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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
2
The article argues the upcoming Parliament must tackle important matters. It criticizes Peacock Government members for weak efforts and urges voters to give Mr Elmelie and his followers a chance to demonstrate sound handling of the issue.
A Colac meeting urged the Federal Government to adopt universal compulsory service for ages 20 to 65, conscription of wealth via income tax, and direct conscription for wartime needs. The drive followed notable political withdrawals and local fundraisers supported by church and community groups.
In Port Fairy the electors rally behind Private McMahon with P Russell facing the crowd tonight. The piece notes McMahon’s absence from the constituency and his service in France as the reason for renewed support amid calls for decentralisation and broader vision by parliamentary representatives. The field includes four Labor members, one Independent Labor, two Liberal Economy candidates, and the Attorney General with a walkover expected.
Five reasons urge voters to back Private P Mahon a local farmer and Labor banner bearer. The brief argues he stands with small growers resists middle men and opposes a Labor government noting Victoria’s lack of a Labor ministry.
A Melbourne recruiting meeting at Black Rock was disrupted when an unidentified man insulted Mr Heitman of West Australia. Heitman sprang from the platform and knocked him out, then dealt with a second offender, injuring his thumb and receiving a lump behind the ear.
A warning advertises the genuine Arnail oil produced by G Arna il, sold by L G Soule in Camperdown and J Hoake Cobdin with other district storekeepers in the network. The notice emphasizes authenticity and directs buyers to approved retailers.
G Arnall Colac offers Chilom Bore Testa and Udder to insure capital invested in cows. Sold by L G Boyle at Camperdown and J Hoare at Cobden. Document outlines exclusive rights and distribution in these towns.
The piece discusses atomic theory speculation and the unity of matter, then shifts to medical claims praising Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver ailments. It lists various illnesses and asserts the remedy removes poisons from the system, sold by pharmacists in standard and concentrated forms.
Hampden Labour figures and civic leaders clash over land settlement, state aid, and rail infrastructure. Debates center on the Royal Commission report, production gains, population shifts, and the Government’s plan to support primary producers amid rising deficits and mounting debt.
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