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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
3
Amid turmoil over conscription, leaders from Labor and opposition factions clash in a national referendum drive. Key figures argue for duty versus liberty as Australian unity and wartime needs hinge on the vote, with campaigns detailing enlistment, production, and economic strains.
The report outlines wartime rent controls and housing provisions across Britain and details the impact on tenants. It notes landlord obligations and government action, with references to August 8 1914 and related amendments affecting payments, boards, and evictions during the era.
A gleaming pearl found in Australia near Melbourne is touted as the finest yet. It lies near the north-west post of Australia and is praised for its luster and color while its exact value remains debated. Mr. Bess Mitchell notes the find, with the Community Mission Station head leaving after two years of service.
Holy Communion scheduled at 8 am and 11 am at St Padlogd Camperdown with morning and running services following. Parish press office notes regular worship times and service details for congregants.
A government minister announced inspection of rain markets in South Brisbane and Works Department plans for a controlled fish distribution network. The scheme aims to curb overfishing by allocating fish, including mullet, to retail depots beyond Brisbane while exploring trawler adjustments and depot locations across the state.
A fire outbreak at the alaurhior yard caused a rapid exit of male perhippers after the Presbyterian Shu re vorving incident. Fire, fed by boiling water, was stifled by light wind, confined to a small area as brave aidersresls prevented spread.
In Camperdown a meeting is set for Wednesday January 1918 at 11 a.m. 7 80 in the morning and 3 30 p.m. in Pomborneil with Rev A Dunn of Mechanics Hall presiding. Local patriotic leagues and light topics are listed with speakers Mr Elif Donaldson and Bronyford.
The Berrybank Concert Company announces a Wednesday event from 6 o clock with seated tickets at Berry Bank Arena. Proceeds will be divided between Light Horns Camperdown Red Cross and local Patriotic Lodge. A capable program is promised with a focus on entertainment and community support.
In a handwritten notice from the Paihia area, a long-time business partner announces the business will continue under the name O. Abrey & Co. The message thanks colleagues for support over 25 years and notes a change of address and leadership as the firm transitions.
Race report from a six furlong handicap event at Monors Sevees. The wager includes weight allowances and a 10 percent acceptance noted for thirty motions, with the field's result summarized from the readable OCR fragment.
A Derrinallon initiative by Gaon etarted with GEO leaders Ge Arnall Qatar Bald L. C. Boule ampaediwa J. Hoare Gaba. The group, supported by Gilem Bom Tats wed Vader, aims to insure interest in gapical application and grow horticultural research locally.
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