Weather report from the Commonwealth Meteorological Office
The report notes tropical conditions during the week ending Friday November 27 with rain in multiple regions. It cites high temperatures around 66 to 35 degrees and widespread rainfall across South Australia Victoria and other states, with cyclonic activity and a transition to high pressure in late November.
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Commonweaith
Bas Reese
Great Broome
Australie
South Australia
Araadia
iVetoria
Mildura
Ruibergieo
Ballarat
Maiberry
Muldire
Hytoun
Wimmera
Junaid
Berviceton
Porbery
Tarrawonga
Bort
Avril
Fenel
Tamdott
Wabunyad
Beste
Woods Pole
Lismire
Dunkeld
Orit
Romeer
Warlordt Gipsland
Beitieddin
Drown
Markets Bulletin from Melbourne Auction Yard Report
The market featured steady prices across most grades with demand for prime and heavy stock steady. Large yards saw fair attendance from traders and exporters, with lambs and sheep showing modest gains while store cattle and pigs remained largely steady or softer in parts.
Uncertain Timber and Farm News From Western District
Reports describe mauve crop growth with plants reaching two feet and promising yield. A fundraising sale for St Augustine's Anglican Church raised funds at Gunsport Estate, with key organizers named. Separate court testimony details illegal cutting of growing land and confiscation of piles valued at over 21 pounds. Warrmason woollen mill directors receive an offer from the Bed Crom branch for stock, with smaller sums noted from another branch.
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Gunsport
St Augustie's
Mra Thomaun
Cou Hee
Hiv
WanRsampool
Warrmaisian ‘Woollen Mill Company
Ander
Tecang
Bed Crom Sesto
Biaskom
Colac Observer notes and events newscard
Colac district items report an accident on the Colac railway where C Swanson was struck by a moving truck and hospitalised. Police court deals include fines for non attendance. Melbourne University exams and local school notices are given. A missionary fair, cricket club hospitality, powerboat rescues, and a patriot concert are announced with details on dates, venues and admission prices.
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Melbourne
Colac
Oddfellows Hall
Meredith
Melbourn Cricket Club
Victoria
New South Wales
Mir A. Kay
Feroing
Brads
Victoria Hall
Will Wheal
Messrs . Johnstone
A. Ince
E. Whitcroft
Max and
Las Caste
DA M'Arthur
C Hernan
W. Wheal
F. Taylor
Cclac Ma'e Choi
Peat
Parkinson's
War News Reports Great Russian Victories and Submarine Sinks
The article notes heavy German losses and Russian advance with reprisals against German assaults near Rheims. It cites German reinforcements, submarine torpedoings near Havre, and crews landing in Southampton and Fecamp. It discusses financial strains and pride in war loans, praising the stability of the exchange and stock markets under wartime conditions.
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Havre
Southampton
Cape Antifer
Fecamp
Lost Emden Captain Reports Naval Battle Losses
Lost Captain von Muller details the Emden engagement with the UMAS, describing steering damage, failed torpedo attempts, destroyed funnels, and retreat to the reef. He lists casualties including six officers, 92 sailors killed, one NCO and seven wounded, with heavy damage affecting speed. The report also mentions unrelated racing and rowing notes and a Commons discussion on German and British naval reinforcements.
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von Muller
Emden
eBriin
UMAS
Sydney
Fret
Collier Khartoun Strikes German Mine and Sinks
The collier Khartoun struck a mine of Germany today and sank with all hands saved. The crew were rescued after the explosion and sinking.
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Khartoun
Germany
Russian Victory Near Vitebsk Advances in Retreat
The battle between Germans and Russians nears its late stages with incessant pressure on German forces. Russians have encircled several corps and advance along the line with a favorable position near Vitebsk. Bacharne reports around 2000 German prisoners and captured guns. The enemy collapses in disorder at Cracow as they retreat.
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Vietula
Bacharne
Cracow
Bressko, Bochnis
Wisnles
Lode
Carpathians
War loan oversubscribed as 100000 apply
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Lloy deGorge announces that the war loan of 450 million pounds is oversubscribed with applicants totaling nearly 100 thousand. A large portion are small subscribers.
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Lloy deGorge
Naval Losses Report From The Paria Journal
A Reuters summary notes the sunken Gorman cruiser Herth of 6590 tons near Libae, with German naval activity blamed on Baltic mines. It also reports 76,000 Turks marching toward Buen, Norwegian and Dutch trawlers seized, and German submarine supply material far greater than thought.
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le Martin
Paria Journal
Libae
Baltic
Zr Brugge la
Battle ship Bulwark explosion at Spithead sinks with heavy loss
A vast explosion at Spithead destroyed the British battleship Bulwark of 15 000 tons. The vessel sank within minutes with most crew killed or drowned. Debris and concussion affected miles around, with only about a dozen survivors among the 1 000 officers and men aboard as it was loading ammunition from barges. The incident marks a major naval disaster in an English harbor.
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Royal George
Bpltherd
Spithead
Southend
Thames
TAO
Ammui
Colac Triumph in Close Game Against Corte
Colac drew ahead with a strong performance at the Colac rink, defeating Corte 88 to 18 to secure a majority win. Thurweidte led with a 33-point gain while Holmes and Forbes contributed, as Colac built a commanding lead through the mid and late ends.
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Jorio
Frurih
Colaegrees
Saints
Uct
Jong West
Corto
Rejiren i
Valberations
Forbes and
Holmes
Rer
Parkes
Piasic
Colac
Coro
Dla Corte
Crolo
Fisk
Sharrow
Thurefield
Conan
Lee Casier
Dicheon
Duff
I ‘Young
Washingtor
Leary
Greshee Beare
Mall
Col
Cson Bamear
Hooper
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Audin Bros
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Sutitacnil
Hay Biog
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Geelong
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Parkinson
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Albert Waller J. Quislan
James M'Cready
Melbourne University
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St Andrew's Hall
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John Vesey
J.T. Harper
Campbell
J. G. Fry ‘Martin
Donchue
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John Walters
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E L. Seymour
Lorne State School
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Victoria Mall
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