The Five Thousand Pound Exemption Debate
A fragment discusses John Andrews and land tax policy, arguing for taxing land value to promote labor demand and curb speculation. It claims Andrews favored exemptions that advantaged the privileged, urging voters in Armidale to reject him on March 24. Local figures referenced include A. G. Foi and voters considering land value taxation as a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idee
Perth
Gil Otha
Simdag
Maine
Howe Lund
Sydney
Tesa
Ruth
Andrews
Armidale
Ate
A. G
Solicitor Charged With Deceit In War Bond Case
Janes Frank Titres, a solicitor, was charged at the Ipswich police court with obtaining money from Mrs. Montgomery by deceit. Evidence alleged he pretended the War Council could revoke her son’s exemption and urged her to draw funds from a bank, leading to a withdrawal of £800 and leaving £82 in credit. He was committed for trial at the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tpewieh Qj
Janes Frank Titres
Montgomery
Nor
Exlwin
War Council
Fadia
Cannel
Ant
New booklet form for women health guidance from Had Aes Ptord street Sydney
Invitation to women to contribute to a new booklet on reliable health information. Seeks writings addressing anxiety and related health concerns, mailed from Sydney location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes Petord-street
Sydney
Bil Squires Stabbing Disaster Rocks Hunteratenet
Police report a serious stabbing incident in Hunteratenet Newena on Friday night. Hil Squires, former champion huxee, was injured as officers detained Adele Mean, a Russian national, in connection with the assault and related hostel brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squires
Hunteratenet
Newena
The Red Cross Origin From Geneva to War Time
A compact account traces the Red Cross emblem from its Swiss roots to its adoption at the 1864 Geneva Conference and its role in wartime relief. It notes a 1889 public gathering in Paris, the Geneva Convention's shaping impact, and Switzerland’s long standing neutrality while acknowledging the emblem’s humanitarian use in hospitals and field aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eran Society
Mick Wn
Wwe Tavkigs
Ghawva
Tiechali
Bormbarde
Societe Comevuace d'Ttitite Publique
Rmern
Geneva
Cenera
Switeerhand
Switzerland
Switherland
Sheldon’s New Discovery Promises Safe Colds Relief
A historical notice touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and to prevent flu pneumonia and bronchitis. It urges mothers to keep children healthy and mentions price and sources in Armidale and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sheldon
Sheldon
Price
Tyé
Morgan Stephens
Hillerove
Hillard
AL J. Gallegos
Armidale
Soldiers Socks Story Stirs War Time Rumors
A rumor spread that patriotic socks and forks were diverted to wartime use, prompting denials from a Hunter’s Hill war worker who said she never bought socks from the cited firm. The piece notes confusion and questions about circulating statements. Also mentions a Newcastle man fined for smoking during fish frying and Mr A O Potter named secretary of the Returned Soldiers' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer Bown
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Pwr
Hunter's Hill
Newcastle
A. O. Potter
Wolves of Industry Threaten Empire as Strikes Rise
A wartime warning condemns certain Australians for attacks on essential industries. It argues workers who strike jeopardize the nation, urging industrial conscription if needed to defend the empire and prevent famine, while condemning traitorous actions against public service and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natha
FBI
Bneividdiy
Metlen
Urey
Fael
Webern
Mtecesaury
Fragmented wartime steel yield assessment in soils
The article outlines estimates of steel production and bombardment impact, noting daily shellfire, weekly replacement of shells, and a claim that 150,000 tons of steel exploded in the area. It calculates a crop value of scrap steel at £10 per ton, summing to about £40 per acre, and cites Prometheus praising its collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromniheus
Hern
Ron Meeda
Lsda
Vuriots Collins
Jhoweer
Prometheus
Chamberlain’s Cash Remedy Promoted for Croup Relief
A newspaper ad urges mothers to prevent terror nights from child croup with Chamberlain’s Cash Remedy. It claims quick relief and noterworthy safety, recommending purchase from chemists and general stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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John Andrews
Bil Squires
Dr. Morse
Morse
T “Hana Aeaten Ian
Aore
the Royal Butchery
Rusden & Marsh Streets
Pone AM Orden
Mitchell’s Special Vinegar
Mitchell
Blue Ribbon Coffee
Mitchell's
J. Browning and Sons
Talaphone
K. R. Bain
Metropolitan Board of Water Buupply and Beverage
Dangar Street
Neet Lane
Wtmont
Scott’s
Co Scott Sons
Mir F. Sentty
WRC
Dyra
C.savage & Sons, Tailors and Costumiers
Beardy-st
Thame
Ead
Ak Erie
McDonald
M'Donald
A. McDonald
the Tailor of Taste
Gent.'s Park
L. Scotton
Soddie and Harness Maker
Bseardy -Gtrest
Armidate
Billard
Decamierlin
Albeo
Ai Yair
Ward
Awyeme
Syiae Vnwiatere
Withdeno i. White Bros
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