Austrians Battle Naval Disaster and Finnish Turmoil Report
Advices from Ymuiden describe survivors from Austrian cruisers evacuated to Amsterdam with twenty one wounded and twenty officers among them. A French deception allegedly led to German rail disaster, with trains wrecked and prisoners taken. Finland's arrest and expulsion of Swedes aims to provoke insurrection while Germans strive to charter Finnish boats. The Keedme bombardment targets the cathedral amid heavy shelling. civilians shelter in cellars as clergy tend the wounded and Sisters of Mercy minister in the blaze.
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Germans Pressed Back as Allies Gain Ground in France
Reuters dispatch from Paris says German forces suffered losses in marked retreat over the past two days. Allied advance west and southeast of Bayonne. more than 1,000 German wounded left behind. A frontline soldier recounts crossing the Atene River under heavy shellfire. Allies reportedly occupy Saint Quentin.
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Russians Capture Austrian Flags Guns and Prisoners
The Novoe Vremya reports on the 11th inst Russians seizing Austrian flags 617 guns 4 quickerers and 64000 prisoners including 525 officers in a notable victory. German submarines remain active with 500 survivors rescued from British ships sunk near Hull and a petty officer noting strong submarine forces.
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Wage Earners' Patriotic List contributed at Shire Hall
At Shire Hall on pay day a Wage Earners' Patriotic List was laid out to invite voluntary donations to the Patriotic Fund. The collected sum reached £3 11s 6d, with expectations it will rise as more employees contribute in the coming days.
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Patriotic Fund
Patriotic Fund donation and local concert at Geelong region
Colac Coursing Club donated 25 4 for the Patriotic Fund with £10 from the club £4 10 from a sovereign sale and £10 14 from on ground collection. A well attended patriotic concert at Conn's Marsh featured performances by Birregurra Gee long and others with lively songs recitations duets and a piano duet. The event closed with a late hour supper and a dance, described as a decided success.
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Arthur Ince
Connie Whill
Lowe
Public Auction Notices From Algety and Associates
A long list of public auctions is announced by ALGETY CO. LIMITED and partners with dates in October. Cattle sheep pigs horses and farm equipment are offered at Tomahawk Creek and local yards. Entries invited for cattle and pig sales with multiple sale days and times.
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Lord Rosebery Warns Europe Against Barbarism
Lord Rosebery, speaking at Midlothian, declares the public law of Europe must be defended or civilization will regress. He condemns the Prussian militarist caste and warns that treaties would be treated as scraps if aggression becomes the rule. Correspondent reports German forces concentrate in the East and a large number of troops await further action.
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Europe
Proclamation Limits Wheat and Flour Exports
A federal proclamation restricts wheat and flour exports without written consent from the Minister of Trade. It notes rising wheat prices since the war and cites concerns over who owns wheat. A commission recommends top prices: wheat 4 shillings 9 pence per bushel ex railway siding, flour 16 pounds 16 shillings per ton, bread 4 shillings per loaf, after considering wartime and ownership factors.
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London
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New South Wales Royal Commission On Foodstuffs
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Three British Cruisers Lost to German Submarine Attack
A British cable report says three cruisers were sunk in the seventh sea by German submarines. The Aboukir, Cressy, and Hogue are sunk after torpedo strikes, with many crew members saved by British ships and trawlers.
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Cressy
Aboukir
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Dutch Steamer Rescues Survivors After British Trampler Disaster
Report from Amsterdam says a Dutch steamer landed 18 wounded and 5 dead from a British transport. The vessel carried 114 survivors and transferred the rest to a British torpedo boat. The disaster occurred at 7:30 am on the Yard September.
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Beeac Patriotic Fund approves pledges and allocations
At a meeting of the committee the secretary E W Mumme reported total promised 238. It was unanimously decided to forward 75 to the Belgian Fund 50 to the Red Cross Fund and hold the remaining balance pending further developments.
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Beeac Patriotic Fund
E. W. Mumme
Red Cross Fund
Wage Earners Patriotic Lines Notice
A call urges all workers to submit their lists to the hon secretary David M. Duncan at the hire Hall or to C H Johnstone’s office at Norwich Chambers by Monday. Previous acknowledgments noted. names include Burns Goldsworthy McLean Yates and others.
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John Jatte
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