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Newspaper
Corryong Courier
Location
Corryong, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
3
An Austrian communique says Austro-German troops have driven Russians from West Galicia and occupied Sambor south of Przemysl. The campaign continues with German advances across Poland and Galicia while Soviet forces resist at Przemysl and along the lower San.
Sir John Prebch reports the first British army has broken the line on a two miles front at Richebourg south of La Basse and carried two successive breastwork lines along a Boo yards front. Farther south 1700 yards of front trenches captured and nearly a mile advanced into German line. Berlin admits reverses in West Flanders.
Steady progress is reported at the Dardanelles with Maidos and Bulair forts destroyed. Athens dispatches cite Australian troops showing extraordinary heroism in Gallipoli, with casualties totaling 2,119 including 26 killed and 1,352 wounded. Italy's position is discussed as likely to join the Allies, while the Cunard liner Transylvania has arrived at Greenock after departing New York with 879 passengers.
Legislative debate centers on explainsing the meeting of provisions from the Thistle Act to suppress noxious weeds on county lands. Ministers. Crown officials. and the Board of Lands and Works tied to edict actions, including destruction and policing within district borders.
The Uatial monthly meeting of We com mittee of abape was held at the Blale subnet Curryntity at HOU inet. Members present included Meg FH Heake and others. minutes from prior season were read and attendance notes reviewed. A list of members and donors was read, with verbal reports on hospital and charitable activities, and a notice for the next meeting was advertised.
A cryptic transcription lists figures and roles for the Colgan Fund with names such as Blair as honorary secretary and treasurer. The readable segments show prior tallies around 409 pounds and shillings, plus scattered numbers, suggesting a historical accounting note or receipt ledger entry.
The Gulf Club gathered Friday with officers Toasted including president Bev Sides and vice president De Greenhaw. Me Nuilievento announced a monthly competition to begin in January, with matches set for Wednesday.
A Saturday interpleader in Swanton v Kennedy before Messrs Cronis Acacks and Harris dealt with a distress warrant seizing goods including a harness set and saddle. Kennedy claimed ownership of items, while Swanton’s conduct and family ties were examined, with testimony from constables, Os motherly, and others about payment, transfers, and liability for the harness.
After several nights of forts and shifting conditions a crop forecast mentions steady work near Widnes, with focus on the valley soil and lava cropping prospects. The text notes winter conditions and the need for good feed for livestock, along with anticipated field labor and development for the season.
Markets in Melbourne and regional yards show varied responses with fat stock lamb and beef prices rising in places, while others slip. Cattle and sheep sales at Albury and Dalgety yards report higher bids for prime cattle and sows, with notable price differentials versus state auction rates and broader market shifts reflected in open and later sales.
A read of the Corryong football article outlines the formation of the Cupar Mustay Moothall Association with clubs from Coryoug, Cudgowa, Wadwi and Federals. It details Victorian Football Law adoption, member lists due by May 28, and player eligibility, protests, and umpiring provisions.
The entry lists donations from multiple donors including Lani from Myre J. G. Maylee and Mrs P. M/Meukin. Items such as pyjamas, shirts, cushions, towels, old linen, and bandages were sent to support relief efforts, with praise for Mor Davis and Mr Kilortson for their steady aid during the week.
The Belgian Fund seeks support through a jumble sale at Benery Hall on Bulueday. Proceeds fund patriot funds with items like fat lant, poultry, jams, garden tools, and secondhand goods. Promoters invite donations and offer to appraise items for sale while urging large attendance Saturday for the fundraiser.
The page lists a confused mix of names, places, and events including Tivoli, Seatel Gongerly, Dairy Co directors, Football Association notes, a grand military ball on May 4th, a jewelry shop robbery in Fitaway, revolutions in Portugal, and various civic and cultural notices. It also mentions a Liverisig Act proposal and public entertainments such as a Children's Concert and a Chronic Cheel Conplainta feature.
Fragmented text outlines a cross between IAEA style and European power comparisons with mention of gravity yields and numeric terms. Contains garbled columns and misread names, offering little readable facts beyond generic references to powers, incentives, and agricultural measures.
Fragmentary wartime column reports on military deaths and how the Defence Department informs relatives. Notes Sergt. Weiss dying of pneumonia near Qajra around early January. Mentions Army Day Corps staff work and ministers discussing notification practices to families, with cautious official wording and no clergy involvement in all cases.
Fancy tweeds in latest colorings Venetian cloths in several shades Almeda costume cloths in Saxe Srey navy brown and black Twill Melton in black and navy Donegal tweeds in all colors Banged Ready Serges colored cloths a ranger Permo Resilda in black and navy Navy Bradford Serge all wool fast color Navy Cheviot Serge for ladies New season silks and velvets in great variety Ladies costumes one piece Donagal Tweed Coats and skirts in Heather Tweeds
We present a complete range of trimmed and tailored hats with exclusive ideas. Extraordinary value in ladies and children’s ready to wear. White silk Shetland veilings, violet, brown, navy and white fancy nets, plain and patterned veiling, bordered ceilings, the newest deconing bright styles.
Readable catalog note highlights ready-to-wear Sac suits and winter tweeds. Mentions trousers in strong tweeds, gabardine overcoat with Raglan and plain sleeves, Raglan onesiers in dark grey and brown tweeds.
Displays a complete assortment of footwear across all classes highlighting the latest shapes and styles for varied wearers.
A local grocer promotes a large selection of premier brands on offer in the Upper Murray. The highlight is the largest and choicest stock available for shoppers seeking best quality brands.
Incomparable stock of wines ales and spirits always on hand. The very latest one five slaves three sizes. Also agents for Phoenix Assurance Co Yates Reliable Seeds Quibel Sheep Dip Bunyip Rabbit Traps in any quantity. Molasses for stock food cheaper and better than bran or pollard. Seed Barley and Oats now on hand.
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