Referendum votes and state by state results analyzed
Report outlines the Likely outcome of a referendum with majorities by state. It notes New South Wales as a surprise with a large negative balance while Victoria Tasmania and Western Australia show varied results. The piece discusses soldiers votes and possible disclosure limits and ponders Mr Hughes's next move as counting progresses.
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Wis Worming
Melbourne
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
West Austalia
South Australia
Queensland
Hughes
Local and General Notes From Ware and Greenough
Local items describe Mia Margetic fleeing a four foot black snake near her neck on Geaser Street, later fainting. Greenough details handicap lists for trophy shot events and recent rain improving crops. Geraldton reports on Gibson trophy shoot stages and upcoming matches. State Parliament reassembly returns asservicing bills including church property acts and loan acts, with debates scheduled on electoral district bill and wheat marketing bill.
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Ware
Mia Margetic
Geaser Street
Tiitin
Bob Howes
Legislative Assembly
J Senddan
Brownhillwathee
Lake Citta
Stirling Estate
Walkaway Turf Exemption Granted for November 11 Meeting
Local passage notes show Walkaway Turf Club secured exemption from Australian Rule No 6 for its November 11 meeting with nominations closed on November 4. Shipping updates report 3.5 Wing field coal cargo due Geraldton by November 10 aboard the U.S. Kurnalpi. weekly Geraldton to Fremantle trips paused for now. Police Court reports reference by law violations from vehicle overloading and a man with aliases. Additional items include visits of Mr Tied and Lieut Schoch notes on military enrollment figures and the Kingston tribunal inquiry into exemption requests.
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Wingfield
Adelaide S.S. Co
Geraldton
Fremantle
Nor’-West
James Morgan
Personal items from the front line report improvements
The latest report on Mr T Mous indicates improvement while Lieut Kempton, Mr E A Brede, and Mr H Carson MLC are also much better. Private Fred Mellows writes from the Royal Infirmary Sheffield dated September 13 describing expected convalescence in a few days and that he has been having a good time. Australians are well cared for, with notes of travel and convalescence after crossing a big pass and visiting several places.
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T. Mous
Kempton
E. A. Brede
H. Carson
Fred Mellows
Royal Infirmary, Sheffield
Referendum Results Spark Mixed Reactions in Geraldton
Editorial note reports scattered figures from South Australia and the Commonwealth as the Guardian notes that Geraldton’s referendums showed unexpected results. Dampier Division overall supported conscription, though West Australia’s stance mirrored the national mood. readers await final tallies and official confirmation.
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Dampier
Gerald
West Australia
Farrington
Guardian” Office
Geraldton
Eight Hours Day ticket sales to restore book access
A note asks participants in the Eight Hours Day to return sold tickets or books, urging 594 items be reclaimed to complete the art union draw. The committee will pause drawing until the returns arrive, ensuring every purchaser receives a fair chance, with thanks to the press and supporters.
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Thore
M O'Dea
Han Sey
Hughes Expected To Speak On Political Position
Melbourne October 30 The political situation after the Military Service Referendum remains obscure. Until the Anzacs vote is counted and a clearer result emerges leaders of the parties stay reticent. Mr Hughes is expected in Melbourne tomorrow and may outline his intentions if figures are sufficiently advanced.
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Melbourne
Hughes
Anzacs Vote Result Likely Withheld
Melbourne October 29 It is probable the result of the Anzacs vote will not be disclosed for publication. The reason is a military matter understood that the best secrecy will be maintained to protect ongoing operations and security.
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Melbourne
Bes
Oswell's Aerial Authorities Seek Secrecy On Soldiers Vote
Oswell's aerial authorities resist public disclosure of soldiers votes, planning to merge them with other absentee ballots. Soldiers voted between writ issuance and close of polls, with ballots sent to a central location for civilian counting in London. Votes from France and England were processed there, and the count is expected to be added to Commonwealth totals within days. local officials urge following published voting methods to facilitate timely election results.
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France
England
London
Tate
Commonwealth
Pome
Failure to report issue of summonses in Melbourne
In Melbourne on October 2 summonses will be issued to men who have not enrolled and others who fail to comply. Prosecutions may begin soon. The penalty under the regulations is three months with possible enforcement.
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Melbourne
Msc
Mails for Soldiers and Delayed Mail Handling
The Defence Minister reported that a large volume of undeliverable mail is being retained by the Australian Base Post Office. Letters are returned from units due to insufficient addresses or address changes, with notices published in the Angas Amul and by the High Commissioner. In France and England many wounded soldiers are moved quickly, complicating tracing and delivery of mail.
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Defence
Puarve
London
Defence Department
Australis
Rugary Bureau
AWLP
Red Cross 1 Society
ALP
Aglp
Basa
Great Britain
France
Frapen
Marge
England
No KS
Batt
Ansar
LAS
Heliopolis
Holoun
Devmibers Jl Toe Int Ag
Perembels
Ginn
Jef Tor Zanown
Jane Park
Austrian Superial Forestu
Bang Net Uvercamig
West Australian Turf Sets Acceptances For Picnic Meeting
The Turf reports racing in Western Australia with acceptances for the Victoria District Club picnic meeting due by November 4. Entries include six Greylands and other listed horses such as Skinfliet, Marizer, and Mertiella among others.
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Greylands
Oonbdan & Mertiella
Weights and entrants for Volome Fale race card
The document lists weights and participants across classes including SECOND, THIRD, and FAREWELL WELTER plates. Notable entries include Ayran, Prince Yameis, Cop and Voitarst, and Downing Lord Ollen. The scale spans several horses with mixed weights and entries like Germania and Park-Rom.
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Volome Fale
Bells
Maniate
Ag Volumen
Lack
Ayrton
Nealewin
Crowe Bain
Downing Lord
Ollen
Siest
Bonet OZ Volioos
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H. E. Quick and Co
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Hardwicke Co
Singapore
Grafton
Valles
Hardwicke & CO
THE
Westralian Farmers Ltd
Farmers Co-Operative Ca
En Branca
Kings Me Ousr “Kailwat Yards
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co
Bremen
Pert West Australtian Tou Hosetee, Leos Mager
Aneionbar
Tasman
Mersey
Bane
E. C. Bartlett
Aoe
United Dacuramce
H. M. Marwood
Durlacher
Mien Richey
Tobscooniat
Provincial Centure Co
Esplanade
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Martin
Pranthmel
Grantown Mulls
Elite Ae Coy
Ladies’ Draper
Dilchrist
Eyam Street
John Kes
Blige ‘Gilchrist
Greenough
Cindy
Gutries
Hanicapa
Dupcas
HK Maley
WF Garvert
A & Foster
D Ryan
W Davi
P Desmond
McDomald
Armstrong
Greynough
Geraldton Effle Ciuby
Re&t
Fred
S Connor
Mr Tied
Borhpton
Geraldson
Perth
Morang
Schoch
Kington
Ns Log
Qakabella
Straffonied
Eight Hours Art Union
MR Hughes
Manchester
Oswell
Millimert
Letion
F.O. Bor
Gernlstan
Semaior Pearce
Thre Fem
CUOB
Melena Vale
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