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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
7
London reports Bulgaria refused the demands presented by Serbia and allied powers. Bulgaria prepares for possible actions along its southern frontier as tensions rise across Europe. The note indicates a continued stalemate with no armistice in sight and potential mobilizations.
Fragmented report outlines tense diplomacy with a codeless tone as leaders discuss coalition options and interviews in Athens. Mentioned are a ministerial party, coalition prospects, and military actions against advancing forces, with references to statements from officials and allied states.
A garbled midnigh transcript announces a claimed breakthrough at a point of apparatus and mentions taking ten units. The fragmentary text lacks clear names places or dates to identify persons or organizations involved.
In a Berlin cenique report an attack near Prienvry and Krewe was noted as repaired. The article mentions a Bursiane team achieving success at Sleny and the Wiehnien See area with claims of heavy German counterattacks.
The report describes Australian wounded soldiers at a hospital near Antwerp with nurses and medical staff in a ward area. It notes soldiers from many states arriving, with hundreds of men and workers involved in care and rehabilitation. The scene includes hospital buildings, work detailing, and the mobilization of veteran workers to support treatment efforts.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a forthcoming event or confrontation involving Germans and locals in a city, with warnings from a woman and a denouncement. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate rising tension and civic concern.
Eyewitness account describes a firing squad massacre at Chartreuse Fort Wests where a woman, Louise Frenay, was shot after confusion over orders. Soldiers balked, a noncommissioned officer fired, and priests gave benediction as others were killed amid horror and chaos. The report also notes on the Eastern Front heavy rains hindering General Von Hindenburg's campaign plans.
The article mentions Sofia on Thursday and lists several groups or factions including Pussian French ilitist Mellen and Servi Agtaanadins who have ceded for their paseparts.
The Birregurra ledger lists subscriptions for the Irrnwurre Patriote Fund and related funds with monthly amounts, notes shifts from February to September, and total sums. It tallies items dispatched in September including shirts, towels, pillowcases, hoodkerchiefs, and other household goods allocated to residents and organizations.
Celac Tennis Club members and prospective members are invited to the adjourned annual meeting at the courts at 1 p m on Saturday. Last week's attendance was sufficient to complete business. Ha Johnstone appointed secretary, A Parkinson assistant secretary, F E Craddock treasurer pro tem. The Australian Jockey Club spring meeting continued with results from races including Craven Plate and Suburban Handicap. Western Victoria Axemen's Association elected officers and adopted a charity-focused clause for donations to Cole Hospital.
The Volue Dairying Co Limited directors at their monthly meeting approved September payments for supplies including milk and cream totaling about 618 000, slightly ahead of last year. They aim to collect at various tariffs and deliver funds to Colac Hospital in connection with the appeal for funds on October 28.
The text records an annual meeting of a club in Norwich Chambers on October 1 for officer elections and balance sheet approval. It lists various job postings, tender notices, and multiple public auctions across Colac, Beeac, and Cresy for cattle, horses, dairy equipment, real estate, farm tenders, and property sales with specified dates, venues, and conditions.
The Campbell News Howling Club elected C G Storstell as president and Culler as secretary at a recent meeting. Private DD M Garvie remains very ill in hospital in Metropolis. Keith Merve, invalided home, is noted as a pupil of St Kilda Base Hospital. Kerr’s son W Kerr was wounded at the Darde- Helle. he has been sent to a London hospital.
Final acceptances announced today for the Aulfield Guineas include Durrihoogie Two ed Gignel Patrobas Pretie Bobby Meidora Prince Savin Grand Foote Baretta Sparkiehy Dae Wiickly Homann Linacia Mancluna with Moelbourse among the list submitted for the race event.
In Melbourne the Legislative Assembly debated a no confidence motion with Menzies and H H McKengie opposing the government. A deadlock risk was noted if ministerial dissidents form an opposition, potentially prompting an appeal to the voters. The session adjourned as Brigadier Edward Connor received a farewell.
The report notes Arthur Jordan promoted to higher rank in the area command. It also mentions 200 new arrivals at a local landing area and a fragment about Christmas messages sent from wartime city headquarters.
Word has arrived that Private EFox was wounded at the Dardanelles. A farewell social is planned for Gordon Johnson at the state school and the Methodist Church when he returns from camp. He is a long familiar, respected local youth. The region has seen continuous wet cold weather, harming crops and root crops. Draining may aid the fields if a period of dry weather arrives.
M PECK and SONS PTY LTD and allied entities proceed to private sale of Tarwin street frontage dairy farms and portions of Tarwin Meadows and Woodside Estate. Includes self contained dairy farm of 200 acres with river frontage to Tarwin River and facilities for dairying. details note extensive drainage and pasture with clover rye and perennial grasses. Cows milked seasonally, with full conveniences for dairying and river access.
Commencing Monday 11th Coctulben the Cressy Ocolac line alters service patterns. Substantial changes affect departure times Colac to Irrewarra to Cressy and reverse with new Mon Tue Thu Sat operation. Ballarat link also shifts with adjusted Cressy to Ballarat departures and cancellations on Wednesdays.
A large estate named Meer Shersiey is eyed for probate with realty valued at £146,180. Terang rainfall for the nine months ending September 191h totals 22 inches, with September rainfall at 351 points.
In the Dairy district of Tarwin Meadows a premier Mairying country is offered at a rate per acre on Lower Tarwin Flats. The property features prolific Strawberry Clover, excellent fodder, water and pasture for fattening or dairying. Mr Black invites inquiries for up to 2000 acres of dairying and Paltonime country, well grassed and watered. Apply to JMM PROCK and Ross ITY LT, 119 William Street, Korumburra or to LATTUR and Co Pty Ltd at branches starting.
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