Victorian Railway Association fuels war loan repudiation debate
Melbourne April 27 reports the Victorian Railway Association backing a motion to repudiate the War Loan while critics warn of looming property confiscation. Prime Minister Bendigo visits before London talks amid labor and nationalist tensions. Discussions at Government House stress unity, industrial war effort, and reforms.
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Melbourne
Tle
Tudor
Oficmls
Germany
Russia
Western Front
Hughes
Benidigo
Sydney
N.S.W
Australia
Employers’ Federations
War loans and political contention amid Melbourne coverage
The article reports on parliamentary delays and a decisive defeat in the House by 18 to 396. It notes strong support for war loans, with over £43 million subscribed, and mentions the Red Cross fundraising on Anzac Day in Melbourne. It also describes recruiting efforts, Labor candidates, and electoral tensions in Flinders with pacifist manifestos and party splits.
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National Party
Cook
Fisher
Hughes
Tudor
Tew
Bolshevik Hates Mr. Hughes
Watt
Orare
Labor
Mr. Watt
Flinders
Farmers’ Party
Dandenong
Ron
Hall
Liberal Leagues
Bruce
Holmes
Peri
Senate
Boyd
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Tralia
Australia
Red Cross
Ancor
Red Cross Mw
Victoria
New South Wales
Germany
Irvine
One Shot Ross at Cairns Theatre Tonight
Picture-goers will see Roy Stewart in One Shot Ross a western drama at Cairns Theatre tonight. Painted Gulch erupts with lawlessness as Ross fights outlaws, saves Nan Sherian and avenges her father’s murder before continuing his journey, with vivid action scenes and a supporting Triangle comedy.
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Ross
Sngle
Roy Stewart
Cairns
Painted Gulch
Nan Sherian
Nan
Josie Sedgwick
The Austral Palace Pictures Programme Attracts Crowds
The Austral cinema offers The Double Standard and The Re generation with strong serials and comedies. Vendetta in a Hospital and Jennie of the Weeds headline drama offerings while Palace remains noted for its up to date programmes and value seating. Seats available today with no extra booking charges.
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Austral
Australio
Good Sons
Palace Pictures
New York
Aillie Richie
Jennie
Fine Entertainment At Cairns Theatre On Thursday And Friday
On Thursday and Friday next a fine show will play at the Cairns Theatre featuring Gallipoli Pebbles the attractive artists and returned soldiers. The program includes Miss Gladys Marker elocutionist Nancy Campbell champion and tricky Ekater Bernie Arretremy har tone Lionel Wright sketch artist and others. Patrons should reserve seats in advance. extra admission charges apply.
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Cairns
Gallipoli
Gladys Marker
Nancy Campbell
Tricky Ekater
Bernie Arretremy
Har Tone
Lionel Wright
Proprietary
Australian views on German Pacific colonies shape Pacific policy
The Courier notes Australia’s stance on the fate of Germany’s Pacific colonies as Minister for the Navy argues for disposals aligned with security interests. It highlights Britain’s shift toward understanding with belligerents and Australia’s role in island development, governance under the Pacific High Commission, and trade relations with Macfie colonists seeking autonomy within Australian support.
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Navy
Millions Club
Sydney
Germany
Pacific
Courier
Cook
Hughes
Australia
Empire
Rabaul
Solomons
Berlin
Britain
England
South Pacific Islands
Ima
Islands
High Commissioner For the
Commonwealth
Macife Coloniists
Austrain
Downing-street
Commonwealth Department
Northern Territory
Reform in Pacific Islands and British Obligations
The text argues Britain must enforce firm, decisive rule over the Pacific islands to prevent population decline and idleness among Fiji and Tacite Islanders. It warns against coddling and calls for incentives to labor and orderly governance by London or Melbourne, stressing sustained labor and fair pay.
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London
Melbourne
Fiji
War workers turn to bridge clubs in London West End era
The Weekly Dispatch notes a surge in bridge club attendance among war workers in London, with women of all ages racing to win after long shifts. It describes grim club atmosphere, social isolation, and the high stakes that lead to financial strain and borrowed money as meals and evenings out become scarce alternatives.
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Ofondon
Ayaia
Carls
Atlay
Cerin
Oii
Colds Catching Warns Against Close Contact
A fragmented health notice cautions that colds are catching and advises avoiding kissing a child from anyone with a cold, steering clear of crowded cars and poorly ventilated rooms. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as clearing symptoms quickly when used as directed and claims wide sale.
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Chamberlain
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