Shipping difficulties threaten Australia postwar trade
The article notes severe shipping shortages amid wartime strain and warns decline in South African Union trade. It cites 1913–17 export values, contrasts with Canada India Japan and the United States gains, and argues for prompt shipbuilding, Commonwealth action, and a dedicated ship-building infantry to offset future shortages and provide employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastralis
Empire
South African Union
South Africa
Canada
India
Straits, Settlement
United States
Japan
Austalis
Commonwealth
Waru
Fide
Hio Wathh
Hie
Hout
Aquiton
Vejop
Austratia
Cartain
Soldiers Welcome Home Promoters Propose Less Formal Event
Report on Welcomes Home events for returned soldiers discusses making gatherings less formal to boost attendance and funds. It notes informal speeches, medals, music, dancing, and supper as core activities, with emphasis on social fellowship over ceremony. A local hall event featured Joan the Woman, drawing strong attendance.
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Pach Rvfnr
Woldview Mandal Taloy
Che
Returmal Park
Fallow
Local notices list candidate deadlines and auctions
Election candidates must file with Mr Knox at Shira Hall by Thursday noon. Mr James withdraws from vacancy contest, replaced by Mr Cowan. three ridings to vote Warrenbayne Mokoan Totong. Savings Bank to inspect pass-books next Thursday. government price schemes, rabbit skin requisitions, and butter prices discussed. Community notices cover local auctions, local trains, and a forthcoming harvest show with prizes totaling £600.
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Mosterrar
Execroxs
Knox
Shira Hall
Psn
W. James
Cunningham
Cowan
Bowdero
Mokoan
Canteabs
Nkaly
Warrenbayne
Totong
Central
Devenish
Cre. Walker
Dwan
Savings Bank
State Savings Bank
Mc. J. J. Armstrong
Government
Hilmas Beth
Fiscres
Goomalibee
George Henry Pearce
Lima East
LO Acres
Business Board
The
Defence Department
Messrs
William Haughton
Roll of Honor Died on Service in War
Obscure report honors Mosare Watts and a list of company names from Ballarat and surrounding regions. Notes his long service in the 16th Light Horse, transition to armourer sergeant, and prior role with Masing Harrie Uo. Mentions War Office correspondence and a letter from Fritz seeking meeting with O.S.M. Oniilio in London.
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Mosare Watts
Vurtitall & Co
Fray Mere
Quiplan
Ballarat
Stati Hithare
OSM
Jos
Qutulan
Ulaven
Tira
Hie
Fritz
Jane
Oniilio
London
Levim
Bo Cetnra
Wounded soldiers named in district reports
Wounded Sergeant John Larnaamb reported by Amomo as badly wounded at Gallipoli. Pte H Javabiy gassed. Other wounded listed include Private Williams Whoolur and Govnerat S G Cowell. Promotions include Captain George Lydiard promoted to major and M Stadart awarded the Military Cross.
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John Larnaamb
Amomo
Defence Department
Barklasn
Arundelstroa
Bowis
Gallipoli
A.M.C
Pacoba
Pte
H. Javabiy
Williams Whoolur
Kaeos
S. G. Cowell
Haran
Livat
M. Stadart
Manefield
George Lydiard
Marthful’s Creek
Koroy
Beun
Returned Soldiers Reach Home From Service Losses Mentioned
Returned among the invalided soldiers was Lis. J. Klebby of Bonnica and Private G. Ferguson of Bolivian Treaty. Both men came home on Wednesday after three years of native service. Their three brothers were killed in the war.
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Lis. J. Klebby
Bonnica
G. Ferguson
Bolivian Treaty
Racing Ab the Cadition on Saturday at Australian Hardie Trvco
The North Eastern born Andy Sparke won at Gauffield on Saturday and started 1 to 8 odds. Mul led by a length and a half from Rosyth with Pistoher third in the main race. Second division included Capellobtt and Ly Fadolms among others with odds listed. Steeplechasers saw Lived Duell and Wortibis in top placings with Carpathie and Lord Grey also contending.
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Hardie Trvco
Muloff
Rosyth
Pistoher
Capellobtt
Andy Sparks
Hylan
Star
Duell
Wortibis
Toon
Malekuil
Staken Edrington
Dey Sy Calais
Carpathie
Lord Grey
ThosAisna Ss
Walter
Wiest Dividon
Nibbaul
Football scores from Saturday games include Collingwood and Geelong results
Collingwood 10 10, Fitzroy 6 12. St Kilda 10% to Carlton 8, South Melbourne 12 19 defeated Essendon 7 10. Geelong 10 7 defeated Carlton 4 4 1. For children's nighttime cough, Woods Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1/6 and 2/1.
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Co Savage Us
Oies
Collimewood
Fiteroy
St. Kilds
Bor Tjoh Tau
South Methuuray
Fesendon
Geelong
Teat Carlton
Childran
Woods
Soissons Captured tow Recrke
London report on a Paris liaised communique describes Allied advances along the Veslo and Aisne fronts. It notes over 30 villages liberated in a single day and 8,000 German prisoners plus 133 guns captured as Americans push toward the Vesle.
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London
Paris
Veslo
Aisne
Vesta
Seimour
Fiomes
Amer
Coneville
Bagcourt
Courseller
Champisny
Soissons Rheims
Washington, Sundsy
Allfan
Uie Aisne
Mitac
Fismes Captured Later In Paris Report Mixes Up Details
A Paris dispatch misstates that Fismes fell while a German withdrawal occurred between Montsdivr and Moreau. The Probe reports three crossings at the Vusle and notes action near Lavon amid shifting lines.
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Paris
MontSdivr
Moreau
Vusle
Cerman Badly Beaten and Tangled War News
Paris reports describe German forces in retreat after heavy losses on the Aisne front as Allied troops press from three sides. The French British river advance from the Marne region and the Orisw Valley opens a path for renewed Allied pressure with weather days shaping operations.
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Cermans
Sundsy
Paris
Lind
Solatuus
Dusseruplees
Message from Lloyd George on British policy in wartime
Fragmented notes describe a communication from Mr. Lloyd George about bags and impartiality in the British policy. The text references delivery, reception failures, and a halt to plans, with mentions of trade and transport to a village and an accompanying inability to confirm receipt.
Avenue of Honor ceremony honors Benalla dead
The Opening Ceremony for the Avenue of Honor in Benalla featured a crowd of about 400 with sunlight and calm wind. Local figures including Mr J W Lookle and Dr Dantop spoke as plans were outlined to plant three trees for each fallen service member, honoring soldiers who died in Gallipoli, Egypt, or France and pledging lasting memorials.
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Suuyolitus
WAAC
Univer Licitonans Morgyne
J W
Lookle
O. Waters
The
Sumsenipoe
Hun
Biel
Tro Wits
Wally
le J. Guppy
Heleman
Royrel
Bindis
Thyra
Suney
Hin
Shire
Dantop
Byrneas
Bnt Mb
Promnt
Thant Baye
Gallipoli
Egypt
France
New South Wales
Queensland
Alliss Cross Aisne Enemy Routed
The report claims Allied forces broke a major German push on the Aisne front near Shimon and Vener. It notes two days of patrols and examinations, aiming to gauge enemy strength and morale, with the wider war effort emphasized.
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Aronen
Vancouver
Suniay
Masroga
Ariv Saya
Shimon
Carman Resistance Stubborn as Allied Advance Halted
London dispatch reports Carman fighters stubborn near the Veale north bank from Solianne to Rheima as Allied forces push forward. Prisoner counts rise with added captures amid ongoing riverline operations.
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London
Sanday
Carman
Veale
Solianne
Rheima
British Advance From War Front Report
A Belgian front report notes patrol clashes near Ancre Neovante Dareancoure and Hawel with artillery pushed north of Bothone and south of Ypres. The battle line is described as unchanged by another dispatch from Landon, Sanday, amid frequent telegrams.
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Revrew
Dowelan
Landon
Sanday
Italian Front Update Reports Large Italian Advance
An Italian official describes a major movement on the front with heavy fighting and captured prisoners. The report notes Italian forces pushed west of the Assaco Plateau and entered Garie after fog, while also mentioning war material captured and widespread troop and civilian efforts related to Arthur Day planting.
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London
Assaco Plateia
Garie
Anniversary War Declarations Stir Local Meeting
A Sunday service and council meeting discuss the fourth anniversary of Britain’s declaration of war. Shire leaders urge continued support for troops, reinforce wartime resolve, and honor those who will not return. The service at Benalia churches recalls sacrifice, duty, and a belief in ultimate victory over Germany.
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Rows
Shire Sucrehary
Ulli
Wintariens Drugale
Barne
Tim
Haya
Agein
Ajglaups
St. Andrew's Church
Tie They AO
Uuyatis
A.C. M
Gerntoy
Dar
Sabamod
Yuna
Wren
Fragmented Cathartic Sermon on War and Morality in Aged Script
A religious discourse reflects on wartime duty and faith, praising restraint and prayer. The text condemns bold action against perceived moral decline and emphasizes unity, repentance, and reliance on divine guidance amid global conflict.
War and Kings Face Moral Clash in War Talk
A sermon by Rev Po J Edwards at Holy Trinity on the danger of kings waging war and the church’s role in moral governance. He warns that royal power and gold toys fuel expanses while Christian virtue risks being bent toward conflict, urging a world under divine order.
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Maslysia
Tolewes
Oxys
Rhem
Riwarde Beall
Amerioa
Cehdmplie
Silion
Theas
Sears
Ware
Dali
Tibet
Garmany
Fire Brigade and Water Supply Mystified Readers
A garbled OCR passage describes confusion around a fire brigade and water supply operation. It mentions water access, the Water Trust, and various names and places, but key facts are unclear. The fragment hints at an incident involving pumps, tanks, and protection of a festival or event, with references to a demand for water and authorities responding.
Holden Offer and Battle Plane Crisis in War Talk
A garbled war time piece discusses Mr Holden and a proposed battle plane program titled Liberty. It claims Americans build planes with a new Liberty engine to break a German fleet, with attacking plans from Gippsland supporters and funding from wealthy backers. The text bleeds into fragmented lines but centers on Holden's offer, British resistance, and public doubt amid a wartime energy and finance debate.
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Garson
Tanier An Gurmainy
Hunstrade
Ombisne
Obildern
Hiew
Boon
Wageland
Francs
Daly
Kultar
Jacsoe Holden
Uribe
Nylatoe
Gaps
Mra
Gurman
Mr. Holden
Gippsland
Shire
Benalla Morse Sale Reports Prices at Co op Auction
In Benalla the Viatorian Producers Cooperative with Camp and Sons Melbourne conducts a sales auction at the corporation premises Friday afternoon. A large attendance from district buyers drove keen bidding on prime cattle and hogs. Prices ranged from modest to mid hundreds with bidders from local and neighboring towns, hammer fell after lengthy bidding. The sale featured various lots with prices cited in shillings and pounds.
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Co-operativa
Benalla
Campand Sons
Melbeurme
Bayare
Molrye
Doyers
Esdre Preeus
Loteary
Ollewe
EU Revilers
Australia’s Role in the War Overview
The article discusses Australia’s participation in the war, noting central Australian efforts, allied actions, and strategic roles. It cites spartan frontline conditions, wartime communications, and mentions prisoners of war and civilian impact as the conflict progresses.
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised Relief for Backache
A dated testimonial heavy ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills claiming rapid relief for kidney related backache and general urinary issues. It features multiple reader endorsements, price notes, and supplier details, presenting a period market pitch typical of health cure promotions.
Coming Events in Boullay General Meeting and Shows
A list of upcoming events across Boullay including a general meeting at Hepatis Gan Olat, a public meeting at Smire Tall, and a Wangaratie Show. Notable items mention Moggs' consort, Goortinhat dramatic entries, and a Timberline social. The schedule covers August 12 to September 10 with multiple gatherings and performances.
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Boullay
Hepatis Gan
Feidey
Oguet
Aodaus
Somaeday
LY Angie
Moggs
Cand
Goortinhat
Dramatie
Vatomets Shree Hall
Planet Says
Gardyn
Ll.—Wangaratie
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Reynolds
Anguat
P. Hyer
Kelson
Inta
Thomas Skelton
Pontegeb
Leliefe
Kalitoc
Todd
Sodlock
Torstay
Joan Re Wostax
Joan the Woman
Choo Weigtey
Wallace Hold
Jno
Barrymen
Melbourne
Sydney
Bovalla Rosivt
J. P. Troscy
Carracan
Home Service
Goucher
Kaux
Bovret
England
Katcwr
Joseph Cook
Navy
G.O.M.G
Mertans
Oyoun and
Murray Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Wedooaday
Priza
Bonalla
Wangaretta
Eatrleo
Ausmanta Hovne
Australia
King George
Ir. Hughes
Fisher
Australis
Newnes
Shepparton Co-operative Batter Factory
Cather
Me. Mitchell
Charadders
Herbert Ledger
P. Gaffney
Conjanation
Daogald Mackenzis
Acction
Barkly Stower
Gornford
W.b
Byrnestroct
Mosors. Ryland Bros
Bycestroct
Mre. Wagner
Ivato
Soissons
Donglesvig
Cerman Franks
Funks
Mr. Lloyd George
Alan Lo
Wwe
Alliss Cross
Halon
Hute Toschors
Guppy
Arcas
Spain
Goppy
Ubown
Govur
Bealls
Aehoel
Howe Chisen Ag
Cumdiath
Cappy
Choy
Dawlop
Mr. HL. Guppy
Qoun Vitor
Benalia Dlinscios
Methodist
Churett
Holt
Gil
Gaston
Carlet
Interweemmn
Holy Trinity Church
Bevrie
Hisheenth
Mtoe
Oster
Goa
Wallony
Gawtain
Hugh Rapam
Ivory
Parker
Crete
Waar Trust Vent
Kiewit Tae Divenye Vy
Desirous
Doling Hs
Dan Ninepes
Hr Walker
Benalla Morse
Ganna
Viialoutorlil
Telco Srviml
Tata Hsien
Seehome
Coumun
Deotrelin
Weber
Neeved
Marclet
L. Bronuen
Arandal Street
Diane Barkehe
Tadvina
Brymoan
Alellan
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