Armidale News Roundup of Local Notices and Traveled Guests
Personal notes from Armidale recounts of residents, visitors, and police service changes. Mentions Albeine and Hob, Pile OT Olbstm letter, Watwane ceed violent event, and W. J. ieaton of Watelia. Reports sergeant Colyer retirement, new sergeant Jones, and reflections on police history. Also lists Mrs Tucker funeral, Mr Hern Heft Armidale, and travelers from Sydney to Melbourne.
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Albeine
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Fletetier
Hob
Denk
Fletetee
Bone
Seotbane
Pile
W. J. Ieaton
Watelia
Rer Khali Hospital
Paake
Tooke
Armidale
Treneties
F. Lamb
Purkiseie
Sydney
E. Purkiss
Australia
N.S. Wales
Viel
N.S. Wiles
M. Hern
Wis
Tucker
Secon
Serre
Boly
Armebdate
Teo to Appear Before National Council and PM Debate
Telegraphic latest war report notes Teo to appear before the National Council. MP Howkes expects a drive in Inday next week to addenda the Navona Goumell defend Ninteelt from wlicks in Mr Treee’s oiation. Ambition to resign as Prime Minister if unions permit. Holy believed that unions will follow line work to whip simultaneous entry.
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Teo
National Council
Howkes
Deive
Inday
Navona
Goumell
Ninteelt
Treee
Holy
Meatless days for Queenbland proposed by ex premier
Ex Premier of Greens Philp urges two meatless days per week to feed millions. Telegram reports London notes limited bee resources and promotes weekly fasting as a relief measure. A separate dispatch details enemy trench raids near Havercourt with artillery activity. German aerodrome near Houllave bombed, with one aircraft downed and two more driven off.
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Philp
Greensand
Admiralty
Duwen
Industrial Labor Party to Contest State Elections
A newly formed industrial Labor Party plans to contest the state elections, aligning with factions that supported the War Precautions Act and the Unlawful Associations Act. The party positions itself against the National party and other War-time factions in readiness for the upcoming vote.
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Industrial Labor Party
Varloin Henle
Jan Pml
Queensland Floods Threaten Outlying Districts Fate
Reported flood conditions in Queensland raise uncertainty for remote areas. Officials assess risk to settlements as rising waters affect transport, access, and safety. Urgent precautions are urged while authorities monitor river and creek levels amid ongoing rainfall.
Cadet Rites Prompts April Fund Drive and Drill
Armidale Cadets planned an April appeal to fund a concert and training lifts under the Empire Challenge project. Reinforcement of enlistment and material provisions were discussed as key aims, with a focus on performances, gear, and readiness for NSU drills and related events.
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Mrac- Urea
Parliament Inquiry on Policy Worth in Australia Debate
Vic President of the Victorian Employees' Federation weighs the value of the federal and state party platforms in relation to reform legislation. The discussion centers on whether the two parliamentary systems serve workers, with references to industrial policy and political alignment.
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Vic
Emplhoers
Finderaciin
Partiaeke Wheller
Australia
New Wheat Wet Anxiety Over Weevil Infection
Reported concerns grow over weevil infection risk as new wheat seeds emerge. Agricultural officials warn producers to monitor germination and storage, while researchers study moisture impact on pest spread.
Annual meeting of Acme Hale Relief Seckery held at Oil Chambers
A garbled report covers an annual meeting of the Acme Hale Relief Seckery at Oil Chambers on a Wednesday with unclear names and roles. The text mentions deputy clerk positions, pay rates, and broader notes on local governance, industry, and a hospital annual report amid scattered references to committees and tradespeople.
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Acme Hale Relief Seckery
Mer
A. Norris
Bunday
ADL Indies
Faulkner
Annan Mewting
Huly McCarrind
RE. B. Entwisle
Archbishop Manaix Denounces Prime Minister in Melbourne Confrontation
Archbishops attack Prime Minister amid accusations of bigotry and bias. In Melbourne Kilberry and Hughes face denouncement and related charges tied to wartime conscription debates. The writers frame a tense public clash over policy and religion, with prominent figures named and political controversy highlighted.
Returned Soldier Attack Sparks Controversy at Pietie Court
Samiel Hobart, a returned soldier, faced charges for incitement and bodily harm at Pietie Court. Prosecutors cited a quote blaming Germans and likening the treatment of veterans to a national pity, while a bystander’s disruption occurred during witness testimony. Accused remanded for further proceedings.
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Samiel Hobart
Pietie Couck Fonda
Gorman
Witniss
Win
Nisiyi
Kaif
Accueed
Railway Fatality at Mockdals Rocks Rockdale
An elderly man, identity not yet known, was run over and killed by a train at Rockdale this morning while crossing the line. The signalman warned the man and the driver applied brakes, but the victim hesitated and was struck. The body was found severed, with several carriages passing over the spot before the train halted.
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Mockdals
Rockdale
Verai
Returned Without Fighting in Australia War Return
The Defence Department seeks reasons for many soldiers returned to Australia after arrival in England without seeing service. An urgent need for men for war service prompts investigation into why these personnel were sent back, highlighting unexplained troop reductions and policy concerns during wartime.
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Australia
England
Industrial bill to spark heated debate in Parliament
The Industrial Bill will be introduced today in the State Parliament. Some clauses may be unacceptable to the Opposition, signaling a lively and prolonged debate. Unlicensed slaughter houses ban comes into force tomorrow. A new war loan is expected to be announced soon. A tornado in Victoria causes substantial damage and economic loss. A wealthy estate dispute involves Newry, Caledon and Edlberth Wires over a pirate allegation.
Representative Recognition Affects Ukraine Speakership
A Brest-Litovsk envoy to the Ukrainian Rada reports that after discussions the Central Powers did not recognize any single group as fully authorized to speak for Ukraine. The development follows debates over legitimate Ukraine representation and future governance amid wartime diplomacy.
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Heuter
Ukranian Rada
Brest-Litoveak
Helesttion
Ukraine
Supreme War Council Import and Structure Outlined
The document discusses the Supreme War Council in detail, listing its purpose to guide policy and strategy. It outlines a broad structure with a core body of personal staff, representatives, and military departments, describing the council’s functions and the political context guiding wartime decisions.
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Podley
Gulag
Veebory
The Conscription Question in London Telegram
A Reuters telegram from London reports General Botha denying a proposal to conscript British-born subjects. The message notes strategic wartime concerns and refers to potential widespread impact if such a conscription measure were adopted, with emphasis on colonial and African theatres.
Mutiny Quickly Suppressed in Athens Area
A distorted report claims a Lima regiment and artillerymen attempted a rebellion near Athens. The movement was quickly repressed and the government says the action was a failed attempt to hinder progress.
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Lima Ifune Bry
Ibd Tecdin
Uranian Situation Clarified by Bolshevik Move
The Floda al Hrest-Libovsk reports illuminate Ukraine's political rift as 90 percent of today’s candidates win seats in the Constituent Assembly, far above Belarussian results. The Ukrainian Congress of Soviets in Kiel votes for the Rada, while Bolsheviks push a Kharkov claim as new government, a move not reflecting Kharkov or the Ukrainian Republic.
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Floda al Hrest-Libovsk
Constituent Assembly
Desis
Belabievisk
Ukratian Congress of Soviets
Kiel
Rada
Kharkotami
Murition Explosion in Germany Rumor Supposed Incendiarism
A collapsed report claims an explosion in Germany at Parague causing many deaths. The item suggests possible incendiary work but presents unclear names and dates, with details distorted by likely OCR error.
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Ima Wilton
Parague
Kelle
Swedigh Ships Fired On Coast Battery Mixup
A chaotic report from Covi Finland describes Swedigh ships firing on coastal batteries after a misread indication by Ruestan Battery. The error supposedly saved Swedish forces from six shells as tensions flare in the Baltic region between Wossians and European troops.
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Ruestan
Covi
Finland
Court Martial for German Strikers
A court martial reports discipline actions involving German strikers and pamphlet distribution. An engineer received three months for distributing pamphlets published in The Times as authorities address wartime labor unrest and related incidents.
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Times
Wifuerd
Charelle
Saya
Ty Geee
Tie Witemeter
Ike
Hn Copward
Bremen strike and worker protests around government
Fragmentary OCR describes strikes and worker actions. Mentions Bremen slipbuil drereiurge and Lela strike with feigned events. References to Lee venrkewen and Kroppe as leaders, with scattered notes on Saturday actions and resumed worker activities.
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Lela
Bre
Willie
Lee Venrkewen
Dena
Kroppe
Turmoil Amid Romanian and Russian Forces Across Bessarabia
Fragmented report describes Romanian and Russian actions in Bessarabia and Moldavia with disarmament of a Russian unit after 24 hours of hostilities. Claims surface of Romanian forces advancing, taking towns, and enforcing occupation while relations with Bolsheviks in Bessarabia remain tense.
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Gelal Wlegrona
Moldavia
War in the Air Logs of Enemy Machines
Thirteen enemy aeroplanes were shot down with Hikern oblivrsd follow up lines report losses on both sides between the first and west of January. Damaged hangars and aerial skirmishes described, with emphasis on air superiority and scouting patrols. Authorities warn of ongoing raids and urge vigilance.
Oil Field at Crafton Report Reveals Deep Investigation
An extensive inquiry into the Crafton oil field describes a vast area surveyed with equipment and drills. Officials report samples analyzed abroad and laboratories testing results while authorities pursue leads in a distant, suspicion-filled case connected to the site.
Police court charges and wartime restrictions in Sydney case
Albert James Hroml and Ernest Brandt faced charges at the central Sydney Police Court under the War Precautions Act on Monday. Ernest Vreidh also charged over weapons and German employee conduct as wartime measures spanned Allied security concerns. The report notes subsequent reminders and ongoing government control amid turbulent wartime reporting.
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Ernest Brandt
Sydney
Inverell Gomned
Wnimprevedt Capital Vale
Zid
the Gronehy
Swiiney
Wis
Armidale
Manghay
Tepfetho
W. J. Vowles
Corser
Prencher
Gardiner
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