Conscription Debate Frames Australian War Policy
A heated discourse on conscription pits Liberal critics against Prime Minister Hughes as leaders face a split Labour government. Pro conscription voices argue for unity and sacrifice to sustain the war, while opponents warn it erodes freedom and diverts wealth from national duty. The piece attacks financial backers and vows the people must decide, urging a stand against forced service and for home defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Irvines
Wilsims
Jimi
Hughes
Thes
Bhim
Qat
Olice “Thesawrisy
Nacional
Europe
Lis
Lonse
Alowg
Ulee
Labor
Great Britain
Bwt
Cmd
Correspondence on Victoria District dairy and cheese making
A letter to the editor discusses the Victoria District's suitability for butter bacon and cheese production. It urges government support, lesson from other states and New Zealand, and notes appeal of industry for returning soldiers. It also touches fears of inspectors and conscription context in Australia with recruitment figures and policy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
British Empire
Sir—I
Victoria
Astern States
New Zealand
Australia
Perth
West
The Little Amber Bottle and Home Remedies
The amber bottle of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills is touted as a familiar home remedy for biliousness indigestion and bad breath. The ad urges families to keep the pill bottle to avoid doctor visits and to treat minor stomach troubles at home with this remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Morse
Morse
Hean's Essence Boosts Cough Remedy Worth 125
An ad claims Hean's Essence enhances cough and throat remedies to equal 125 in value. It cites Sir Rider Heard, a novelist, who praised taking Hean's Essence to Australia and plans to share its merits upon return. Available from chemists and stores.
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Hean
Rider Heard
Australia
England
Ingie
Orange Blossoms Wedding at Three Springs
Rae and Kochi wedding held in Three Springs on Thursday August. Miss Gmar Koch eldest daughter of S Koch, and Mr John Rae of East Chapman, were married with bride given away by Hube Carter. Reception in Agricultural Hall with about 100 guests and gifts including cheques, furniture, and china. The bride, a former Three Springs teacher, left for a honeymoon to Geraldton in cream serge and pale blue straw travel wear.
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Sh Pretts
Gmar Koch
S. Koch
John Rae
East Chapman
Hube Carter
Ida Dihls
Easthapman
Kolloch
Black
Koch
Archie Bastian
Wehal
Rae
Three Springs School
Teeraldton
Wolfe's Schnapps Debate Promises Tasteful Argument
A fragmentary item notes Wolfe's Schnapps with a witty claim about arguing with good taste. The readable text offers little more context beyond a cheeky tagline and a promotional tone for a beverage.
Opinion on the Tactics of the Liberals
A historical opinion piece criticizes Liberal tactics during wartime, accusing Tory papers of hypocrisy for denouncing party politics while using the war to attack Labour. It argues the conscription movement is employed to suppress Labor advancement and targets Mr. Hughes with vitriolic abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Andy Fisher
Mr. Hughes
Diamond wedding couple long-time residents honored
Ste Willan and Lady Crookes celebrated a diamond wedding after forty five years at 7 Kensington Park Wardens, Lion. William, born in 1832 before Queen Victoria’s accession, still edits the Chemical News. Their grandson Captain WS Cowland was wounded at Gallipoli.
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Ste Willan
Lady Crookes
Kensington Park
Lion
Fir William
Queen Victoria
Chemical
WS. Cowland
Gallipoli
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Con’scription
Sydney
Shylock
Madan
Pagard
Bercham
Beecham’s
Laurel
Australasia
Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited
The
Commonwealth and
Ipanian
Merchats & Manufacturers of India
Laxmichand Dossabhi and Bros
Rajkot
ASD
the Editor
Toiler
Geraldton
the Central Fish and Oyster Saloon
Muskett Bros
Freemasons
Sydney Rock
Commionuwealthie
London
Tidworth
Saliebury Plain
Rabaul
Ou Feaiths
Ae Savings Bank
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Nobel
Glasgow Explosives Coy
Mettors, Ltd
Mape
Wailes Dove Bitumastic Ltd
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeds
Hull
Etc
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Rkochi
Ayer
Sayer
Sons
Alex
Trouchet
Chemist
Iqsan
Rennington
Gapnington
Wolfe
R. Guscott
Marine Terrace
Express Painime Company
Manime Tzrrack
Fountpen
Mabie, Todd and Co., Manufacturers
Francia
Henry Critch
Mxprees" Co., Ltd
Qian
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