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Newspaper
Corryong Courier
Location
Corryong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
3
The British liner Malate of 4,806 tons was torpedoed off the Welsh coast on Sanday by a German submarine. About 100 passengers drowned as lifeboats were launched. The Aquila was also sunk by another submarine with 28 aboard still missing.
The report claims the Geran counter offensive west of the Niemen Rivyat was stopped and German forces conducted a disorderly retreat near Pilitea after heavy losses. It notes German HQ relocation from France to Belgium and staff moves from Lille to Tournai. Russian warships bombard the Bosphorus near Constantinople as Italian censorship suppresses military news.
The secretary records donations including one pair socks from Mes Waller and a sleeping cap from Mrs J F H Mitchell. A parcel of clothing for Belgian relief arrives from several towns and three parcels have been sent to the Melbourne receiving depot on Filadars Street.
An OCR read notes heavy work for the Red Cesss movement with claims of over sixteen cases of wood handled daily by about 200 tributaries. It mentions depot routes from Cor Rang to Lonron and departures toward Goreyong and Albany, with scattered references to depot officials and local persons.
A garbled wartime letter discusses Australian Samarid against German threats, training by the British Army, and discipline with initiative. It mentions a desert disappearance near Khartoum, jokes about cooks, biblical references, and misread signals about Sphinx and Peranids. The piece conveys wartime strain, censorship, and social humor amid military life.
The document lists a citizen army preparedness in Auatealia Hownambers with 04 offivera and 5,03¢ men, plus 54,632 in title clubs opposed by mob claims of inefficacy. It cites 860 officers and 2320 men as permanent troops, 47,208 junior cadets, 2170 officers and 88,764 senior cadets, totaling 254,087. Excludes expeditionary forces.
The Belgian Relief Fund group held a secretaries office meeting on Monday to review subscriptions and admin. Honorary secretary Dalgety reported £2449 1d received to date, with £100 advance authorised and £5 charges. A raffle plan was approved to dispose of Times History of the World via sale.
A public information list by Mr A. O Leary shows accounts awaiting payment and Crown Grants for delivery, with leases for execution and delivery listed for various individuals. The item also reports on three Angas brothers enlisting for Australian forces, their deployment to Egypt, and the fates of their siblings, noting a hospital stay and the brothers’ popularity in their northern Victorian district.
Sporting notes cover Corryong Pony Races on Saturday and Tintaldra Gymkhana on Monday with entries and handicaps listed. It reports on a fatal horse infection, Bandolier’s jump record, court actions over a horse training bill, and a large Walwa Gun Club shooting event with detailed results.
The April edition of Publications Rene features eight pages with patterns suitable for all ages and a new social by Marysh Rinoliary to brighten departments. The Million Club luncheon in Sydney included Rev. Jas Wilson who spoke after returning from the Continent. Mrs Fletcher, legal manager of Rocky Mountain Dredging Co, visited the dredge and later a worker was found dead near the dredge with signs of struggle, suggesting possible foul play. he had lived in the district over 55 years.
In Melbourne cattle and sheep values showed firmness early with demand fading as doors closed. Fat cattle totals reached 4,070 yards with prime blacks at £16 16s and helpers around £25, while fat lambs held at £12 15s to £17. The market saw little change overall, with open prices easing slightly later and lambs valued at around £25 for prime lots.
Market roundups from Wodonga yards and surrounding districts. Reports cover fortnightly sales of store cattle and fat cattle with prices in pounds shillings and pence, bullocks and cows, also Calomty and Co mid fortnight market with stock classes and weights. Albney Wool and Frodian Brokers and Calgary Co-ops detail wool, skins, hides, tallow and furred skins with quotations and market attendance.
The CorrotvG Progress Association held its executive meeting on Monday with Curie Olfiy Copryous presiding. Members present included A Harria T Brows Hy Harris Peale A Bayle J Cans Campbell W Davis and A Bartlerthun. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Reports covered water supply plans for Govryong and the nearby area, with letters forwarded to Mr Patten and Mr Minluney seeking influence. It was decided to widen two culverts in Hunsan-atrost and straighten the drain on Danaldeon Street. Notices announced inspection access to the relevant lists and urged electors to verify their eligibility and transfer if needed.
A garbled notice describes catering by PSE CATERING for Tintaldra Gymkhana events on Buster Monday and dinner in the afternoon, with Mrs B. G. Thomas supplying the ball supper at night. It mentions relocation of an item from Patslow’s premises and a Belgian Holiet Fous handout of 10 shillings.
A detailed program for the annual flower show and home industries exhibition in aid of building funds. Includes dozens of plant and floral specimen entries such as Chrysanthemums Carnations Dahlias Roses and more, plus needlework lacework painting and other handmade items. Exhibits to this page require entry and are judged with prizes. a continuation note appears at the bottom.
AT Fancy Tweeds in all the latest colorings Venetian Gloths in several shades Almeda costume cloths in 8ax8 grey navy brown and black Twill Melton cloths in black and navy Donegal Tweeds vata all bolts ay ough and Reaerges Colored Cloths a lovely ranger to select from Permo Resilda in black and navy Navy Bradford Serge all wool fast color Navy Cheviot Serge suitable for ladies costumes New season's Silks and Velvets in great variety Ladies' Costumes for the new season One piece Costumes in Donegal Tweed all colors Coats and Skirts in Heather Tweads
Readable items advertise a full range of trimmed and tailored hats with exclusive ideas and extraordinary value in ladies and children's ready-to-wears. Veilings feature white silk Shetland veiling, violet, brown, navy and white nets, plain and fancy net veiling with group spots and bordered ceilings, highlighting the newest and most becoming styles.
Special value in men's wear with ready-to-wear sac suits in winter tweeds, well cut and finished. Trousars in sigony tweeds. Gabardine overcoats in Raglan and plain sleeves. Raglan Chester coats in dark grey and brown tweeds.
Boots and Shoes offers a complete assortment of the latest styles across all classes of footwear, highlighting comfort, durability, and fashion for every wearer.
The advertisement promotes a large stock of groceries and premium brands in the Upper Murray. It notes wines, ales, and spirits, the latest stoves, and agents for Phoenix Assurance Co., Yates seeds, Quibel sheep dip, Bunyip rabbit traps, and stock-mood molasses as a cheaper feed option.
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