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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 24, 1915

Page

7

War News and Greek Demobilisation Urged

London reports heightened interest in Greece as Prime Minister Kitchener plans influence on the Greek cabinet. Advices from messages say the Allies may push for Greece to participate in forthcoming demobilisation efforts. Excitement is noted in Piraeus and Athens over naval developments and possible Allied actions.

London Greeci Greece Karl Kitchener Micens Ster Earl Kitchener Pieens Athens Des

Enem Medics Event Report From Salonibe Battles

An unclear report describes enemy movement and air combat near Dumeel Tey in 149 Ansac region. British forces and Allies engage Turkish forces with railway attacks and downed machines. A pilot lands in enemy territory while another escapes toward St Liend amid pursuit by Turka.

Salonibe Menswit Feurerel Porte Mabon Enron Dumeel Tey Ansac Ata Eerihted Undureroehd Forcer Peathey Ao Offerren Turka Gomb

Torpedo-Boat Squadron Tests British Response

Readable fragments describe a flotilla of torpedo-boats moving at full speed in the Sound. When the British squadron increased strength, the flotilla commanders ordered an immediate retreat.

Fieilla Vritih Boa

Battle reports from Italy frontline and sea incidents

The report describes fighting on the Doreds Plateau and in Italy with Austrian forces continuing amid rain and bombardment. It notes the British steamer Thelma arriving safely at Gothenburg after a nearby German destroyer incident and a near confrontation with Swedish forces. It also mentions Marmora mine effects, missing submarines in the Mediterranean, and merchant ship losses with limited crew saves while naval authorities probe the incidents and casualties.

Gothenburg Trolleborg Sweden Landskrona Callux Mothershire

German Dreadnought sunk in Baltic mined attack

Amsterdam reported on Tuesday that one of Germanys Dreadnoughts was mined and sunk in the Baltic. All aboard were saved except a single casualty. The casualty detail notes a loss of one crew member.

Eruet Mergasnerland Mallemshire Amsterdam Tite Germany Baltic

Greek Justice Minister Ralls Denies Demobilisation Threat

In Athens the Daily Mail interview with Greek Justice Minister Ralls reveals he rejected any notion of fiso running the Allies. He warned that if the feet could be levelled against our cities the Allies would face a response. Greece said it was ready to demobilise within 34 hours if the Allies departed.

London Tucedar Daily Mail Athens Ralls Jusce Greece Fiso Bulonica

Drink Restrictions Stir Trade Unions in Exeland

A Centre Guard report shows prosecutions for drinkedness fell by 10 percent in the first four weeks of curtailment. London delegates at a Monday meeting pressed for withdrawal of restrictions and warned of economic harm to trades and wholesalers.

Exeland Uelon London Wyner Lloyd-Coare

Corangamite Racing Club Weights Announce 27th Meeting

The Corangamite Racing Club releases weights for the annus meeti ng event on Saturday week featuring the Hurdle, Distance Handicap and Novelty events. Notable entries include Royal Stuart Cork Tip Corraleae Half Holiday Cacique and Libgation with sidelights on horses such as Patereweki Goonahra Sale and Lord Capulet as contenders.

Veallan Victories and Italian Advance Report

Fragmentary report notes Veallan victories and ongoing siege. It mentions a prolonged assault near San Michele and Toblorm, with capture of a coalite by Italians appearing near decisive end. The garbled text hints at near capitulation or conclusion of the campaign.

Tolgorm San Michele BeOtiNe Tee Ooltite Caolivia

Cabinet split on voting reform bill in parliament

Report from London says two parts of the Cabinet endorsed one man one vote and one vote one value as the parliamentary bill moves forward.

London Tus

Hailstorm Deluges Melbourne and Suburbs

A sharp hailstorm struck Melbourne and nearby areas shortly before o'clock, leaving roads and footpaths blanketed in white. Hailstones banked against buildings and fences, while streets resembled a snow fall, creating hazardous travel and property concerns.

Melbourne Tweeday

Annual Meeting Resolves to Keep Club Going

The Moucth Plane Meet annual meeting shows a debit balance of £1 0s 9d and assets including a bank balance. Sir W Jones, founder, urges winding up but agrees to another year. secretary MerT Jones declines nomination. Many officers re elected. J Darcy as vice president and J Daffy as treasurer retained.

Setuerk Bobig Tae Balangemel W. Jones Clut Mert Jones Preston Iene Emg Oy Mame OM Ware Svertuwity G. M. Nicol F Speed G H Nicol Mera Acves J Darcy J. Daffy

Unclear OCR Entry on Local Movements

Fragmentary OCR reads like notes on cycles and riders with typos. Mentions names Murray and LoL unclear. No coherent event, date, or place established.

Auction notices across regions mix cattle and pigs with concerts

Public sale ads detail cattle dairy stock and store cattle, fat cows, sheep, horses, and sundries from multiple firms. Listings include sale times, yards, and venues, with events such as a grand dance and hospital fund drive alongside equipment auctions and pig sales.

J G. Johnstone &C Lee Prome Leweerer Lincoln Tyers

Creditors notice and probate proceedings in Victoria

Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Joseph Gillie Wynne late of Colac Victoria died May 1915. Executors Amy Louise Wynne and others invite claims by December 1 1915 and warn distribution will proceed after that date. Also announces annual Christmas work and cake fair December 2 at Saint James Building Melbourne with home made items.

Colac Victoria Dardine James Guldings William-street Melbourne Arnur Malcolmson AlVig Wymee Liesald Will Amy Louise W Wytne Joseph Gillie Wyane

Mails for 60.Dirs and Letters from Front Seen

A wartime letter column notes mail for 60 Dirs and other correspondences from Britain and Australia. Citizens discuss parcels sent to troops, comforts included like sewing supplies, and delays in delivery. One reader laments slow mail while others praise support for front line servicemen and wonder about reestablishing reliable delivery.

Kaill Bleke Peede Haley Joe Jettere Isterly Wim Wed. H. Cutts Manifold Australia Egypt Canier Wineliung Manioid

Melbourne Dairy Prices and Market Updates

Market notes report dairy price trends in Melbourne with Western districts seeing changes in per cwt values. Butter and cheese sections show shifts in pricing from prime to other grades while eggs trade near 178 per dozen.

Meingurne Tunsuay Diu Ormeny Adl

Allied Offensive Reported at Dardanelles

Reports from Constantinople state that Allied forces began a major offensive at the Dardanelles as German defenses react to the fighting in the region around Rotterdam and nearby fronts.

Rotterdam Tugeday Conmmantioople Dardanelles

Allied artillery bombards enemy lines in France report

General John French states four days of organized bombardment by Allied artillery on multiple positions in France. He notes the heavy shelling damaged enemy lines and aimed to break fortifications and morale.

Ir John French

German Legation Spends Heavily on Propaganda in Pekin

The German Legation in Pekin is spending large sums on a propaganda campaign accused of spreading falsehoods. Reported disinformation targets the Allen and other public figures, fueling sensationalist and lurid tales about the state of affairs.

Pekin Efinie

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