as the coffin was moved to the Invalides and then the Arc de Triomphe.
A benevolent tricolour fund drive in aid of the French National Hotel Fund mobilized Australian and New Zealand ladies. They operated in the Grand and Fleet Street areas under the supervision of Sir Newton Moore and the agents general for Western Australia Victoria and Tasmania.
In Petrograd reports outline ongoing shelling and trench actions on the right bank of the Mimgahr river. Center attacks forced the enemy from positions with both banks of the Shriva river see further clashes. A wave of activity between Drahyta and Kydy nia led to Russian positions holding with limited retreats. The week ended with 22 400 prisoners reported on the Wisheka front.
Fragmented report describes Allied gains and Turkish counterattacks around Gallipoli. It notes Turkish efforts to recover lost positions and mentions actions by Turkish and allied forces with references to commanders and specific locations.
The text describes chaotic actions of the French Flying Corps and mentions Arras, Dapekirk, and Ureiebes amid a bombardment scene. It references a failing attack, a core group, and mentions a period near a fortification with unclear events and protective measures.
Fragmented OCR describes a sinking event with references to Berlin, remnant forces, and a defensive stance. It mentions a rescue effort for the wounded and notes a forward action by a commander in a chaotic battle scene.
Fragmented report describes naval moves in the Mediterranean and notes British responses. It mentions the Dardanelles, an inquiry, and pressure from officials, with references to personnel and port activity. The text is garbled but implies concern over troop movements and medical or logistical support in the region.
A report details Major Doughty Wylie of Cairo origin and his act of leadership at Bechdel Pater during the landing at the Dardanelles. He rallied troops under heavy fire and led a bayonet charge, receiving praise as one of the bravest officers.
Colac Algety and Co Limited will sell by public auction through their auctioneer cattle yard cattle dairy cattle and store cattle. The sale includes oak dining table leather upholstered items beds wardrobes and home furnishings with entries for second hay store cattle at noon sheep and cattle at 1 pm and dairy cattle from 1 pm. Cattle include forward conditioned cows yearlings and heifers.
Auction notices describe wood and waggs sales in Colac and district including Ayrshire cattle forward springers and dairy stock. Additional listings include sheep, store weaners, ponies, furniture, kitchenware, and farm implements with dates, times, and locations across July and August 1915. Public auctions cover horses and dairy cattle. notices invite entries and specify sale terms and venues.
The week yields brisk sales across cattle and sheep with good calving, higher prices, and strong trade in fats and store stock. Yardings include heifers, cows, lambs, ewes, and fat wethers, with varied prices and robust buyer turnout at Cape Clear and local auctions.
A Gippsland and Northern Co operative Belling Co Ltd report results from Melbourne sales including hides sold well at varied prices from 1/2/6 to 41/4, calf shins and sheep skins strong, horsehair and wool quoted, turkeys sold for Red Cross fund, and prices on vegetables and sundries. Melbourne date noted.
The latest return tabulated by Mr Knibba shows June 1915 price increases for food and groceries over June 1914 with Geelong 31.2 percent, Bendigo 32.2, Warrnambool 22.4, Melbourne 312.6, and Ballarat 36.2.
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