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Newspaper
Ultima And Chillingollah Star
Location
Ultima, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
3
Incomplete OCR text shows scattered fragments about a local event. Readable items include place names and possible dates, but core facts are missing leaving ambiguity about the main action or outcome.
A busy Saturday saw Mrs Watt win a ladies singles wig with a 63 1B 45 score and hint at rapid improvement. A nine hole wig between captain and vice captain teams went to the captain’s side by one. The postponed men’s singles handicap tournament of 18 dates is due tomorrow at the local links with play beginning at 2 16 p.m. and entries closed after three o'clock.
A fragmented notice outlines church services and speakers in England. Names such as Choveh, Kilbert, Presbyterian Lalbert, and Sir Robertson appear with times from 12 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Follow week offers talks by Mr Sergeant and Mr ardeant on Bush and City Mission Work with listed venues Wallohie S and Polishet across midweek.
A Quambatook and District Water League meeting at Mr Meehan's residence discussed petition wording, channel plans, and potential water supply financing. Directors were authorized to approach Bendigo councils and agricultural society for reports, with Kerang and Charlton shires tapped for support and funding. a follow up meeting will be called.
Recruitment advertisement outlines enlistment for the Australian Expeditionary Forces in Victoria. Eligible ages 18 to 45, height 1.9 feet, pay rates from Lieutenant to Private, separation and dependent allowances, and survivor benefits details including widow and child support in cases of death or total incapacity.
A discussion on how to allocate time for reading amid social duties and errands. It recommends a twofold plan: pursue a comprehensive, selective program using authorities and a dictionary based toolkit, while avoiding reading everything. Start with a broad history, limit with curated works, and aim to read moderately to build sustained habit.
In the Dardanelles the Allies push to force a passage toward Constantinople as heavy fighting and losses continue. Trenches expanded and heights near Fort Maiden fall to Allied troops while Australians sustain fierce combat. General Godley lauds the brigade’s five weeks in trenches amid shell and rifle fire. Russians halt German Austrian advance, recapture Boyenah, and resume the push.
In France the Allies push near Neuville with good progress and portions of the German line fractured. It is believed German forces plan to shorten their front as valuable booty falls into French hands at Neuville.
In Italy the Italiana are making good progress and have advanced to within thirteen miles of Trieste. They have captured the port of Montfalcone, an important post, and are advancing in the Trentino region.
The article laments widespread food shortages and rising prices for flour sugar and meat with famine like conditions in town. It criticizes government inaction, calls for commandeering supplies, and accuses authorities of bungled policy and failed legislation. It notes wheat price fixes at 4s 9d per bushel and mentions Woods' cure for coughs and colds priced at 1 shilling 6 pence.
The principal's May report notes a shift from prolonged drought to promising rains, improving wheat germination and prospective harvests. It highlights varietal improvement by breeders, continued seed selection, and the need for coordinated work to raise district standards while forecasting pasture growth and livestock prospects.
Longerenong Principal Mr Droverminn reports May yields in points and plans to sow an additional 300 acres of wheat. Crop drilling began on the 17th with stratified sowing and progress across 150 acres of wheat should finish by month end. Sheep losses were caused by early month weather, but conditions have since improved and no further trouble is anticipated. Bronchial cough and wool parasite cures noted.
The Gippaland and Northern Co operative Selling Coy reports last week prices across dairy and commodity lines. Butter cheese bacon lard and maize show varied levels with some items improving while others remain weak. potatoes and oats noted with mixed quality and price points.
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