Colac News Briefs Bring Harvest Shortage Aid and Local Notices
The Colac district reports imports of about 325 200 bushels of foreign wheat to cover harvest shortfalls, with more shipments totaling 1 720 000 bushels arriving between June and mid September. Public offices observe holiday hours. local libraries report thefts of reading material and papers. Community notes include school events, fund contributions, and tributes as the town discusses rail and municipal matters.
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Department of Agriculture
Ning Veeele Juden
Farewell Reception for Mr Tate at Earack School
A social evening at Earack State School marked Mr Tate’s transfer after four years as head, with Mr Thos Hyland presiding and Mr Tate honored by gifts and warm thanks from the school committee and residents. The event featured speeches, refreshments, and fond tributes to Tate’s service.
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Tate
Earurck State School
Tueaday
Thos. Hyland
Earack
Gienroy
Karack
Charlee Pierce
Schhool Committee
Pierce
Tote
L. Sharp
J. W. Merce
Augustine's Church
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Meer Chernan
J. Carney
Further McGigin
W. FL
Colac
Calvert
Underwood
F Newton
Dearey
Daly
Ube
Father Miilern
AL. Turner
Berar Patriotic
Belsian Fund
Hibernian Race Lab
Clements
Australian Soldiers Prayers and Memorial Address
A wartime devotional in which Rev F Boy Meg Captain Hirst and Mr J W Marrows lead prayers and readings at a memorial service. C Carne speaks of death as separation from God but not from love, praising soldiers who sacrificed for their country and invoking divine aid for the living and the fallen.
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J.T. Dicknon
Murray-street
Dickson
London and Lancashire
Bulldine
Walter 5Elwood
J W A. Simpson
Dardanelle
Preston
Geelong
Albury
Albur
Shire Shire
M.eeredith
F. Boy- Meg
Hirst
J. W. Marrows
G. B. Murphy Alee
C. Carne
Memorial Service Honors Fallen Troops at Baptist Church
A memorial service at the Baptist Church featured Rev. J Patten Murthy who spoke on "The First Morning of a New World" and the courage of fallen troops. The message recalled resurrection faith and the sacrifice of Australians and others, urging reflection on eternal life beyond war.
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Baptist Church
J. Patten Murthy
France
Jonks
Dardanelles
Frequent Visitor Comments on Local School Prizes
A 1915 letter discusses Colac High School prizes and potential withdrawals from Melbourne shows. It mentions a person named Beiter and references state and local competition outcomes, with concerns about future participation and fairness in awards.
Call for 6 o'clock liquor closing motion in Colac letters
A reader urges Colac and statewide temperance groups to push for 6 pm closing of hotels. He cites wartime duties and economic hardship, notes few legislators backed a 6 pm amendment, and calls for a monster public meeting to demand a referendum. He criticizes church apathy and asks for action from Temperance and allied bodies.
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Derdanelles
State House
Colac
Wand
South Australia
Victoria
Olone
Premier football league results prompt leaguewide cheer
The report lists Melbourne league fixtures with teams like Kilda and Richmond scoring wins. Melbourne defeats South Melbourne to reach 16.5 while Williamstown tops Northcote. Fort Melbourne defeats Footscray, Brunswick over Brighton, with scores noted beside each matchup.
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Premierezip
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Balurdagy
Ft. Kilda
Richmond
Melbourne
South Melbourne
Abbociation Williamstown
Northcote
I. Fort Melbourne
Footacray
Brunswick
Brighton
Flemington Races Melbourne Race Results
Races held today in Melbourne show Hurdle winner Van Homreigh with Manatta second and Uxbridge third. Cup winner Pantsh Mali led Highland Lin to finish, betting listed. Royal Handicap winner Maliguard with Ejector second and Dhuldul third. Steeplechase saw Nilka first Ungala second and Tinto third. Handicap results Defence first Ballair second Pearl King third. Princess Handicap Colonel Light first Pocher second Vibratory third.
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Raturday
van Homreigh
Manatta
Uxbridge
Ito
Pantsh Mali
Highlandlin
Ee Royal Wmandicap
Maliguard
Ejector
Dhuldul
Pirron Vallock School Concert Honors Jones Family
A Pirron Vallock State school event praised Mr and Mrs Jones with a farewell program. The programme featured overture, songs by Junior Scholars, recitations, and a travel prize presented by Miss M’Ray. Mr Jones thanked guests as the community lauded the teachers and students for a successful term.
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Puran
Vallock State School
Puron Vallock
Mies E. Turner
W. M.coombe
Smith
Constable
Hamill
Byrne
Swayn
Tore Ryan
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Moses M'Coombe
Fisher
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Ray
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Tones
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Kerwin
Papi
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Ones
Mas Jones
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Kervin
Carson
Marry Fassistam
Sporting Notes From Colac Winter Meeting And Local Events
The Colac winter meeting drew expectations for good fields and a large crowd should weather allow. Racing includes fat races hurdles and steeplechases plus trotting. first race at 1 oclock. Detective Mullahey arrests John Jordan over 145 10 in false pretences linked to Hardy French racehorse. Cycling features a 100 mile Mortlake circuit event with Geelong club observers. St Leger winner Keep Gowan and Melangil Stakes winner Young Jasper recorded at Camperdown meeting. Hockey season opener between Colac High School and Geelong High ends in a draw with Millie Foley and Mrs Morrison in charge of teams.
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Mullahey
John Jordan
John Wren
Ascot Stewards
Hardy French
Colac
Mortlave
Geelong Motor Cycling Club
Colac High School
Misa Millie Foley
Prime Minister Asquith Visits Front Behind Enemy Lines
London reports that Mr Asquith traveled by fast motor to British fronts in France to view the war’s edge and trace the firing line. He addressed a brigade and saluted home support as scenes in a brewery celebrating wartime efforts drew cheers from Indian and Canadian troops.
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Lieuler
Mr Asquith
France
Eadres
Asquith
Rou Pe
Dependence on Workers Warns at Liverpool Rally
Lloyd-Gheorge urged dockers and munitions workers to back the war effort, warning that disorganisation at home could break the war machine. He praised volunteers for shouldering military conditions and urged others to do their duty to prevent defeat.
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Liverpool
Lloyd-Gheorge
Dockers Battalion
Becaus
Tle
War enlistment tally for Old Etonians reported
Since the outbreak of war 2,210 Old Etopians have enlisted in the Army and Navy. Of this number 41 have been killed and 463 wounded, while 261 have been mentioned in despatches.
Re election Bill Receives Royal Assent
The bill to remove mandatory re election for ministers passed the House of Lords on Friday and later received the Royal Assent.
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House of Lords
Fall of Przemysl Falls to German Austrian Forces
The fortress of Przemyśl in Galicia has changed hands again, with Russian defenders losing control after a protracted siege. Vienna reports the Germans stormed the last Russian position and entered from the north, while other dispatches note German and Austrian troops pressing a successful attack and intense hand to hand fighting near fortifications.
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London
Preenyal
Galicia
Vienne
Preemys
Vienna
Lemberg
Prime Minister urges union action if Germany wins
Mr Lioyd George addresses employers at Town Hall urging immediate committees to organize and push production of munitions. He warns that if Germany wins the war labor would suffer and calls unions to suspend rules to boost output for victory.
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Lioyd-Geurme
Town Hall
Liord-George
Germany
Italian Valor Medal Recipients Overlooked Frontline Hero
King Emanuel of Italy awarded the Silver Medal for Valor to a lieutenant and a corporal for gallantry at the front. A platoon of Alpine Chasseurs at Vallioferno attacked Austrian positions after their lieutenant was wounded and a corporal fell. The assault left 25 enemy dead and others captured, with a corporal taking command after the initial officer fell.
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King Emanuel
Italy
Vallloferno
Leutenant
Trial Ends with Two Men Convicted in Spy Case
A secret spy triad trial concluded at the Old Dalley in camera before Lord Reading and two judges. Two men named Hann and Muller were found guilty. A third man, Kueprueke, died by suicide in his cell. Muller received a death sentence by shooting, while Hehn was sentenced to seven years penal servitude.
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England
Old
Dalley
Justicy
Lord Reading
Justice Avery
Jusce Ciph
Hann
Muller
Kueprueke
Hehn
Fighting in Galicia Reported in Bertin Telegram
The Lokal Antleger desk wires news from Alicia stating heavy clashes in Galicia. The Austro-German forces press north east of Sambon and battle lines remain intense as troops contend for key positions near the Nelster and Stryt region.
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Bertin
Lokal Antleger
Alicia
Nelster
Stryt
Sambon
Galicia
Artillery Duels Reported Near Chateau Hooge
London dispatch says fighting in recent days was artillery focused. On May 4th we probed the outbuildings and grounds of Chateau Hooge. Our trenches faced heavy bombardment and were briefly evacuated before we recaptured the buildings Thursday night.
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Sir John French
Chateau Hooge
Danish Collier Cyrus Torpedoed At Sea
The Danish collier Cyrus was torpedoed. crew rescued and brought to Stavenger after the attack reported near Copenhuren on Saturday.
Gigantic Zeppelin Reported Between Sweden and Denmark
Copenhagen reports a gigantic new airship heavily armored and equipped with three reservoirs for poisonous gases, reportedly making a transit between Sweden and Denmark.
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Copenhagen
Sweden
Denmark
ETONS HONOR ROLL OF DUTY AND SACRIFICE
Etonians have responded nobly to the call to dury and sacrifice.
Fight at Preemyss Fierce as Fort Przemysl Stands
Desperate fighting around Preemysl is reported with strong Russian resistance. The fortress loss is viewed as temporary, while experts warn large Russian forces could be cut off. A Russian Army chaplain says German regiments reportedly killed wounded and doctors, and captured Russians were butchered in open spaces.
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Petrograd
Italy and England Confer in Paris Meeting Reported
Paris dispatch says Mr M Kennedy and the Italian minister met in Paris on Sunday to discuss issues between Italy and England as tensions and diplomacy continue to unfold.
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Paris
M’kennan
Fimance Hate Conferred At Nice
They leave for home tomorrow after a ceremony at Nice where the event concluded.
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Nice
Allied forces push enemy from Nijck stronghold
The Press Bureau reports Gen. Dobell praising operations in the Cantowns as Allied troops force the enemy from a strong position at Nijck. Our losses were not heavy.
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Re] Dobell
Nijck
British sea trade and sinkings reported by Admiralty
The Admiralty reports for the week ending June that ships arrived at or departed from White Kingdom ports. In the same period submarines sank vessels totaling 13 348 tons.
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Admiralty
Whitec Kingdom
Tone
Danish Forces Advance and Paris Front Reports
A Danish mobilization alert proposes universal service for those exempt from duty. A Paris bulletin notes Allied trenches north of Arras advancing and enemy trench lines near Bouctez captured with prisoners. Grenade actions repel a failed attack near Neuville as Allied forces press the southern trench front. American-German relations are tense with warnings to Americans in Germany about loyalty. Rejoicings spread in Vienna and Berlin over Prussian successes.
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Arres
BoucTz
Neuville
Mote
Amsterdam
Sunde
Germany
America
Pentines
Mer
Vienna
Unclear fragment hints at German moves on Flanders fronts
Correspondents note German hopes to reallocate forces to Flanders if they push back the Hussars, aiming to sustain momentum and safety amid shifting battle lines.
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Petrograd
Sands
Flanders
Safa
Norwegian Steamer Tormf Doed Tragedy At Sea
London reports the Norwegian steamer Tormf has been sunk with heavy loss. The crew are said to be missing or banded in the Portuguese gale.
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London
Lewis
Supply of Munitions War Time Acceleration Report
The wen of Brunner Monden speed up munition production starting 105 minutes earlier each day as many other firms respond to Lloyd George's appeal. The note highlights increased industrial output and government appeal during wartime pressures.
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Wen of Brunner, Monden
Opere
Lloyd George
Russian advances on left bank of the Sen river
A Soviet communique reports successes on the left bank of the Sen river. Units drove enemy forces to retreat, inflicted heavy losses, and captured 709 prisoners at the Dye bridgehead near Przemysl.
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Suns
Sen
Mons
Preemyal
Dye
Slumarines Sunk Near Islands in Naval Incident
A marine vessel named Iona and the Chrysopasy were sunk off the islands. The crews were landed with several wounded and minor injuries from shrapnel and bullets.
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Tandon
Sundey
Wilson Tiner
Iona
The
Ing
Chrysopasy Hare Bers
Wt Islands
Lona
Airship Attacks Reported Along England's South Coast
Officials say airships visited England’s south coast at night causing material damage. Seven people were reported injured in the incidents and casualties were confirmed.
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England
Italy’s Offensives Advance Amid Stubborn Resistance
A wartime dispatch reports Italy’s offensives along the Isonzo front pressing forward despite formidable enemy entrenchments. The advance continues under difficult conditions as troops push to break through entrenched lines.
Russian Offensive Develops On Lower Front
An official communique says the offensive on the lower front is developing successfully as Austrian corps contend with large German forces. The Allies report several German attacks were repulsed and the offensive shows sign of advance.
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