War time education debate urges stronger state role
A voice argues for steadfast education funding despite wartime costs, warning that closure and half time schooling harm children and hinder national strength. The piece highlights 300000 Aussies abroad, many not returning, and calls for organized efforts, school committees, and voluntary workers to build character and national service through robust schooling.
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Australia
Germany
Waleh
England
London County Council
Bridge Street water shutoff and fire brigade upgrade plan
Water will be shut off today from 1 p.m. along Bridge Street between Carder Street and the Bridge while the Free Briesoe brigade outlines a new hose reel drawn by horse. The plan includes a new fire station hose system, dispatch of six firemen, and transfer details across districts.
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Carder Street
Besatea Free Briesoe
Marshall
Uoentry Fue Brigades Board
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Bonilla Brigade
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Malr
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Smytho Utroath
Benalla
Smytho Streath
Barkly
Church Etreete
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Porn ‘Tha Nareus
Dietrich
Obluf
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Tallanyatts
Melbourne
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Alexsoors
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Harper
Seymour Camp
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Mise Parker
Harvesters
KE. Baker
Mentames G. Walker
Wardeep
Baker
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Fire Brigade
Gee
Enxford
Postington
Beechworth Tragedy and District Notes In Victoria
A 16 year old Beechworth boy, Fredk A Dennett, drowned in the municipal baths after delaying his exit to attempt a last dive. His death follows a day of sympathy for a girl’s loss, and court fines were handed to two men for carrying Haber without permits. In Euroa, Mr. Stribling received a silver salve as workers showed appreciation. A district school method workshop, led by Inspector Henderson, drew over 20 teachers. Longwood honored veterans with an honor board and military cross names. A horse incident left H Tenner injured. Taminyck formed a local branch of the Victorian Farmers Union with J A Atkinson as president.
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Fredk
A. Dennett
Robb. Dennet
Ubfortuosee
Wleton
Beech- Worth
Yackandandsh Court
G. W
W. F. Lackie
Gane Dowsing
Ween
Stribling
J.P
Tim
Karna
Henderson
Toachere
Victoria
Hebel
Longwood
Longwood State School
Hon. Gerson
Soldiers Letters From Oxford Training Camp Note
Sergeant Harry Mathieson reports pausing an exam to proceed to Oxford for further courses. An inspection by the Director of Air Organization preceded parade drill, with cadets praised for discipline after two months of training. Updates include Norma Pinkerton writing from England about recovering strength and a POW brother, Lieut. Pinkerton, well treated in captivity with daily walks and hot baths for prisoners.
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Harry Mathieson
Say
Oxford
Air Organination
Mathieson
Parade Ag
Equidrip
Norma Pinkerton
Mra. A. Pinkerton
Wangaratta
England
Lieut
Liane? Pinkerton
Privoner
Germany
Lieut. L. Pinkerton
Flyioy Coron
The War The German Retreat
Paris reports continuing British advances northeast and east of Gommecourt as German retreat appears to be turning into a rout. Berlin says English attacks near Achille Petit Grevillers and Bucquoy were heavily repulsed, with ongoing battles south of Ripoutin and in Champagne.
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Paris
Gommecourt
Bapsome
Berlin
London
Ancre
Achille Petit
Grevillers
Bucquoy
Ripoutin
Champagne
French counter-attacks repelled near Maisons de Champagne
A French official dispatch reports German assaults between Butte de Mesnil and Maisons de Champagne repelled with heavy losses. French forces held and captured trenches at four points, reached the enemy second line, and took prisoners.
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Franch
Marie Caine
London
Butte de Mesnile
Maisoni de Champagne
Maisons de Champagne
Mesopotamia Report Claims British Advance Toward Baghdad
A Mesopotamian official report states advanced detachments are thirty miles up stream from Baghdad and measures are in place to avert Hooding of the city during the river rise. The Baghdad mine factory is in good repair and railway workshops hold insured goods, serviceable machinery, and locomotives. Guns lost at Kut i Amara in 1916 are reported recovered at Baghdad. Russian success reported as Russians claim capture of Kermanshal in Porwia in a London dispatch.
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Bagdad
Anual
American Position on Peace or War Deter mined
In Vancouver on Wednesday, peace or war is seen as the central issue. A clash between an American armed ship and a submarine could provoke war, possibly prompting a test of the Congress to declare war. Germany had already declared war after early encounters between armed American ships and submarines. Gerard, the Berlin ambassador, reached Washington, while Bernstorff arrived in Berlin.
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Vancouver
Germany
Reuter
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Washington
London
Count von Bernstorff
Interrbasardor
China Germany duel over passports seizes German ships
Washington reports the German ambassador has been handed his passports amid shifting diplomacy between China and Germany. The Navy says China severed diplomatic relations with Germany and seized six German merchant ships at Shanghai, with German crews left aboard under guard.
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Vancouver
Corman
Washington
Navy Department
China
Germany
Shanghai
Button Fund Receipts and Expenditures Report
Receipts from sale of Win-the-War buttons total £605 6 with additional buttons sold and £60 5 5 expended on advertising. Messaging from Frances M. Woodcroft as Hon Organiser thanks supporters. official accounting entries include returns of 34 buttons and remittance of £59 13/5 for sales made.
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M'Connen
Endlonad Ploske
Frances M. Woorcott
Boxwood Farmers' Union Meeting Notes and Actions
The Boxwood and District Farmers Union held its monthly meeting on Monday the 12th. Due to accounting issues the meeting was postponed for a month at the secretary's request. Minutes were read and approved. the secretary reported on year’s affairs. Appointments were made for auditors C. Lodemann and E. Lawler to audit the books. A wheat lot was arranged to be milled at Shepparton four mill. Large orders for 40 dozen cast iron plough shares were placed for the coming season. Delegates planned to contact fruit growers around the state for about 60 cases of apples for poison testing purposes.
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Farmore’ Union
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C. Lodemann
E. Lawler
Distriot
Shepparton
Sesson
Algn
Catarkh Sufferers Do Not Neglect Oatarch Remedy
A vintage health ad urges readers to treat oatarch symptoms with Natura l Health Co remedy. Claims natural treatment proves effective in many cases. Advertises free full particulars from Natura l Health Co at 60 Elizabeth St Melbourne.
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Trentmant
Jowell
Natural Health Co
Ezabeth St
Melbourne
Beacons of Licensing Act Breaches Heard in Benalla Court
Valentine Chandler licensee of the Victoria Hotel faced charges for failing to close the bar door on 25 February during a prohibited hour and allowing persons on the premises after hours. Wm Mahony, a boarder, also charged with presenting as another man to receive letters. Mahony and Chandler were found guilty. fines imposed. Mahony fined 20 pounds and Chandler 40 pounds. Additional testimony covered bar froth, letters, and patrons in the bar.
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P.M
Westcott
Valentine Chandler
Flootinee
Victoria Hotel
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eMllen
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Mahony
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Clarke
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P.mshony Wiid
Flea
Wostertt
Ming
Wall
Sud Chandler
Railway Hotel Case Reports Prohibited Hours Breach
Ernest Adams pleaded guilty to drinking on the Railway hotel premises during prohibited hours on March 1. The charges allege Adams and Thomas Sleeman and Michael Danaher were present at the hotel after hours, with Danaher signaling others and one man leaving with liquor. Adams was fined 10 with others fined 40 in addition.
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Michael Danaher
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Thomas Slooman
Ernest Ademse
Luxford
Amit Way
Clarks
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Adame
Sleaman
Sleeman
Adama
Licenase
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Olson
Alan
Sloeman
Iried
Jin
Flo
Glenrowan Case Before Wangaratta Court Defendants Charged
In Otvudley Superintendent Westcatt charged Adame JL Montgomery and Wm Bun clark with being found at the licensed Glenrowan premises on February 11 amid prohibited wine. Evidence showed the defendant admitted being there for sustenance. Constable Reach found him on the premises and Adams offered no reply when questioned.
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I, Adame
JL. Montgomery
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Bun Clark
Glenrowan
Reach
Adams
Bonelark
Red Cross Society Benalla Funding and Charity Letters
A mangled OCR note details Red Cross Society Benalla fundraising and benefit events. It lists donors, such as Mrs Newson and Mrs Gandini of Swanpool, with mentions of turkeys donated by Met Hneelsony and Bargary, plus a summary of payments and items for sale.
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Nity
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Ts Hneelsony
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Thy Hovnnge
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Mieg Gandini
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T'sfany
Thule
Vicious Produces Du Uphey Vive Victorian Pratuered Coaporation
A garbled OCR fragment references financial dealings, individuals and firms, with scattered mentions of payments, orders, and appointments. The text names multiple figures, dates, and places in a jumbled ledger-like passage lacking coherent narrative. It hints at contractual arrangements and monetary figures across various entities.
Fragmented OCR note with financial and event jumbles
A garbled historical OCR item references Ms Mosamatea and MeMNiteetre companies with unclear event details. The text mentions various monetary figures, dates in a nonsensical sequence, and scattered phrases about sales, weights, and items, but no coherent narrative or identifiable entities.
Fragmented Auction Notice of Livestock and Items for Sale
A damaged OCR item lists livestock and goods up for sale with prices in pounds and shillings. Entries reference cattle calves heifers and sheep, with names like Myhhoman and Ly mpringere and assorted measurements and sale conditions. The fragmentary text mentions bidders, dates, and quantities but remains largely unreadable.
Saint Patrick's sports recap misses a clear outcome
The article outlines a lively Saint Patrick's event with mentions of teams players and mixed results. It references a collision and various performances while praising some plays and noting overall positive sentiment about the day.
Noxious Weeds and Farm Law Complaint at Tongamah
In a local dispute a farmer faced accusations over noxious weeds and levies on his land. The report notes a complaint about enforcement and the threat of penalties, with authorities considering actions tied to agricultural law. The piece mentions inspections, potential charges, and the role of community leaders in resolving the issue.
Roll of Honor includes fallen and missing sailors in France
The roll of honor lists Tony Gould and others reported missing after action in France. Families received telegrams and details of units and training progress, with notes of two sailors in training and forthcoming actions around early 1915. The record records names, places, and the ongoing pursuit of news for loved ones.
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Ot Binalla
Tieday
Baer
Tony Gould
Tygan Kelled
Anthony
France
Oman
Teomne
Fondan
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Nell Kiewa
Vein
Bran
Wounded Mr and Meehr. tuine, Lome ged, have tindivel
Fragmentary OCR text mentions wounded individuals and locations with unclear names and details. Readable items indicate a minor incident or injury event within a local setting, but specifics and proper nouns are garbled. The readable words suggest a casualty or injury note but lack verifiable facts.
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Lise Ieee
Hospital Duty Absence Sparks Tangle in Shelter Text
Fragmentary OCR notes show a hospital setting with a leader and private guard dialogues. The text references junior staff, a patient, and an expected absence linked to duty at the hospital. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.
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