Repatriated Belgians Deported Again by German Forces
The Times reports on Belgian workers shipped from Belgium to Germany under false promises of release. Despite Kaiser promises, many were forced back to work or conscripted into military duties after supposed liberation. In Mons district cases, workers returned in April and May only to be recalled for further toil, with beatings and forced removals by German gendarmes cited.
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Times
Berlin
Germany
Belgium
Mons
Quaregnon St Chislain
Cuesmes
Flamereis
Auxiliary Corps
Asmith
Kommandantur
Bochum
Westphalia
Postponement of Debts under 1914 Act Extends to April 1 1918
Government Gazette proclamation under the Post ponement of Debts Act allows postponement of all farming related debts due or accruing due between March 31 1918 and April 1 1918. Conditioned on crops being charged to the Colonial Treasurer or Industries Assistance Board under the Industries Assistance Act 1915. Excludes debts for stores after March 1 1916 and road rates and taxes.
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Viti
Colonial Treasurer
Industries Assistance Board
Industries Assistance Act
Road Board
Alien Labour in America And A Golden Harvest Of War Loot
The piece notes Labour opposition to a New York Board of Trade plan to ease farm labour shortages by temporarily lifting a ban on alien workers. It then details wartime profiteering from torpedoed cargoes, with prices rising from small profits to substantial gains as traders rapidly repurpose damaged goods for sale, and cites a mistaken gold bar sale curtailed by a government official.
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America
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
France
London
Kalootlie Miner
Igh
Erin
Tresland
Notice of Registration under Defence Act for Male Inhabitants
Under the Defence Act all male inhabitants of Austerlin who are British subjects and aged seventeen or older must register during January or February 1918. Parents and guardians are responsible for registrations. Penalties apply for failure to register. Forms available at post offices or from the Area Officer in training areas.
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Austerlin
T. Trumble
Dept. of Defence
Mrs A E Stianbury Takes Over West Hod Stationers
Mrs A E Stianbury announces the takeover of West Hod Stationers Shop and News Agency from Mr A J Casttetide. She pledges strict business attention and hopes for continued support from Westerlers and the community.
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Hoge Iie
West Hod
A. J. Casttetide
Westerlers
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International Savings Bank
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Hannaford
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