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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1915
Page
2
Market notes from Melbourne on Saturday cover assorted produce bids for oats and wheat quality grades. Wheat and oats prices vary by grade and origin with ex store and ex rail terms. maize and barley show ranges in ex store or ex wharf. Hay and straw values appear mixed with regional Victorian items and imported varieties.
fragmented OCR notes describe a ward discussion on school children and eye care. mentions Geert ele imu and life story, parish patients, and an optician named Mr fh Ata tomes. notes an eye specialist to be consulted and timing around Thursday November pitch.
Colac shop promotes bicycle parts and services with a focus on value prices. Advertises bikes and gear like “Trident” models and gas items, claiming the best deals at Gellibrand street location.
In loving memory of Meary Dewing who died at Murreos on November 15. Also of our dear mother who died November 5 1961, widow of the late Captain Dewing. A voice we loved is silent in our home forever.
The article surveys American cooperative farming efforts, spotlighting the Moser Dairy Plan in Texas that enables farmers to buy dairy stock silos and equipment via banker and business support. It argues for broader adoption to boost dairy output and laments Victorian farmers’ loyalty issues to co operatives.
July notes report work injuries and compensation claims, land grants for life tenure and future freehold after a widow’s term, insurance discussions with State Insurance Office and APA agents in Melbourne, theatre and concert plans, hospital benefit committee progress, and local sport and race meeting notices. Includes war-related letters, local council updates, and bank performance figures.
Reuter dispatch recounts massacres by German forces in Belgium and depredations near Belgrade including executions of civilians old and young. It notes false German claims of civilian fire and reports Serbian forces pressuring General Bojadjeff with Bulgarian retreat and Allied advances. A Serbian corps is deployed in Albania to curb hostile movements.
A terse report states Bulgars hold a position opposite Krivolvk at about 200 miles from French lines. French forces bombard the nearest outposts as troops seize the Neern a bridge northwest of Wrivolak.
The readable portions mention AIPAC and heavy reporting on deaths and attacks. The passage is garbled with several unrelated word fragments and lacks coherent events or identifiers to form a proper news item.
A ships tragedy is reported with 225 aboard as the transport Mamilaan sinks in the Aehean Sea on September 19. Only 7 indigos were saved and 300 indigos carried, per official dispatches.
Greece faces a political shakeup as Kingouatantine offers the premiership to ML Maliuis who resigned after a no confidence vote. Al Zainis declines to lead a new interim, prompting the Council of Ministers to be summoned for a new arrangement.
A French resistance squadron repulsed two assaults using hand grenades and liquid agents against a facility named La Couchine. In Alsace near Mulhouse a French air squadron dropped bombs on an asphyxiating gas works at Wornach.
An incomplete communique notes a misfire in Turkish operations on a Saturday. It references Petrograd and positions on the extreme right of Ansac, indicating a failed or halted action amid broader war reporting.
A wartime communique reports Tavens artillery fire drove back the enemy and allowed us to strengthen captured positions. We repulsed attacks northwest of Gorissa. Fighting occurred in a snow storm in the higher regions.
London report states the King met Lord Kitchener on Thursday night. The Bewepapers view the statement as implying a matter of grave moment tied to the King’s health.
The Servian Legation reports a decisive defeat of Bulgarian forces at Isvar after days of combat. French infantry and British cavalry from Krivolok aided the victory as Bulgarian troops were decimated and retreated across the Vardar river.
The Press Bureau reports that military authorities have suppressed Alobe after statements about Lord Kitchener. Police action occurred Friday and Saturday, tied to the plant involved in the incident.
Amsterdam reports the Vossische Zeitung notes a harsher trench war across Flanders Altos Arrampagoes Lorraine and Argonne. Modern weapons and gas protection intensify combat as both sides escalate thrusting wrestling throttling and bitterness until renewed assaults unfold.
The Free Press reports Lord Kitchener is in the East on a duty visit at colleagues’ request. It denies any resignation and states the trip does not signal a change of command or intention to retire, asserting the purpose is to fulfill duty.
Northern France dispatch notes improving Western Front conditions under a broad strategic plan. Reported focal successes deemed significant to the overall effort and central to ongoing operations.
A dramatic report details the fall of the Musmian fortress of Kivio captured by Germano ap August. General Gregerted, former commandant of Mowno, was tried by court martial and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for neglect of duty and absence during combat. He also loses all rights.
Russian war corps opened fire against German positions near Pchiok West of Igs, causing Muco damage and signaling a clash on the front.
A double aeroplane tragedy occurred over Paris as two biplanes collided above a suburb. Both aircraft caught fire and plunged from a great height, killing all four occupants.
Austrian headquarters acknowledge that fall of Gorisia is inevitable as on the Birypa front in Galicia German forces have been captured by Russian troops.
A De Tei eranlt correspondent reports on the British Fleet noting it has not won a battle in years but sustains allied commerce and offshore naval power through its strength and influence.
An official report from Amsterdam on Saturday states that one Bulgarian division has entered Nish. The brief item notes a military movement and places it in Nish indicating ongoing front activity.
A foreign dispatch notes Italian sources say Bervians advance from Old Servia toward Velen into Macedonia may hold until November 19 but no longer.
A long casualty roll lists Private T. Be Haylock Paynesville and many others with wounds illness or death. Units include Private Laredo Kilda Private M Leod Warburton Corporal Fleed Mornington Private J Murphy Coburg and Private J Campbell South Yarra among numerous names from Melbourne regional towns.
The Colue Show plans for tomorrow and Wednesday feature many entries across divisions including cattle sheep and swine. Exhibits will be allocated despite rainy store pens and weather. Trotting jumping and driving events draw large entries with new special picture shows and lighting scheduled for pavilion nights.
The V E C spring meeting concluded with several races. Winners include Rosanna in Spring Handicap, Roman Queen in Flemington Stakes, Muareulfus in V R C Handicap, Carlile in Fisher Plate, Caradjil in Meeplechase, and Amata in Final Handicap with respective placings and odds.
Stormy conditions disrupted Saturday afternoon play as members formed rival teams for a 308 and 600 yard shootout. J M'Cully and W Holmes stood out, winning trophies while the quarterly aggregate nears completion with six shooters in contention. A return match is likely as the losers vow to rebound.
The article describes Miss Amy Castles making a European recital tour after a year's absence, with reports of her performances in various cities and venues. It notes reception by audiences and references her program including pieces like To the Angels, while mentioning collaborators and local organizers. it also lists engagements and anticipated appearances.
Hugh Mackay a well known boatman was killed in a fire at his clothing shop in North Melbourne last night. His body was found among the debris after the blaze destroyed the premises while he was away.
At West Melbourne Stadium Fred Kay an Australian welterweight champion knocks out Fred Dyer in the eleventh round. Kay improved to ten point one percent in the standings while Dyer from England suffered a decisive loss in Melbourne.
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