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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1915

Page

2

Market Sale Report Highlights Strong Prices Across Livestock and Produce

A detailed market report describes brisk activity at the Birregurra sale with high prices for cattle sheep and dairy stock. Readers learn about specific consignments from Mr Ed Lanter and Mr John Dongs plus buyers and prices for cows calves ewes and springers.

Eno Weil Ed Lanter Conatron Yanieel Becksard Weitheg Ro Myke John Dongs Cimdare W McYrkell Gellieamd Hall Benth Forest Fo Misen Trang Milne Borwerd Springer Harmonie Tedlowe Wales Lambs Ciland Goran Wemete F Deve Romehark Ee Oatente Sake Deente

Local Market Sale Attracts Large Thursday Crowd

The Thursday sale drew a very large attendance at the mart with buyers bidding for a wide range of produce and household goods. Vendors reported strong interest in fruit and vegetables, poultry, furniture, and farm supplies, with several items sold privately during the week and restocked for next sale.

Td Pair Alee Langerable Vienna Chew Gellilyrar Meetin Helwan Wornin Tursteai Chad Harms Thomas & Dover Nerhey Dean Ratiages Carel

Vicar Invites All to Pentecost Services at Church

Special Sunday services announced for the church with a sermon and Sunday School. The notice invites parishioners and visitors to attend, highlighting a special emphasis on Germany and broader spiritual themes.

Schoel Travbors Germany Heeting Servine

Sincere Sympathies for MRS SEARLE Bereavement

MEMOREAM notes express sympathy from M and MRS A H SEARLE after a recent bereavement. Floral tributes, best wishes and cards accompany the heartfelt condolences from relatives and friends.

A. H. Searle Oto

Colac Herald Opines on Rail Fare Increases During Drought

A Colac Herald article discusses government plans to raise railway fares as drought strains farmers. It calls for prudent policy, noting the railways should aid land settlement and cultivation rather than pursue profit, and urges restraint to prevent exploitation while addressing transport costs and regional needs.

Ube Howe Treighie

Colac Motor Garage Repairs Noted For Quality Service

Farmer with malfunctioning machinery urged to bring repairs to Stephens Colac Motor Garage. Repeated reports praise excellent work turning machines to as good as new. The shop boasts an expert staff and on premises repairs for all machinery. Telephones 20 and 8a2- AdvL.

Stephens Colac Motor Garage

Cattle Die After Capeweed Poisoning At Colac Farm

A Colac region report notes dairy cows died after grazing in a paddock with capeweed. Inspectors found cow losses linked to capeweed poisoning. Local farmers' meeting discussed potential remedies and future stock management amid ongoing drought conditions.

DARDANELLES SUBSTANTIAL SUCCESSES

Melbourne reports Senate dispatch quoting General Hamilton on a 24 hour battle beginning June 1st. French and British forces seized Turkish trenches opposite Their front including Harriet redoubts after heavy bombardment. Despite counter attacks the Allies held the captured positions with heavy Turkish losses. Advices also mention Italian cruisers and other ships moving toward the Tarunty area to join the Anglo French squadron.

Melbourne Pearce Senate Jan Mamilton Mercerebling Allien Cienera Hamilton

Forty-Third Casualty List Reflects Broad Allied Losses

The casualty list names numerous privates and NCOs by last name and locality from Melbourne and surrounding areas. It records killed in action, died of wounds, wounded, missing, and discharged personnel across units including Port Melbourne, Coburg, Malvern, and Geelong. The document highlights a wide wartime toll with many individual names and hometowns listed.

Diveane Minching

Memorial meeting in Warrion marks local volunteers for service

A public hall gathering in Warrion chaired by A M Kaylan decided to inscribe and hang a scroll in the Mall honoring about twenty local boys who volunteered. Plans include a later memorial, an entertainment to raise Red Cross funds, and Arbor Day tree planting for the fallen, with a patrol guard promised by the local gun club.

A. M*kaylan J. Reid Red Cross E. Hill Warrien Tt Wan Tiett Usey Patriotice Committee Messia A. M'Kay DP Read Jas Neale W. Cumming J. H. McArthy T Ryan A.J M'Laren Ft. Martin Wea

Sugar duty debate in federal parliament heats session

Melbourne reports Mr Catts moved to renationalize the £8 per ton sugar duty to prevent shortage. The Prime Minister, surprised by the timing, moved to adjourn as Referenda Bill loomed. Mr Catts protested, but Vic Hotson ended the debate vote.

Melbourne Catts Atts Vic Hotson

Political clash over Referenda LAM amendment in chamber

Mr Cook opposed the proposed reading of the Referenda LAM and attempted to delay the vote. The Speaker ruled him out of order as Mr Cook refused to modify the amendment and his party withdrew from further participation. The motion was passed despite limited discussion and without diligent adherence to the report stage.

Cook Cood

Defence chief rules out compulsory conscription now

The Minister of Defence told Senator Gould that the Government does not plan compulsory selective service at present. He stated that 63,522 troops have left Australia and about to embark or in training are Us978.

Mr T. Livingont Puewlay Wioy Wrenwick Nad Victoria sUhce Gould Australia

Colac Community Receives Heartfelt Clock and Parish News

Mr and Mrs W G Clark receive a silver shield inscribed clock from friends at St Augustine's Church of Lagions Geeuwe Loring Beose as a token of esteem for service. Parishioners plan spring show in November and members report on Red Cross work and Belgian relief donations with numerous linen and garment contributions.

W. G. Clark Colac Clark St. Augustine's Church of Laghons Geeuwe Loring Seraring Puldie Hall Ronnie Betwen Roene Gost Turner St Augustine Thurch Tesday Ated EW Mumme Sain J A M‘craw Patrione Eeopire Day Fund Bannliater Volarter Browke Judd Miss Judd Calico Mercer M’lean Miss Bryan Leigh Strachan Merver M*lean

Light Horse Social Aids Wounded Soldiers Fund

A Wednesday drill hall event by the local Light Horse drew a large crowd despite rough weather. Performers including Misses Sheedy Pell Sitlington and Mr Bert Patrick entertained with songs and dances, ending with a chorus of God Save the King. Reverend J B Murphy and Mr Collins offered remarks and prayers as attendees danced into the night. The group plans a same format social on July mth to raise about seven pounds for the Wounded Soldiers Fund.

Light Horse Seret Major Foster Shendy Hone Sheldrick Mapor Easter J. B. Murphy Collins Woods

War Report Mixed on German Leadership and Front Progress

A Reuters despatch from Berlin cites shifting blame for policy amid the Lusitania affair as Chancellor candidates and naval chiefs clash. Paris says Allied forces repulsed attacks at Nouville and Arras while German attempts at Calvaire and the Argonne gain brief ground before being checked.

Paris Nouville Arras Calor Argonne Sand Vo

Lemberg Captured by German Forces Amid Jubilation

Reports from Amsterdam indicate Lemberg falls to German lines as Second Austrian Army withdraws after heavy fighting. Kaisar Emperor and Turkish leaders congratulate the victory while Austrian authorities confirm capture with reported booty and a single prisoner.

Lemberg Cermen Ametenden Celene Austria Kuwloane Ayton Lewibergs

Markham Labor Wary as War Ministers Face Criticism

Fragmentary text shows Lloyd George and Lloyd George era figures amid wartime debate. Mentions labor support, ministers, and political tension in a London context with incomplete phrases and unclear events.

Fkee story fragment notes unclear names and places

Fragmentary OCR reads like a stray note with garbled names and numbers. It mentions a person or place near a field or lake and references a length measure and a stop or halt, but details are unclear.

Pipa bate Matee with the object of leves of the victory

The report discusses a contested race with party tension and a push toward victory. Officials say the Russians are not yet stopped and smiles mark a tense day. A house-to-house effort continues as the outcome nears.

Petevey Gews

Russians Arrests Signal Shifting Front in War Update

Fragmentary dispatches describe Soviet forces advancing on a new front as prisoners are counted and enemy lines show tentative progress. The report notes continued fighting and strategic pressure on multiple sectors amid uncertain casualty figures and contested territories.

Rew The Malion Nreove large dave at Sagres

Merced off to the line at this point owed.

Sagres Merced

National Hurdies and Steeplechase Entries Shown

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous horse names and entries such as Promat and Exlington, with scattered terms like Melbourne, Lempriere, Ber nie George, Bill Taft, Walla, Mainadinim, Zephoren, and Nithe, suggesting forthcoming engagements in hurdle and steeple events. The text is incomplete and reads like a roster or entry list for a racing meeting.

Melbourne Widder Kick Lempriere Bernie George Queen N Fenger Bill Taft Lord Walla Manadinim Promat Exlington Leon Dogeh Il Boh Root Zephoren Lerofant Menaity Lasso

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