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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

2

Weekly Stock Sale At Culac Markets Offers Range Of Livestock

A crowded Culac Market sale day features cattle sheep and hogs with prices varying by lot. Farmers attend as purchasers view dairy cows poultry vegetables and household goods in the urban market’s brisk trade and weekly listings.

Abel Lise Rt TV Wiles Speimgam Sean Varek A. Weeks Fankun G. A. Cameron RL Howes Omehack T. Hennigan Ersten Aginst Morrese Hembe Woran Lanobe Milt Lambs Collwwll Stamnes Aveswuet Beech Forest Vallee Athens Fienn Pete Nenewen Salen Flan Denen Orseges Proton —Sphomead Cours Carmen Awerdes Quantire

Prove Warker MIO TONE Thursday Industrial Notice

Te Goyeland and Northern Co operatic Selling Co. Ltd report thermarl theue disteiet ageme Mir J. Harteew. Prices show tin These ane etowdy cotton alenvwnt exieallog. Miwon ereatinings oo gavel gt 50. Potatoes remain at £5 10. Malet Onion deliveries line drovers.

Te Goyeland and Northern Cooperatic Selling Co. Ltd J. Harteew Anil Prines Toettay Petrie Catepiies Core Etiam Tire

Allotments in Mt Widderin Estate Open for Applications

Applications for allotments in the Mt Widderin Estate are invited to the Secretary Lands Pur cha Management Board Melbourne. Submissions must be lodged by Tuesday 1st June 1015. A local Land Board will consider applications at Ballarat on 1 June at 10 am. Plans and details available from the Enquiry Office Melbourne or Lands Office Ballarat.

Lands Purcha Management Board Lands Dement Melbourne Mt Widderin Board of Lands’ Office Ballarat Lands Dertment

Memorial service and parish notices in Trinity Sunday sermon

The church announces Matins and Holy Communion services on Trinity Sunday with a sermon to young men. May events, anniversary notices, and funeral details follow including references to sermons, offerings, and local civic notes. A Shire board reports cattle on streets and warns license revocation.

Colac Waterworks Trust meeting notes and loan talks

The Colac Waterworks Trust held its monthly meeting with Commissioners Johnston Pearson Farkes Morwan McLeod and others present. The secretary reported on an application for an additional loan tied to the water supply scheme and related budget items, including an engineer’s cost estimates and procurement details.

Colac Waterworks Trust Johmstone Pearson Farkes Morrwan Mleod Sehwowl Bud Aw Coat Bern Cotter Gol Weir Coperity Peillienny Garlick Thud Bolt Vooty Dept Hive Peter Worth Wiline Arlee

Our Regiment Comedy Drama at Public Hall Monday

Cordagore presents a three act comedy drama titled Our Regiment to be staged at Public Hall on Monday. The event promises light humor and local talent showcase for the community audience.

Heavy penalty in tolling tree case at trial

Defendants Langhoree and James Anderwi faced a jury on a tree tolling charge. The court heard the tree was felled, with testimony about the act and intent of the defendant. Sentencing details included fines and possible further penalties, with witness accounts and defense arguments presented.

Langhoree James Anderwi Buckley

Beech Forest Sledge Incident Leads to Trial

Witnesses described a sledge dragged along a forest road causing trenches and damage to the road edge. William Buckley testified the sledge with 37 rails passed the formed portion of the road, cutting deep ruts. he did not tell the defendant to stop. Other corroborating statements emerged as the case proceeded.

Beech Forest William Buckley Cunningham Leslie Males Tim Heyals

Fence dispute over wire netting between properties

A court hearing on 7 February 1915 dealt with building a wire netting fence between the complainant and defendant properties. The case discussed marsh conditions, rabbit infestation, and whether a full marsh fence was practical. Counsel for both sides argued options and the matter was adjourned for further discussion.

Herkoe Lewitt John Shetley Olf Deepdene Willitn Hancock Wes Coonieehar Conpinghun

The Meat Market Prices and Market Activity

Fragmented text describes meat market prices and trading activity in Melbourne with references to beef pork and livestock, noting price ranges and market tempo. Mentions officials and market measures in a brief, period tone.

French Division Advances in Dardanelles Clash

The First French Division near the Dardanelles presses toward Turkish trenches after a Friday advance. A Saturday assault by the enemy on the Indian Brigade forced a temporary hold, but a strong counterattack repelled the Turks, who suffered 590 casualties and lost several men as prisoners. Allied lines report continued pressure and tactical gains with French and Sawaal units coordinating operations.

Lerdanelles Tumday Cyrane Beer Trenelen Ter Mintieth Sawaal

The Casualties List of 216 Names Issued by Defence Dept

The Defence Department released the 23rd List of Casualties on Wednesday listing 216 officers and men. It details killed in action, died of wounds, wounded, and other deaths with many named individuals across battalions and ships.

Defence Department Ther Ranke

Trench fighting described with Turkish and Australian clashes

Reuters report from a wartime field correspondent describes Australian and Turkish trench contact near Bort Pade with trenches under twenty yards apart. The account notes grenade exchanges, bayonet threats, Turkish rifle limits but machine-gun accuracy, and notable supply concerns in the contested area.

Bort Pade

London Bond Market Hears Official Statement on Nuclear Threats

The London financial press reports an official briefing on security risks. High level figures from government and global banks discussed potential threats and mitigation steps.

Submarine Returns Safely From Aegean Mocked by Odd Report

A garbled report from Athens claims a submarine journey near Thorea Island in the Aegean Sea ended with a safe return. Names and places are unclear due to text corruption, but the fragment mentions Anthony Mewnehay and Collier Pieraisperte among attendees.

Muarwera OSE Deere Grenee Throre Tearnediem Island Aegean Sea

Turmoil in Athens Reports Turkish Retreat Before Allies

Telegrams from Athens report Turkish forces retreating as Allied troops press toward Smyrna. Turkish garrison commander and troops falter under advancing lines, while reinforcements push from inland positions as the situation remains fluid.

Farewell Evening Honors Miwote Wo 4 Hyene

A farewell spot was tendered to Miwote Wo 4 Hyene with the Colac Shine Council president Meredith present. A Gillette shaving outfit was presented, and speakers urged national service for the Empire. A musical programme followed by Misses Sheedy and Messrs Domes Patric and M Coombe, with a supper and dancing to conclude.

Miwote Pires Meredith Colac Shine Conerl Camel md Herne Gillette Lord Kitchener Empire Messrs G. Latham Lawsome Sheedy Pian Domes Patric W. M'Coombe G. Williamson

Fighting in Galicia reported by Times correspondent

In Galicia the Times correspondent says German forces penetrated seven miles through Mussan gines to San Miner and fight for space on the right bank. Ivangorod reports Russians optimistic about the position as Germany shells Dunagee and drives toward the wings. Russian reserves at Ham form a stubborn defense while a Museian corps attacked a German division with heavy losses.

London Times Mussangines San Miner Ivangorod Saya Germany Dunagee Leivure Ham

Russians Repel Attacks on Right Bank of the Ban

An official communique reports a desperate battle on the right bank of the Ban with German forces bringing up strong reserves. Attacks were repulsed with heavy losses while Russian counter-attacks retook ground. Russians hold both banks of the Gan between Jarcsiay and Prymasel.

Petrograd Ban Obatoro Gan Jarcsiay Prymasel

WNEL Thursday Market Notes From Melbourne Factories

WNEL Melbourne reports on Produce Co Ltd at 49 37 King Street offering Ma Butter Choice brands with prices 1/10 per lb for wood to prime 1/9 medium quality 1/7 to 3/5 per lb Cheee. Market terms quot. Prime new large and leaf 1/ per MA Semi matured and matured rates to 1 per lb per dose private lines.

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