Patriotic events raise funds for troops and community
A local series of events in Beac and nearby towns includes a Friday concert with profits split between the StBeel Fund and Red Cross Family. An October 29 bazaar at Burack State School funds school and patriotic efforts, while a Monday photo unveiling honors Private A Fyffe. Local volunteers and committee members attend, with performances and speeches supporting troops.
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Weering
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Red Crom Fam
Burack State School
A. Fyffe
Duffy
Meredith
G. Stephens
Becac Patriotic Committee
Burack
Hernan
Besac
K Ser
Memrs
Herman
C Ves M Danaher
J. Fraser
Miewes E Gray
Econ
P Bateman
Jas Collins
Heenc
Mlanaher
Coliver
Teave
Anewin
Cwin
Moser
A Eddy
Hicks
SF Dia Smoke
Eeatier
Angwin
Hewar
Port Campbell Progress and Association Meeting Notes
At Port Campbell the Progress and Association met to nominate a Justice of the Peace for J M'Rean and discuss postal and railway timetables. The group urged a return to four daily trains, sought improved mail service, and considered tourist traffic and winter weather impacts on crops and cheese supply. J M'Kean was praised for military appointment and Colonel Tivey’s unit praised for service.
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Holi
Port Campbell
J M'Rean
Lwwnaid Mhae
Fis Ame
Otl
Federa
Tim- 4
Oler Ia
Thome
Tim
J M'Kean
Colonel Tivey
Melbourne Jury Finds Husband Guilty in Wife Murder
A Melbourne jury found Morfessie guilty of murdering his wife at Kilmere on July 14 yesterday. The Crown pressed for trial despite delays while evidence showed the husband’s suspicious conduct and motive. The jury’s verdict led to sentencing to be determined by the court.
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Melbourne
Morfessie
Kilmere
Ovteene
Colac St Patrick Day Fest plans and racing meeting
Brighton officials lead a village style recreation with illuminated grounds and amusements for charity to the Red Cross Society. Colac St Patrick's Day Sports Committee outlines dancing, race program includes Orangamite Cup and Publicans' Purse, with railway timetables adjusted to boost attendance.
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Red Crom Society
Brighton
J B. Grout
J. H. Taylor
Colac St. Patrick’s Day Sports Committee
Corangamite Racing Clive
Campersdown dairy association conference urged cheese making
Delegates report from Camperdown Farmers and Dairymen Association urging cheese production to replace butter as more profitable. Mr Brennan argues for co operation to form uniform cheese products, noting Colac factory as current cheese plant. Discussion covers factory incentives, payments per cow, and calls to bring in key leaders for next meeting.
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Camperdown
Mirymen
Brennan
Terang
Colac
New Zealand
Mr Quinn
Uttenman
Pollard
Mrafin
M’kenzie
Stonyford
Wee Eetung Lid
Strewman
Caffin
Burke
Western and Murray Districts
Stevens Leaves Bendigo Camp Amid Ongoing Reports
A terse report notes Stevens departed the Bendigo Camp amid continuing coverage and unconfirmed details. The fragment mentions the event as part of a broader update on team activities and personnel movements.
Census Cards Progress Report by Attorney General
Attorney General Mr Hughes reports rapid sorting and tabulation of War Census Cards. As of now 651,961 male cards processed. Of 1,343,028 total cards, 624 percent marked fit, 32 percent doubtful, and 5 percent unfit.
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Melbourne
Hughes
Lord Derby Outlines Voluntary Enlistment Plan at Mansion House
Lord Derby addressed a Mansion House meeting on a voluntary recruiting scheme. He urged canvassers to meet eligibles personally, explain fees of the country, and avoid coercion. The plan aims to steadily supply recruits to Kitchener with phased groups and a fortnight notice, paid at three pence per day.
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Lord Derby
Mansion House
Conection
Lord Kitchener
Butter Export Embargo Advised to Be Lifted
Sydney butter shippers report a government intimation that the butter export embargo is rescinded. Mr Mall ordered removal of the embargo after dairy exports and inquiries. Trade expresses satisfaction. surplus stocks to ship promptly as English prices favor local producers. Local market remains steady with no immediate quotation changes expected.
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Sydney
Mall
Soldier Molraed as Deo Reunites with Brother in Castlemaine
Chemist Mr He Elphickh of Castlemaine received a shock and a surprise this week when his brother Private DD RO Elphick, previously listed as killed in action, arrived alive. He had been unconscious for three weeks after a shell burst and later served as guard on a hospital ship before returning to Melbourne and visiting Castlemaine.
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HE Elphickh
Castlemaine
DD RO Elphick
Lemboa
Melbourne
Seven 8086 at the Front and Patriot Letters
Mrs J M Hae of Warracknabeal received King George’s congratulations for her five sons serving the Empire. John F Neyland of Birchip has seven sons serving. A father attempted to join the remount unit but was rejected at age 66. Rumians in prison in Germany reach England. H J Tennant announced about 25 000 Hurman prisoners in Germany in September. British agents in Washington report private yachts used in ports to attack Mexican oil steamer cargo.
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Warracknabeal
George
Empire
H. J. Tennant
Hours of Commons
Germany
Bervics
Washington
Gas Clouds and Poison Shells Britain Endurance
British correspondent Philip Gibbs describes gas cloud attacks near Hudluch with smoke shells creating a dense curtain and poison shells used by Germans. He notes British infantry, bombers, and German defenses as both sides suffer. Italy's role in aiding Serbia discussed by Lloyd George. Land sale notices and livestock auctions follow in the page.
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Daily Chronicle
Hudluch
Hohenzollern
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