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Newspaper
Corryong Courier
Location
Corryong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
3
The war rages in Flanders with a strong German offensive and Allied defense. German losses exceed 2000 in one engagement. Austro German forces in Galicia reach two million, with Lemberg near activity. Russians halt the German push as both sides reinforce. The clash is expected to continue for a month.
Unabated naval and military action at the Dardanelles prompts rising Turkish wounded in Constantinople and continued Australian losses. The 34th casualty list totals 6 668 casualties, with 977 killed. Reports say coal shortages hinder Turkish operations and typhoid breaks out in Asia Minor. Italian forces advance along the Tsonza River and seize fort Cortina in the Ampeyzo Valley.
A wartime note recalls Australian troops abroad with Mr Adrian Burke of the Bank of Australasia and Mr Churley Ahewns serving in the Australian Mounted Brigade. A torn excerpt hints at homefront song and anxious hopes for Australia’s fate amid the expeditionary forces.
Day in June session before Meswe Craii Harris and ioniaks. Hodgen charged with failure to vaccinate. adjourned as defendant promised compliance. Proyle testified. fine proposed. Smadley charged with failing to send a child to school. grants and notes. Taylor v Johnson, goods claim. account action granted with costs. Grimwood v Schrieberp. extension granted to 7th August. Court adjourned.
Mr D Dalgety, honorary treasurer, reports subscriptions for the Corryong district fund. Previous acknowledgments total £488 16 0. Additional subscriptions include A K Lukina E J Brown and others with monthly amounts through May, totaling £486 0 0.
The secretary acknowledges a donation list including items from Mes J Wolers and Mrs J By HL Michell Khanéobair. Items noted comprise photographs helmets three pajama suits two umbrellas seventy free washers and other unspecified goods.
A memorial service will be held at AIL Suits Church of England Sunday morning for Doreen Whiteheat a devoted church member communicant and Sunday school scholar. All loving friends are invited to share in the bereavement and offer sympathy.
In a letter to his mother Coryong resident Mr De Seaton of the Army Pay Corps recounts an excursion to Saqqara Egypt. He describes viewing statues and tombs along the Nile including a massive 20 foot long granite statue and the sacred bulls tombs with elaborate carvings.
Publications received announce Everybodys Journal June from Titchout Bros Melbourne. It starts a war puzzle contest on original lies with tod in prizes. A symposium and debate question on stopping wars and women’s art. Also notes Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for children’s hacking cough at night priced 1 shilling sixpence.
Ordinary monthly meeting held at the manager's Corryong offices on 21 July 1914. Present were Musee Makenzie as chair, Harris, Hamilton, Land and Playle. The manager reported expenses for the fare works ending May 15 1914 and noted total expenditure of £81 9s 9d, leaving a debit balance of £41 9s. Supply to the factory ceased and butter purchased by Methanene to meet requisitions.
Market report notes mixed demand on brick cloth and fats with prices up to date. prime goods sold at higher advance rates. Buyers press for quality pieces. Elongated listings show broad price ranges from 14 to 23 and several items close to late-season rates.
Dalorty and Younghusaki reports from Wodonga yards on Ist inst with bullocks and cows priced up to 12s 0d and 19s 12d respectively. Prices listed include store bulls and heifers, with buyers present and general market activity noted.
Monday next sale set for 1 Chanenhai while Shire rates due today to ensure entitlements. Meeting in Corrying Athenubgey confirmed for tomorrow evening as Mr Robin plans a visit Saturday. Anniversary of George V noted and next Corrying Sol to be held this inst. Ansteptiag export issues to be resolved by Lithian. Samuel W. Dalner shot dead at Jindahynn last Friday night. no clue yet. A German man accused of domestic crime at Avphle Monday. Snow disruption reported with townwide impacts and ongoing maintenance plans. Norton-Griffith Co projects 22 miles of work in coming year. Cunningham reports snow travel improvement after 30 miles.
A Weyland region pollution dispute centers on the Walwa Creek Dairy Company. Plaintiff seeks £400 damages for alleged water contamination with a request for an injunction to stop continued pollution, while the defense argues limited washings and tests. The court considers dam alterations and sets a September 1915 deadline for compliance with possible injunction.
Heavy snow on Monday and Tuesday night caused trees to fall and railway work to pause for months. The little station town disbanded as sleepers and rails awaited arrival. A Presbyterian Methodist Church of England mission ran services in a marquee with an organ and ulaga. A social and charity events followed, featuring recitations, music, and raffles to fund schooling and Belgian relief, with locals donating goods and time.
Federals defeated Corryong by a slim margin on the Qurryomie ground last Saturday. Key contributors included Brown, Hill, and Robinson for the Buderals and a standout effort from Geneoharn and Alais H. Romilton for the Federals. Barrett’s squad showed promise despite the loss.
Sporting Nutrs reports 253 nominations for the Mulbourne Cup. B Scammell of Upper Murray leased the Carillon gelling Micro to ROH Frew Wennington Mundarad aims for hnnitars steeplechases. W Wonda suffers a minor riding incident on Lina Appel. to resume soon. Aygier Macray volunteers at Flemington. racing figures Bauijels Dicky Cooper Yandisht Quemn noted. Buvisle was runner up to The Gulfur in the Ibrush Steeplechase at Epsom.
The report covers the opening of a golf club on 86th with windy, poor conditions. Players posted scores led by Lie Seamen and others, with Mrs Acooles, Mr Hibben, and Mrs Campbell among those noted. Separate civic commentary discusses laborers in China and India, wages, and a miner's pension system.
A catalog of women and mens cloth options including Almeda costume cloths in eight colors grey and navy donegal tweeds rough serges and Permo Resilda in black and navy plus navy Bradford serge navy Cheviot serge ladies costumes coats and skirts in heather tweeds and a range of silks and velvets for the new season.
Display highlights a complete range of trimmed and tailored hats, ladies and children's ready-to-wear pieces, white silk sheeting veils, and fancy nets in violet, brown, navy and white. Veilings include plain and fancy net options with decorative spots and delicate ceilings, emphasizing new and becoming styles.
Special value feature highlights winter men’s wear core pieces including sack suits in tweed, strong tweed trousers, gabardine overcoats with Raglan and plain sleeves, and Raglan Chesters in dark grey and brown tweeds for refined seasonal styling.
Retail notice advertising a complete assortment of boots and shoes across all footwear classes. Emphasizes latest shapes and styles available to customers.
A compact grocer announces the largest Upper Murray stock featuring top brands and a wide wine and spirit selection. It promotes the latest one fire stoves in three sizes and lists agents for Phoenix Assurance Co., Yates Reliable Seeds, and Quibel Sheep Dip.
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