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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 15, 1915

Page

2

October Milk Trade and Death Notice from Camperdown Factory

The Camperdown Butter Factory directors met to review October milk and cream outputs and butter fat usage. The report lists 81,604 gallons of milk and 385,932 g of cream received, with 153,041 lb of butter fat processed. A memorial notes the death of a prominent figure linked to the Australian philanthropic and scientific community, detailing his long service and leadership roles.

Camperdown Dow Luce Mung Imrae Eer Kamal FE

Fragmented notes from Melbourne racing meet and inquiry

A garbled report details a Monday evening event at the Champlenamp track. It mentions inspectors, a Melbourne inquiry, and a provisional meeting about licenses and safety measures, with references to local officials and multiple unnamed figures.

Desolate Footpath at Bourke and Crown Streets Report

A fragmentary notice describes events around Bourke and Crown Streets with references to a public process, property boundaries, and a registrar of titles. The text also mentions a cinema company and a charity appeal, along with local showground activity and a funeral at the Church of England cemetery.

Elliminyt Progress Association Holds Adjourned Meeting

An adjourned Elli minyt Progress Association meeting chaired by Me T Munie reports a strong turnout and notes numerous public works completed. The 54 members elected officers for the coming year led by President H Harris and Secretary Hills. The Bluming Patriote Committee held a session with Mr Lowe chairing and praised the year’s progress and school efforts led by Mr A J Lomesten.

Elliminyt Progress Associaton Ensulme I Rsident H. Harris Vview the Monkiviteh Tt . Hills Messrshous Neale W Trawe Bo Lowe AL Lenilay Iinert Micerd Monkivitch Meit J Hilla Merc Windear Worse Neale Seale Hemallyek Wow Windsor Folker Ieee Oana Kremyon Jesuie Harvie Narrie Marein Herare Leary VO Winder Ohne Khow Tihe A J Lomesten Childrer

Musical Examinations List Of Successful Candidates

Mr Jasoe Parkinson announces the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music board results. Local centre intermediate Vera Darmody Veronica Klein School Examinations Sisters of Mercy teachers. Higher division Annie Faultch Catherine Hyland Julia Clarke. Lower division Mary Clementa Vera Delahunty. Elementary Kathleen Shelton Ellen Cements Mary Roache Eileen Darcy Leppora Hyanm Tyomas Shelton. Primary Sherborne Hyon Mary O Connor Josephne Molney. Mrs Challis teacher Primary Alice M Dougall Miss Buckley teacher Higher Edmond Sell. Primary Ami Erk Mim Vines teacher Higher Veera A Kinglower Hee Graham Elementary Nitta M Keniterum ary Edith Meade Miss A Dignan teacher Primary Beatrice Le La Rue Peter Baum Irene Darcy Doris Darcy Miss Turner Lowe Ella Turner Elementary B Mulheron Miss Stenhouse teacher Lower Nime Cattanach Primary Ertel a Lorimer Mim J M Leapan teacher Elementary William Brown David Brown Primary Jean Lancaster

Jasoe Parkinson Ban. Ky Roxyal Academy of Masl Royal College of Musc Vera Darmody Veronica Klein Sisters of Mercy Plac T Achers Annie Faultch Catherine Hyland Jul A Clarke Mary Clementa Vera Delahunty Kkathl Hee Graham Nitta M'Keniterum Ary Edith Meade Miss A Dignan Prim‘ary Beatrice le la Rue Peter ‘Baum Irene Darcy Doris Darcy Mies Turner Lowe Ella Turner B. Mulheron Miss Stenhouse Lower Nime Cattanach Ertel'a Lorimer Mim J. M'Leapan E Eimentary William Brown David Brown Jean Lancaster

War Permit Rules for Soldiers in Peace Negotiations

A Reuters report notes if peace with Russia was signed during the permit period a soldier would not return to the front. He would be required to rejoin his depot after the peace agreement rather than resuming combat.

Russia

Serbian and Bulgarian clashes amid Balkan advance

The Daily Chronicle reports Ber winds pursuing gains around Kalchasik Pag and advancing near Krivoiak, Veles, and Kraljevo. Serbian forces halt and defend Bab Ound Pass against larger Bulgarian troops while German claims push to Hasina Valley and Vibary, signaling ongoing heavy fighting and shifting fronts.

Iaily Monastir Berwinds Kalchasik Pag Alryaiva Ianub Krivoiak Veles Vartme Serbia Hulgarina Kraljevo Halkang Fupel Hasina Vibary

War correspondent reports Greco Bulgarian revolt believed concluded

Pijien of the London Tatly Chronicle states that the Greeks and Bulgarians have already reached a settlement on the Greco Bulgarian revolt. He notes British officials will issue orders accordingly in any case.

Pijien London Tatly Chronicle Thaly

Arrivals Reach Baltic Coast Amid British Ventures

British ships believed to have reached Copenhagen and the Baltic coast, with action intensifying in the last fortnight as vessels from the fleet arrive near various Baltic ports.

Vopenhagen Matta Baltic

Fragmented OCR yields partial note on a group rescue

An unclear OCR fragment mentions a group and a lone survivor among members. The readable text hints at a rescue or survival context with references to a group and a remaining person. No verifiable names, dates, or places are legible to confirm specifics.

Sinking of the France Scene Cinematographed

Fragmented OCR describes the sinking of the French transport France in a WWI era scene. It notes torpedo damage, shelling by German warships, and a scene aboard the vessel as survivors and officers react amid chaos.

France

Vast British Arsenal Routs Industrial Capacity War Effort

The article notes a feverish British energy with industrial centers on fire and focused entirely on munitions. Major plants have paused other work as factories shift to weapon material production for government use, creating a dramatic concentration of output and energy. It claims Siegfeld is the largest arsenal, surpassing Krupp.

Hue Sie'Peld Funen Krupp Werk

Churchill resigns from War Council in wartime shakeup

The Press Bureau reports that Winston Churchill has resigned as Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Lord of the Admiralty after being left out of the new War Council. He will join his regiment, the Queen's Own Masare, in France.

Winston Churchill Iudy Lanecaster L Ord Admiralty Touhce Churchill Queen's Own Massare France

Wheat Control and the Commonwealth Harvest Scheme

The London Grain and Feed Report criticizes the Commonwealth Governments plan to control the new wheat harvest. It suggests a system similar to Indian wheat operations with sales through principal firms to the Australian trade. The piece questions the justification for government control of the wheat trade.

London “Grain and Beed Reporter

Unclear OCR fragment references price term and ship scheme

Fragmentary report notes a decision in Lesdon on Friday regarding wheat terms and a government scheme. The text mentions advising a person named George Reid and awaiting further instructions.

Lesdon George Reid

Geese Busan Rome Report on German Command Threats

German reports claim General Xuropatkia is named to command 154,008 Russians for Bulgarian duties with a simultaneous land and sea attack planned. Petrograd notes a Hindenburg Kaiser meeting urging force on the Dvina, while provisions delay reinforcements and river crossings.

Rome Xuropatkia Petrograd von Hindenberg von Hindelberg Spor Minder Bere Te “Nicer Rigs Dvinsk

Noted Front Fighting As Roselane Captures Kammern

Severe fighting on the River front is reported. Roselane, after 11 days of continuous combat and marshy waters, has captured Kammern, about 20 miles west of Riga.

Rive Kammern Riga

Submarine E70 Missing Since October 20

Admiralty reports no contact with submarine E70 since October 20. It is feared sunk. An enemy wireless message claims three officers and six crew captured.

London Admiruity

Submarine E20 Sunk in Dardanelles Amid Fleet Protections

A Turkish communique from Amsterdam reports E20 sunk in the Dardanelles after new fleet protection measures. An enemy torpedo craft ran ashore in the Gulf of Buros on the 10th and was sunk. Heavy losses inflicted on the enemy at Seddu Bahr with entanglements erected before the left wing.

Amsterdam Dardanelles Sth Gulf of Buros Seddu Bahr

Germany Faces Shortfall as Leases Fail to Fill Gap

Geneva reports Germany struggles to meet demand as leases remain unfilled amid limited resources. Officials describe significant gaps in supply driving renewed talks with allies and calls for alternative arrangements to stabilize the market.

Geneva Germany

No Reinforcement: Vienna Reports German HQ Refuses Help

Vienna reports that German headquarters find it impossible to send reinforcements to Generals Von Linsingen and Von Bothmer who are urgently asking for support.

Vienna von Linsingen von Bothmer

Austrian Submarine Sinks Italian Steamer Firenz

An Austrian submarine sank the Italian steamer Firenz off Port Dalld on Tuesday. Nineteen people are missing including ix passengers and sixteen crew members. Twenty seven passengers and a portion of the crew were saved.

Rome Firenz Port Dald

French Forces Repel Bulgarians in Kosovo Campaign

A German source reportsBulgarian cavalry entered Prishtina and Paris. An official communique claims French troops drove back Bulgarians from Krusevica and Svikovo villages and captured Cicebo near a Bulgarian fort north of Valandoro.

Paris Krusevica Svikovo Cicebo Alog Valandoro

Retreating in splendid order reported at Veles

A Servian communique states that Anglo-French troops have not yet occupied Veles while Servian forces retreat from Mitrovitan in perfect order and no material is being abandoned.

Athens Veles Mitrovitan

Greece Faces Entente Pressure Over Troop Refuge Policy

Reuters reports limited activity in Athens as Entente ministers press Greek Premier. They demand Greece clarify its stance and defray attitude if Entente troops must seek refuge on Greek soil and call for ten distinctions between Belgian and Anglo French troops.

London Reuters Athens Entente Ureece Greece

Sinking of the Ancona Provokes Italian Outrage

Italy erupts in anger over the sinking of the Ancona by a submarine. Home papers say the government ordered an inquiry into the vessel's nationality, and if proven German, war may be declared.

Italy

CERMAN EAST AFRICA REPORTS ON WAR EFFORTS

Victoria reports in a Sunday speech by Mr Smuts as Germany East Africa is urged to assist Papero toward ending the conflict. The piece notes Britain calls South Africa to complete the campaign and observers remark on the war’s stalled pace and summer seasons.

Victoria Smuts Papore Cerman East Africa East Attia South Anes Semis Nomelus

Sporting Notes of December Beech Forest Event

The note outlines a program on December 7 featuring racing and athletic events at Beech Forest. It mentions stakes, hurdles, trot, and a featured athlete, with juvenile events, and a luncheon and tea on the grounds. Officials Shepherd and Houhan run the event booth.

Beech Furest Chale Wit Vewinrioes Poe Aca Dane Nech Wow A.A Vventine Shepherd and Houhan

London Butter Market Prices Rise in Danish Imports Lift

The London butter market shows firm tones as Danish butter imports improve. Prices are guided around IW to UTL, with Danish product providing support for the market.

Lonthon Sanday London

German communique reports mountain region captured southwest of Krushevitz

A German communique declares the capture of half the mountains southwest of Krushevitz and 1160 prisoners. An Austro German mission has arrived in Athens to settle Greece's relations with Austro Germany.

Amsterdam Krushevitz Athens Greece

Tobacco Trade World Powers Weigh Roles and Exports

The United States leads tobacco imports and consumption, with Russia and Austria among notable importers. The article notes global shifts in production and consumer patterns, highlighting the U S role as a major importer and consumer, while India and other nations contribute to a widening trade landscape.

United States India Russia Austria Seong Ke

Meare Arrives at Salonika with Troops

Salonika dispatch reports General Meare arriving with somerow troops at Galonika. Copenhagen note claims German journalist interview hints Greece's relations with the Central Powers may be friendly and suggests a Greco Bulgarian alliance.

Salonika Meare Galonika Copenhagen Geesk Inaid Greses

Melbourne Race Outputs and Winners Listed

The Melbourne card lists age class results with winners in each event. Murdie leads North-East Raven spur Enceladus with Jamet in a 3 length margin while Bourlang Hita chi Ptaml take two year old, Tisno Ambion Perde win in Corinthian, Bib Bob Cranham and Deck of the North Myl wanmore Hush Money top Plate Andesine Wryandra Elbro with odds 8 to 1 and 10 to 9 respectively.

Melbourne Murdie Ravenspur Enceladus Jamet Bourlang Hitachi Ptaml Corinthian Tisno Ambion -Il Perde Bteeple Bib Bob Cranham Deck of the North Mylwanmore Hush Money Wryandra Elbro

Colac Rifle Practice Scores Lead to Quarterly Aggregate

A Saturday practice shoot at the Camperdown club range tested 600 yard duties with two shots per fighter. Mr M Cully fired 47 at 600 yards and Mr Lamle won the afternoon at unknown yard with another high score. The quarterly aggregate totals include W M Pearson, J Manler, A J Sitlington, and others, with upcoming match on the 25th and no change in the Canungercowss attendance.

Camperdown Ind Suv Yards M'Cully Ube Lamle A. Demumlack Belus V. M. Pearson CL Blewari J. Battie AD Sitlington Uarlers Agetegal W. M. Pearson W Holeau J Manler

Weather report from the regional bureau references variable pattern

The weather bulletin notes a shift in the pattern with central and eastern regions seeing mid level moisture keeping conditions drier to the west. Showers are forecast with light to moderate winds following a sequence of cooler mornings across Kyneton Ballarat and nearby areas.

Hobbes Amd Ballarat

The Week's Raine Al North of the Divide

A fragment notes rainfall readings and scores with Cobden reporting 41 points as a high. Mentions Walhalla and Wilson's Promontory with lesser figures in a brief regional summary.

Cobden Walhalla Ty Mure Wilson

Gloria light installation at Nell by Mr T M'Conachie sparks local interest

A fire at Murray Street yesterday drew a large crowd after the Gloria light was installed by Mr T M'Conachie of Nell and Stephens' Motor Garage is noted as the district's up-to-date lighting. The blaze started behind the main entrance, caused by a rabbit trail of matches, but caused no significant damage or injuries. Reverend W H Taylor of Katamatite, a noted Evangelical leader, was present in Malvern during the event.

Tue A. Joo England Austral Auelrain A Othuist Cenlerees Wien Picture Company Fegettons Ye 5 Wysure Victor-Hall Vieters Hall Fagland Prosser W. J. Ryan Gwynne Jones T. W. Sharrow Mark Geary Jane. Moloney Maurice George Les Ray T M'Conachie Nell Gloria Waraiys Stephens' Tac Motor Garage Ascat Murray-street

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