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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1915
Page
6
A fragmentary telegraph note cites M Gutchkov as Slax Committer president in Mosenw with Dane and Gueschet ex premier. it claims Bulgarians freed by Russia fear renewed attacks by their own countrymen amid cannonade and lachrymatory shell reports.
The piece recounts Theodore Muuserelt contributing to a magazine on attitudes toward Bet tune and pacifist ideals. It notes Swedish diplomacy seeking compensation, Turkish and German actions around Seddul Bahr and Archi Habe, and British submarine activity while detailing bombardments and troop engagements near Angar and Suvia Bay.
Petrograd reports on a May Vilna retreat where a Russian infantry regiment fought valiantly, cutting through the enemy and inflicting heavier losses on German forces than expected. Despite poor communication, Russians remained supplied and halted German momentum, with a field strewn with thousands of casualties and few German survivors.
A Gertin telegram describes mounting public excitement as rumours spread about a massive 500 million pound decision. Special editions flood streets while the premier and cabinet weigh drastic sterile action amid monarchical approval and late evening announcements.
Reuters report notes Greek leaders aim to meet wartime needs and honor treaty obligations with Serbia as Greek steamers are repositioned amid ongoing hostilities. Also mentions heavy fighting with Burmiang taking prisoners and Russians reportedly taking 4000 captives at Lutzk in Volhynia.
The premier stated that Buleena will not enter the war, asserting that mobilization is to preserve neutrality and not sign a declaration of war. Washington report notes the stance reflected in the official Segation dispatch from the capital.
Reports say I Corps near Loguichise reoccupying the town after defeating German forces. Allied troops seized enemy artillery pieces and freed about 6000 prisoners. Operations extended to villages south of Pripet and near Krashno bridgehead, pushing the front toward Trem boola and Scrupled villages southwest of Latah.
The latest official communiqué describes Anglo French bombardment and infantry actions across the line. Attacks at Arras and in the Campaign district pushed enemy positions, with fronts reported to be advanced along a wide front.
An unsigned report from Amsterdam notes statements by a German Treasury secretary claiming German superiority and forecasting financial supremacy. The piece mentions a winter campaign weariness and a telegram of congratulations to Dr Hellferiech from the Karen.
An official communique reports a desperate enemy attack on the mnesk front was repulsed. In Sevo Alexandrovsk, the foe gained footing in Kuschan trenches but was pushed back with heavy losses and compelled to retreat in disorder.
Russians describe the capture of the Novogeorgievsk fortress northwest of Warsaw after heavy German assaults. German attackers reportedly killed Russian commanders and burned prisoners, with brutal bayonet charges and massed artillery wiping out defenders.
Paris notes Le Temps estimates the total Austro German and Turkish losses at 4.5 million with 4 million killed and wounded. It cites Austria Hungary and Russia casualty figures including 631000 killed and 1,995000 wounded and 63000 prisoners. Canadian additions referenced.
A garbled dispatch reports a decree moving toward martial law and government rail control. The text notes confusion and uncertain reporting while mentioning European reactions and reactions in Melgariv amid tense public sentiment.
A Turkish report from Saturday states forces attacked enemy trenches at Anafarte using boats and artillery. The action damaged enemy positions and sank a vessel, with coordinating thrust by allied and naval units.
The Chamber of Tapatine voted a war credit of 206000000 on Saturday, authorizing funds for conflict measures.
The Daily Chronicle highlights Mr Fipher’s speech from Friday as part of ongoing interest in English and Australian developments in commerce.
London reports an order from a council applying a decree to the city amid pestilence rumors. Petrograd cites a continuous firefight near Novo Alexandrovnik northeast of Kavne with troops charging and driving the enemy from Vudjas. a capture is claimed.
A dense notice lists multiple sales by Albert and Company and partners in Colac featuring dairy cattle cattle store cattle dairy cows and heifers cattle with details on forward springing cows and herd bulls. The entries cover auctions by various firms including Algety and Co and Johnstone and Co with selling at Vandent Yard and Post Office results. Read as an extensive schedule of upcoming public auctions for livestock and related farming goods across several dates and venues.
A brief communique reports Allied forces probing Monte Costen near Areferio in Venetia and breaking through despite efforts by the enemy to relieve the position. No further details are provided about dates or units.
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