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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
2
The notice urges Australians to ensure their names are on the electoral roll, stressing voting duty over last minute activity. It argues timely enrolment is essential and criticizes neglect, noting elections and referenda reveal losses from being unregistered. It calls for simple steps to verify registration.
The piece notes Britain’s military financial plans for soldiers dependents. It details a schedule titled Unmarried Wife, showing 10s weekly for a wife on a deceased husband, 5s weekly per child, with scales for multiple children, and a separate provision of 102 per week for an unmarried wife without children during the war and twelve months after. It questions the humane and economic basis for recognizing unmarried mothers and unmarried wives without dependents, and contrasts public protests against social changes with wartime policy shifts.
Sergeant Gordon Breen of Camperdown has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the battlefield. He is one of three Breen brothers serving in the war and is the sixth son of Mr and Mrs Breen. He has been recommended for a promotion and was wounded previously. Rome despatches report Austro German protests over bombing of Padua, Italians deny the claim of targeting military sites, stating air raids hit churches and hospitals. The Pope has written to the Kaiser and Emperor Charles I about breaches of understandings to spare civilian cities. Advices from Switzerland say 50 Australians are interned, bringing the total to 108. The Red Cross will send an officer to improve prisoner camp conditions in Germany. Ballarat recently saw two special trains carrying 800 munition workers from Sydney to England, ages 21 to 60. The Defence Department orders bars closed at a railway station hotel and nearby bars, but soldiers still found liquor nearby. Intercessory services were held across Australia in churches, with the King’s proclamation read and prayers for victory offered, including appropriate hymns.
Saturday edition mentions Adolph Ross and Willie Dickson arrested in Camperdown on Friday for breaking into Mr Grainger's residence at Beene and stealing goods of various kinds valued at Liz. Court remanded to Colac. bail allowed. Other items include alocal judge’s quip about health, a merit certificate at Camperdown State School, recruitment efforts, and notes on William Nixon, Henry Fielding Dickens, and aging of Mr Dickena.
An old advertisement claims kidney pain and backache vanish with Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Testimony from P. Nicol of Camperdown credits the remedy with rapid relief from severe back pain, dizziness, and urinary issues, noting easy movement since treatment. Sold by chemists, Foster-McClellan Co. 74 Pitt Street, Sydney.
Advertisement notes Arnall’s oil from Colac sold by J Hoare Cobden and G Boyle Camperdown. Claims the product relieves sore udders and advises bathing with hot water and rubbing down. Limited details provided with brand name and local distributors.
Voter notification invites Poragne residents to lodge nominations by February 22 1918 to contest the Corangamite seat in the Labor interest. The call emphasizes formal lodgment with the undersigned returning officer.
Hampden Shire Council met Monday with Dr J C Manifold presiding. Fines totaling 27 6d were forwarded. diphtheria cases reported by Dr Desailly and Dr Owen. Lismore tendered resignation as prosecuting officer. Postmaster General to erect two telephone poles on Albert Crescent. Public Health and Agriculture departments noted matters on restoration of drowned postern and timber revenue diverted to forest road works. McGuinneas Terangs report covered impounding 13 cattle on Nov 8 with fees totalling 342 6d. Rowley cattle ownership noted. no pound charges. S J Mallett sought wage increase, refused. ice cream vendor registration withdrawn. Country Roads Board approved omission of tyre width clause. case of extra tourant at L12 noted. Engineer WC Clarke to discuss stone crushers. inspector C W Marshall reported on slaughter yards dairies nuisances and dog registrations. Renewals granted to several firms. rates and arrears to be handed to shire solicitors after Feb 28. A crusher hands wage claim was raised. committee approved 1s 3d per day wage increase to 1s 3d for actual working time.
Testimony in the Victorian Supreme Court compares Sanders Eucalyptus Extract to refined brandy, claiming unique antiseptic healing ingredients not found in other eucalyptus products. The maker asserts it prevents meningitis and a range of ailments, including rheumatism, neuralgia, kidney and bladder trouble, indigestion, and wind, with various delivery methods and a firm stance on authenticity.
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