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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1915

Page

2

Melbourne Market Prices For Wheat And Dairy Products

Market report from Melbourne shows Argen tine wheat at 17 pounds a ton delivered as sideone or on tracks for country delivery. Prices quoted for bran pollard oats and hay. Coastal market activity noted with butter cheese and other dairy products trading at various rates per pound.

Melbourne Jay Floar Association Kran Pollard Japan Harley Wnferior Wea Havand Manger Hay Manger Cheares Naeninalls Vetorman Strae New Zealand Lucerne Ami

Charity social aids Colac District Hospital

A charity social at Victoria Hall will feature music and refreshments to aid Colac District Hospital. Private Arnold, son of Rev J W Arnold, is noted as having fallen in Gallipoli and families with military service are cited. other wartime and local community notes follow, including racing club funds going to patriotic causes and local court orders.

Colac District Hospital Victoria Hall Arnold J. W. Arnold Panmure Gallipeli Samuel Artin Philip Chetwode Flanders John French Leslie Ownor 8Th Light Horse Gal‘peli Terang Racing Club Macdonald Palmer Staughton Patriotic Fund Kadler Jumb‘s Colac Gardens Murray Street Beech Forest Cressy Forest Handley Hospital F.parkes W. Sydenham Foster T. W. Hancock J. Woods A. Bertheras Colac Turf Club Hancock V.R.C Css Colac L. G. Calvert Colac Dairying Co Kandly Warrnambool Geelong Ballarat British Empire T.T. Mulder Colac Turf Cluir J. Hancock Mulder Forest-street Bendigo John Daly M. J. Daly London Bank Father Daly

Fresh Allied Troop Landings Planned at Salonika

The Paris Figaro reports Allies to land large contingents at Salonika and rush troops and material to Serbia. An official communique from Krevo on Thursday notes an unfavourable engagement for the enemy with renewed attacks repulsed on a larger scale. Athens cites French losses at Strumaites 31 killed and 250 wounded as fighting resumes near Demirkap on a strong artillery duel northwest of Salonika.

London Paris Figaro Salonika Serbia Great Britain Krebrovo Athens Strumaites Demirkapon

French Capture Key Champagne Work in Gallant Rush

Paris bulletin reports French troops seized the Courtine work north of Meaniliers Hurlus in Champagne. The 1200 metre long and 250 metre deep position, fortified by trenches and tunnels, was held after desperate fighting despite German resistance and heavy losses.

Champagne Paris Meaniljes-Hurlus

Great Hauls of Prisoners in Russian Front Push

Petrograd correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports unofficial figures of large prisoner captures. About 7500 Germans were taken at Baranovichi on October 26 and another 6000 along the Kovel Kiel railway. The count recalls Galicia campaign strength, with cautious optimism for a decisive turn in the Russian front.

Petrograd London Daily Telegraph Baranovitchi Brest-Litowak Kovel- Kiel

Noten Vesna Reports Large Russian Frontline Losses

The Noten Vesna of Petrograd claims about 88 000 troops are fighting on the Drvingk front between Dlowtz and Sreviaty, with 49 000 already lost. It notes German artillery superiority but front officers praise Russian morale and accuracy.

Noten Vesna Petrograd Drvingk Dlowtz Dwinsko Sreviaty Germany Jaimense

Dardanelles Expedition to Push On to Constantinople

In England experts debate Allied prospects as the government remains determined to advance toward Constantinople despite discussions on rewards and efforts related to Gallipoli.

England Alfies Giallipeli

Italian Liner Sicilia Sunk by German Submarine

Intelligence from Salonika reports the Italian liner Sicilia torpedoed in the Aegean Sea with no warning. The attack was carried out by a German submarine, according to lines from the naval briefing.

Aegean Sea Sicilia Salonika

Sultan Hussein mobilizes 590000 troops for Turco-German threat

Report from Cairn states Egypt's Sultan Hussein plans to raise about 590000 troops in readiness for a potential Turco German attack from Byria. The alarm comes amid rising tensions as Allied and Central powers repurpose forces in the region.

Hussein Haw Byria

Romanian Attitude and Intervention Urged in Parliament

M Filipescu, a Unionist, sharply accused the government in parliament of evading questions on military supplies. He noted the German treaty with Bulgaria dated August 1914 and argued Romania should align with Greece and Serbia, while warning that Uppiomi Yon could no longer support the government as Romania risks delaying its participation in the war.

M. Filipescu Bulgaria Greece Serbia Takojonencu Reumania

Belp for Servia Amid Allied Requests

French forces urged Servian headquarters to resist for five more days until expected aid arrives. Servians hold a strong defensive line and launch counter-attacks against gas time during the siege.

Advancing forces repel enemy attacks in Hieus Valley

FFALJANS advancing engage enemy entanglements in Hieus Valley. Enemy assaults at Mrzli are repulsed with counteractions and maintained frontline positions.

Per Hieus Mrzli

German admit loss of Prinz Adalbert cruiser

London reports the German Admiralty concedes the cruiser Prinz Adalbert was sunk in the Baltic on the 23rd of the month. The admission follows Allied pressure and confirms a naval engagement outcome.

Cobden London Baltic

Cororooke Dramatic Club Stages British Born at Public Hall

Cororooke Dra matic Club held a lively Monday evening performance at the Public Hall with the drama British Born. P Cole led John Hope and E Ridgway gave strong Lahan Broad and George Seymour turns, while Miss A Rankin and Miss A Inglis impressed in difficult roles. The production featured local talent, special scenery by Chas Hernan, and music by Massie Wilkins and Ogden, raising funds for Austrian sick and wounded soldiers.

Cororooke John Hope P. Cole Lahan Broad E. Ridgway HK. Patrick George Seymour P. Chant Fred Faggles Miss A. Rankin Mary Hope Miss A. Inglis Nancy Treat Dobhanson B. Whitcombe Frank Mason Don. Andre Ladke R. Milne Jumbo P. Sommerville Sargeant R. Cole Morris A. Inglis Miners A. Spalding B. Klein Chas. Hernan Alne Ochiel Noel Jade

School Concert Delights Local Audience at Bedroms and Behe

A school concert organized by head teacher Mr Jackeh and staff featured a humorous dialogue The Wrong Box and multiple character roles led by Mr Quiverly Mr Fred Hanley Mr Croesus Jones and Miss Walsh. The program showcased songs recitations and performances by students including Miss Emily Mhallia Miss Ivy Webb Miss Nellie MLaean and others receiving warm applause.

Ano Entertainment Wreertig Tmaul Bedroms Behe Dhara Ita Quiverly Fred Hanley Croesus Jones Dain Miscou Herd Mer Rod McKengin Liuter Jarrell Puew Quive Emily Mhallia Mrs. Jones Ivy Webb Fraser Dvssbe Mies Gray Nelmay Mr. Little Miss Lang Mr. Hateman Hus Hernan Misa Tarrews Australia Mer J Fraser

Public meeting in Nalangil Hall honors returning Private Pearce

A local public meeting at Nalangil Public Hall aims to welcome Private T Pearce back from Gallipoli. Discussions cover travel, a welcome gesture, and related civic notices amid scattered wartime notes.

Nalangil Puble Hall T. Pearce Gallipeli

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