Patriotic Carnival at Armidale Racecourse Opens
The Patriotic Carnival begins today at Armidale Racecourse to raise funds for returned wounded soldiers. Organisers expect strong public support despite earlier disappointment over the Shor ground area and the wartime context. Events include an Art Union and Queen of the Day, with special trains from Tamworth and Tenterfield.
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Armidsle
Jock
New England
Tamworth
Tenterfield
Land use plan for returned soldiers sparks debate
Government and War Service Committees promote land grants for returned soldiers to farm. Leaders urge careful selection of lands, favoring agricultural plots over grazing to boost state production and restock flocks. Phillip A Wright cites Wellomombi views on placing men where agricultural work strengthens overall economy.
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Woldion
Phillip A ‘Wright
Wellomombi
Gary
Wounded Soldiers Return and Show Dates Set
A report notes one hundred wounded soldiers escorted on a special Brisbane express train, with celebratory scenes and thanks to authorities. Another item covers Glen Innes show dates fixed across towns including Tenterfield Armidale and Ingleburn, with schedules for February and March and remarks on theatre plans and local events.
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Expres
Savernet Canes
Yixing
Glen Innes
Aelezane
Glen Tones
Tenterbeld
Armidale
Gusta
Innere
Clon Fnoes
Shaw
Me. W. Cramaiz
Glen Innes Society
Bagre
Mr. Lytton
Vanes
Inspector Musgrave
Wary Pickford
Armidake
Mondor
Mary
England
America
Australia
Arcadia
Harold M‘grath
Returned Soldiers Gain Support for New Fund Plan
Friday reports indicate the Federal War Committee proposal for a special fund to aid returned soldiers will be adopted by the State War Council. Hugh Mahoo urges occupation-based absorption, while the Legislative Assembly passes a renewed reading of the Returned Soldiers Settlement Bill establishing aid up to 500 pounds equipment and holdings around 1000 acres. Federal arsenals and a new bill for bulk storage of wheat are also noted, along with public service holidays, post office economies, and ongoing strike and recruiting developments affecting Australia.
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Fedend War
State War Council
Hugh Mahoo
Rudd
Commonwealth
Gardiner
Post Office
Postmeter
Cobar
Ngo-Stow Poligt
Cockatoo
Sland
War of Nations and Allied Aerial Strikes Report
London dispatch reports Allied air assaults on Zeebrugge and HouSta de depots with thirty plus aircraft. One Belgian officer wounded. all Allied flyers returned safely. Western Battle details from Meuse area. Italian and Austrian forces in extensive operations. British submarines active. Danish steamer sunk. Russian Premier vows victory. Zeppelin victims noted. Mr. Hughes hailed in London after speech at Block Exchange.
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Zeenbrugge
Houstade
Geneideruhla
Tombe
Meuse
Malancourt
de Mieune
Poivre Hill
Holland
Germany
Ttalien Commando-in
Caderon
Line
Paris
Copenhagen
Euttegat
Baltic
Port Dalhousie
Langelie Hare Feeo
Gkotaborg
Roussians Must Win.'’ AY
Russia
MR. Hughes
Hughes
London Block Exchange
Ansar
Corlton Club
Balfour
de Epesches
Gome Maples
Mir. Balfotr
War era notices and Armidale community updates
Local news item list from Armidale area covering military notes on training camps Maitland and Heliopolis, family telegrams of service members in Egypt and front, engagements and social visits by Armidale residents, plus political commentary and premiers’ ages. Includes details on Lance Corporal F L Jenkins, Acting-Sergeant V Jenkins, Mr T Kingsmill Abbott engagement, and comments from Mr Hughes.
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Armidale
B. FP. Parker Las
Pg Ir
Maitland Camp
A. Turnbull
Jenkins
Defence Department
FL. Jenkins
Light Horse
Egypt
Sydnee Symphony Rechories
Armidala
A. & Yonge Benham
J. Fletcher
Armidale Woldler
James Ross Henderson
Ns.w. Roger Union
Wellsmarn
New England
Imperial Hotel
H. W. Lane
W. M. Hughes
W. A. Bohman
N.S. A
T. J. Rayn
Alco.Pescork
Vic
Crawford Vaughan
Jock Seaddan
J. Perkins
Geelong
Bendigo
Angus
Perking
Simiester
D. M‘kinnon
Gurbel
Eydmey Medical Board
T. Kingsmill Abbott
Murralls
Rhoda Curnow
C. Curnow
Bank of W.S.W
Boone
Abbott
ALF
Ancac
England
Monts
Weymouth
Sydney
Hoe
Fragmentary account notes a disputed Australian event
A garbled report mentions a person named Balfour and a tense parish issue. The text references an Australian government stance and suggested attendance by a male figure, with unclear details about invitations and dates.
Recruiting News Entrants From Armidale Area
A brief notice reports late recruiting activity in the Armidale region. It highlights candidates named De Patee and Roses with hints of final efforts in the last few days.
Armidale letter from South Africa reports war life and drought
From Waterburg Transvaal Captain Parkes writes Mr. R. Wyner detailing early World War I campaigns in Flanders and the Waterberg rebellion. He notes losses including Lieut-Colonel Braun, exploits of local ex-Yeoman and British forces, a drought gripping the district, and a wounded relative home in Brighton. He mentions family ties to Armidale and a distant connection to C. J. Wyner.
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Armidale
Waterburg
Transvaal
South Africa
R. Wrner
Het
Flanders
E . J. Vane
Oxfordshire
Colone
Braun
Biome
G.w.d
A.b.n
Dardanelly
Ble
Brighton
C. J. Wyner
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Belgian Relief Fund
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