Influenza spread discussed by Prien minister and naval officials
In a lengthy House of Representatives debate Prien and other ministers consider how influenza may spread via ships and smuggling routes. Reports describe warnings on passenger vessels and measures to prevent disease as quarantine and containment orders are reviewed by authorities in New Zealand and Britain.
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Prien
Reepee
Bud Heapl
Cesta
Bart
Miehor
Saldives
Watt
Wowlur
Gusta
Robert West
Keslerdas Momning Inn
Butte Durlion Muhy
Olsun
Luceinal
Cali Saayoe
Linn
Agers
Anderteck
Eve Shay
Otto Belora
Beb
M'Leod
Elaven
Coungilmen
Manifold Sel
Boongh and Black Hole of Galoutta Mystery Amid Holiday Turmoil
Fragmented text reports a chaotic scene aboard a vessel near West Australia with mentions of government warnings. Officials threaten action if certain arrangements fail by mid January. The piece references weather, arrests, and warnings to pay licenses while detailing a long list of names and places in a dense, partially legible OCR page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie
Die
Perth
Wight
Salailere
Thas
Fraser honored brings community and library event to close
Frasor honored at a lively monthly Geology West meeting held at the Unions West Library. Speakers celebrated public service, noted committee efforts, and announced post event plans including a Christmas fair and library fundraiser.
Geelong West hosts mayoral reception with Cross workers
City officials and friends gathered in the mayor's room to honor staff, with gifts including a fountain pony and silver desk items. Miss Hearn resigns. miss Hugin to move to Devonport. Geelong West receives a new colonel as Lieut Colonel AM Edgs assumes command of the 5th regiment.
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Cre Geo
Maryland
Geelong West
Cows Holly
Din J. We Brvith
My EL
Mss
Wastscott
Iroc
Westa
Shih
Hateauvich
Ate French
Vic
Duis
Mayurlss
RED ‘Cross
Mitelivoch
Geslong
Fed Ulrass
Horheid Austin
Eercell Powell
Dane
Ole
Walter Kernat
Raple
Ghelumu
Mung Minke
AM. Eedgs
Turer
Sonic Gveluue
Hhillarat
Chlandl
Panier
Binoy
Baeoks Volunteer Corps
Gralong
6Th
Gilliyals
Tra Hunt Senlandley
Aninall Gul
Enrow
Castleutaine
Bens
Pherai
Prema
Thumpsos
East Gerling
Leather shipments and government space allotment inquiry
In Parliament a member raised questions about leather shipments from New South Wales in February 1917. He cited the government’s pledge in October to equalize space across colonies, noting 40 thousand hides and 1.4 million leather sides allocated, with remaining states receiving shares. he pressed for full disclosure of available shipment space and current allocation among hides and leather. The War Office had divided space accordingly, with the government claiming efforts to aid the leather industry and space allotted per superior orders.
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Touther
New Bousit Wales
New South Wales
Eran
Walt
War Office
Lins
Accordinen
Shubhoiritios
Irc
Letter to the Editor on the Sabbath and Sunday observance
A reader argues the Sabbath should be Sunday rather than Saturday, discussing early church practice and references to Saint Paul and Revelation. The letter contends the Lord's Day honors Christ’s sacrifice and rebuts Jewish Sabbath continuity, urging Sunday observance as the era’s correct holy day.
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Ibn Peasans
Audence
Membor
Gagan Hick
Ogg Wase Troutha
Church of God
Pearsall
Saint Paul
Minsh
Ceholdry Ie Gorse Ivan
Walger
Germany's Peace Makers at Congress in Berlin
Report from Berlin on the opening of a congress with 450 delegates from across Germany. Independent Localists and Spartacusites outnumbered. debates over inviting Spartans and details of worker protests, strikes, and attendance outside the Diet building. Guards and street parades noted as tensions rise around the government and workers groups.
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AL Bevin
Sokliere
Warkors Gonivils
Goramay
Spartacusites
Borley
Karl
Herry Mueller
Wimbur
Knechv
Macorini Br
Duddig
Warkmen
Ibert
Scheilemann
Tie National Arsenibls
Aed
Pnalis
Fragmentary interview hints at legal provision during wartime
A damaged OCR reading shows an interview with a person named in the text discussing a legal provision tied to wartime actions. The fragment references the outbreak of war, restraints, and consequences, but the exact terms remain unclear due to garbled wording.
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Coset
Goekgrorl
Deruden
Army of Occupation Report From War Front
The Daily Mail correspondent in Calagna reports that 40,000 American troops are in place as the army occupies the area. The first African air patrols and bridgehead lines are established with live patrols. Prisoners are being held at the English site amid reports of mass deaths in German camps. Twenty eight French soldiers died during the news cycle as tension rises.
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Cobloné
Leoups
Aecupsum
Daily Mail
Calagna
Prioners
Mery
Anarchy in Russia Starvation Reports Rise
Despatches from Petrograd note famine and disease as Soviet authorities restrict returning prisoners from German and Austrian camps. Bolshevik control of food distribution worsens hardship. Allied withdrawal blocked as British forces face heavy losses and German advances.
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Russia
State Department
Petrocrad
Finland's Governmental Shifts and Allied Alignments
A fragmentary report notes the Wisnisht Diet creating a monarchical regent in Dinland and General Munarhiiza outlining a policy toward the Allies. It mentions London Paris discussions, planned reforms, and tensions with Russia. The text also references a cancelled German-Finnish treaty and French units expected at Odessa amid Allied moves.
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Anmomnent Shah
Gujal
London
Paris
Magnerheim
Finkind
Germany
Hvis
Stamboul Seeks English Protectorate In Turkey Turmoil
Stamboul plans to seek British protection as Alex is unlikely to return to Constantinople. Mounting Turkish Party activities claim armed bands bombard towns. Lesbos lies near Smyrna Gulf. Castriy and Agiosio are listed with populations and fortifications amid regional unrest.
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Alex
Constantinople
Theta Mntish
Youulina Turk Party
Mitylena
Lesbos
As Minor
Gulf of Smyrak
Ium
Light Horse Troopers Shoot Their Mounts
A fragmentary report notes light horse troopers shooting their mounts amid distressing claims of transportation limits and fear of slavery. It mentions exploits of the Austra ht Horn and suggests horses may be sent to Central Europe, with explicit danger to the animals.
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Light Horse
Europe
Fragmentary Cable News Note From London and Australia
A fragmentary cable notice describes London and Australia dispatches with attributed opinions not those of the London Times, noting the opinions are not official. The text signals a special permission status and uncertain attribution.
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London
Australia
Free Passes Spark Seabed Debate in London Times
The London Times highlights a debate over freedom of the seas tied to British American views and a potential Anglo American agreement. It notes wartime reparations, naval powers, and proposals to establish a tribunal and appeals board as Britain negotiates with Allies.
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London
Times
Joe Uuteganisa
Tio
Berethin
United States
Germany
Britain
America
London Times
Smarty Tus
Lloyd George
Lovity
Lioyd Grorge
Goria Rusndors
Bel- Zune
Grruany
M. Vandervelta
George the Prine Minster
Paris
American News Briefs on Palestine Protectorate and Global Reports
A scrambled American dispatch reports Jews favoring a British protectorate over Palestine and outlines political turmoil in Britain, a US naval review, and European tremors. It notes American fleet plans, postwar cabinet shuffles in Bolizin, temperance actions, and Canadian opposition to German aggression, with engineers planning Paris talks on postwar public works.
No clear single headline from damaged Honolulu wire text
Fragmentary report cites Secretary of the Navy comments on pace of motion and international duties, military contributions, and warning against anarchy. Mentions Tokyo official and December timing but details are unclear due to garbled source text.
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Reuters
Wilson
Thi
Jon Alganoid
Secretary of the Navy
Golion
Inuwa
United States
Tokio
Mimary
Fourtimn
Epams Amps
Miller Department
Sia
Tou
Legislative Assembly Debates On Teachers Salaries
Debates discuss commas in the Teachers' Salaries Bill and a new pay scale for teachers and head teachers. The measure revises annual salaries from £80 up to £180 for various classes, with female subdivisions favored, and outlines scheduling from October 1st. The assembly notes expenditure of £20,000 this year and seeks equalization across grades.
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Mugeilud
Murchison-Rucheard Dariation
Meg Hutenin
Moran
Seuely Incramaale
Siafa
Stes
Ciniy AS
Aiov
Siam
Legislative Council Passes Amendments to Local Government Act
Fragmentary report shows amendments to multiple bills including local government reform and related acts. The text references council actions, bills named Malic and Sinmipa, and passage of amendments amid ongoing legislative moves.
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Manis
Mannigatang
Urvilen
Tank
Administrator mobbed at Darwin in tense parliamentary scene
In the House Mr Givin cited disturbances at Darwin where 300 to 400 men gathered opposing government. A resolution demanded the Administrator address protests and account for four years of policy. The Administrator refused, citing orderly process and that locals had been sent away to Melbourne. The crowd jeered and hurled abuse as security intervened.
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Wedlschrn
Ioral
Wailles
McAnan
Elswood
J. Wittfierd
Nouamiere Totes Seadl
Aacomnel
Leibers
Altewvets
Sum
Flay Schools
Secnier
Einmi
Mresey
S‘thumgern
Aml
Bob
Pecucsion
Iba Newtown Rutcuy
Silicol
Eales
Sea
Saorth Ak
Daniel
Ener
Duab
Teikvewis Ik
Hind
Ashe
House of Representatives
Givin
Porler
Darwin
Geeoroment House
Afebourna
Wader
Aléboush
Christmas gifts aid village orphanages aid Christmas cheer
A fragile OCR list details charitable donations from various nameless donors to multiple orphanages and children for Christmas. Items include stockings, dolls, baskets of sweets, cakes, flowers, and small gifts. Names and places are partially obscured but indicate broad community contributions to St Josephs School Breakgrater and other institutions.
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Pugsday
Si6
Seger End
Diay Trend
Agnes Whelan
Jackinewmn
S. McMlurch
Dete B
FL Murrayan
Ols
Jas Ind Wubun Ag
Moya “Hanrahan
Teeaot Snc
Hidden Rules of Halon Fire Practice Unclear
Fragmentary OCR text discusses obscure rules related to Halon fire systems. No clear people places dates or organizations readable. The item reads as garbled guidance notes with uncertain meaning and lacks usable specifics for a full summary.
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New Zealand
Elas
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Geetor
Aeris Fagen
Iran
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Ernst
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Wes
Talaad
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Clickraad
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Wales
Sane
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Cinea Totmary
ER Verlag
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Corio
Ely
Coors
Cacurian
Tharker
Bey Tan
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Corio Methodists
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Saimluy
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Avi Hingson
W. Door
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Fraser
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Sun
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Prawer
Rogues
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Fear
Ian Kewpi
Jad
Altoigebtalé
Bite
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myAlast
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Thomas Crawford
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Stonent
Berlin
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Bae Press
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Maree
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Terhia
Lert Blovt
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the Army OF Occupation
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Seo
Aida
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Bbia
Butwin
Iver
Sagariab
Thussia Henause
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Tle
Ly Leary
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Ritwin
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Stockholm
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Muy Mawr
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Finland
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Miladelphia
Arne
J Daniely
Navy
Collis
New York
Auesthay
Oomisias
CULE
Bom
Bolizin
Atrongehen
Netenai Temperaince Council
Jassage
Wilson Hac
M Bue
Quarkermaster Central
Canada
Selegation of America
Conete Activn Progeemma
Janney Th
Honolulu Wireless
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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