Unsinkable ship concept touted with three-hull design
BirGeorge Thomas of Gellibrand promotes a patented three hull unsinkable ship capable of staying afloat when swamped. The model, built at shipyard cost, features double bottoms and special shielding, suggesting secured buoyancy and surface displacement even if torpedoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas
Gellibrand
Surest
United States
War Fund Update From Hed Cross Ladies and Williamstown Collections
The Hed Cross Ladies report ongoing war work with sewers and collectors praised for their weekly effort. Notable returns include 17 pairs of cooks, 21 scarves, 7 mittens, and 200 pairs of cooks sent to Government Houses, plus clothing and donations from local supporters. Williamstown copper collections list many donors with weekly totals ending November 23 and 28, showing persistent community participation despite weariness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed Cross Hell
Te Elne
Brest
Willamstown Clothing Fund
Hindson
Miss Paston
Miss Linklater
Messrs. Dreyfus and Co
G. Thames
Williamstown
Peate
Jenkins
Rose
Ailes
Buckle
Saker
Young
Richardson
Mise R. Cariss
Sadie Wetson
Miss Breaks
Miss
Steradores
Belts
Williamsteyn
Frogece
Ball's
North Williamstown
Newport
Mres. Bilman
James
Bennett
Miss Graham
Miss Young
Miss Williams
Robinson's
Spotswood
Life Spencer
Spotsrood
Australia Conscription Vote Debated Over Modest Proposal
The Chronicle reports Australia faces a national plebiscite on conscription to draft ages 20 to 44 for service abroad. It notes failure of voluntary enlistment, critiques leaders including Tudor and Mannix, and outlines recruitment totals from July to September signaling shortfalls and potential disaster for front-line divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australis
Mir Donald Mackinnon
LL A
Australian Red Cross Receives High Praise for War Efforts
Colonel C C Manifeld writes to Colonel Wardech of the Australian Red Cross praising the group’s work for troops in France. He notes the glow of gratitude and pride the subscribers should feel for the branch, acknowledging government aid while stressing the Red Cross’s role in supplying comforts to the sick and wounded. General Sir W A Birdwood also expresses appreciation for the organization’s benefit to those under his command. Linseed Compound touted for years of cough relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Manifeld
France
Wardech
Australian Red Cross
Prence
Red Crogs
MEDL
Red Cross
W. A. Birdwood
Suurdoch
Referendum meeting ends in rowdy scene at Mechanics Institute
Mayor Dr Knowles confessed failure to control the gathering during a Reinforcements Campaign meeting in Williamstown. Police present as interruptions and heated exchanges surged against conscription policy and Sinn Fein charges amid speeches by Captain Daley, Mr Stephens, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles
Mechanics’ Institute
Williamstown
Eli
D. Daler
Or. Stephens
Bendigo
Captain Daley
Diler
Charee
Inez
D. Daley
Sret
Lethes
Eifth
England
A Walte
Mannix
Waly
Victoria
Mannix Cars
Belgium
Mr. Lemmon
America
Andrew Pisher
Australia
Empire
Gome
Daley
Stephens
Great Britain
Germany
Tod
Enid Ther
Sinn
Mennix
Henty
F.L.C
Queensland
Britain
Manoix
Daler
H. Ginnee
National Labor Party
James Hall
Williamstown Theatre Presents Big Vaudeville and Films
Tonight feature Maud Fanning and family with three top films Jack Pickford in Freckles The Double Cross Betty Be Good Also Emily Stevens in Dey or The Soul of a Woman Mee Murray in Sweet Heart Belain and The Shielding Shadow episode Thursday Fatty Arbuckle two reel comedy Catherine Calvert in a fire reel drama Tiants in Over and four reels of Mystery of the Gobble Craze
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Fanning
Jack Pickford
Betty
Metra Isture
Emily Stevens
Mee Murray
Empress Pavilion Show Highlights The Mock and the Woman
The Mock and the Woman, the much discussed pictura, is the main attraction at the Empress Pavilion with the full programme of additional pictures also on display.
Carnival-Procession Event Noted For Fort Ste Saturday
The Fort Ste event last Saturday drew a crowd and featured a close game with a final margin of 7 points. Players Gravill, Fowler, Mathies, Sandhester, Blackstock and Jarroson were highlighted for strong performances, with Wood and Gaten among the notable teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ste
Sv. Gravail
Fowler
Milt
Taree
Harvey
Mathieas
Sandhester
Jarroson
Crawford
Hela D. Graveil
G. Wood
Janes
Gaten
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Miss Ada Browne
Usvel
Slierslie
Douglas Barade
Wilemstovt
Lillian Ballard
Peplis
Eames
Hornings
Bampton
William
BE. Jones
ALCL
Westlake
Alom
Pix
North Willamstown
Ajiss Labreins
Hallwat
Beach Station
Gisgine
Ethel Braudmont
Metropolitan Academy, Leatsa
Hiss
Ole
Warlace - Walree
Das.v
Lab
Bam
BOM
Swaton
Victorian College of Music
Musical Soden
Craig Miberos
Bannanstrest
Gilamstora
Gteatsvore Grammar School
Boiy Trinity
Miss Molland
J. Trist
ALAY
Public Accountant
End Intendics
Charles Trist
Taco
Acces
Vie
A. J. Pascock
Collins ST
Melbodree
Forrch Fisor
Solicitor
Convetances
Brosen Bill Chambers
Tarrangower
Ferguson ST
Osce—Ai
Ferobech’s
OtSee
Irvingsheel
Footcray
Tear Station
Agversonsmes
Tacterile Trust
Melbourne
Wilemstown
Normaney Chambers
Collins Street
Willemstemn
Tortherneties
Kelvin
Gsborne Street
A. Pahees
Teseber
Beoorland
WE Dent
Trevor
Ted
Dungtes Breede
Wilden Toma
Dr Webi'e
Mawson
Elemer Isse
Grand Dizplar
Ferguson Street
Lord
Fartavilis
Bag
Corning
E. Dibig
Uisz Lilian Ballard
Bea
Eer
Thorne
Sscker
Hyon
Ear
F. Lynch
Uyual
Barnbey
Hurch
Christ
Douglas Parade
John St Winster
A. C. Crisp
Gaim Junior Endserour
Frith
Pim
Frazer Meeting
Crka Aufice
Les Sanday
Chads
Suodey
Mision Service
Ber
C. Beeweer
Rissman Redeemer
Frayer
Mattie Armstrong
Mr. BR
CLARS
International Bible Students’ Association
Gardener's
Methodist
Willisnostown
Electra Street
EK. Simpun
Y—Her. D. Daley
John Strest
G.camens
Mr. Tippett
D Dats
T—Fer
G. Cameron
Apotswood
Meade
Presaltesian Church
Melbourn
John Caldwell
Green Hill
Simper
Alexander’s Byers
Presbyterian Church
Cecil Btreen
T. Brown
Samson
Mendelesohs
Powell
Athen
Alphe
Staierd
A Heopton
Salvation Army
Stevedere
Robt Wilson
Albertstreet
J. Wilson
Bullecourt
Thelae Previousis
Wilson
Ernest Scrivenes
Bridlindon
Yorkshire
Mar
Gallipsti
Johnatreat Methodist
Sanday School
War Fund
Hilled
Scrivener
Feooce
Sergeant
Fred
Englans
Nora
R. J. Wilson
Batt
Hobt
Albert Streat
North Willismatown
Patycabir Cone
Regelsen
George Regdana
Aleo
Charles Regelsro
Owey
Fares Tae
Tito
George Allen
Marlborough
Charlie Williame
Freday Holten
George Regeleen
Sith
Orcle
Florence
Arthor Fisusy
Elphin Street
Rewport
George Rezelgeo
Sih Bach
Freece
Ars Wekarewn
Aggie Bermuer
Greongs Repelsen
Mariel
Williams
George Regelees
Charies Willisma
Loch Bate
Ale
Alfred Dancen
Seo Son
Gallipoli
Dany Modgomery
Ely
Charlie Wey
Abel
Sinters
Will
Andrew
Marion
Micnsie
Exhel
Sirs
Beardman
Torres
Wislet
Turner
Nelson Pince
Willismetown
Teo Peere
Fsher
Tugther
Arther
Asnte Turner
Trezise
Reg
Tresise
Foth
Maze
Ivereer
Che
Visions
Great Scareley
Dandy
Scott, Norfolk & Boston
Bancns. Co. T. Keig & CG
the. Ware
Tad Oanen
Willismsesa
Amd
Hang
Itham
Savings Bank
Crash & Holland
Bath
SMAS
Tes Neves
Panama
G. T. Sugas
F.R. Tyler
Nelson Place
Telephone
the Chronicle
Russia
Fla
Eoert Boons
Stes Toney
Eirect
Wil Gasetown
Tomonson
Gardees
Her. D
Wackionan
Willie Hell
Steiner
Fie
Ags
Queensclit
Morninston
Tives
Aechting
Bullecourt Polygon Wood
Bapaume
Armendierss
C.O
C.0
Captain Moore
Corporal Bull
Canon Hart
Bull
An.a
Mariner
Apollo Bas
6Th
FP. Co. Engineers
Douglas-parade
Temperance Hall
Young Workers” Patriotic Guild
Williamstown Theatre
Empress
Municipal
Municipal Raag
Mr. Brooks
Thor
Lee Ph
Vitter
Ari
Spondenge
Reed Dal
Tudur
Dy Pankhuret
Frines
Ufemus
Tratia
Réauuk Sas
Verdonetrney
Willisest
Thanes
Menzies
Parise
Ered Seer
Harry
Ste November
Bates
Dowglae
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