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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
5
The report describes German withdrawals across multiple fronts including Antwerp and Galicia. It notes retreating Austrian forces, severed communications with Antwerp and Preemysl, and that 36 German ships valued at 12 million are held up in Antwerp. French fleet bombards Cattaro, several forts dismantled.
Advices from retrograde state that the Russian Army concentrates at five poles on the frontier and will march simultaneously. Projections describe coordinated troop movements and imminent border actions amid tense regional standstill.
Montreal report states Mr Aughes, Canada’s Minister of Militia, has resigned his post and will accompany the Canadian contingent to the front. The announcement confirms a shift in leadership as troops prepare for deployment.
A muddled set of dispatches describes Belgian resistance repelling an attack and the Road Light Horse engaging German riders near Kolmiarskyn and Gresplate. Reports mention Hilda Freeman in London and foreign policy tensions including Japan Britain's colonies and allied loyalty in distant postings.
Dr Solf portrays German possessions like the pearl of the Pacific and condemns British encroachment. He argues decisive European victory is essential, urges damaging British commerce and colonies, and contends Germany must secure long term dominance against Britain and its allies.
The Japanese land assault on Teing-tau in Kise-cio Bay began Saturday and continues. An official Tokko announcement notes aerial reconnaissance with great success. Tokyo reports casualties in the prior engagement at 312.
War correspondent Mr Mo Ho Donohue describes Belgian defense delaying a German push across the Dendre near Termonde. He notes rain complicating transport, a later German advance halted, and Belgian shells striking nearby as civilians take shelter in a ditch after a house collapses.
Forces on the Absme trail in Meht advance at the early stage of the Werkedl vir campaign. Cavalry dismounted to trench and retrieve infantry casualties as rain and mud hinder movement. Soldiers are described as receiving hard grease relief after a night in trenches with water up to their knees.
In Paris on Saturday three spies in a car disguised as French officers and a fourth in a woman's dress on a bicycle were stopped. As they were examined, a man in a French Major uniform rode up and congratulated the captain. The impostor failed to show papers and produced a forged card. all the men were executed.
A poster on ongoing guerilla warfare reports pitiless fighting daily since the fourth installment. Allied lines in Lorraine remain entrenched as villages and woods are patrolled and skirmished. French forces conduct bayonet charges despite lack of artillery support.
A French officer observes British soldiers during warfare noting keen discipline and modern battlefield adaptation. He praises hygiene, steady food and jam quality, and the overall composure under fire. He highlights the importance of heavy artillery, clever cavalry, and a revealing British aviation performance.
The article outlines six varieties of naval shot and shell including armor-piercing, common shell, shrapnel, lyddite, and small quick-firing shell, with distinctions by color bands and weapon applicability. It explains their targets, fusing methods, and the strategic use of each type in piercing armor, damaging vital components, or causing injuries among crew and troops.
The Colac and District Patriotic Fund records show a £24 4s donation from the Wrelangta Patriotic sub committee and numerous smaller contributions by local workers and businesses including Belgea Loncon and Colonial Bank staff. A large patriotic meeting at Fellimimyt raised funds totaling £26 2s 1d with many individuals named and payments to various committees listed.
A Monday meeting presided by Cr. Dunoan discussed fund status with £500 credited and £1,200 disbursed. They proposed sending £500 to Sir George Reid for immediate relief of families distressed by casualties and to send funds to Britain and Belgium as needed, while considering a patriotic demonstration in Victoria Hall at the next meeting.
Mr. R Hodgson headmaster Colac State School records receipt of multiple donations to the State Schools Fund from towns including Colac Apollo Bay Derrinallum Princetown and Camperdown with varied sums and donors such as C Tucker Mra Tucker H Tucker and E C Grace. total to date 56 pounds 12 shillings 21 pence.
Focus rests on Earl Kitchener as organizer of victory and supreme commander of British land forces. The aging soldier born in 1856 in Kerry rose from engineer to field marshal with famous campaigns in Sudan and South Africa. He was recently made an earl by King George and is famed for his sharp wit and steadfast leadership.
H E Armistead reports brown coal found in Wormbete forest near Wensleydale with seams up to 67 feet deep. Trials show potential for household use and woollen mills while water ingress and equipment limits slow work. Field near Wensleydale station seven miles from Winchelsea, with local buyers awaiting tests.
The Belgian Fund in Erie rises to £14 019 as part of a patriotic drive. Local supporters rally for relief efforts and raise funds to aid Belgian relief shipments and volunteers.
The annual meeting last Saturday, led by Brown, praised a successful year with £66 subscriptions a record. Fourteen inter-club matches and three club tournaments were played. the Mumme Cup was relinquished to Wamperdown. plans to reduce liabilities were foreshadowed. Expenses ran high and fittings were outlined, with a new member enrollment rule requiring only payment of subscription. Officers were elected with Sir W Ho Brown as president and Frank Johnstone secretary.
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