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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
5
A patchwork of wartime happenings and local notices from Natimuk and surrounds. School timetables, ambulance fund talk, cricket and stock market snippets, and public notices. Includes education updates, grazing and wheat prices, and community meetings with references to local officials and committees.
Fragmented dispatch reports Italian tactical gains against Austrian forces in the Monte Nero area. Details describe three columns advancing, Austrian rear attacks repelled, and heavy fighting with artillery and machine guns causing Austrian casualties and retreat.
German and Russian dispatches describe Soviet advances near Sirozje and Storojele with several villages captured and forts bombarded. Reports claim heavy artillery and air attacks, with casualties among Turkish forces and fort defenses. German observers note fortifications damaged and ground units buried in rubble.
Reports from Europe describe shortages driving unrest in Austria Hungary and Germany as drought strains harvests. Telegraphs from Amsterdam and Berlin mention conspiracies and executions while Liege and Moland faces punitive actions.
Petrograd dispatch reports a key German front held by a focused Bri Key tactic, with Noor Vremya noting silent Bri presence driving a turning point. Allied gains near Neuville are described as critical, with heavy fighting north of Arras and rail hub bombardments signaling intensified conflict.
The report notes claims about the Arches Hill Company and Mr H V McKay, which he denies while stating no contracts or information have been received. The department actively organizes efforts and recruitment surged briskly today with around 11 percent pass rate among applicants.
Wire from Ur Correspondent reports Melhourne on Monday with training warchip and Soya arriving. Admiral C Chizaka paid visits to the Governor General and the State io. Clifford Nash sentenced to twelve months for harm to Donald Fowler. Labor Caius meets to discuss administrative matters. The Minister of Agriculture predicts cheaper butter due to expected supply improvements.
The Red Cross Society boosted fundraising with a fancy dress football match and pageant drawing a large crowd. Proceeds from a carnival and gate takings topped expectations, while a marching procession, afternoon tea, and diverse acts showcased local talent and civic support. The Suf fragettes beat the Sufferers in a playful football match, 5 goals 5 behinds to 5 goals 4 behinds, amid entertaining proceedings and acknowledgments for volunteers and organizers.
An aged political dispute surfaces as a jockey is suspended and calls emerge for party unity. The piece hints at Laborites versus Liberals, urging restraint to protect Britain's standing and avoid bitter strife over leadership.
Borough account summary shows intended rate receipts and expenditures with a shortfall of 6216. Town Clerk G. J. Baty tallies estimated receipts and lists water rates sanitary charges and total due with balance outstanding 1304 3 6. The note records May to June payments and a late settlement for water and sanitation charges.
A war casualty list reports Private G. Maghes Argrat Lanercorp and other named soldiers killed or wounded in action. It notes fourteen wounded, several dead in action, and many listed as dangerously ill or missing. Officers and noncommissioned members from Ballarat Stawell Ararat and Colac districts are named among the dead and wounded.
A football meet will be held at Mr M Warde's residence St Helens on Saturday night at eight oclock. The event is seen as pivotal for the junior club as it may influence their approach to competitive play. The management plans to provide guidance and encouragement to the young players as they face stronger country competition. A large attendance of players is expected.
Melbourne reports three men held up shoppers on Collins street at MW o clock this morning smashing a jeweller shop window and seizing a pad of diamond rings valued between 3400 and 4000 pounds They forced entries and contained by revolvers as crowds fled a hotel bar. One suspect fled a lane a revolver found in dustbin unloaded. Police deem it the most sensational robbery since the Bernard Bauer murder.
A Newport Flour Mill owner, George E. Thomas, was assaulted and robbed on North Road Newport after midnight. He identified two initial assailants who demanded money, then joined by two more. a watch and chain were taken. Detectives also report a jewelry robbery involving rings valued at 28 pounds, with suspects arrested after a break in at Roumell Street and Lytle Bourke Street, and most of the stolen items recovered.
The council debated interning males born in Germany Austria and Turkey for war duration. The discussion touched on timing concerns and political support from the Premier and Sydney, with councilmen Stanly opposing delaying tactics and a motion passing. The piece also notes historical figures and unrelated data about boots and hospitals.
WANTED General Servant and first-class booklayer positions listed. Various notices include farm work and carpentry tasks. Also items for sale and a shop rental notice appear among the Horsham classifieds with contact addresses and directions.
A garbled set of broad notices include WANTED – COMPETENT NURSE for Goroke Cottage Hospital with 4 salary, hospital accommodation, and new building. apply FE, Hughes, Won Secretary Hospital Committees, Goroke. WANTED KNOWN – Mrs Rielly announces Horsham and District businesses in Wilson Street near the Wimmern Hotel. PRACTICAL TAILOR Oo Horsham 26 years at best value with prices from £3 3s. WANTED KNOWN I L Harden boot and shoe dealer stocking up to date boots. LET AND FOR SALE items and seed wheat. Tenders invited by Friday 3 pm 5th June for brick works in Horsham area. Contact details listed for local trades and services.
Wenshs and Young Pros invite tenders for grubbing and clearing at Kewell Wet near Horsham with returnable date by Wednesday. Archiect L Stansfield Smith based in Ballarat and Torsham invites tenders closing Tuesday the 8th for renovations to Codlagr and David StreetsHor sham for E Martin Esq ex Superintendent of Police.
A meeting was held at GM Ward's Residence, 51 Helen's Wlnigs, on Friday night at eight o'clock. All interested were invited to attend.
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