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Newspaper
Donald Times
Location
Donald, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
3
A murky encounter surrounds a figure named Batty amid claims of support in a cartel of carts. The report alleges a Bowser-linked individual offered phony aid while a SAB DEEL representative presses a stalled plan, with no melt for new carts amid ongoing disputes.
The unreadable OCR fragment mentions a New Miletulsive Assembly, dates in October and February, and various names and places like Burgas and Pitt. It references time, a galley of events, and fiscal or official topics, but lacks coherent context or complete sentences.
Reuter's correspondent reports an unexpectedly summoned Reichstag arbi(te) council as Germany faces political questions. Britain signals demobilisation, while Greece's King Constantine attends Anglo-Greek forces deaths. Washington notes U S isolationism amid pleas for demobilisation and new government formation. The Prime Minister pledges vigorous wartime prosecution and seeks broad support.
A letter from Private US Battery of the Observation Section describes an air action near five British lines. The balloon drifting above enemy positions drew fire as observers watched a gasbag ablaze. Despite danger, the crew and nearby troops carried out efforts to bring the balloon down and secure the scene.
Saturday proceedings of the aguinal licensing court approved licenses for numerous hotels and inns, with assessed fees for properties including Globe Fotel at Char, Grand Central Hotel at Donald, Royal George Hotel at Dunit, Telegraph Hotel at Chayitutt, and Railway Hotel at Barrakee, among others. The secretary Charlon tut and various owners were named in the roll call of licenses and amounts.
Fragmentary wartime diary notes describe Australian soldiers admitted to Milysuls Hospital in Germany with gas injuries and gunshot wounds. Reports include Private V Shields and Corporal Gale among injured, with references to battlefield events on August 1 and prisoner experiences, diet, and Red Cross aid.
Announcement for Donald Presbyterian Church Av Schial Anniversary with services including special hymns led by Rev. D. McFarlane. Includes Sunday school fundraiser and welcoming note for attendees. Event details are partially obscured in the OCR but indicates celebration and collection for funds.
Fragmentary auction notice listing W A Morgan as auctioneer and a Dodge Bens car agent. Mentions veterinary medicines Radduck and loan on land, with scattered farm items for sale including livestock and equipment. Partial lines reference consignments and entries for a sale upcoming Saturday.
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