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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
3
An account of a wartime gathering at Kr deed town where Mp Water Bowling and speakers urged no conscription and rallied support for anti conscription aims. The report traces tensions, speeches, and reactions as residents debate war duties, with references to local figures and the broader national context.
Australian parliament debate on conscription features Mr Lavelle urging Labour voters to back the war effort. He defenses the National policy, contends that the war party would win if conscription carried, and denounces opponents using vivid charges about independence and duty.
A Wednesday night meeting at a lawn hall supported the government referendum. Deputy Mayor Sam introduced speaker Mr Grimm who urged conscription supporters to back the measure. He warned against opposing it, saying the empire’s very existence could be at stake and critics should not be trusted.
The document recounts a heated wartime parliament style exchange on conscription and national duty. It notes figures like Grimmald and Hughes and discusses public sentiment, Britain, Australia, and support for war mobilization, with appeals to defend freedom and defeat Germany.
A garbled and incomplete text references conscription proposals and political actors. It mentions votes and solidarity for Keny, plus a speaker and supporter reactions, but details and names are unclear. The readable content points to a review of a political stance and potential legislative action.
Forbes' jewelry advertisement touts a new Christmas sale featuring watches, rings, and chains from Ellamond and Gein Bot Rie lines. It highlights over £2000 worth of stock, a wide Ladies’ range, and genuine jewellery values, inviting buyers to visit Mayme, the Jeweller, for expert service.
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