Australia Debates Compulsory Military Service Referendum
Reports from Melbourne show Prime Minister Hughes proposing a compulsory service plan after a month if voluntary recruitment lags. Recruits required rise to 82,500 next month, then 10,500 monthly. singles without dependents would be drafted. Opposition leaders condemn the referendum as delaying war effort and risking casualties.
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Hughes
Melbourne
William Irvine
Australia
Tontertain
Mughen
England
Labor Party
Wal Be
Arond
Commonwealth
Falind
Dons
Church Services and Preachers Schedule Gloucester
Sunday and weekday church services listed for multiple denominations in Gloucester and nearby areas. Rev H W Rogers and Rev W H Butler lead Gloucester services with times shown for Craven Mirboo Warrington Invergordon Faulklands Toree Copeland and Dewitt Cresk locations among others. September dates and supply mentions accompany several entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Trinity
Gloucester
Craven
H.W. Rogers
Presbyterian Church of Australia
Invergordon
Faulklands
W. Taasic
Toree
Congregational
Ord—BulHas
En Copeland
P.m. Gloucester
Dewitt Cresk
Ter
J. Harper
Titchener’s Final Days Before Departure Echoes at Home
Readings of Titchener’s character surface in his last two days before death. Saturday he spent at Broome with Colonel Fitzgerald handling much work, then returned to York House. Sunday he cleared tasks for his ambassadorial voyage to Husala, ensuring a smooth handover to his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cktitchener
Broome
Colonel Fitzgerald
York House
King’s Cross
Kittchener
War Office
Offhand Remark Trails Town Visit By Train Delays
An officer in a hearing overheard a corporal discuss going to town but canceling because trains did not suit. The corporal asks to borrow a morning ear from the officer. The officer proceeds with a comfortable trip to town.
Australasian War Arrival in London Steady Welcome
April 25 1916 reportage describes Australian troops marching through London to Abbey as crowds gather along Strand and Coutts Bank. Women from Leyton and South Hackney exchange stories while police manage the throng and wounded men view the scene from the steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cabs
Worm
Gavin O
Clerka
Oyas
Leyton
Ome
Hk Tellowa
Mies
Levion
Viciity
Welcome Home New Zealanders Spark London Crowd Cheer
A London crowd greeted New Zealand soldiers with cheers and handkerchief waves after a prolonged parade. Mrs Leyton led warm welcomes, with women joyfully fanning and shouting as the men passed. A playful dog and a dignified escort added to the festive mood amid lingering tension and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyal
Mrs. Leyton
Holt
Lelieve
Booth Hackney
Strand
Mra. Leyton
Upper Myall Correspondent Reports Influenza and France Visit
Influenza runs through Upper Myall but eases with Farm weather. Local resident Mr Hevert Flaherty breaks an arm previously. Mrs Dauni’s son Wallace, in France, reports liking the country and its landscape. School patriotic concert postponed from August 19 to September 18 due to an old resident’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hevert Flaherty
France
Ian
Egypt
Hean's Essence Marketed For Home Use
An item describes Hean's Essence advertised for home use and cold remedies. It claims rapid action and a special appeal to workers and families. The note references availability at Chamista and stores and mentions a broad variety of products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wadhe
Hean
Chamista
Ality Gough Ana Bare
Brovdary
Hee Ku
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Methodiat Church OF Australasia
Mirboo
Warrington
W. H. Butler
T. Harper
Mr. E
Gieu
Ienton T. Clausen
Jesstina
Vioterin Sh
Tareb
Osolifiowers
George Young
Slolcesta
FORD
Levent
Go Partlowar
Burne
Ashmead Bartlett
Trentham
Donse Brothers
Talsety i
Stelet
Sveset
Tala Aguaster
Dooce Brothers
L. A. Meyer
C. R. McCluskey
Church Street
Glenrock
E. Anderson
Frusterer
CrHurch
Crook & Carter
Chevrolet
America
Boustead Bros
Agenta
Gloucester, Dungog, Stroud
J. H. Hitchcook
Home Street
Pn Tidy
Maney Savers
George
Sydney
Treadie Sewing
E. P. Capzsr & Sons, Ltd
Weet F Maitland
Bole Agex Nis
Roslyn
London
Alice J. Muskett
Canaan
Lima
Soryone
McIntyre & Hyland
Chubrua Street
Brewers
Gall
Hurch Street
MY Hotel
William E. K. Foster
Tel
Spirits Tree
Royal Hotel
William Foster
Gloucester Hotel
Ible House
Jim Grimshaw
Ita
Best Brands
LI ‘Good Bampls Room Dim Grimshaw
Bank
Fu General Bank G
Teu Papera Tahemreig
Rene Wadal
Erelit
Greer Aeeenes Savings Gani
Core Ae Savings Bank OF
Wew South Wales
Boorses, Fiertick & Warden
W. Bom
N. Haddon
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