British Cruisers Sunk by Submarine Off North Sea
Three British cruisers Aboukir Hogue and Cressy patrolled the North Sea when attacked by German submarines. Aboukir struck on the port side, exploded, and sank quickly while crew members fought to launch boats. Hogue and Cressy moved to assist, but their rescue attempt doomed them as they too sank after torpedo strikes and expended boats.
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Aboukir
Hogue End Cressy
North Sea
Blue Jackets
Sinter
German Hatred of England and War Outlook in Berlin
A prominent American, long a Berlin resident, says Germans work day and night to convert merchant ships into transports and to boost the Zeppelin factory. Berlin believes the war will last years as Britain is intensely despised, Russians disappoint with artillery, and German skill is praised though England’s role in the fight is unclear.
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Berlin
Keil
Wilhelmshaven
Trantsports
England
Britain
Germany
Europe
Travelling Kitchen Gift To Defence Department
Melbourne on Saturday Mr Walter Mamfold and Mrs Manifold donated a travelling kitchen for the campaign effort of the Vectaran contingent of the Kapetwnury Force. A cheque for L200 was received by the Defence Secretary with notice that any excess cost would be supplied by the donors. Senator KF Pearce, Minister for Defence, praised the gift and the patriotic motivation behind it.
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Melbourne
Walter Mamfold
Manifold
Seecretore
Defence
KF Pearce
Minster
Patriotic Fund totals reach £1667 13s 6d after sale
Legacy records show contributions from numerous donors including Horan, Bourke Spencer, Pugh, and Parker. A sale of wethers presented by J G Johnstone and partners compiled to a total of £1 14s and overall receipts stand at £1667 13s 6d to date.
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Vnouhls
Ulmenti
EE Horan
Eer
Conwas
Sonat
Bee Od Fogany
Jo Deak
W Mveieh
Chambers
MeKenge
Bourke Spencer
Wo Spencer
Ho Pugh
Orech
W Lancaster
Po Bowlan
Wiser
Tulloh
A Evans
J A Parker
Teo
Mr Powning
Melby Pictures
Jo Gs. Johnstone
Tu Sale of
Colac Patriotic Fund Seeks Delinquent Submissions
Late returnees are urged to forward worn lists to Hon Secretary Mr David M lvunoon at the Shire Hall or to Mr H Johnstone's office at Norwich Chambers. An executive committee meeting of the Colac and District Patriotic Fund will be held tonight at the Shire Hall with a full attendance requested.
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David M Lvunoon
H Johnstone
Norwich Chambers
Colac
Colac Cricket Club
Cororooke Painatic Fund Receives Donations
The secretary acknowledges donations including M Roberts 1 17 sale of cow Burnett Tres 1 M A Hayes 1 and others listed in the fund records.
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Noatic Fund
M. Roberts
Burnett Tres
M. A. Hayes
Working a Destroyer What It Really Means
A Sydney Evening News writer describes destroyer service, noting the harsh weather tests, constant turbine roar, and the unsettling vibrations aboard. The piece contrasts calm seas with storm conditions, explaining how sailors endure the demanding, relentless conditions of life at sea.
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Sydney
Lews
Inside the Hull of a Destroyer in Wartime Steel
A vivid account describes the engine room and deck crew aboard a 10000 ton destroyer. Officers and stokers endure extreme heat, oil spray, and shifting water as they regulate oil, monitor the telegraph, and face constant risk in a steel prison beneath the deck.
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Ime
Australia August Imports and Eight Month Trade Figures
A Customs Department return shows August imports to Australia valued at 16 591 066, compared with 16 701 702 in August 1913. For the eight months ending August imports total 53 097 076 versus 156 661 473 last year. Exports for the eight months reach 45 900 727 90 against 41 707 708. The impact of the war appears not to be very pronounced so far.
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Customs Department
Australia
BeeaC Man James Turner Dies After Sad Accident
James Turner, a Beecac youth, died Friday morning after a Thursday accident. Doctors had given no hope of recovery, and he passed away without regaining consciousness. His funeral Saturday drew a large crowd with over 106 vehicles, as HLA-C B4 members led the cortege. Turner, a decade of active society work, was well respected in the district, interred in the Roman Catholic section with brothers and cousins as bearers. Reverend Daly officiated. wreaths came from local groups and comrades.
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James Turner
Beene
Hla-C. B.4
Frentheman
Messrs
Will
Bert Turner
Iss
J and V Turner
TW Sharrow
Beeac Turflub
HAS N5
Mra Strachan
Adelaide poultry breeder favors incubator hatched White Leghorns
Adelaide breeder A H Padman promotes machine hatched chicks for higher productivity. He cites 4,000 hatchings over ten years, emphasizes early feeding, controlled nurseries, and careful culling to ensure healthy stock. He argues artificial light aids feathering and growth, outlining box first weeks and gradual diet progression for pullets.
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Australia
A. H. Padman
Adelaide
Padman
Tender notices for Colac Shire public works 1914
Carlton wins salted. Price per acre 43. Dairy or Mixed Farm options at Colac or Winchelsea. L Morrison Geelong invites interested members. Tenders due 12 chick peon October for public works contracts at W Salmon's corner and Stor rane lane. Specifications at Shire Office Colac. Davis M. Duncon Shire Hall Colac September 7, 1914.
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Colac
Winchelsea
Bhire of
Davis M. Duncon
Cable Faults Detected By Gasometer Linkage In Pacific Route
Adelaide manager Mr Le Webster explains faults in undersea cables arise from enemy interference and shows the system using a gasometer and Wheatstone bridge to locate tampering. He notes Australia relies on cables via England and the Mediterranean, with some traffic rerouted through Cocos Island due to Mediterranean pressure.
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Roiser
Feland
Adelaide
Foster Extension Company
le Webster
Los of Communication
Tla
Fe Company
Pacific
England
Vgewin
Singapore
Eyvion
Mediterranean
Beng
Cocos Island
Cape Town
Eastern Extension
Yanometer
Conjune
Wheatetune Bridge
Winchelsea Horticultural Society Sets Show Plans
A Winchelsea committee meeting in the Shire Hall selects judges and donations for the show categories including pot plants cut flowers vegetables fruit and needlework. A request is made to the Winchelsea Brass Band for performances to aid the Red Cross Society. The next meeting will appoint stall holders and occurs on the public holiday in October.
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Winchelsea Horticultural Society
W. Hopkins
A. M'Callum
A. M’callum
Hal Co‘peetry
J. Blackburne
Melbourne
Whitson
Colac
Edgar
Olac
Polson
Warn‘coort
Clark
Clark (c/o. Virwonas A.B
Geelong
W. Anderson
Barraboo
M.evitt
Winchelsea Brass Band Committee
Red Crom Society
Public Auction List with Farms Livestock and Furniture
Postponed sale notice lists multiple auctions including cattle sheep pigs and dairy stock at various times. Items shown include 10 prime fat cows 20 fat cows 30 store cows 20 heifers and 100 head mixed cattle along with sheep pigs calves and furniture at Colac Colac area venues and dates for auctions by Elwood and Wagg and others.
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Elwood and
WAGG
Selay
ES Sandries
Moonee Valley Races Result Highlights
The Moonee Valley Races held in Melbourne produced multiple results across events. Vernthian Handicap saw Lady Elena win. Hurdle Race winner Mormack. Warren Handicap won by Gold Brew. Steeplechase led by Waasseen. Club Cup claimed by Highland Clare. Rupertswood Handicap and Berwick Handicap also backed by notable victors with betting odds noted.
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Moonee Valley
Lady Elena
Alu« Lhinh
Hunniadiggu
Warren
Fireworks
Kyerte
PLP
Fearnet
Gladwyn
Mavannah
Berwick
Weather shifts as Antarctic storm brings gales and snow
The Central Weather Bureau reports a week of changing conditions over Victoria ending Friday September 25. Strong southwesterly gales followed by anticyclonic breaks. a vigorous Antarctic storm caused northerly warmth then a sharp cold snap. Snow touched the North East and Central ranges while rainfall remained light in the North West. Tub points listed show variable rainfall across regions.
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Victoria
Tasmania
Queensland
Walwa
Mildura
Kerang
Tyrell Downs
Whatmera
Western
Wildura
Apollo Bary
Marysville
Castlemaine
Winchelsea
Gembrook
Euros
Wood's Point
Nippaland
Maffra
Gabo Island
Clearing Sale Held by Selwood Vags and Darcy
Messrs Selwood and Vags with Mr W Darcy announce a clearing sale on account of Mr P. The event details are limited in the readable text.
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Messrs Selwood
Vags
W. Darcy
Fire Causes 68YearOld Woman Injury in Ballarat
In Ballarat on a Saturday a 68 year old woman Mrs A Lawrie sustained injuries after swooning while carrying a lamp at her Wendoures house. The resulting fire forced her outside and drew neighbors aid. The local Watlouee City BriZaden ambulance crew attended.
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Ballarat
Wearmoath
Wendoures
A. Lawrie
Lawrie
Tucker s Leading Drapers Dressmaking Department Arranged
Tucker s and Miers Horbs announce they will take complete charge of the dressmaking department at Tucker s Colac. The ladies are known dressmakers and will run each department personally. Customers are urged to book dates early due to high seasonal demand.
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Colac
District
Miers Horbs
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Ladies’ College of Health
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