This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Donald Times
Location
Donald, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
Fixture list for No 2 district shows race dates across May to September at Marybernard Kyneton Swat Hill Kemtingham Charlton Lake Brig Wytherfield and Wytheprial. Dates include May 3 4 May 6 42 May 10 May 17 May 27 and more with June July August and September slots.
The article surveys World War I progress with Germany on the offensive near Paris while Allies defend from the West. It discusses blockade effects reducing German imports, rising prices, and possible German bankruptcy risks, alongside Allied naval endurance and Russian and French support. It also notes public war-time concerns in Australia with local notices and events.
Donald Shire Council discusses tendering for McConville Hall works, tree planting, fencing, and road maintenance. Reports note site inspections, bridge work, and grants. councillors debate estimates, public meeting plans, and motorist safety. Health and financial reports accompany routine governance actions and rate collection notes.
Cr Pearse moved to call tenders for irrigation and road works along Houston street and nearby roads. Cr Worley and others backed drainage and culvert improvements near cemetery reserves. Accounts approved include Electric Tech £100 6s 5d, Country Roads Board £208 15s 5d, and general accounts £470 11s 2d.
Members met at the Grant Central Hotel to finalize fixtures for the upcoming coursing season. A Champion meeting is set for July 18 and 19 with plans for 16 dogs per stake and two classes, plus committee members to draft the programme and advertise in the Age and Argus.
On Tuesday sales at the Ballatt market showed 85 head of cattle mainly useful to pond quality. Prime bulls ranged £22 to £24, useful £17 to £18. goat cows £15 to £17/15. sheep prime crossbred wethers 6/ to 25/. extra 39/ to 47/3. heavy 4AQ to 15. prime ewes 35/ to 17/. Yamils peinte 31/ to 34/. District notices reference a sale on St George's Tall, Dawrath, and various local show events with names like Waker, Shulston, and Libby appearing in the fragmented text.
At Douala Shire Council a secretary read a municipal association note confirming President Cantwell’s ruling. Dr Wortley and Dr Wartley clashed over views on conscription with Wortley denying bitterness and Cantwell defending free opinion. A long debate followed before councilors adjourned as space limits prevented full reporting.
The readable parts discuss Rowena Soap and Roxoun Soap with mentions of health and beauty items, potential cleaning routines, and product names. It suggests a marketing style note or diary of household items with odd misspellings and garbled phrases. The overall sense is a chaotic, unclear listing of soaps and ingredients.
An old local government entity expands as Donald Shire gains a new area. Notes praise for the secretary and counts the past council changes, debt reduction, and rate implications. The piece recalls historical milestones from 14 councillors to present, highlighting improved administration and taxpayer relief.
Fragmented OCR text shows multiple venues and dates, referencing shows, horse racing, sales, and local notices. Mentions GorokePire weeks Matimiti-Toes and Rainbow Kitay, with various place names and dates but lacks coherent cohesive facts or outcomes.
A garbled OCR summary depicts a chaotic war scene with references to signal troops, trenches, observers, and alleged clashes. Mentions include Ay SIGNALLIN Toga, Green Rivabettilas ships, artillery, and eyewitness accounts. The text blends names and places with disrupted syntax, lacking coherent events or dates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.