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Newspaper

Armidale Chronicle

Location

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

4

War time cabinet reshuffle and wartime leadership

A lengthy report details changes in British war administration, naming a new War Secretary Earl of Derby and First Lord of the Admiralty Sir Edward Carson, with Lloyd George and Asquith altering cabinet roles. It notes a small war cabinet and closer oversight by top ministers, aiming to speed decisions and reduce delays.

England Gideon Asquith War Cabinet Council Loyd George Minipster House of Lords Fort Corson Ked Jeston Ebhequer Hons of Commons Bonar Law Me. Tendercon M.P Viscount Milner Thi Bir Oho Jellicoe William Robertson Thave Earl of Derby Edward Coraman Admiralty Lord Derby Edward Carson Hoe Tome Aenerat Bache Ryungesd

Unclear OCR fragment hints at classified or event notice

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places with uncertain context, lacking coherent events. It reads as a damaged notice or column item with scattered names like Piette and Mere Prone and references to dates or places, but no clear action, outcome, or structure to summarize a specific item.

Perth Tramway Men Strike Over Sunday Overtime

Tramway workers demand a permanent concession on Sunday overtime pay and time, rejecting arbitration. If unmet they threaten to strike, increasing tension in the city’s transit scene.

Perth

Government Economy Scheme proposal and layoffs

The Minister for Works stated purab industries should absorb a substantial portion of men forced to leave bite works. He noted a demand for work and set pay rates but could not specify which plants would close under the no retrenchment plan. About 250 men at Newcastle Sewerage Works will be paid off this week.

On Hally Corpki Opelumoha Tomas Shire Tinek Vonraehven Adviern Yhioe Kameruka Cottal Farmore Armidale T Wholesale Wading Pura Newcastle

The Recruiting Scheme and Attitude of the PLL Executive

Fifty men enlisted yesterday from volunteers as the PLL Executive debated whether to offer active support to campus recruiting. Members complained of coercive measures by public departments while Peter Bowling urged support for any honest voluntary recruitment effort, though the league feared undermining its powers.

P.L.L PLL Eat Peter Bowling

Fragmented Liberal Support Sparks Call for National Government

The piece suggests Liberal backing for a protome figure and contemplates a National Government formed by three parties to end the wartime stalemate. It notes Liberal debts to the Kell Government and the need for unity to resolve the crisis.

John Pers Wsiating

Aesistent School Teachers Increase in Salary Sought

The Minister for Education opened the conference of the Public Selive Assistant-Temelows’ administration and noted the month’s questions. He promised to impress needs at the Cabinet level and to increase salaries for teachers.

Minster For Education Temelows

Tottenham Murderers Faces Hanging in Bathurst Gaol

Roeland Kennedy and Frank Franz, the Tottenham murderers, will be hanged at Bathurst Gaol. Franz betrays Kennedy and shows greater distress, while Kennedy remains stoic. High Court refuses leave to appeal. A woman, Mrs Hertha Terrace, committed for trial in Adelaide for the alleged street murder of Mrs Eva Lewis.

Roeland Kennedy Frank Franz Tottenham Frans Forlag Kennedy Ge Reading Brealing Mra Hertha Terrace Adelaide Eva Lewis Acconed

Death of Captain Andrewa on Royal init steamer Maria

A private cable reports the death of Captain Andrewa who commanded the Royal steamer Maria. The fatal event occurred during a voyage from London to Australia, with details scarce and authorities tracing the incident to sea conditions and navigation.

Andrewa Royal Init Maria London Australis

Clarke sues for compensation in Supreme Court

Charliewisn Clarke, once onisness manager and private confidential secretary to the late John Norton, claims compensation in the Supreme Court for services rendered. The executors plead not indebted. The case proceeds.

Charlieswisn Clarke John Norton Supreme Court

Damage to Bage of Wheat at Darling Bathoryee

Damage to a bale of wheat stored at government rain sheds at Darling Bathoryee reported yesterday. Investigators seek the perpetrators with the LW.W. or allied members. Detectives are pursuing the tracks of those responsible. The appointment of Mr. P. J. Nelligan to the Legislative Council is opposed by the School Teachers' Association of New South Wales.

Bevera Darling Bathoryee Lw.w Arnipapanars P. J. Nelligan Legislative Council The Behool Teachers' Association of N.B. Wales

International Press Congress Move to Sydney Next Year

The Institute of Journalism urges delaying the International Press Congress to Sydney for next year citing high likelihood the event will end by then and the need to ensure a proper termination of the event by that time.

Institute of Journalism International Press Congress Sydney Eee

Reminders and Fines Over Pension Fraud Case

A Commonwealth notice recalls General Hirdwood’s departure from rule and reports fines for a 74 year old woman Katherine King for stealing from Farmers Ltd. The pension fraud involved misstatements leading to a £100 fine, with three months imprisonment in default.

Hirdwood Katherine King Farmers’, Ltd Petice Jestice

Sydney citysena entertains Mr Wade at Town Hall

Wade entertained by Sydney citysena in Town Hall with Lord Mayor presiding. About 50 present including all National Government members and many distinguished attendees. French mail steamer Pacifique reported killings on Malekals Island prompting British punitive expedition.

Wade Sydney Citisena C. Wade Ml.a Loneh Pacifique Total New Hebrides On Parte Malekals Island

Latest War Reports From Europe Anew

Reuters dispatches from London report ongoing Allied bombing raids in France and German artillery losses as observers on British aircraft inflict damage. Tokyo notes Japan’s parliament debate and pacification of rumors over German peace proposals with tentative calm. Hungarian ambassador Toruowaki in Washington discusses wartime diplomacy.

Reutor London France

Roumanian Army Losses Amid Wallachia Battles

Reuter telegram reports Roumanian forces suffered enormous losses in Wallachia as Russians hold ground on most fronts. Beosilaff moves south, with fighting intensifying near the Sereth and Carpathians. Russians reportedly capture heights and many prisoners while counter-attacks are repulsed. A French expert notes Russians encircling the Busen River. Hindenberg’s aims in Hessarabia thought blocked between Galate and Oder.

Reuter Tandon Petrogram Navers Wallachia Soya Sereth Himion Sarit Tretia Reging Aversseo Ceneral Beosilafl Moelavin Ater Carpathians Busen Tz In Hindenberg Hessarabia Galate Oder

Peace proposals and socialist reactions across Europe

London reports no confirmation of Germany offering Belgium a separate peace. Rome notes proposals enraged troops in trenches as notifiers doubt immediate armistice. Paris Socialist Federation urges Allies to accept terms for Germany’s peace, denouncing male leaders publicly. A 10000 to 400 vote calls for remapping socialist ties among belligerents and neutrals. The U S ambassador presented a German Peace Note to Lord Cecil.

Reuter London Lord Cecil Germany Belgiam Rome Arma Paria Socialist Federation United Etstes Ambasaador Ot Cecil

Position of Germany Peace or Internal Revolution

Reuters Telegram from London reports a German banker stating Germany cannot conquer enemies and faces financial ruin, with internal revolution as an alternative to peace. Amsterdam notes Austria-Hungary fortifying the front toward Trieste with large artillery concentrations against Italy.

Reuters London Germany Reuter Amsterdam Trieste Ialy

Prisoners Still Being Taken In Meuse Action

A London telegram reports 17 887 prisoners taken since Friday with 204 officers among them. French communique notes German counterattack on the Meuse front failing to hold new positions.

Renter London Paria Mesage Meuse

Greek Crisia shows Constantine fall proclaimed at Samos and Chios

Reuters telegram from Salonica reports large gatherings at Samos and Chios where the fall of King Constantine is proclaimed. Athens dispatches indicate warrants issued for Venogelos on a charge of high treason.

Crisia Reuter London Salonice Samos Chie Constantine Athens Venogelos

The Serbian Prisoners in Austria Reported Weak

A paper Russian privet describes Serbian prisoners in Austria as weak and emaciated. It notes men being a wretched lot, with Prime Minister Impravin and London figures cited as harsher contrasts to younger better men like George iv.

Reuter London Russian Privet Austria Impravin My. Voloyd George iv

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