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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
5
An editorialized wartime appeal quotes a royal leader urging all men to join the fight, pledge loyalty, and share in the burden to secure victory and enduring peace. The message stresses national unity, voluntary service, and pride in the empire's effort and sacrifices.
A French communique states German bombardment west of Tahure and near Ville-sur-Tourbe is met with effective French counterfire. It reports the capture of four French weapons and the destruction of an enemy post in the Argonne area, with French planes bombing the German camp between the Argonne and the Meuse.
A war correspondent reports sweeping bombardment near Champagne with 1,000,000 shells dropped over three days. Excavations reveal pits five to 70 feet deep, 150 feet wide, with white blast residues. Many prisoners taken by the French are insane, and French troops have labored to clear the battlefield. German wire and trenches, some wide enough for two horses, show heavy fortifications. The French prepared for the assault for two months as they advanced cautiously amid dense destruction.
London reports Greece replying to Allied terms while Sofia hints at continued opposition. Reports from New York and Bucharest describe heavy fighting around Majurevat and Semendria with German and Austro German forces pressured by Serb reinforcements south of Belgrade.
Reports from Gopera describe continued combat on the esters front with Germans holding trenches along the river bank near Kekau. German casualties are stated at 15,600 as Massian forces push in Bastalee. Vetrograd reports surprise attacks beyond Novo Lexinets, Tarno pal, and Seve Lexinets. Thursday’s captures include 14 officers, 7,500 men, two heavy machine guns, and several machine guns. Also noted is a warning to Mitag about punitive actions if Rigat is not captured. Two men face charges in London for signaling to the enemy during Zeppelin raids.
A British dispatch reports brisk recruiting in Canada and describes Bulgarian forces advancing toward Nish with Veres Turkush cavalry engaging Serbians. German communiques claim Koevess reached Arna Jewo and Slantina, while Bulgarians occupy Krumnunove and capture Velo Balonika.
Readings from Athens report frequent but vague talks between Maimis and the Prime Ministers as unrest rises. Allied diplomats prepare guarantees while Entente ministers push for assurances against Bulgar interference and Turkish, Bulgarian, and German meddling. Bombardment reported along the Dalearian coast.
Dispatch from Atustemdiam reports German forces at Mackhedt west of Harane capturing 1160 Russians, with General Wor Linsey outflanked. Russians driven from Wyarterysk area and 6 guns seized after breaking through the line.
Reports from Bucharest say Roumania will intervene if the Allies send 400000 troops to the Balkans. England and France reportedly accept. Roumanian forces prepare to attack Bulgaria as Austro German casualties mount. Servian Premier Pashitsche announces Austro German counterattacks and Bulgarian cavalry raid disputed by French and British attaches at Nish.
London sources say German influence at the Greek court remains the main obstacle to harmony with the Entente. The Greek king opposes foreign intervention and seeks orderly conduct from his government amid ongoing diplomatic strains.
An official communique reports Melians carried Mount Modic west of Lake Bard securing Ledro Valley. Italians pushed along the Isonza front repulsing two counterattacks and advancing toward Sans Martino and Del Cargo. About 2000 prisoners, seven machine guns and large ammunition stocks seized amid mortinery action. Petrograd says Russians crossed the upper arm river and captured 1600 prisoners southeast of Barane vitvl.
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