Sixth War Loan subscriptions invited by banks
Acting Commonwealth Treasurer announces on March 9 that Bank of New South Wales and Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited will receive applications for subscriptions to the Sixth War Loan and consider advances to clients. Details available at branches. general managers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of New South Wales
Brandon J. Russell French
Manger
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, Limited
Commonwealth Treasurer
Commercial Banking Company of Byney, Limited
H, Ho Scasste
Australian Bank of Commerce invites war loan subscriptions
The Australian Bank of Commerce Limited announces readiness to receive applications for subscriptions to the Sixth War Loan and to consider applications from interested parties for advances in connection with it. Full particulars available at any branches. Sydney, 13th March 1918. General Manager Q. M. Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Bank of Commerce, Limited
Commonwealth
Q. M
GO. Shannon
Repatriation scheme outlined by Armidale secretary
The Armidale War Service Committee calls a Friday evening meeting in Channel Chambers to discuss the government repatriation plan. It outlines district funds, local committees, and public support for returned servicemen, stressing uniform, sympathetic treatment and shared effort across parties.
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Armidale
Garvin
Chrovich
War Service
Ae Constant
Dhamer
Serely
Alleies
Jesson
Trea Fuinds
Ue Arondaly
Armidale Community Letters and Events Highlights
Local notes report the Dr Murray bowls round results with Piddington defeating Sxtaml and the next round due by Saturday week. Armidale society items detail monthly meeting, donations, clothing gifts, and thanks. cadet parade plans set for April 11 with participating schools and holiday rules. Wood for soldiers home drive, a rumor denial by the Voluntary Workers Association, and motor license expiry case conclude the bulletin with local civic actions and proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Murray
Piddingtom
Armidale Belo Society
Armidale Holiof Society
Wedneedey
Ir. Haworth
Miss Warner
Minster
Armidals Cadeta
Thursay
Sos
de Armidale Bcbool
de la Salle College
Armidale Dintaiet School
Eght Hays
Rantwick
Fandwick
Joveney
WF. Pearson
du- Tancag Shire Council
Pearson
Dunaresq
Measie
R. Moorutead
W. Warner
St- Rae
W. Pearson
Rt. Munday
F. Short
G. Smith
N. Pearson
F. Frasier
P. Bams J Ramonds
H. Pearson
N. Taylor
E. Willcox
Voluntary Workers’ Association
Armidale
Buck P Rimor
Hind
Witow
Oir Paldien
Australia
E Real Molios
Messrs
Bom
Mono
View
Lopiont
Hereford bull sale at the Royal Show raises quality herd gains
Mr T Vyner of Gerrells Cresk Tenterfield purchased a rare fine Hereford bull at the Royal Show sales. He described the animal as among the best in the offering and plans to strengthen his herd further. The item notes the bull’s sire Horace and references imp status and high breed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Vyner
Gerrell
Cresk
Tenterfield
Horace
Vener
Teeterfeld
Weretary
M. C. Blexland
Armidale Casualty List and Local Notices
The 388th casualty list reports ill health of W J Gwynne of Armidale and the death of 55 year old Mr. George Champion, widow and grown family survive. Rev. H H Andrews marks 25 years in ministry with a commemorative service next Sunday. Visitors to Armidale include Mr G Tingoombe and Mr W P Park. Lieutenant Herbert Geldard of Armidale writes from Kilarnnee about travel to Ireland and the upcoming journey to Killarney.
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W. J. Gwynne
Armidale
George Champion
Abertorle
G. Gray
HH. B. Andrews
Methodist Church
Hillgrove
Suuday
H. EF
Andrews
G. Tingoombe
W. P. Park Glen
L. Staddert
R. W. Studdert
Killarnee
Troland
Herbert Geldard
Arndale
A. W. Geldard
Dage
Awe
Ireland
London
Holyhead
Kingstown
Ineland
Killarney
Armidale Hospital committee meeting notes today
Armidale and New England Hospital Council held a quarterly meeting in the Council Chamber with members L Gordon A Mann J A Glahon H W Gone H Williams E Cohen C F Tindal and H Buntan present. The report noted 215 admissions through December 1917 and 32 in March with 15 inpatients and 41 outpatients. The operating theatre and private wards were discussed along with plans to modify facilities and address septic tank effluent and gas lighting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale and New England Hospital
Messrs. L. &. Gordon
A. Mann
Treasure J. A. Glahon
H. W. Gone
H. &. Williams
Cohen
C. F. Tindal
Hey
Buntan
My. J
House Comiities
Clarges
Gr. Feathy
Verdeman
John Maguire
Wilt Nurs
Department of Public Health
Lalley
Siortly
Bainmgs Bank
Arequnt
Inet
Glase
Hickeen
Smith
Shire
Tme
Carmichael's call for a thousand volunteers to France
A war recruitment drive led by Captain Carmichael seeks 20 to 40 year olds to join and camp before May 1 with sailings in June. General Birdwood approves. Other politicians urge stronger committees and conference-backed conscription, while labor figures discuss prospects. War Loan totals rise across cities. Red Cross appeals grow. farmers protest conscription plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmichell
Carmchael
France
Birdwood
Jobsom Lelieve
Gardiner
Malinga
Neligan
Reeby
Cabfore
Tudor
Railway Accident at Peterstrom Leaves Man Injured
Witlan ilehia, 1h, was the center of a shocking railway accident this morning at Peterstrom. He slipped while attempting to board a moving train and fell on the permanent way as a carriage passed by, suffering serious injuries. He was removed to hospital for treatment. Examinations show multiple fractures and lacerations. Reuters Telegram reports on battlefield movements and artillery activity near the Somme front with Haig noting progress and increased shelling around Lens and La Bassee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witlan Ilehia
Peterstrom
Abie Pitlou
Petheno Schoul
Reuter
Galle
Haig
Hank
Somme
Nasiward le Viresouswerbie
Prikopar
Lens
la Bassee Gann
Ots Rasiward
Armen
Battle With Shark After Morning River Ferry Sighting
A man named Ansell was badly injured when a shark attacked during a ferry incident in a river. He battled the monster for minutes before being rescued by the steamer Guntoa and later conveyed to a reception house. Details describe near continuos shark charges and a dramatic rescue amid crowd witness accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amin
Ansell
Bee
Bok
Wieek
Avsell
Poincaire Rejects Boto Appeal as Execution Is Deferred
Reuters dispatch from Paris reports President Poincare rejected Boto's final appeal. The Paris correspondent notes the execution has been postponed to allow Bolo to give a statement with potential impact on other cases before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solo
Reuter
Paris
Poincaire
Boto
Reutler
New Departure Delayed As German Offensive In West Stalls
AU semi official message notes no reason to expect a new departure. German reserves mass toward Amiens though no major breakthrough. High command interrupted by exhaustion and losses. Recruiting activity rises as centers work in parallel to support the war effort.
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Ubal
Amiens
Nein
Artillery Actions Left of the Oise Reported by Reuter
Reuter telegram from London reports actions on the left bank of the Oise with significant captures. About thirteen million rounds of small ammunition and twenty thousand rounds of heavy ammunition taken. Prisoners reached 6234 with five guns and many machine guns. Casualties listed as 674.
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Oise
Vincent Orbiflers
Reuter
Hodithe
Puri Agana
Gar
Armorea
Gomthuli
Rabl
Audah
Picardy Revived as Allies Press To Amiens Front
Allies report renewed ground activity in Picardy with plans to advance toward Amiens amid German heavy gun preparations. The German push to reinforce positions indicates intensified siege dynamics, while Allied forces seek to sustain momentum for the decisive push and establish leverage for continued incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picardy
Amiens
sLeungert Byidenes
Wil Agdins
Enemy Hands Full in France as War Proceeds
The report notes German diversions in France are unlikely to succeed. It argues Germany’s strategy aims at peak effort and that failure would bring its greatest disappointment of the war, with Allied actions delaying German plans as the conflict continues.
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Sinkes
Ile
France
Germany
Possible to Divide Armies in Somme Armentieres Debate
Fragmentary report quotes Wareel Mullin about the movement of armies near the Somme and Armentieres. The text questions German monitoring capability and mentions the Angio-iranoly army, suggesting strategic uncertainty and debate over Allied and German positions without clear locations or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wareel Mullin
British Confirmed Landing at Viadivostock in Far East
Tokia correspondent reports British landed at Viadivostock on 5th March to protect the railway station and vicinity of the British Consulate. Japanese landing expected to restore order. Dispatch notes disturbances prompted the action and denies links to Siberian intervention.
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Renler
Tokio
Viedivastask
Sth
Mach
Ascher
Viadive Stone
Viedivestock
Siberia
Tenter
Netti
Viodivestock
Fragmentary OCR: Japanese children amid wartime claims
The readable text references a wartime incident involving Japanese children and a claimed plot or device. It mentions a long range project, a direct artillery link, and a suspect or agent named Brano, with vague attributions to publications like the Frankfurt Zeitung and United Service Gable. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brano
United Service Gable
Frankfurt Zeitung
Hof
Hausenbersor
Waal Krapp
Kalger
Paris
Pregnant Spee gy Premier Speech On Irish Policy
A scrambled fragment notes Premier speeches to the House of Commons about Home Rules and Irish policy. Mentions government plans, manpower, and possible suspension of actions awaiting approval, with lobbyists and commoners debating session timing and proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Ig Ure
House of Commons
Ireland
Alek
Wales
War Loan Subscriptions Reach Large Total in New South Wales
The Sixth War Loan raised substantial funds across Sydney and Albury with Hey ily jesty Theatre in Sydney and Hey Muajeete Theatre in Albury reporting combined totals nearing £87,500 on Saturday night tipping the regional drive to £30000 after five nights. Subscriptions included notable contributions from Campbell, Dunston, and The New England Mutual Funds, with multiple estates and associations pledging sums and plans for further appeals. A Port Jacke purchase and an expanded post office barometer effort marked broader fundraising activity amid ongoing campaigns.
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Sydney
Ma Bone
Ammer
Campbell
Dunston
Baily
Se OO
BB. Torney
Yor Campbell
J. Fi Vinlugam
Consolel Estate
Thing
HW. Croeper
A. B
P. Campbell
Barwon Paeten Ge
Wach
The
New England Mutual Tedds and Investment Society
Lillint
Albury
Nanri
Mereugh Albay
Cormmounmeale Tank
Sydner
Lidoo
Mane
New Exland
Andrew W. G. Coreade
W. Dight
F Tindal
Adam Paris
Dewald Cameron
A. TL. Belial
W. Nivicon
Mulligan
Bulwark of Asia Urges India to Face Allied Threats
The Press Bureau notes Prime Minister Liew Gootee sent a message to Viceroy AC Wis Line urging unity against German and Axis dangers. It states India must mobilize, contribute fuels, and rally people to relentless effort, to defend Asia from invasion and upheaval and save the nation from peril.
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Sinteg
Ministan
Liew Gootee
Ghelmsford
Germany
Asia
Becnme
Lidia la
Semy
India
Asin
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