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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
2
The Colac Observer highlights seven years of co operation reshaping dairying and pig industries in Victoria Denmark's example shows how co operatives lift regions from hardship. It notes limited pig sector adoption and urges shareholder loyalty to stabilize cooperative ventures for lasting farm prosperity.
The Lusitania sinking by a German submarine triggers global outrage as humanitarian principles are invoked. The British Admiralty states the liner carried no dangerous cargo and was near completion of its voyage toward home, emphasizing the tragedy.
A maritime disaster described with stark imagery as a ship sinks in the Atlantic taking nearly 1400 souls with it. The narrative links the wreck to wartime atrocities by German forces, urging vigilance against enemy acts and vindication through Allied victory.
The Colac gathering of the Deterre CCl and Red feat Mb us Tiere discussed 1400 shareholders and 1989 shares amid calls to support the Western vod Murray Dietrichh. Directors praised cooperation while warning of defaults and delays, with a funeral announced for Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mere Taito.
The Colac Dairying Company reports April cheques to suppliers at 1 8d per lb fat, higher than last April, but the total payment is about half the prior year’s April sum. A hospital carnival meeting at Norwich Charm is set for Monday at 8, to discuss bets and fundraising. Funeral services for Bins Fulton were held at Colae anchery with many mourners attending. Community notices detail accidents, hospital admissions, and a busy week of committee meetings and fundraising efforts for the Hervian Relief Fund and local charities. A turn of events sees a vehicle accident injure a worker and hospitalize Powell. A fortnightly meeting of the Lon woe society occurred with officer nominations and a corevent plan for charity proceeds. Further items include preparations for a relief drive and choir fund, plus a note on oyster shell sales and Cavern products via local merchants.
An Italian proposal to abandon the Lausanne Treaty is reported as nations mobilize against Turkey. Austria German border tensions rise as evacuations mount in the Alpine region. Reports describe mass movements and political upheaval affecting Italy, Turkey, and the southern Adriatic.
A special Commission prosecutes a high profile case in Lahore alleging conspiracy with anti British elements tied to movements on the Pacific Coast. The investigation centers on attempts to stir unrest in Himachal and United Provinces, solicit weapons, circulate seditious material, and fund activities through thefts and corruption. Police vigilance and cooperation reveal planned subversion.
Describes explosions and fires across Southend and nearby towns, injuring residents and forcing evacuations. Reports bomb damage at Pier, streets filled with smoke, and numerous fires as responders battle blazes. Witnesses describe panic and disrupted transport as air raid warnings echo.
London reports heavy Allied bombardment focusing on fort Negara at Marmora end of the Narrows. Allied forces seize heights near Kilid Bahr opposite No man’s land. Turkish shells reach Allied transports while Queen Elizabeth downed a German aircraft. Extensive landings, field guns moved into position, and ambulances ferry wounded as ships and troops support the assault. A long list of wounded and missing names follows.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe attacks and district changes with references to the Allbes Dawe area and over views of events. The text is garbled and lacks coherent names, dates, or concrete actions.
The readable text is garbled with missing letters and illegible phrases. It mentions a court or official action and a person named Lily connected to a venue, but details are unclear and many words are not recoverable.
Aged text describes Australian and New Zealand troops in a war scene. It notes Australians and New Zealanders facing enemy deception while risking their lives. The piece praises Home troops for attempting to honor allies and for diverting attention by mixing with allied forces to mislead the foe.
Reports describe clashes near a river line as enemy forces mass and river crossings are contested. Local forces defend positions while a broader standoff continues with artillery and reconnaissance activity observed along the border.
In London today the report notes that Australian and New Zealand forces fighting the Diadareltes have achieved early success but now face tougher obstacles. The forces push with high spirit and confidence as they adapt to intensified operations.
Reports say the enemy launched several attacks with heavy losses as British and French forces resisted a major offensive near Le Tre bastion. Artillery and infantry fighting continued through Saturday and into Sunday, with Allied lines holding after seven hours of combat.
Report by Sotla and Tuer alleges Turkish actions threaten all water supplied by the Coli poll Prevriensiulat. The dispatch suggests coordinated disruption of regional water utilities and calls for urgent international attention.
A Shen's Reek church anniversary event Wednesday evening featured strong singing and creditable performances despite a crowed venue. Miss Annico Deal of Lorne and Mrs Thos Lawry arranged a Miller Sampa fundraiser improving the building renovation. Special thanks were given to Mr Heaton and all helpers, with special praise for Miss and Master Thomson for their recitations.
A fragmentary Melbourne item titled Thirteenth List notes a Tuesday night event about cestigities and emu troeita lait, with unclear details and several unreadable terms. The readable portion suggests a local notices column or humor item in a period paper.
Quartermaster I M Meter Colalen Seret A Sith Plenington Quartermaster OG M Chilvers Heidel bero Private J Newton Swan pen Private J Gregory Mallarat Private J Taylor Richmond Private Mo Mahoney Melbourne Seret Vo Tricks Tungomwl The particulars of the other States are New South Wales 7 killed wounded South Australia 7 balled wounded Western Australia 20 wounded.
News reports a panic in Constantinople when 15,000 wounded Turks arrived from Gallipoli. Details on casualties or cause were not clarified.
Australian wool exports from July to April 30 showed 1,504,985 bales exported, a drop of 17,227 bales from the same period in the prior year according to telegraphic from Melbourne dated Tuesday.
A report from Athens states Turkish forces massed a half company of Arab fighters who put up stubborn resistance, inflicting heavy losses. The dispatch notes significant casualties and ongoing combat in the area.
The following list of casualties is reported for Monday including Corporal H. E. Ashmore Melbourne Private J. Hailey West Portland Private F. W. Bates Maffra Private E. Bates North Melbourne Private 4 Betts England Private St Bonner Tasmania Private A. E. Nudd Port Melbourne Private BR. W. Butters Elsternwick Private C. H. Cameron Preston Liew Geelong Private C. E. Campbell Armadale Private BR. Chippendale South Yarra Lanet-Corporal Colechin East Melbourne Private R. M. Cooke Toorak Private A. Crawshaw Branewick Private J. DB. Cuthbert Ballarat Privels BR. M. Daffy Dandenong Lance-Corp Davidson Mauls Private It. H. Dawburs Frankston.
The April rainfall tally shows scattered showers with 144 points for the month and 299 points for January to April 1915. Drought eased briefly in April with six days of warm rain but drought soon returned, grass conditions poor, stock weakening, water scarce, and creeks not running. Pepperment Cure advertised.
Federal expenditure for the nine months ended March 11 rose to 25,002,490 pounds from 16,190,080 pounds in the prior financial year. Revenue reached 15,902,411 pounds as recorded in telegraphic dispatches.
A Communique reports French Marine Fusiliers captured a strongly fortified farm west of 81 Georges near Newport. It notes resumed bombardment of Dunkirk with two shells fired. Official reports say fresh German attacks north of Lonabseriggile were repulsed and French troops held key gains to the north.
Fragmentary OCR text references Germas Pres Bareem and Avustrin Hamgary Fema discussing human device weaknesses and telegrams. Mentions British actions, a 2000 starved, and bloodhounds, with Sarena line context. Significance and actors remain unclear from the fragment.
In the House of Commons debates the sinking of the Lusitania is raised. Winston Churchill says discussion is premature pending inquiry. Ministers admit naval resources are inadequate to escort passenger liners and that the sea area patrols largely followed regular methods.
Fragmented report describes British and German exchange members clashing as foreigners were barred from entry. Scuffles erupted around the London Stock Exchange area with chaos noted in the Hall and surrounding offices.
Unclear handwritten notes reference observers and a quotation about public reaction to a maritime disaster. The text hints at journalists and officials discussing the sinking, with partial phrases suggesting commentary on American responses and leadership.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions neutral nations and Germany in a likely political or wartime context but lacks identifiable people, places, dates, or events to form a factual summary. The readable parts do not yield a complete item for a newspaper card.
Bonar Law, opposition leader, denounces the Lusitania attack, arguing it will unite neutral nations against Germany and strengthen resolve to wage war. He warns that the outrage endangers civilians and calls for firm action to defend Britain.
The report mentions Abe Kennels Junior breaking his leg after stepping on a stone in Apollo Bay. It also notes town frontage guards, groundwork by a contractor, and plans to lay a tramway from quarry to cart metal. Rabbits are blamed for district damage with calls for careful poisoning and enforcement of thorough work to prevent losses at the butter factory.
The fragment references a promotional notice for a medicine described as Britain's greatest force during times of wire illness. It mentions Rev. J. Peri Cort Grease and Weeds' Great Pepper Saint Cure as claimed remedies. The text is garbled and offers few clear details beyond advertise-like claims and a clock reference.
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