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Newspaper
Corryong Courier
Location
Corryong, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
3
A fragment discusses German concentration and bombardment actions near Ypres. It mentions shifting front lines and the British stance, indicating ongoing effort to hold or advance position east of Ypres amid artillery activity.
German forces press in Western Galicia and ford the Dountess River while the Allies bombard the fort and Narrows from sea. Australians push inland from Gaba Tepa holding ridges as Maidos burns. Australian losses total 1,253 with 190 killed 1,001 wounded and 2 missing.
The Cunard liner Lusitania was torpedoed by submarines ten miles off the Irish coast on Friday afternoon and sank in less than an hour. Only a small number of people were saved from 2180 passengers and crew as the news of the disaster spreads horror worldwide.
An editorial letter to the editor argues that the Toong Shire Council should urge Parliament to uphold national honour and duty. It critiques various councillors and officials for their behavior and calls for a resolute stance in support of the nation’s obligations, praising Tasker and Verdier while attacking perceived opportunism.
A damaged newspaper excerpt shows garbled names places and dates with scattered proper nouns. The readable bits reference subscriptions and a barely legible list of individuals and locations, but most specifics are obscured by misspellings and mis-scanned characters.
The Patriotic Sewing Guild lists donated items and names contributors as Corryong groups respond to Belgian appeal. A weekly parcel totals include 7 pillows, 3 towels, 7 shirts, a pyjama suit, 2 socks, 40 bandages, old linen and tarazines. other donations come from Mrs J. Geylor and Mrs J. Brows among others.
A committee outlines plans for the annual May matches for the Ladies Bracelet with timing at 10 o clock and a concert in the evening. Nominations are discussed and a long list of handicaps is provided, naming many participants and organizers, with orchestral dancing to follow.
A jumbled report details numerous bailings and charges including drunken and disorderly behavior at Corryenss in Vzehult, vaccine cases, theft and assault allegations, court appearances by Dalgety Hood Brennan and others, remand and payments for child support, interpleader summons adjournments, and a note on a British currency exchange push in a colonial context.
An article argues South Australian needs would draw from the Upper Murray watershed as irrigation expands in New South Wales and Victoria. It analyzes multiple dam and weir sites near Albury, Groggin, Mitta Mitta, and Geehi, estimating capacities, costs, and land impacts, and discusses the tradeoffs of single versus distributed storage to meet interstate water rights and regional development.
The Melbourne market report details prices and trends across cattle and sheep, noting demand at Williansest, St Tomes Buildings, and Wolonan yard. Buyers were active with firmer prices for prime cattle, lambs and store stock, and a large turnout due to a local picnic day, while drought influenced some offerings.
A scrambled report from the Albury racing scene notes several arrivals and outcomes. Dunnibristle by Tre iir-Wine Wits shows best form with a strong finish, while Long Appel and Wongaroots draw crowd attention for strategic moves. Pink Sheanise, Me Whitehead, and Wiggat Cup timing are mentioned amid varied performances and a minor fall.
Unclear fragmentary text shows sporadic words like coughs and golds with exclamations not forming a coherent event or identifi able people or organizations. No definite location date or outcome is discernible from the readable material.
New season offerings include Venetian Cloths in several shades Almeda costume cloths in Saxe grey navy brown and black Twill Melton cloths in black and navy Donegal Tweeds and Rough and Ready Serges with a wide color range Permo Resilda in black and navy Navy Bradford Serge and Havy Sheviot Serge for ladies costumes Hew season Silks and Velvets varied Ladies Costumes in Donegal Tweed Coats and Skirts in Heather Tweeds.
We present a complete selection of trimmed and tailored hats with exclusive ideas. Ladies and children's ready-to-wear veils in white silk shetland and fancy nets in violet, brown, navy and white. Plain and fancy net veiling options with borders and group leisures, featuring the newest and most becoming styles.
Men’s ready-to-wear Sac Suits in winter Tweeds are wall cut and finished. Men’s Trousars appear in strong Tweeds alongside Gabardine Overcoats, Reglan and Plain slisses. Raglan sleeves in dark grey and brown Tweeds mark the selection.
An advertisement touts a complete collection of footwear offerings across all classes. It highlights the latest styles available and invites customers to explore the full range at the shop.
Largest stock on the Upper Murray with best brands and an incomparable wine ale and spirits selection. Latest one-fire stoves in three sizes. Agents for Phoenix Assurance Co Yates Reliable Seeds Quibel s Sheep Dip.
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