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Newspaper
Corryong Courier
Location
Corryong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
3
Petrograd officials say the Austro-German push in Galicia is weakening while Russians claim the battle on the front tilts to them. They report fighting between the Pilitsa River and the Upper Vistula with about 8,000 prisoners taken.
Unmistakable signs Germany loses grip on long held West Flanders line. Allies regain ground northeast of Ypres where German positions have been pierced at several points. German hospital tent moved further toward Toacani.
The Mies with Geet support push toward Turkish positions on Gallipoli. French capture a redoubt on the Turka left on the night of May Adu. Australian casualties total 5,040 with 701 killed 4,519 wounded and 69 missing. Demonstrations in Bucharest support Tigly before the Italian legation. Italian troops advance against Austrians in the Southern Tyrol. United States protests German submarine attacks and vows accountability.
Mathieson and Davis report the Albury yards on Gib Street saw brisk fat sheep and lamb demand with higher bid prices than a fortnight ago. Cattle and calves sold well with strong prices, while buyers and auctioneers noted lively attendance and steady interest across old and new season stock.
In a opening day match the Federals toppled Walwa by a 14 to 9 score as Walwa failed to rise to full strength. Key contributors for Federals included A. Wound, O. Mil fron, Col, Gem, Hill, Brown, Donaldson, and M'Convilig. J. Pures kicked Walwa’s lone goal. Clem. Fill captained Federals. Harey led Walwa. J. Harvin umpired. Corryong edges Cudgewa by one point in a separate close contest with Boreyong scoring four goals for Corryong.
The opening night of the annual Scotch concert series in Cudgewa featured a local talent program in the hall on Wellnessay. An enthusiastic audience enjoyed a varied lineup of instrumental and vocal pieces, with Misses Wilson, Flayle, Sampson, and Miss Mobiusi among the performers, fare including tea and confections, and a closing chorus of God Save the King.
The district notes 420 points of rain since May 13 marking drought relief yet frostless growth harms crops. With no old herbage and scarce fodder, stock mortality rises while spring approaches. Empire Day marked at the State School with a flag from Mr William Taylor, tea by ladies, and children’s games.
The secretary records donations for the Patriotig row from multiple contributors including Meo J. F. H. Mitchall and Mya W. Mitchell. Items listed include socks shirts pyjamas and undergarments along with miscellaneous papers and supplies.
The annual Scotch Concerts held with the Presbyterian Church adopted a modified format this year due to unfavorable conditions. Local talent could not be assembled, prompting an Melbourne performers loan, with profits expected to aid church funds. Notable venues included Cudgewa and Walwa, and audiences at Corryong and Walwa enjoyed a varied program featuring Miss Basilett, Mrs Simpson, and others, ending with a strong chorus and Highland numbers.
Me A O Leary receiver and pay master provides notice of accounts awaiting payment. Names associated include J Cardwall Harris lcos A Playle A Hanis T Greenhill A W Manes and others. Also referenced is Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds at 1 6.
Enormous council minutes detail financials and policy actions including Workers' Compensation provisions, road works contracts, inspector notices, crowd control concerns, and expenditures. The document lists salaries, payments, and approvals, with discussions on explosives, road widening, and bridge work.
A varied range of fabrics and costumes announced for the new season includes Tweeds in multiple colorways, Venetian and Almeda cloths, Twill Welton, Bonegal Tweeds, Rough and Ready Serges, Permo Resilda, Wavy Bradford Serge, navy Chavist Serge, silks and velvets, one piece costumes, and coats and skirts in Heather Tweeds.
A local millinery ad announces the four most complete ranges of trimmed and tailored hats, along with exclusive ready to wear for ladies and children. Veilings include white silk Shetland, fancy nets in violet, brown, navy and white, and plain net veilings with group spots and ordered ceilings.
Readable items describe ready to wear sac suits in winter Tweeds, strong Fweeds trousers, Raglan overcoats in Raglan and plain sleeves, and Gabardine options. Notes mention dark grey and brown Tweeds and finished fabrics for men’s garments.
A catalog brief announces a full range of boots and shoes covering all classes of footwear. The offer highlights the latest styles and varieties available for immediate selection and purchase.
The store advertises the largest stock of groceries at the Upper Murray with the best brands and an incomparable selection of wines ales and spirits. It also promotes latest one fire stoves in three sizes and lists agents for Phoenix Assurance Yates Reliable Seeds Quibel's Sheep Dip Bunyip Rabbit Traps seed barley and oats and molasses for stock food.
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