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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1915
Page
2
A Colac district report covers land sale notices at Melbourne, council finances for the year ending Sept 30, and upcoming municipal activities. It notes transport schedules, public auctions, and local appointments with emphasis on infrastructure, markets, and public notices.
Private Haynor writes from Cairo on 12/8 about a badly crushed left hand needing surgery after a bullet wound. He recalls bayonet charges against Turks, mentions comrades and brothers in service, and notes the ongoing hope and confusion in Egypt as fronts and training continue.
The article notes the injury of Prwate A Sevith during Mahtog in the Dardanelles. it also mentions residence at Swam Marsh, a March enlistment, and local weather impact. It lists charity entertainment details, donations, and items auctioned to aid wounded soldiers, with totals shown for money raised.
A letter to Winchelsea Borough Council from the Bons Temperance Lodge proposes naming several unnamed streets after fallen soldiers. Councillors agreed, ordered a list of deserving streets, and planned to revisit the issue after the war to better recognize all claims.
A Reuters field report from Northern France describes Borches and surrounding woods being blasted by mines and bombed trenches as French troops charge at Bouches and push to a second German trench line. Soldiers describe trudging through ruined wood, repelling rear attacks, and rescuing wounded amid heavy shellfire while Captain Hansen leads volunteers across open ground under fierce fire. Private Potts earns the Second Cross for rescuing a comrade at Hill 74 despite severe wounds and Turkish fire.
A wounded private recalls General Marchand leading the French divisional advance between Ferihes and Sougin near the First trench line. The general was wounded by shrapnel as Moroccan and Foreign Legion units pressed the assault. Stretcher-bearers evacuated him to hospital where he recovers and remains a symbol of courage.
London reports that Austro German officers have been arriving in Bulgaria with aims to direct military actions. The note compares this to Turkish precedent in 1914 when German officers pressured an unprovoked attack on Russia. The Allied Powers would oppose threats to Bulgaria and view the news with grave concern.
Two Victoria Crosses have been awarded for conspicuous gallantry in Gallipoli. One recipient is Captain P. W. Hanwen of the 6th Lincolnshire Regiment for bravery on August 9 at Tleigh in Hurnu where the regiment retired leaving wounded behind. The report notes injuries and the actions of the Lincolnshire troops under heavy fire.
A Petrograd report recalls Mira Ivanova, a courageous nurse who ignored shellfire to tend the wounded and rally her regiment. With officers fallen, she urged continued defense and led a charge that captured an enemy trench before being killed by a bullet.
Paris reports that despite heavy German bombardment, French forces have made perceptible progress on the heights of La Polie. The update notes ongoing operations and local impact from the bombardment.
The Austrian side says in two days of fighting in the Kormin region they took 2400 prisoners and repulsed strong Italian forces on the southern slope of Montenero, inflicting severe losses.
Military critics report the attack on Higa was followed by arrests of officials from Higa to Piesk in Petrograd on Saturday. The event marks a crackdown amid ongoing hostilities and draws attention from defense observers.
Bucharest reports a parliamentary delegation raised mobilisation concerns while urging Roumania toward war. The envoy argued the hour had not yet struck for declarations and cautioned against hasty action amid presumption and pressure.
Sir John French reports severe German assaults Wednesday west of Wuilweh and east of La Bassée. British line held except 130 yards of trench lost at one extreme flank. The week saw 17 air actions with two dogfights. only one British aircraft was shot down.
A Washington dispatch warns Germany to recall Captain von Papen over a alleged insult to Americans calling them idiot Yankees. The note cites his letter to his wife via journalist Mr. Jones Archibeld in which he boasted of German strength on the East Front and urged Americans to keep their tongues in check.
A garbled communique from Vetrograd reports a failed German attack near Allen and several trench actions northwest of Lake Svennar. It mentions assaults on towns near Leake Medetel and Ajany station, cavalry actions, and artillery fire east of Kolki, with heavy fighting continuing south of Cowles.
A German communique claims mixed front results with several Allied positions repelled and counter attacks north of Lons failing to regain momentum. It highlights German drills near Lombaertrode and Middlekuke and asserts gains elsewhere while noting Russian actions elsewhere collapsed. The report claims 1960 captures on Thursday and September totals of 421 officers 95 401 men 27 guns and 298 machine guns.
French artillery remains active as military trains are bombed between Arras and Verdun. The enemy shelling hits Verdun at long range while Allied counter fire damages railway stations at Wintonlow and Lew Hartar. Prisoners are captured as Crunke forces gain machines guns and casualties reported.
In Macedonia the neutral zone between Bulgarian and Greek forces holds at rifle shot range. Athens reports the standoff remains within tight reach, with no further extension of the line observed Saturday.
Athens reports rising German influence in the region as Agrarian leaders resist Germanophile trends while urging opposition to a war against Serbia. The latest dispatch notes shifting public sentiment and political alignment amid regional tensions.
German wounded at Oswad and Blankenberghe have been removed to Germany. Wounded from Zeebrugge have arrived at Bruges. The results of the warships bombardment have been concealed. Zeebrugge has been isolated and nearby soldiers are unaware of developments.
London reports a joyous mood in Belgium as the Duly Telegraph Rotterdam correspondent describes heightened optimism among civilians. British bombardment of the coast unsettles Germans near the front, while German headquarters acknowledge stalled Anglo French gains and rising German troop redeployments hint at a looming crisis.
Pars Saturday report from Le Temps notes that Allied ministers in Sofia warned the Bulgarian government that Bulgaria will face a serious response if it attacks. The dispatch emphasizes Allied unity and potential consequences for Sofia.
Rome reports fog slows operations yet allows Italian infantry raids destroying enemy outposts from Mixe to Viedil and along the heights of Santa Maria and Santa Lucia. The rich e wing could not hold gains, but the left persisted.
Amsterdam reports a German communique claiming British forces failed to retake ground won in recent days. It says French troops attacked near Auberive and penetrated at a single point, while German counterattacks were successful.
Frontline bulletins describe heavy artillery fire and active French airmen operating against allied positions. The message notes ongoing aerial and ground actions with casualties and strategic movements unfolding across the front.
French heavy artillery joins bombardment of German positions at Westende while the British Fleet faces a violent cannonade from Neuville to Seuches. French aircraft strike a captive balloon in Champagne and bomb a German train near Laon, tearing it in half.
Russian losses total 1,916,118 with additional casualties from Liawartan 224 Saxony 199 and Württemberg 27, as listed in the military casualty record.
The text hints at Anglo-French strategies regarding Macedonia and a potential move by King Ferdinand of Lul garkk. It suggests a warning to Bulgaria and a surprising development for the Avesti yoresuatie, with thousands expected to be involved.
Chaotic Vienna scene with German authorities attempting to control all institutions. Large political arrests flood prisons while the financial situation deteriorates amid disrupted press and public order.
A large number of muffled men in khaki march through London toward the capital today to answer the army call. Bands accompany the demonstrators as they move, meeting supportive crowds and addressing recruiting meetings along the route attended by Members of Parliament and others.
Amsterdam reports from Cologne state that Austria has sent Kolmania an ultimatum seeking permission to move munitions through to Turkey. A short response window is given, with Austria hoping for a satisfactory answer. There are no signs of distress or mass employment data. verifications remain limited. The German offensive push toward Seloteniy is described as failing to gain momentum, with fronts south of Dietmes and west of Vileyka holding firm against German advances toward Pimatce.
Fragmentary listing of race outcomes with names like Sidney Hardin-Diavoly, Derby winner Celigne, and Weovrak. Entries show winners and placings amid unclear OCR text, including references to Epsom Handicap and Spring Stakes.
The record lists several race outcomes with winners and placings at Plemington including Mhelbourne and Maribyrnone Trial results. Notable finishes include Beewinner and Occtober Stakes contenders with varying odds and placements across the card.
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