Wool prices and trade notes carry mixed signals
A London style of report notes a record scoured wool price in Melbourne, a 570000 pound distribution to a producer, and export market pressures. The Bairnsdale Mafira councils warn against German goods, while weather events in New South Wales cause road closures and record summer heat. Marriages of Australian soldiers in Britain rise sharply to 7518 total. A Melbourne taxi crash injures a Chinese man after a runaway cab collided with an electric pole.
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Melbourne
Bairnsdale Council
Mafira Shire Council
George's Creek
Kempsey
N.S.W
Corowa
Britain
N.Z
Newcastle Ee Lantre
Ne Zealand
Latrobe Street
Queen and Elizabeth Streets
Electrc
Loney Poy
Fils
Gips Gaol Breaker and Wartime World Notes
A jumble of wartime dispatches reports a Detroit judge's reversal on a married man’s sentence, Wool purchase debates with Britain, and hints of extended wool control. The Times notes German traders in Holland, British legation neglect, Tokion journos and calls to abolish color bars. Alfred Noyes laments poetry slump postwar, while Danish Legation reports imprisoned Brit officials at Moscow under harsh restraint. A Petrograd leader woman, 22, heads the Revolutionary Committee. Camouflaged ships and Sydney steamers receive scrutiny as war-day endings prompt discharge concerns.
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Watt
Australia
Times
Hague
Holland
Legation
Tokio
Hlosey
League of Nalional
Alfred Noyes
Noyes
Helingstorg
Petrograd
Moscow
Jacobieva
Cmmitte
Girls Stone a Constable in Abe Township
In Abe Township a mob of girls attacked a police officer and broke windows amid a clash described as a riot. No injuries are noted, and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Rude
Stock Markets Report from Dalgety Co January 15
Dalgetty and Co letters dated January 15 report no change in markets since the last note. Heavy yarding of sheep and lambs at Midland and the Metropolitan markets, with 344 head of cattle and 5458 sheep present. Prices opened near last week but edged lower. prime beef quoted at Sd to Sd 1d per pound, with quality varying and demand strongest for prime wethers and ewes below prior values.
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Messims Dalgety and Co. Limited
Foliowa
Midland
Tynellon
Ine
Murchison
Lewis
Fat cattle market notes from old ledger listing weights and prices
Fragmented OCR shows fat cattle trading terms with weights such as 219 to 20 and 91 to 17, plus quotes on quality and quantities. Mentions of cows priced from 18 to 15 and various weights, with references to heavier lots and moderate weights in a historical market listing.
Livestock Market Prices and Notes From Week Trade
A fragment lists cattle and sheep lots with varying prices. References to Prime merinos and rams show bids from 18s to 140, mid selections at 13s, and tighter ranges for dowdy stock. Several entries note quality tiers, weights, and oddments, with cattle prices from £11 to £20 and weaners around £12 to £13.
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Meriss
Rabbit infestation referenced in court proceedings
A defendant stated in Moama Victoria Posse Court that a rabilla sweeping through Bretes was uncontrollable. Shenberd noted that proven rabbits on land would force conviction under the Act. Another defendant claimed wages paid for destroying rabbits and hindrances totaling £316 and £1,500 respectively. Coghlan, Feebes, and Wood each fined £3 8s. Brae fined £5 and £2. Irons noted a £8 2d fine entered in her cage.
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Moama
Vitoria
Posse
Mter
Shenberd
Mabl&t
Michael Coghlan
James Feebes
James Wood
Thomas Brae
Mra M Irons
Salvage From Battlefields Shows Great War Labor
Major-General Se F B Meare writes in Everyweek about wartime salvage where millions' worth of materials are recovered. Tanks and leather goods are repurposed into boots and gear, saving food, timber, and metals. The article notes reclaimed land, timber, and shipbuilding material enabling Allied logistics and supplies for France.
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Meare
Aya Geveral Maurice
Infant found after church incident at St Ambrose Brongwick
A distressed scene at St Ambrose Church Brongwick on Thursday involved a boy believed around 18 to 20 years old who entered the church with a young infant. The infant, described as dark skinned with sunburn marks, wore a white cashmere dress and woolen cape. The caretaker handed the infant to the Busts Department for Neglected Odie ry cd.
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St Ambrose’s Church
Brongwick
Condabie Waow
Odie
Picketts Company Ledger Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment shows scarce lines about H. Pickett & Co. and garbled phrases. The readable bits hint at a business ledger or advertisement noting prices or items but lack clear names, dates, or locations to establish a full news item.
First Night of Peace Ends Four-Year War Era
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls a dawn without gunfire and flame after years of conflict. The speaker addresses two figures, Tommy and Agure, praising endurance and patience while noting the emotional toll of war and the hope of a quieter time ahead.
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Phip Gibtey
Doan's Ointment Praised By Satisfied User
A reader recounts how Doan's Ointment cured his piles after a long struggle with a cold storage wall issue in his chemist shop. The testimonial emphasizes reliability and urges others with piles to try the ointment for a cure.
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Martin Saya
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Garaluton
N. Chapman
Piupatence & Co, Tldwun
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Cernett
Cation ‘Wisberts
Tacy
Hanih
Miview
Kumbaprop
Oppenita
Sydney Fong
Gerald
Lawkes
R Vdney Fong& Co
Benne
Murchiven Goldfiekte
Railway Coffee Palace
Ineeanlae
F.& R. Ward
Ewen Street
Farrifrs and
Graerat
Joe Martin
Peactival Bowtmaker
Ounlacher
Hancock
Ferstat
A. Waller
Goftoite C. & Mr. Locke
Coatemery
Ord
Ezecet Et
Great Clearing Sale
Marina Terrace
Gyraldion
New South Wales
Canada
Shah Womstile
Palesine
England
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the Stock Markets
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Cate
Trey
Meir
Amiralia
London
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Role
Searaieaana Iat Saates
St SS Savings Bank Department
Swan Beer
Swan Stout
H. Pickett & Co
Amine Terbace
GE Sldtor
Philip Gibbs
Charles Hormann
Tecmas
Thornley
Erispake
Fremantle
Camry Wan
Western Australian Insurance CO
Ciclone
Cotah
Geraldton Timber Co., Ltd
Messrs
Fallowfield Acc
Planing Mile
St Belroe
Midland Junction
Foggit, Jones S & Co., Ltd
Tnc Streets
Perth
Queen Victorias Street
Frauaurie
Crooks , Brooker
Coe To
Constantine & Gardner
Commercial Stationers
Enery
Guardian
Grathton
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