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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1915
Page
7
Reuters report cites a German soldier's letter from the eastern front describing frightful casualties near Warsaw and Vilna, bitter winter campaigns, deserters and jailbirds, and rumors of punitive measures. The letter mentions Marshal von Hindenburg and the town of Widzy near Dwinsk as part of the fighting.
Leading American bankers express unanimous view that a reduced Anglo French coin fund of about 2760 million dollars may be sufficient to support the Allies. They anticipate the comptroller general will agree to a cut and push the project forward.
The Dero Tureau and an alias faced spying charges with the trial on August 20 postponed as the court heard arguments from Merton and Tendon. The Australian Company linked barge incident was discussed but details remained unresolved as the case moved to adjournment.
A Turkish corporal who fled to Mitylene says Turkish troops at Gallipoli face hunger and supply failures. British submarines halt sea traffic, forcing land convoys across bad roads amid bombardment. Deserts rise as morale and ammunition dwindle and officers blame Germany.
A British report describes a Zeppelin attack causing widespread destruction across London districts. Bombs shattered a block of working-class dwellings, killing ten children and destroying multiple flats. A second bomb damaged a shop and a bus, provoking mass injuries. The scene details include a widow, her daughter, and a young man who frantically searched for missing relatives as rubble collapsed around them.
A wartime communique reports that the week’s raids in the London district caused 28 killed or dying and 124 injured. The text notes sorties near Pars and Turcketo with artillery targeting electrical works amid the bombardment.
A Montenegrin defense repelled an Austrian attack on the Bosnian front. Allied air forces bombed and damaged a railway near Trieste at Gabrovica. Coastal defenses were reported damaged in a Telegraaf account from Amsterdam.
London dispatch cites a Rotterdam correspondent noting German troop movements eastward and Austrians preparing for new operations. The report claims Russian forces have seized an opportunity as the front lines shift and ships move in the Mediterranean amid broader war activity.
A Petrograd communique claims enemy forces pressed near Secharna to the Sehearne village while Soviet troops repelled advances at Bernego, storming Rudakramote and seizing 4 guns and 2000 troops. It also reports 14 officers and 690 men captured north of Butchava and ongoing front actions south of Berno.
Central Weather Bureau notes a stagnant week with a cyclone east of Southern New South Wales bringing rain to northern Victoria and the north western plains. A further cyclonic disturbance caused squally northerlies and showers through Thursday, with thunderstorms and strong gales near the coast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Extreme temperatures peaked at 71°F in Mildura and 36°F in Kyneton and Terang. Rainfall varied across districts from Mildura to Walpeup, Wychitproof to Glenorchy, Nagambie to Avoca, Maryborough to Heathcote, Benalla to Harrietville and Woody Point, Okewond to Heywood, Sunbury to Madham, Bruthen to Dare Keyed, plus Gippsland records.
The House splits over conscription with one faction in favor and others awaiting the government’s ultimatum. Members weigh the impact on national policy as the issue dominates discussions.
A lengthy auction notice outlines cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, and produce to be sold by public auction at multiple yards. It lists quantities of fat cows, store cows, springing cows, lambs, ewes, wethers, crossbred sheep, and various dairy cattle orders. Dates, times, and participating firms and agents are named, with emphasis on dairy and farm stock, horse sales, and farm equipment.
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