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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
5
Report from London and Petrograd recounts Japanese forces seizing Tsing Tau while Allied lines face intensified pressure around Ypres and the Argonne. German offensives stall as Allied artillery and rear-area actions hold and counterattacks falter amid heavy fighting in Flanders and northern France.
The council discusses a bridge area safety and the need for public roadway funding between Lorne and Seiver. Officials note exhausted wire net stocks and appoint a government auditor while considering claims tied to government grants and works payments.
An eyewitness report from Valparaiso describes Vice-Admiral Count Sper’s squadron engaging enemy forces in a night clash lasting about one hour. The action near Santa Marta ended with explosions between funnels as German ships fled in darkness, with ships like the Monmoir Pte ram noted in distress and survivors claiming the enemy escaped.
Colac council notes complaints about road conditions near properties on J Cann’s and M Cuann’s areas. The engineer is to inspect the bridges, assess decking and repairs, with bids considered and funds allocated for maintenance and a new water supply project.
Auction notice for cattle and sheep at Longacre Farm on a Thursday in November. Mixed cattle stock from Turkelti and breeders from Comback presence, with cows, calves, heifers, and ewes offered. Sale includes valuable dairy cows and springers, with a postponed date noted and details on bidding by Johnstone & Co.
Tucker's and Dee announce that Drapery and Interior departments will be under the control of the new team led by Colac's Mannerasutto T. and partners. The notice urges customers to book dates promptly due to high demand in the season.
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