War and political shifts color the 1917 18 Australian year
The article surveys a grim wartime year with Russia’s collapse and Italy’s blow to the Allied cause, noting U S entry strengthens Britain and the Allies. It discusses political mistrust in Britain and Australia, resistance to conscription, and a cautious path toward future service while wartime pressures persist.
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Hussia
Italy
Ourarma
Yale
Hanker
Peu
Des Pracy
Vines
Awerica
Framer
Seo Aval
Australia
Leva
Atric
Ge Gove
Perstralia
Canteen work aid for soldiers and public notices span War period
Notes of the Week reports YM and A canteen work in England and France under military rules, profits aiding hot drinks for wounded and travelers. Public letters note Forster Public School tender, stock slaughter totals at Homebunte and Glebe Island, and recruitment figures urging total to 45,000 for 1917. Debates touch New Zealand living costs, German atrocities, and party leadership shifts ahead of Parliament session.
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England
Ym&.a
Pweore
Ymlecla
ALF
Wesley Previ
Diedomadt
Séccetien
RB. A. Price
M.L.A
Sydney
Forster Public School
J. L. Perkins
Forster
Homehunte
Glebe Island
Australian pledge breaking taints wartime faith
Lealie Rye of Barrington Street Gloucester cites widespread distrust in politicians over pledge breaking as Australia faces war. The writer urges unity and voluntary effort to end the conflict quickly before domestic worries, arguing Britain entered WWI over Germany's breach of Belgium’s pledge and urging Australia to join with full heart.
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Nee Hughes
Winister
Britain
Becaus
Germany
Belgium
Ani
Australia
Lealie Rye
Barrington Street
Glotcaster
Advo cate to Publish Early Weekly Notices in Town
Local notes announce an earlier publication schedule for the Advocate with editions delivered in town each Friday afternoon. News must reach the office the previous day and late ads accepted until moon. Cow prices rise in Camden Haven as fat bullocks fetch record wages amid district comparisons and farm cost estimates for maize production are scrutinized by the Primary Producers Union.
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Raiway
Kempany
Advocate
Prescnt
Tia
Cormapondent
Haydon
Camden Haven
Wallamha
Maitland
Macleay
Primary Producers’ Union
Rural Workers’ Union
Dellimbopint
A. McM
Singleton
Mondrock
Mackeay Chronicle
Sydney Poultry Auction Market Report at Christmas Sales
Mesara Wat ha Noble and Co report six senders withholding supplies kept the market steady, with satisfactory returns for good poultry at closing Christmas sales. Prices current include roosters 4d to 7d, fowls 6d to 7d, hens 6d to 6d, ducks 7d to 8d, drakes 1d, and pigeons 8d per pair, with eggs and farm lots priced per dozen. The year begins with light poultry supply and potential for good prices amid rising demand.
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Mesara Wat
Noble and Co
da Ud
Macleay River Jockey Club meets with big entries
December 26 and 27 events drew strong fields across all races. Jerdina won the Opening Handicap over 6 furlongs, with Tingle second and Field Queen third. My Alba captured the Maiden Novice over 6 furlongs, by a length and a half over Home, Wild Night close in fourth. Tris Handicap saw Stanfield first, Wild Night second, Pachydermata third. Welter Handicap produced Posering ahead of MCL and Diepel. Six-furlong Handicap winner was Wild Night, with Orale and Thwo LT following. Legal Blue led to Victory in the Fifth, while Purdy and Lady Demer fought to a four-length finish in Club Handicap. Grandstand Handicap ended with Wild Might first and Dermata second. Farewell Handicap went to Dispel with Poserlan second and Back Havoc third. final time about 1.31.
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Macleay River Jockey Club
Jerdina
Tingle
My Alba
Purdy
Stanfield
Vine le
Diepel
Greanamith
Lady Demer
Dermata
Rise Lilac
Dispel
Poserlan
Back Havoc
Mme
Fan BP
War aims debated as Labor backs democracy and peace
Seven hundred delegates representing two and a half million workers met at the Central Hall to consider Labour’s war aims memorandum. The letter said Britain’s aims were not imperialistic, with Labour seeking a speedy war end under democratic principles and security. Debates over postwar policy, German terms, and Russia’s role followed as Bolsheviks push for nationalisation and self-government.
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Millon
Central
Hil
Les
Pal J Listetiiere
Lloyd George
Alfence
Britain
Henderson
Germany
Russia
Havelock Wilson
Walshe
Aloe
M. Trotsky
Daily News
Uoless
Alunce- Lorraine
Tokio
Japan
The Pig That Pays Book Promises Profitable Pig Farming
A review praises The Pig That Pays and The Commercial Pig as practical guides for pig farming in Australia and America. It highlights breeding feeding and marketing, notes small capital and labor needs, and urges support for central markets and repatriation-linked farming opportunities.
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Piraix Pier
Ub.a
Dretand
Australia
Han
Millen
America
Sydney
Pitt
Jon
Splendid 150 Acre Floodplain Fattening Land At Springhk Ward
150 acres of fattening and grazing land at Springhk Ward River, 11 to 3 years, subdivided into 6 paddocks all permanently watered. Large portions are old cultivation land. Tenders close 7 January 1914. FE Ellis, Ward's, River.
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Springhk Ward
FE. Ellis
Wards Hiver
Wanted Keto of Land and Stock in Armidale District
Notice from the District Pastures Protection Board Armidale dated 14 December 1917 calls on every owner or occupier to submit a yearly return of large stock and sheep. Returns must be sent by 10 January or risk penalties. forms available from packet stations or the secretary Edgar H. Sadorove.
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Pastures Protection Boards
Armidale
Sint Day
Paoket
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B.P. Act
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Ucester
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