Sixth War Loan Subscriptions Accepted by Banks
Acting Commonwealth Treasurer announces on March 9 1918 that Bank of New South Wales Commercial Banking Company of Sydney and Australian Bank of Commerce are ready to receive applications for subscriptions to the Sixth War Loan and to consider client advances in connection. Branches to issue all particulars.
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Commonwealth
Bank of New South Wales
Ite
J. Russell French
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, Limited
B. H Massie
Australian Bank of Commerce, Limited
Tn Torme
Austrian Bank of Commerce, Limited
G. AL
Shannon
Government Warns on War Loan Subscriptions
Public leaders urge subscriptions to the Sixth War Loan, warning that failure to reach the target could force taxation to cover the deficit. Officials stress wartime expenses are unavoidable and call on wealthier citizens to back the fund, framing the loan as a patriotic investment versus tax loss.
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Utterauers
Usem
Defence Department muddle raises fears of waste and fraud
The Defence Department faces a chaotic drift amid investigations into mismanagement and carelessness that threaten national safety. The disclosures by the inquiry explain soldiers dependents’ complaints about irregular allotments and payment delays, with fraud alleged by some. A meeting of the Armidale Women’s National Association is announced for Monday evening in the Council Chambers.
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Wwe
Armidaly Women's National
Council
WW. Lane
MLL
Pickpocketing at Armidale and Red Cross display
Reports describe pickpockets in Armidale relieving £18 and £90 from victims as police investigate. Public holidays prompt guidance from the Chief Secretary Factory to allow shopkeepers to close or limit hours. A Red Cross exhibit on site features spinning wheels, wool processing, donations of fleece and knitted goods, with a War Savings feature and canvassing for subscriptions. Colonel Lyter speaks optimistically about the war's turn and the public mood, praising the Red Cross and urging continued support amid shifting fronts and Allied plans.
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Armidale
Glen Trnceres Feng
Crac
Ioarea
Argae
Lurut
Banks
Iui
RED Cross
Red Cresk
Epake
Lytter
Ariidale
Colowe Enid Ly
Med Croce
Low
Fromh
Germany
Foch
Salonika
Enormoaus
Trenpathera
Amusements at Armidale Crowded Nightly Shows
The Lattons Moving Threat team and Fronter’s Circus present performances nightly in Armidale. Acrobats and a 40-star troupe entertain as Howards showcase telepathy and Master Bromwell performs aerial feats. The Circuit of Death and speedy motorbike acts thrill crowds as the season progresses.
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Eront
Eropi
Howards
Madame Howard
Goo. Bromwell
Ausetrolin
Public meeting on Sixth War Loan in Council Chambers
At a public meeting in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night the Mayor explained the aims of the Sixth War Loan campaign. Mr Lane and Mr Curtin spoke, praising the Show and the efforts of the community to raise funds for the war effort. Lane noted Britain’s debt to nations like Africa and Australia, urging voluntary contributions as the country seeks to finance World War II through internal resources and government loans.
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Mask
H Whe Curtin
Analise
Pring Seak
Lane
Britain
Africa
Australia
World Agale
Austeslini
Death notices and military honors from Armidale district
The notice records the death of 33 year old Robert Mainywuring-Leveland of Maitland district, recent illness, funeral in Armidale, wife and child in Werlamhten. It lists burial rites, undertaker H Buckley, and references to local clergy. It also reports military medal award to J. Hockley in Armidale, and various WWI service acknowledgments and family updates, including commissions, promotions, and returns from service.
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Robert “Mainywuring-Leveland
Dicmidaje
Maitland
Armidale
Beally
Wer Lamhten
T Distry
Gray
J. EK. Andrews
H. Buckley
Miltchinson
Nimbin
Will Baryny
Melfi
J. Hockley
Ed. Hockley
Mird
Tiester
National
Grestin
New England
Abbott
Belgium
G.G. Mbean
Bert
Frimoe
Armydale
Despetches
D.C
Regal Weld Artillery
Trant
Arthur Varley
Te. W. Harlow
Show Notes From Armidale Exhibition And War Bond Efforts
The report notes Bald Nobe’s first inter parish win over Kelly's Plains with a keen rivalry to continue next year. Police managed three days of show traffic well under Sir Jones and Inspector Mackwell. Council street watering reduced dust, new speed signs were installed, and the town band entertained. War Bond appeals urged citizen support, with emphasis on small investments and public sacrifice to aid France and Allies. Trotting times, recruits, and shows details are listed, along with a Fremantle bank robbery update where two men were thwarted and evidence recovered.
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Bald Nobe
Veeay
Kelly’s Plains
Olwick
Kelly’ Plains
Ander
Jones
Mr. Mackwell
Ie Council
Ity Band
R. James
Pores Accepts the Shallenge in Showground Appeal
The Mayor received a telegram from Forbes stating Pores accepted the challenge in the Showground Appeal. The short-ground result was C2050 with donations from £10 to £7000. Armidale subscriptions to the War Loan totalled £29. Special notices call attention to services and Holy Week observances at Hillgrove and Ragland. Reports from Townsville concern yard damage and flood effects on local houses.
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Pores
Forbes
Stati
Armidale
T Ll Dockerles
Vmwcla
Hilgrave Pasichignore
Maunds-Thursdar
Church of Ragland
Enetor Tayertvices
Hillgrote
Thalearvah
Herbert Park
Tatest
Tonisfail
Traeellers
Australian war updates and defence inquiry results
A crowded telegraphic page reports the first Australian Lord, repatriation schemes, and Defence Department criticism. It details irregularities in New South Wales pay offices, large overpayments to dependents, and calls for a director of military service. Also covered are a theatre fire, German claims exaggeration, Dutch ship seizures, and Dutch shipping policies amid WWI tensions.
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Defence Department
Defence
New
New South Wales
Soldisre
Victoria
New South, Wales
Hughes
Delonor
Japan Warns China and War News From London
Reuters dispatch from London notes Japan warning China amid wartime tensions. Other items cover returned soldiers fined for selling grog, a kerosene famine in Sydney, Australian Red Cross Day plans in Armidale, and various court actions. Also included are brief items on air combat reports, shipping and shipyard discussions, and government attempts to boost wartime production.
The Times Profiles War Danger and Allied Struggles
The Times discusses danger from Japan and Turkey in Asia and the Middle East, noting British positions and the need for cautious action. It reports on Russian matters from Petrograd and Moscow, and mentions German attacks on Heligoland with claims of penetrations along the line, reflecting wartime tensions and strategic concerns.
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Germany
Rugeia
Times
Petrogasd Corenoaty
Moscow
Petrograd
Marthe
Royal Show Motor Exhibit Promises Wide Range of Cars
Messrs 0 & Co Ltd announce a major motor display at the Royal Show's Motor Map Baral pit with a diverse line up. Highlights include a Tuesday Super-Six touring car and a Dodge Torbie plus standard roadsters and a Garford motor truck. The exhibits aim to showcase new models, economy and high speed potential, inviting country visitors to inspect at Dalmerys and brand locations.
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Lttd
Sydnee
Tudsay
Plactm
Tourbie phoeten—De Losenvie—beished
Sun
Mooke
Towne Phartor
Ita
Ptandard
Garford
Todge Brothers
Aigan
Australia
Thie
Wwe
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