Notes of the Week Port Kembla sinking and cabinet probes
Sunk Port Kembla after internal explosion. all aboard saved. Royal Commission inquiry into Lands department administration to be limited to speeches by Mr Price in Parliament. Minister Ashford supports opening. inquiry to start soon. Storms and accidents disrupt region with high winds, power failures, and fatalities.
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Port Kembla
Farewell Spit
Memlay
Stan
Hamilton
Royal Commission
Catholic Native Josephs Church September Service
A report covers church events and local notices including a September 10 service at Josephs Church and references to parish activities in Gloucester and nearby Barrington. It notes a character study of public figures in Parliament, including MLA Richard Atkinson Price and discussions about lands, ministers, and potential elections. It ends with a local insurance advertisement.
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Joseph's
Maes
Pierce Landers
Barrington
Hov
Father Meagher
Soldiers Parcels and Australian Comforts Fund plans
In a 1917 letter Mrs A McPherson learns parcels may be posted in London to soldiers, as parcels post costs rise. London asks for arrangements. Gloucester ladies meetings discuss forwarding funds to England to supply soldiers, packaging and postage savings urged, with plans for a future meeting.
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Bes Paii
London
Tandio Caldiers
Australian Comforts’ Fund
Chas A. le M. Walker
Don
Gloucester
England
SR Pe
Ida Chambers
War Chest Day to Front Line Helpers Pleads
A wartime letter from a WAR WORKER urges support for soldiers abroad. The writer thanks donors and stresses the value of every penny for clothing wool and essentials, calling for a coordinated effort on War Chest Day to aid those at the Front.
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Tans Pole
Elur
Clouceshcrites
Burns
Bari
Gloucester's Pet Complaints About Shire Lights
A reader laments Gloucester Shire Council delays and failures in street lighting and stock control. He notes the Presbyterian Church lamp often out, fears accidents near saleyards, and quotes public figures while urging councillors to act. Signed by Jack Summit, Kookaburra Club member.
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Gloucester
Micawher
Dicken
Asquith
Great Britain
Legislative Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Shire
Youra
Jack Summit
John Boriom
Kookiburra
Repatriation Plan Seeks Local Help For Returning Soldiers
Senator Millen outlines Hepatriation aims to harmonize government and private efforts. Local committees will raise funds and coordinate services for all returning men, under audit and supervision, with districts defined by the committees to avoid overlap. Government accepts responsibility but welcomes private aid to supplement the scheme and ensure factory reestablishment for those who served.
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Millen
Wade Meally
Giowrnament Activ
Milled
Federal
Unie Journal
Itelaristion Department
Atheme
Clais Ifo
British Western Front attack after unprecedented bombardment
A United Service message describes a British assault on the Western front following a heavy bombardment with Maine bursts and artificial fog. Airmen aided the advance as weather cleared. later reports say the advance was satisfactory, penetrating roughly half a mile to Zoucbeke and nearby areas. Casualties were comparatively light.
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United Service
Western Front
Maine
Zoucbeke
Uhehiveet
Gene Fice
Casualilea
Artillery Fire and Front Movements Reported in Champagne and East Front
A French communique notes heavy artillery fire south of the Oise in the Champagne sector between Cornitet and Highmount and on both banks of the Menne.Russian forces repelled an enemy offensive east of Lemberg toward Riga with heavy losses. The enemy recaptured positions southwest of rorechtl.
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Oise
Champagne
Cornitet
Highmount
Menne
Lemberg
Riga
Rorechtl
Kerensky May Become President in Republic's Seat
A Petrograd message says Kerensky's position grows wider and it is not unlikely he may become the first president of the republic, signaling a pivotal shift in leadership during the crisis era.
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Kerensky
Petrograd
Republic
Strike Fizzling Out Amid Premier Speech And Labor Moves
Acting Premier declared the strike nearly over except coal difficulty and called for a secret ballot by the Coal Miners Federation. Employers say miners ready to resume pre strike terms while government plans to operate Abermain No 2 Colliery. Waterside Workers Federation and other unions report actions toward reemployment as naval and industrial panels adjust.
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Fuller
Cosanock
Glebe
Burwood
Dudley
South Waratah
Sydney
Defence Committee
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Federation
Australia
Newcastle
Coal and Shale Federation
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Utrikc
Federsted Ironworkers’ Assoeciation
Once
Eveleigh
Maitland
Abermain
Wood and Coal Laborers’ Union
Sale prompts yard helpers urged by owners during event
A compact note indicates strong recommendation for owners to yard at the sale and mentions that numerous outedle buyers will attend.
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Sivoud
Tungog
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America
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Guardian Fire Insurance Coy
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BR. McRae
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Trondol
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G. Hobinson
J. W. Corbett
W. McPheron
Devon
T. W. Parker
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Wingham Stock Sales
R. M. Eason
Wyoming Stock Sales
R. M. Easton
Will Wells
Messrs. Wilson, Jones
Smith Bros
Porkera
Graiang
Wingham
Horse Sale
Shire Yards
H. Wheatley
Carly
Thia
MRS
Gloucester Park
T. Ashworth
Stratford
Halll Thurs
Miss Bradshaw
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Arista
Audrey Hradshaw
Stratford Red Cross Society
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