23 Aug 1918
Page 2
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Newspaper
Donald Times
Location
Donald, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
2
An entry notes Moy Wn consulted at the Royal Cearze Hotel in Donald, with unclear times listed for Wednesday and Thursday. The fragment mentions medical treatment and wording about diseases and sessions, but details are incomplete.
Notice explains how ads are accepted and the schedule for Brock Sales. It states Thursday only insertions are preferred and that submissions may be charged if they miss the schedule. The notice cites wage increases and higher material costs as reasons for new advertising terms.
Private Roger Hinggary secured Sujiolly Mand the TateC out of Karyrie Bicehip Aquil 20 years in connection with a fatal tagtion on Linh Titly.
A Donald Shire Council meeting was adjourned to a later evening with discussions on public meetings at the railway station and shire finances. The secretary reported sockmeants and stock guarantees while Mr J P Morgan was named local agent for International Worn Machinery Co. facilities and parts plans.
A large meeting at Donald discussed railway plans including connections to Sea Linke and other lines. Debate touched on funding, delegates, and local effects with figures like Mr Griffiths and Cr Wortley quoted.
Large crowd gathered at the Post Office on Wednesday evening to welcome Private Harold Beckwith of Mr and Mrs Beckham back from active service. He arrived by motorcar after a reception organized by local volunteers with speeches by Dr J Wortley and Rev JG Searfe. Beckwith, 19, enlisted March 3 1915, served three years on Gallipoli and France with the 1st Jot, enduring illness en route to hospital and has now returned to civilian life.
The document records council discussions on repatriation, property reservations, and public works. It notes engineer reports, gate and river projects, bridge approaches, and maintenance tenders with figures, locations, and responsible officials.
Fragmentary text describes bridge works, tenders and costs, with names of firms and engineers. Mentions formations, cables and pits, repairs needed, and approvals. Contains scattered references to dates, locations, and authorities, but many names and figures are garbled.
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